# Butterfly Wedding Rice Rice Butterflies Infuse Tradition With Grace By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2011-05-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-butterflies References: [ricebutterflies](http://www.ricebutterflies.com/product) & [diyweddingsmag](http://www.diyweddingsmag.com/tossing-rice-butterflies-at-your-wedding/) Rice Butterflies are attractive products that give tradition a touch of class. Throwing rice at [newlywed couples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-pancakes) is a longstanding tradition that is occasionally replaced with bubble blowing and bird seed; however, instead of choosing to throw something that is either sticky or just plain unattractive, why not toss an item with a little more elegance? Rice Butterflies are made from rice paper and grain and even fused together with rice glue. The result is more than just a Sunday afternoon arts and crafts creation but a beautiful lightweight product that is ideal for your wedding day. Instead of being bombarded with rice seeds that could easily become trapped in your [wedding day 'do](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-oh), Rice Butterflies will add colorful class to your special celebration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elegant Wedding Alternatives:** The trend of replacing traditional wedding elements with more elegant alternatives presents opportunities for innovative products like Rice Butterflies. - **Eco-friendly Celebrations:** The increasing focus on sustainability and eco-consciousness in weddings creates a space for environmentally friendly products like Rice Butterflies. - **Artistic Wedding Decor:** The demand for unique and creative wedding decorations opens up possibilities for artistic products like Rice Butterflies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wedding Planning Services:** The wedding planning industry can incorporate Rice Butterflies as a unique and elegant option for couples looking for alternative wedding traditions. - **Event Decor and Supplies:** Suppliers of event decor and supplies can tap into the trend of artistic wedding decorations by offering products like Rice Butterflies. - **Eco-friendly Product Manufacturing:** Manufacturers specializing in eco-friendly products can seize the opportunity to produce sustainable wedding products like Rice Butterflies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Bowtie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-farfalline-pasta.md) - [Preserved Flower Keepsakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation.md) - [Rentable Wedding Florals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentable-wedding-bouquets.md) - [Butterfly Pea Flower Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-pea-flower-powder.md) - [Digital Wedding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovebird.md) - [Natural Rice-Made Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/republic-technologies-1.md) - [Rice-Based Rolling Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocb-rolling-papers.md) - [Wedding-Themed Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-themed-care-products.md) - [Chili Crisp Rice Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lundberg-x-fly-by-jing.md)