Custom Confetti Cones

Sizing Custom Confetti Cones for Petals

Most confetti cones are between 180 mm and 250 mm long with a mouth of about 60 to 80 mm. That holds a generous handful of dried petals, which is plenty for one throw. A shorter, wider cone suits children and flower girls, while a longer, slimmer cone looks elegant in a tray and stands taller above the rim.

Dried petals vary in size. Delphinium petals are small and fill a cone quickly; whole rose petals are larger and need a wider mouth so guests can tip them out easily. If you know what confetti you are using, mention it when you ask for a quote and we will suggest a mouth width to match.

Plan for a few spares. Some guests take two, some cones get crushed in a handbag, and a dozen extra cones make sure the last guests out of the ceremony are not left empty-handed. For an ice cream station at the reception, our printed ice cream cone holders are made to match.

Paper Stocks That Hold Their Shape

A confetti cone needs to be stiff enough to stand in a tray and hold its point, but thin enough to roll neatly without cracking at the seam. A mid-weight uncoated or silk paper strikes that balance. Textured stocks such as linen-finish or laid paper add a tactile quality that matches letterpress invitations and suits classic or country house weddings.

For a softer look, choose an off-white or natural shade; for modern weddings, a crisp bright white shows sharp black type and fine line illustrations very well.

If the ceremony is outdoors, think about wind. A heavier stock keeps its shape when a breeze catches it, and a cone with a fold-over top stops petals blowing out while guests wait. For barn and garden weddings, natural kraft-coloured paper sits comfortably with hay bales, greenery and wooden signs. Paper and card weights are compared in our board and card types guide.

Matching the Print to the Stationery

Confetti cones look best when they echo the rest of the wedding stationery. Reusing the same typeface, monogram or floral illustration from the invitations ties everything together. A single line of text, such as the couple's names, works as well as a full pattern; often the simpler cones photograph best because the petals inside provide the colour.

Foil adds a lovely glint in outdoor light. Gold, rose gold and copper are popular, and a foiled monogram on an uncoated cream stock is a classic combination. Full colour print allows watercolour illustrations, patterned borders or a gradient that matches the bridesmaids' dresses.

Venues ordering for many weddings usually choose a neutral design with their own crest or name, so one stock of cones suits every couple and can be topped up whenever needed.

Rolling, Filling and Setting Out

We can supply cones flat for you to roll or already rolled and sealed. Flat blanks are cheaper to post and store, and rolling them is a pleasant job for a hen weekend or a family evening before the wedding. Ready-rolled cones save time for planners juggling several events in one week.

Fill the cones on the morning of the wedding, or the night before at the latest, and keep them indoors and dry. Damp petals stick together and can stain light clothing. A tray of filled cones is best placed near the exit of the ceremony room with an usher handing them out, so guests are ready when the couple appears.

Check with the venue before the day which kinds of confetti are allowed. Some ask for dried natural petals only and some only permit throwing in a certain area. Printing a short line such as please throw outside on the back of each cone is a gentle reminder that saves the ushers repeating it. Cones are usually sent flat in a sturdy printed mailer box so they arrive uncreased.

Proofs, Timing and Delivery

Send us the names, date line or crest, the quantity and the style you like. You will get a custom quote by email within one working day and a free design proof to check spelling, layout and size. Production takes four to seven working days from approval, then free tracked delivery to UK mainland addresses arrives in two to three working days.

Small runs for a single wedding are welcome, with minimums kept low and quoted per job. Prices start from £0.25 per cone for simple prints. If any cones arrive misprinted or damaged, tell us within 10 days and we will reprint or refund them.