Rose Petal Confetti

We wanted to find a bird-friendly option for throwing confetti in the garden and found a great DIY solution - dried rose petals. They can be pretty expensive to buy for what they are, so I was happy to find that this method preserves the colour and scent beautifully.



Lay the petals in a single layer on a baking tray, use a sheet of baking paper as damp petals can stick to the tray itself. Place in the oven at 100 degrees celcius (210 degrees farenheit) and remove as soon as the petals start to shrivel, so that they're dry and not crisp.



Store in an airtight container. I'm using some silica gel that you find in some food packaging to make double sure nothing goes mouldy.

From the Rough Guide to Weddings (a good practical antidote to OTT wedding magazines!).