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A grand exit — following the ceremony, or at the conclusion of the reception — provides an opportunity for amazing pictures, as well as a chance to have some carefree fun with your guests (and new husband!). And, for me, it’s all about what’s tossed. So, let’s review some of the ideas bees have carried out to great effect.
Mrs. Avocado’s guests showered her (and the new hubby — oh boy, did he get it!) in ecofetti.
Miss French Bulldog clearly has something in the works, since she wrote about a variety of items guests could toss at one of several points throughout the wedding day.
And Mrs. (!!!) Perfume shared a sneak peek of the freeze-dried rose petals she sought out at the tail-end of her planning.
Clearly, a girl’s got options. I thought I’d heard them all — but then I stumbled across a post by Sara of Ms. Adventures in Italy. I’m sure you realize by now that this little Bruschetta *hearts* Italy big-time. I’d already researched Italian traditions, since I’m hoping to incorporate a few into our wedding. So I was surprised to read something new. In Italy, when the newlyweds exit the church, in addition to confetti, rice and rose petals, guests often toss… pasta. Yup, uncooked noodles — in a variety of shapes and sizes — are showered over the bride and groom.
Despite my love of all things culinary, I have to admit this practice sounds a bit…painful. See the jagged-edged pieces on the ground in the picture above? Broken-up pieces of lasagna — ouch. But I’m smiling just trying to imagine the complete chaos and festive atmosphere with so much flying through the air in honor of the bride and groom. There’s nothing Yankee Doodle about this dandy (::wink wink::) idea (though I wonder if cooked pasta might be less risky).
Did (or will) you have guests shower you and your new spouse at some point on your wedding day? What unique items have you seen used in a grand exit toss?
I couldn’t decide on anything that I liked, so we skipped it. It was funny, though, because about a month after the wedding, my husband said “how come no one threw anything at us?”
Are people’s venues actually letting them toss things? I’m always surprised that I see all these pictures of tosses. My church won’t let us do anything. There is a mass after our wedding at 4 so they claim that it will be too messy for the churchgoers. Our reception hall is an art museum so I doubt they will let us do anything either.
Can anyone think of something that I could use that wouldn’t make a mess and might be allowed at my church/reception? And I don’t want bubbles. That would make us all sticky.
@keyedontie: My venue allows anything that wont grow. Since our entire wedding (ceremony and reception) will be on grass, we can’t throw bird see b/c it will sprout up in the grass, so we’re throwing flower petals. You could also check w/ your venue about petals?
Love the rose petals! They have biodegradable confetti now and I love the idea of bubbles!
What if you used, say, an elbow macaroni or something 
No jagged edges to cut you & cheap, to boot!
Definitely a unique idea! I’d definitely go with raw rather than cooked. Can you imagine wet noodles sticking to your dress? Eww!
In this pic the guests are waving ribbon sticks (I guess that is what you call them) as an alternative to something that will make a mess.
Oh, sticky and what if they *shudder* end up falling inside your dress all cold and noodly!
My venue (botanical garden) only allows bubbles, but I looooove the sparkler exit from the reception so we may have to just go with that.
This is a very cute idea, but it doesn’t appeal to me for one main reason. The one thing in life that truly gets to me, is when food is put to waste for purposes other than eating it! Call me idealstic, but I guess it just bothers me because some people truly need the food and to think that it would go to waste to shower newlyweds at a church makes me sad inside! I’d prefer to make a donation of rice to a foodbank instead and forego the tradition, just my two cents. I think I inherited this belief from my mother, a preschool teacher, who refused to do crafts that involved food of any sort, namely pasta, as she believed it was wasteful considering those who had to do with significantly less. It’s a lesson I’ve tried to incorporate into my daily life and try hard as I may to waste not, want not.
As I was reading all I could think about was how painful that could be! Plus, someone would have to clean up the pasta after the tossing and I’m all about no cleanup there. I’m sticking with bubbles. I’ve wanted bubbles since I was a little girl. I know everyone and their uncle has bubbles at their wedding but it’s what I want so that’s what we’re doing!
@Miss Mouse: @nightfall: Haha! Too true. I wasn’t thinking about wet, sticky noodles when I wrote that…just, like, maybe freshly-make tortellini? Yup, I’d want to try to catch what’s tossed at us in my mouth (like bizarre Foodie Double Dare or something)…
we used streamer throws. http://tiny.cc/2o2ow
They were so much fun and made for really fun pictures (like ribbon wands but with much more pop).
And to answer Keyedontie’s question above - The best part is they stay attached to the thrower’s hand so once the ribbons have unfurled each person just has to toss their throw in the trash on the way out. So you get the fun of having stuff thrown but not the mess that many churches/venues prohibit.
Highly recommend.
i’m not sure about cooked noodles. what if it stuck? i’m thinking of some fun pinwheels for mine.
i think it’s wasteful, especially in times like these when soup kitchens see record numbers and so many families need food stamps.
i hope you pick something else fun & meaningful too. how about printing Amore or some italian words/phrases on recycled paper and punching them out in different shapes?
Exit toss ? I’ve always wondered where are they exiting too? Where are they going? I plan on going to an after party then back to our venue’s room, do people still take a honeymoon literally the day of the wedding?
LOL, this post just made me think of the trick where you throw pasta against a wall to see if it’s done or not… If it sticks to the bride, it’s al dente!
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Mrs. Bruschetta, Philadelphia Age and Occupation: 25, Communication Professional Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Physical Therapy Graduate Student Engagement Date: November 30, 2007 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: St. Thomas of Villanova Church & the F.U.E.L. House About Me: I’m a self-proclaimed grammar geek who loves singing (like, really belting it) in the car. My mister and I are planning a vibrant summer soiree celebrating our passions – including food and Philly – and when we make it official, we’ll have been together for eight years! Being super competitive is in my nature, and talking excessively is in my genes. I’ve got a terrible sense of direction, but can always easily find my way into Mr. Bruschetta’s arms.
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