Butterfly Release and Other Wedding Trends

The tradition of a bride and groom departing their wedding reception in a cloud of thrown rice has long since past. Not only is the concept of rice throwing an old trend, but it also presents problems for the environment with birds eating it, and it makes a HUGE mess for the venue to clean up (meaning extra costs for you).

Looking for a dramatic send-off?! There are lots of several unique trends in wedding send-offs that are fun and mess-free. A growing favourite among wedding parties has become the release of live animals. Dove releases have been a part of different ceremonies throughout history. However, doves are expensive and must be handled by professionals, limitied guests involvement. In lieu of releasing birds, one of the newest trends is to release live butterflies.

Releasing butterflies has many different options for who you want to be involved. Some couples prefer to have the bridal party send out a cluster of butterflies, but it is becoming more common to see each wedding guest release a single butterfly. A great advantage to butterflies is that they can be handled by all of your guests, without age restrictions. Many companies provide the inexpensive butterflies in individual boxes or other personalized butterfly favours for guests to take home. Guests will love to see the beautiful butterflies floating from bouquet to bouquet or landing on a guests' shoulder. These all make for fantastic photo opps as well!

Butterflies also carry a heavy symbolic weight. Because of their transformation process from caterpillar to cocoon to butterfly, they represent a transition and renewed life. Just like the butterflies, the newlywed couple are emergine to take their first steps in their new life together. Butterflies also symbolize celebration and happiness -all very fitting for your special day!
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Like the idea, but want to integrate it differently or in additional ways to your wedding?! Try these ideas...



During the Ceremony, couples may choose to release 2 butterflies representing themselves as part of an outdoor service in place of lighting a unity candle.
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At the Reception, you can have anything from ...
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butterfly themed wedding cakes to













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Butterfly releases or favours will not be forgotten anytime soon by guests or the couple. It does not matter where they appear throughout the day, a butterfly release promiuses a unique experience that is sure to showcase the special day in an all-new light.