Confetti Needed
50.0 cups
Containers
100
Cost
$105
Total Confetti
50.0
cups (400 oz)
Per Guest
0.50c
Containers
100
Total Cost
$105
Inputs
Result
100 guests × 0.5 cups/guest × 1 (single toss) = 50 cups. 50 × 8 = 400 oz. Containers: 100 cones. Confetti cost: 50 × $1.50 = $75. Cone cost: 100 × $0.30 = $30. Total: $105.
Inputs
Result
150 × 0.33 cups × 2 (double toss) = 99 cups. Containers: 150 × 2 = 300 bags. Confetti: 99 × $0.50 = $49.50. Bags: 300 × $0.20 = $60. Total: $109.50.
Plan for 1/4 to 1/2 cup of confetti per guest per toss. Dried flower petals need about 1/2 cup per guest (they are lighter and spread more). Paper confetti needs 1/3 cup. Rice and birdseed need only 1/4 cup per guest. For 100 guests with one toss, that is 25–50 cups total.
| Type | Cups/Guest | 100 Guests | Cost/Cup | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried Petals | 0.5 | 50 cups | $1.50 | $75 |
| Paper Confetti | 0.33 | 33 cups | $0.50 | $17 |
| Rice | 0.25 | 25 cups | $0.15 | $4 |
| Lavender | 0.25 | 25 cups | $3.00 | $75 |
You need one cone per guest per toss moment. For a single exit toss with 100 guests, make 100 cones. If doing both ceremony and exit tosses, double to 200. Paper cones hold about 1/4 cup each, which is the right amount for a standard toss. Pre-fill cones and place them in baskets at the exit.
Dried flower petals and lavender buds are the most eco-friendly options — they are fully biodegradable and look beautiful. Rice is fine for birds (the myth about birds is false) but messy on walkways. Avoid metallic or plastic confetti outdoors. Biodegradable tissue paper dissolves in water within weeks.
Confetti costs range from $4 (rice) to $150+ (lavender buds or dried petals) for 100 guests. Paper confetti is the budget winner at $15–20 for 100 guests. Add $30–50 for paper cones or small bags. Total budget for a 100-guest toss: $35–200 all-in.
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Last Updated: Mar 20, 2026
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