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Alternatives to Throwing Rice:
A Butterfly Release
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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Butterfly Releases
Butterfly Releases offer the viewer the chance to see beauty in flight. The
viewers have the opportunity to experience the beauty of one of nature's most
symbolic and beautiful creations.
The butterfly symbolizes new beginnings and rebirths. What better way to
celebrate the beginning of a new life together than with the releasing of
butterflies at your wedding. There is an old Indian legend that tells the story
of why the butterfly was created. It is often read at butterfly releases as the
guests make a wish and release their butterflies.
Butterfly Releases are both magical and momentous. Every release is unique and
special just as every wedding, every anniversary, every birthday, and every
moment of our life is unique and special. Each of us has been given a beautiful
gift of life that we must take the opportunity to experience and enjoy.
Butterflies can be released from the shipping envelopes they arrive in, with
every guest having their own butterfly or with only the wedding party having
their own release envelope.
You may also choose to have a mass release with all of the butterflies placed in
one container. Either option is special depending on the effect you are trying
to achieve.
Butterflies should only be released outside during daylight hours on a sunny or
overcast (not rainy) day with a temperature above 60 degrees. The butterflies
should be set free no later than two hours before sunset. This allows the
butterflies time to eat and find a hiding place for the night. Releases should
be held in areas protected from the wind or the butterflies will quickly
disappear. A warm, sunny flower filled area or garden is best.
No
matter how you choose to release your butterflies, a butterfly release is a
beautiful, unusual, and exciting way to celebrate your new life together.
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