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Butterfly Release; Alternatives to Throwing Rice
By
Jodi Hopper
Brides are looking for different ways to make their
wedding different and unique. The releasing of
butterflies is starting to become a very popular
alternative to throwing rice. They are
environmentally friendly and beautiful also. As the
butterflies fly around and even land on guests, you
will see the delight and excitement on their faces.
They will leave talking about the release and some
may even be walking out with a butterfly on their
shoulder.
When ordering butterflies, you want to make sure
that they come from a reputable butterfly farmer.
You do not want to try to save money and order “grow
your own” butterfly kits. There are many things that
can go wrong and you don’t want to be disappointed
on your wedding day.
The butterflies can either be released individually
or as a mass release. You may want to consider the
event to decide what type of release to do. You can
order enough butterflies to hand out to all of the
guests, you can just have the wedding party do a
release, or the bride and groom can do a mass
release. When doing a mass release, three to four
dozen make a nice release. You can do more or even
less, depending on the impression that you would
like to make.
The individual release envelopes are a triangular
shaped envelope. Different farmers offer different
options. Some use origami envelopes; others use a
card stock type. Some will offer to have names and
dates written on the envelopes free of charge and
others will charge a small fee.
The mass release box comes in many different sizes,
shapes and decorations. You can opt to make your own
or buy one from where you purchase your butterflies.
They can range from a plain basket with netting
wrapped around it, that you make yourself, to the
more extravagant box decorated in satin and flowers.
You can talk this over with whomever you purchase
your butterflies from. They will be able to advise
you on the best effect that you would like to
achieve.
You do have to remember that the butterflies can not
be released in the rain or in temperatures below 65
degrees, depending on the type of butterfly that you
purchase. In the event of rain, you can use a
hanging cage that you can place your butterflies in
and hang them at your reception. Where you purchase
your butterflies will be able to help you out with
what would be the best thing to do and ideas on what
to do.
As you can see, you have many options and ideas that
you can do with a butterfly release. They will add
that unique and elegant touch to your wedding, but
beware, they just might steal the show.
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