Homemade Flower Confetti: A Complete Guide
Here’s a practical (and slightly romantic) guide to making homemade flower confetti for your wedding—perfect for an eco-friendly, personal touch.
Why Choose Flower Confetti?
Eco-friendly: 100% biodegradable, safe for wildlife and the environment.
Personalized: You can choose colors and blooms that match your wedding theme.
Budget-friendly: Especially if you source flowers from your garden or a local market.
Romantic: Soft petals fluttering through the air just feels like a fairy tale.
Step 1: Choose Your Flowers
Pick blooms with vibrant colors and petals that hold their shape when dried.
Best choices:
Roses (classic, soft, romantic)
Delphiniums & larkspur (small petals, perfect for confetti)
Lavender (adds fragrance)
Hydrangeas (full, fluffy look)
Marigolds or calendula (bright pops of yellow/orange)
Cornflowers (deep blue accents)
💡 Tip: Avoid white petals—they can turn brown while drying.
Step 2: Collect and Prepare
Pick on a dry day – morning dew or rain can make petals prone to browning.
Remove petals from stems carefully to avoid bruising.
Spread them out on a clean surface (baking trays, mesh screens, or newspaper).
Step 3: Dry Your Petals
There are three main methods:
1. Air-drying (best for volume)
Spread petals in a single layer.
Keep in a warm, dry, shaded space with good airflow.
Turn petals every couple of days.
Takes 5–10 days depending on climate.
2. Oven-drying (fastest)
Set oven to lowest temperature (~30–40°C / 85–105°F).
Line a tray with baking paper.
Spread petals thinly, leaving space between.
Keep the door slightly open and check every 20–30 minutes until crisp.
3. Dehydrator (low-maintenance)
Place petals on trays in a single layer.
Use lowest setting until fully dry (usually 1–3 hours).
Step 4: Store Your Confetti
Use paper bags, glass jars, or cardboard boxes—never plastic (it traps moisture).
Keep in a cool, dry, dark place until the big day.
Store for up to 6 months for best color retention.
Step 5: Presentation Ideas
Paper cones made from craft paper or sheet music.
Mini glassine envelopes for guests to grab and toss.
Baskets carried by flower girls.
Vintage teacups or bowls for a decorative display.
Extra Touches
Mix petal types for a color blend (e.g., blush roses + lavender + cornflower).
Add dried herbs like rosemary for a subtle scent.
Coordinate confetti colors with your bouquet and décor.
Pro Tip for Perfect Toss Photos
Ask guests to throw confetti upwards, not directly at you—this creates a beautiful shower in pictures rather than petals sticking to your hair and lipstick.
