Planning a wedding or celebration and wondering "how much confetti I need?" Whether you’re creating a romantic wedding confetti exit, a full confetti tunnel, or styling tables, knowing the right amount of confetti makes all the difference. This guide breaks down exactly how much biodegradable rice paper confetti you’ll need based on guest count and event style.
Our confetti is water-soluble and 100% biodegradable, so you can celebrate generously knowing that any pieces left behind will simply vanish with the next rain or a quick hose-down.
How Much Confetti Do I Need?
Our rice paper confetti is exceptionally lightweight, meaning a little goes a long way! The following guide will help you determine how much confetti you need based on your guest count or styling goals.
Small Group Confetti Toss (10-20 Guests)
Perfect for intimate weddings, elopements, and backyard celebrations where you want a beautiful moment without excess confetti. We recommend using 1 bag of lightweight biodegradable rice paper confetti. This amount creates a soft, airy flutter that photographs beautifully while remaining easy to clean up.
Best for: small wedding exits, elopements, birthday surprises, and eco-friendly celebrations.
Classic Wedding Confetti Tunnel
This is the iconic “wow” moment where guests line up and shower the couple with confetti as they make their exit. For around 30 guests, we recommend using 2 bags of lightweight biodegradable confetti. This amount creates full confetti coverage and delivers dramatic, high-impact photos that feel immersive and celebratory.
Best for: wedding confetti tunnels, grand exits, and statement photo moments.
Party & Table Decor
Confetti isn’t just for tossing — it’s a beautiful styling detail that adds texture and celebration to your event. One bag of confetti lightly covers approximately 6–8 tables, making it ideal for receptions, cake tables, signage areas, or subtle decorative accents without overwhelming the space.
Best for: birthday parties, receptions, cake tables, signage, and elegant tabletop styling.
Flower Girl / Flower Boy
Perfect for aisle moments and playful ceremony entrances, this option creates a whimsical trail of confetti as your flower girl or page boy walks down the aisle. One bag of confetti fills a standard basket and provides enough coverage to create a continuous, photo-friendly confetti path.
Best for: ceremony entrances, aisle moments, and soft, storybook-style celebrations.
The Grand Exit
Planning a big wedding exit and want that iconic confetti “white-out” effect? If you’re wondering how much confetti do I need for 100 guests, 7 or more bags will deliver maximum coverage and stunning photos.
Best for: large weddings, milestone celebrations, festivals, and grand finales.
Rule of Thumb: To keep your planning simple, we recommend one 150g bag for every 15 guests. This ensures everyone has a generous handful for that perfect, fluttering photo.
Factors To Consider
1. The Number of Guests
You don’t necessarily need confetti for every single guest. Typically, if 50% to 75% of your guests have a handful of confetti, you will achieve a beautiful, full effect in your photographs!
2. Handfuls vs. Sachets
- Loose in Baskets: Guests tend to take larger handfuls. We recommend budgeting a bit more if you are letting guests "grab and go."
- Pre-filled Sachets: This is the best way to control portions. Our 150g bulk bag typically fills 12 to 15 standard glassine envelopes.
3. The Desired Aesthetic
Are you looking for a delicate shimmer or a complete "white-out" effect? Our rice paper is designed to flutter. It’s lightweight, which means it stays in the air longer than regular paper confetti or dried petals, giving your photographer more time to capture the perfect shot before the confetti reaches the ground.
Navigating Venue Restrictions
Many venues have strict policies regarding traditional petals or plastic-based confetti, often because they linger for months or require intensive cleanup.
Kind Confetti is designed specifically with these requirements in mind. It is 100% water-soluble and dissolves with water, allowing for a grand exit that respects the environment.
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