10 Old Wedding Traditions You Didn't Know Existed
Newlyweds were showered with rice.
No other grains allowed. But seriously, rice was once the tossing tool of choice. For a fun twist on this tradition, The Knot recommends setting up a "toss bar," where guests can create their own medley of glitter, popcorn, herbs, confetti, or whatever else their hearts desire to cast upon the exiting couple. Alternatively, you could opt for a very twenty-first century look and create an arc of sparklers for the newlyweds' grand exit.
