Sophie’s Confetti Tips

Confetti is a traditional photo opportunity which normally happens just after your ceremony. You may not fancy adding this tradition to your day or you are getting married in the darker months, where a sparkler shot might be a fun alternative! I have been at weddings where the weather has been too wet/windy to do a confetti shot, while this hasn’t spoilt the day, a confetti shot feels like a key moment. Your venue will have some rules where the confetti shot can happen and some even ban confetti all together. But if given ahead by your venue, here are some top tips to help to achieve the best confetti shots. 

1) Bigger the better - When purchasing your confetti, something to consider is the size! The bigger the confetti petal, or paper it will show up on the photographs and be impactful on the images. 

2) Go colourful - Bright confetti or contrasting confetti will stand out more on the photographs. For example dark green confetti used in a forest, will not show up the best. The colour of your confetti is another thing to consider but a careful decision will make such a difference. 

3) Slow walk - Not all confetti walks are flat, like this shot at Manchester Art Gallery, the confetti throw is shot on their front steps. Its best to not rush your confetti walk, your photographer and videographer will be walking backwards. So to ensure they don’t fall on their bums but also you will get the best and the most photos. 

4) Mid way pause or Kiss - If you would like to have a pause halfway on your confetti walk , a kiss, just to keep the pace slow. Or some situations like Helena & Matt, there is no walk and you can stand still whilst the confetti falls above you. 

5) Guests throwing confetti upwards not at your face - I will remind your guests too, but you could add a reminder on your invites. Just so you won’t pull faces whilst your guests throw confetti in your face. 

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