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lternatives to throwing rice at your wedding
The way that a wedding comes to a close isn’t a factor that is given much thought. It can however be a way to add that special sparkle to your wedding. Throwing rice at the end of a wedding ceremony has been an integral part of weddings for years. It is a traditional ritual that symbolized fertility of the couple and the possible grace of having many children. In modern times, brides have opted to add that extra twinkle to their wedding by improving on the way that the ceremony comes to a close. Giving a grand conclusion to your wedding can be just as interesting as the grand entrance that the bride makes. With so many new options available, throwing rice has almost become a thing of the past. Popular things that are now used as send-offs include petals, butterflies, sparklers and bubbles