Biodegradable paper Confetti - how much do I need?

The most commonly asked question we hear all the time from our Brides & Grooms is how much Confetti do I need?  If you are using the litre rule for every 10 guests you have you will need 1 Litre of Wedding Confetti, for larger petals this number changes to 8 guests per litre of petals.

Confetti is usually measured in Litres rather than grams as petal sizes and weights can vary.

Here at Wedfetti we do occasionally use the litre of confetti method, but also to make things easier and more accurate, we use the Wedfetti palmfull & Wedfetti handfull. 

Let me explain, a palmfull of Biodegradable confetti petals is enough to sit comfortably in the palm of your hand, giving the most standard and popular confetti portion size, where as a handful is enough biodegradable Confetti petals to create a mountain in your hand, the handful of petals is most suitable of you are allowing your guests to help themselves to wedding confetti from a basket etc.. 

Biodegradable tissue paper Confetti works in a similar way but also often uses the gram of confetti method, Biodegradable tissue paper weights can vary slightly if purchasing from different sources.

Here at Wedfetti we have mastered our biodegradable paper confetti portioning, for a Wedfetti palmfull which is the most popular portion size of Biodegradable paper wedding confetti, we use 30 grams of Biodegradable paper confetti circles at 1.5cm for every 10 guests (so 10 palmfulls)

For example if your wedding has 100 guests, 100 Wedfetti palmfulls would be around 200g of Biodegradable paper confetti 

I know.. this doesn't seem like a lot, but for Biodegradable paper confetti it is enough, a little paper confetti goes a very long way,  but of course, if you'd prefer a Wedfetti handfull portion size this can completely fill your wedding photos with confetti, both Biodegradable paper confetti portion sizes gives the same effect and does the same thing, but with the handful, it's just... More!

If we've won you over and you decide to purchase your Biodegradable paper wedding confetti from Wedfetti, here's a few tips, 

Biodegradable Paper Confetti circles can often press together, so the aim is to fluff them up and separate the circles,  if this is not done the paper confetti may weigh heavier and you could be missing out on that all important slow falling Biodegradable paper confetti effect for that perfect confetti shot, we make sure to fluff your confetti up before it reaches you, and if purchasing Biodegradable confetti packets, we will make sure this is done before we fill your packets.

If deciding to fill your own Biodegradable Confetti packets, or using other methods of distribution, we recommend popping your paper confetti into a sealed Tupperware or jar and giving it a good shake! Especially if your purchasing your Biodegradable paper confetti in advance, a good shake right before use will bring your Biodegradable paper confetti to life!

 


 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Yes! All of our confetti and petal and paper mixes are 100% natural and biodegradable, making them kind to the environment and approved for use at most outdoor venues.
  • As a guide, we recommend one packet per guest in your chosen serving size. Litres of petals vary in serving sizes, most petal mixes serve around 10 per litre, please see the description on each individual mix for accurate servings, or pop us a message stating the exact mix you'd like information on. For our paper confetti we think the best serving size would be around 4 grams per person to allow for some fantastic photographs.
  • Yes, we offer next-day delivery on confetti orders placed before 1pm Monday–Friday (excluding bank holidays). Standard delivery is also available. For next day delivery you will need to select tracked 24 or Special delivery and also pop us a note with your order stating it is urgent.
  • Most venues allow biodegradable confetti. We always recommend checking with your venue first as some venues will only allow real petals whilst others permit the use of biodegradable paper.
  • We love a bespoke order! We do have a create your own mix option with petals or paper! or for something totally unique to you, get in touch via our contact page or WhatsApp and we'll do our best to create your perfect palette.
  • Due to the nature of our products, we're unable to accept returns on any petal confetti product. If your order arrives incorrect, please contact us within 48 hours and we'll make it right. As all mixes whether petal or paper are made to order, we are unable to accept a return for them, however if you'd like to make an exchange we can be pretty flexible and will try to accommodate as best as we can.
  • We recommend ordering as soon as you know what you'd like. Then delay your order for at most 2–3 weeks before your event date, though many orders ship within 1–3 business days. For petals, if having them packaged by us we recommend delaying your order for 2 weeks before your event date, or leave us a note to not fill your packets so you can do this at home, the closer to your event the better!
  • Some of our petal confetti contains Dyes to make bright colours like those amazing Fuschia shades, but worry not! these dyes are made completely from plant pigment, so totally safe for the environment, similar to what you'd colour a lipstick with. We do have a naturally dried petal confetti section which means petals have been untreated if you'd prefer.
  • For paper confetti it's probably best not to get it wet and leave it attached to clothing as eventually the colours may run, if this concerns you, opting for white confetti may be your best solution. For petal confetti the same rule applies, for naturally dried confetti when they can still leave a mark, although will most likely wash out, like a grass stain or flower, if this is something that bothers you, opting for white petals will be your best solution.
  • Our biodegradable paper confetti naturally biodegrades in compostable conditions so does not instantly disappear. We do have a specific water soluble confetti section for those of you who wish to have confetti which will completely dissolve when wet.
  • Absolutely yes! our paper confetti is made from FSC certified materials.
  • Yes! Every petal or flower option on our website is completely real, preserved or dried flower petals or buds.