18 Alternatives to the Rice Toss

Bird seed is very similar to rice, but it's a great alternative that is safe for birds.

Rose petals are a sweet and simple alternative to the rice toss.

Your guests will have a blast waving sequin wands as you walk down the aisle.

Make your return down the aisle candy-coated with sweet sprinkles for tossing.

Make poppers for your guests to break open when you enter the reception.

A beachy wedding wouldn't be complete without sweet-smelling Plumeria flowers.

Add a touch of sparkle with bags of glitter for your guests to toss down the aisle.

Multicolored paper confetti says "congrats" and "it's time to party!"

Releasing butterflies will be a memorable moment at your wedding.

Tossing lavender, like at this wedding, is a sweet-smelling send-off.

Hang a paper cone full of pom-poms on all the seats for a colorful and easy-to-clean-up alternative to rice.

This bride hung her late grandparents' collection of cowbells from the seats for guests to ring as the couple headed back down the aisle. Such a great way to honor her grandparents.

I love these DIY crepe streamers — they are like paper fireworks!

Make your own DIY ribbon wands in your wedding colors for personalized wavers.

I love the romantic glow of sparklers. And for even more spunk, go with star- or heart-shaped ones!

These hand-stamped fabric flags won't harm the environment, and they double as a sweet keepsake for the guests.

Have a basket of small bubble bottles available for the guests to lightheartedly send you off. They make for great photos, too!

Big circular pieces of confetti are so whimsical and fun!