Why Confetti Should Be an Olympic Sport | North Yorkshire Wedding Photographer
Weddings are full of traditions — the vows, the first kiss, the cutting of the cake. But there’s one tradition that deserves way more credit than it gets. In fact, I’m convinced it should be recognised as a competitive discipline: the confetti throw.
Yes, you heard me right. If there were Olympic medals for style, accuracy, and sheer enthusiasm in showering newlyweds with tiny bits of colourful chaos, Britain would absolutely dominate the leaderboard.
Event 1: The Throwing Technique
There are two main schools of confetti throwing:
The Gentle Flutterer — a delicate toss, usually from Nan, ensuring not a single petal lands out of place.
The Overarm Enthusiast — more cricket pitch than country garden, these guests launch confetti at near-lethal speeds. Bonus points if it gets stuck in the bride’s hair for the rest of the day.
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Event 2: Accuracy and Aim
It doesn’t matter how pretty the confetti looks in the packet — it’s all about the landing. Some people aim for the sky, some for the couple’s shoulders, and then there’s always one joker who goes straight for the groom’s open mouth.
True champions know that accuracy means getting the confetti to hang in the air long enough for me (your photographer) to capture the magic — not blasting it into the hedges.
Event 3: Style Points
Extra marks for synchronised throwing by the bridal party.
Bonus for creative flourishes — twirls, double-handed launches, or confetti cannons.
Deductions if you hesitate, fumble the packet, or spill it down your outfit before the couple even arrives.
Why It Matters (Beyond the Laughs)
Joking aside, confetti moments are some of the most joyful, colourful, and iconic photographs of the whole day. There’s something about the laughter, the flying petals, and the chaos that creates magic every single time.
