Guide to Making Your Own Floral Confetti for a Wedding
Creating floral confetti for your wedding can add a personal touch while also being environmentally friendly. Here’s a step-by-step guide and suggestions for flower varieties you can use.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Choose Your Flowers:
Select flowers that are non-toxic and have small petals. Avoid fragrant flowers as they may lose their scent over time.
Gather Supplies:
Fresh or dried flowers
Scissors or shears
Baking tray or dehydrator
Piece of parchment paper or a clean surface for drying
Airtight containers for storage
Harvesting:
If using fresh flowers, pick them early in the morning after the dew has dried. This ensures they are at their freshest and most resilient.
Prepare Flowers:
Remove petals from the flowers carefully. Ensure there are no stems attached, as they can create a mess and are not suitable for confetti.
Drying Process:
If using fresh petals, spread them out on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Place the tray in a low oven (around 70°C) for a couple of hours. Alternatively, you can use a food dehydrator for better control.
If using dried flowers, skip this step.
Storage:
Once completely dried, place the petals in airtight containers to keep them dry and vibrant until the wedding day.
Presentation:
Consider using small bags, cones, or jars to present the confetti to your guests.
Recommended Flower Varieties
Daisies: Tiny and cheerful, daisy petals are light and perfect for scattering.
Roses: Petals from romantic rose varieties can range in colour, making them versatile.
Lavender: Known for its lovely scent and soothing colour, lavender adds a touch of elegance.
Hydrangeas: These can provide a fuller confetti look, with clusters of tiny petals.
Cornflowers: Their vibrant blue hue can add a lovely pop of colour.
Marigolds: Bright orange or yellow petals create a warm and joyful atmosphere.
Peonies: Especially their softer petals, peonies make a luxurious addition.
Snapdragons: These can offer unique shapes and colours.
Sweet Peas: Delicate and fragrant, sweet pea petals are ideal for a romantic feel.
Pansies: Their wide variety of colours and patterns can make the confetti visually stunning.
Tips
Ensure that any flowers used have not been treated with chemicals or pesticides if they are to be thrown.
Consider the season and availability of flowers to ensure freshness.
Mix and match colours and varieties for a more dynamic confetti blend.
Creating your own floral confetti can enhance the beauty of your wedding celebration while allowing you to incorporate personally meaningful elements. Enjoy the process of crafting this unique wedding accessory!
