One of the few things on a wedding day of which a bride and groom have little control of, is the toss of items (birdseed, rice, confetti, bubbles etc.), at them as they make their exit. Though they may have it available for their guests to use, its up to those guests, and often one or two people to make sure everyone is ready for their part at the right moment. I’ve been to a few weddings, both as a guest and as a professional, where everyone or almost everyone forgot or didn’t know they were to use the props. When it does work out well, however, it can make for some amazing photos.
Sarah and Matt almost didn’t have this moment happen, as the guests were having a somewhat heated discussion as to whether tossing rice was safe for the birds. Sarah’s uncle (shown in the maroon shirt) insisted however, and as their second shooter for the day (under the main photographer Amoreena Berg of Amoreena Photography) I’m glad he did as the moment and their expressions were priceless.
Several websites including Snopes.com, which I often use to double check the rumors I hear often as part of mass emailing friend of a friend of a friend story, debunks the idea that rice is harmful to birds (though birdseed would be even better for them).
Earlier this year when I had the pleasure of being a third shooter to Terrence Bishop, the couple Diana and Chih were surrounded by bubbles blown by their guests.
As their guests were scattered out more in a long line, I was able to also get photos of the guests still blowing bubbles eagerly even as the bride and groom had passed by.
by Danielle Stolman
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