Dating Hints

Tossing rice in the air was a fertility ritual at weddings during ancient times. These days however, throwing rice is considered ‘old school’ as there is a lot of controversy surrounding this ages old practice. Some say that uncooked rice is dangerous to birds, plus many churches frown upon rice being used as it has to be cleaned up. This is why you should consider giving your guests wild flower seeds they can use to throw on the newly-wed couple.

Wild flower seeds are completely safe for birds and other critters to eat. Plus, the seed that lands in the dirt or grass will grow into lovely vibrant flowers which are beautiful to look at. You can buy bulk wildflower seeds and then put a handful of wild flower seeds into small satchels wrapped with ribbon to give to the guests outside the church. Bulk wildflower seeds are very inexpensive to buy and you can get them at local garden centers, greenhouses and online.

If you happen to be having a ‘green’ wedding, wildflower seeds make ideal wedding favors. You can package the seeds in hemp bags, bamboo boxes or recycled glass containers and decorate them with colorful ribbons in the colors used at the wedding.