Church send off

Niccolina Posted: May 11, 2015 11:04 PM

Church send off

My church won't allow birdseed, confetti, sparklers, rice... I think my only 2 choices are bubbles or ribbon wands. What will look best in pictures?

Or should I scrap it and do nothing?

rcotter90 Posted: May 12, 2015 06:13 AM

Church send off

CTK right? lol I feel you.. I'm thinking about scrapping the whole thing. I don't love the bubble idea, but I don't know about the wands either.. THERE'S TOO MANY LITTLE DECISIONS TO MAKE!

Niccolina Posted: May 12, 2015 06:18 AM

Church send off

Yup...CTK. Did you hear Father Brian is leaving in a few wks? We're hoping he still does our wedding next wk. We love him.

Vimaheri Posted: May 12, 2015 09:49 AM

Church send off

What about sprinkles? It looks cute in pictures-idk if they would allow it

NoLiesJustLove Posted: May 12, 2015 11:46 AM

Church send off

I had my ceremony at St. Bernard's and they didn't allow anything but bubbles and bells. I didn't do anything. I just made sure to include the receiving line (as we had a tight time window) and that was it. Good luck!

kaselyn Posted: May 12, 2015 11:54 AM

Church send off

petals?

rcotter90 Posted: May 12, 2015 12:00 PM

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Posted by Niccolina

Yup...CTK. Did you hear Father Brian is leaving in a few wks? We're hoping he still does our wedding next wk. We love him.

NO! We haven't be assigned a priest yet but I guess I better get on it and try and get father joe. My worst fear is having a priest that barely speaks English and is hard to understand.

Ellinator Posted: May 12, 2015 03:36 PM

Church send off

im giving pouches with dried lavender

FutureMrsZanghi Posted: May 12, 2015 03:51 PM

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what about sparklers or balloons?

rcotter90 Posted: May 12, 2015 03:54 PM

Church send off

The reason they won't allow all these things is the liability. Anything you throw (even if it is biodegradable), someone could slip or trip and fall then sue the church. Sparklers are a fire hazard so if someone's hair catches on fire, they could sue the church. This church has more rules than any other I've seen. So frustrating!

Brirosie16 Posted: May 12, 2015 07:33 PM

Church send off

I saw a pic of a couple being sent off with paper airplanes. I think those are big enough that they can be picked up without ending up being a safety hazard? Another option, no idea how it would really be organized, is a balloon release. This site had some interesting ideas.
http://www.heartlovealways.com/2012/04/wedding-details-recessional-tosses-getaways-exits-sendoffs/
But between bubbles and ribbon wands for photos, I'd go ribbon wands.

Niccolina Posted: May 12, 2015 07:38 PM

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Yes, Father Brian is suffering from MS and is leaving :( Idk if they're replacing him....nothing has been announced yet. Father Joe is amazing! Other options are Deacon Lou or Deacon Joe. I would request Father Joe. He has a great personality.

Elizabeth77 Posted: May 13, 2015 12:11 PM

Church send off

I love the idea of balloons but I worry too much about animals dying and polluting the earth :(
Instead I think I will do biodegradable confetti.

rcotter90 Posted: May 13, 2015 12:26 PM

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Posted by Niccolina

Yes, Father Brian is suffering from MS and is leaving :( Idk if they're replacing him....nothing has been announced yet. Father Joe is amazing! Other options are Deacon Lou or Deacon Joe. I would request Father Joe. He has a great personality.

Aww that's sad! FH left a voicemail for Father Joe yesterday. We want a full mass so the deacons aren't an option for us.. although Deacon Joe is so super nice! When he called they said they don't 'assign' priests so far in advance. I'm just worried about who will replace Father Brian!

CoJo Posted: May 14, 2015 03:03 PM

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We did the ribbons and loved how the pics came out!

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queensbride103 Posted: May 15, 2015 08:38 PM

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that's nice!!! did you add little bells CoJo?

Roisin48 Posted: May 17, 2015 07:48 AM

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@CoJo Those ribbons came out great! Did you make them yourself? I may have to ribbons as well, my church doesn't allow anything to be thrown or released, even bubbles!