As the newlyweds walk out of the wedding ceremony, customary wedding tosses follow. It is a pagan tradition that began with the throwing of rice at the married couple and has persisted throughout time. This has long been translated into Christian weddings after it spread from the Orient. It also was practiced by the Romans, Assyrians, Hebrews and Egyptians.
Rice was not only the prevailing local produce used in tossing but also barley, nuts, wheat and other locally grown grains that are abundant in those areas. Wedding tossing symbolized a fruitful marriage, fertility and the end of single life, as the two people embrace as one union.
Nowadays, wedding alternatives for rice are paper confetti, flower petals, water bubbles, and wedding wands. The wedding wands are the best pick for a wedding toss ceremony because they they are both eco- and user-friendly, beautiful in color, and the designs can be personalized. Wands are ideal for tossing, as they do not create a mess and are clutter-free, especially if it is a church or garden wedding.
The wands are waved gleefully by the crowd, and can be handled by children as they are safer than sparklers. Also, they make excellent wedding souvenirs for the guests. The wands can be reused and even re-adorned with additional trimmings for that special WOW factor.
The wands look fabulous when used by the crowd, as the colorful ribbons create a welcoming sight, and the waving gives festive and joyful appeal as they move with the wind.
The simple wedding wands are made using ribbons strung together in balloon straws or sticks and tightened into a knot by pieces of string. Personalized wedding wands can be store-bought or made at home. It all depends on the liking of the bride.
The wedding wands may be made in a one-color ensemble, in dual colors to contrast each other and create highlights, or even a multi-color ribbon wand to dramatize the color effect. Ribbons may be spotted, striped or in a one color scheme. A tag with a note to the well-wishers either with instructions or personal message can be added. Small bells, beads and other trinkets can also be included in the wand for a more elaborate design.
Weddings are fun-filled events so is the anticipation of married life. Wedding tosses using wedding wands at the end of the matrimony is a great alternative; it welcomes every couple into a blissful married life in an eco-and-user friendly manner, beautiful in colors and very personal creation. Thus, bountiful wishes to the new husband and wife.
