Couples have enjoyed planning fun exits from their wedding reception for many years. Everyone seems to do something different. In some weddings, the bride will change clothing before exiting her wedding, usually it was a traveling suit or something similar. Especially if they were to leave for their honeymoon, immediately after the reception.
Now we use the exit as a way to say goodbye to the couple and send them away with well wishes. Also it makes great opportunities for photo opps.
One of the most changeling task is getting everyone in one place to stage the exit. Towards the end, people have been drinking a lot of the time and are having a fun time, and not in love with idea of leaving. So make sure you leave yourself some time to get everyone together. It will take several tries, trust us.
So make sure the couple hangs back and waits until everyone is ready with whatever is going to happen.
Consider leaving in an unique motor vehicle, such as a vintage car or motorcycle! This is great for a swift and steady exit that is sure to leave your guests thrilled and intrigued. Making for some adorable and or sexy photos, this send off is becoming increasingly more popular. If renting a vehicle, be sure to clear all of the details with your wedding planner beforehand for a smooth return process.
2. Another idea is throwing dried flowers.
This is a great event incorporates all of your senses. Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Delight your guests' olfactory systems and delight your sights by having dried flowers tossed instead of the traditional rice. An eco-friendly way to get sent off, dried flowers are not only biodegradable, but they smell absolutely wonderful.
3. Marriage can allow you to reach higher heights. If your sense of luxury calls for it, a helicopter send off can be crazy cool! If you or your spouse has connections, this could be a wonderful send off leaving your guests awe-struck and in wonderment of your love. Be sure to check if your venue allows for this to take place before coordinating.
4. Another send off idea is to have streamers. You can have guests hold handheld streamer sticks and wave them as you and your spouse exit the venue. Coming in a variety of colors and styles, this is a simple send off idea that is both cost conservative and beautiful.
5. Leaves
Hosting a fall wedding? Similar to throwing dried flowers, this could be an affordable and colorful common rice alternative. Gather some leaves from your local area, this allows for you to leave(s) your wedding with flair!
6 Elevator Exit
Just like a Lifetime Holiday movie, consider doing an elevator exit if your venue calls for it. This is a dramatic send off idea that will make for some memorable photos.
7. Smoke Bombs
Exit your wedding in the colors of the wind with smoke bombs. Another increasingly popular send off, this is sure to leave you and your spouse with beautiful photos and colorful memories. A word of caution, if the smoke bombs are used improperly they can stain clothes.
8. Sign-Off
Sign-off with a banner of your love. If you have a particularly crafty bridal party or family member, this can be a simple and unconventional exit idea. Whether you run through the banner like you're at the end of your courtship marathon or you and your spouse dance away into the night underneath the banner, this is sure to make for a memorable moment.
9. Butterflies
Releasing doves is so last century! Consider releasing butterflies instead! Flutter off into marital ecstasy with this beautiful send off.
10. Fireworks
Give your guests dinner and a show! Another luxurious send off is to have a fireworks show. This can include common sparklers, or you can arrange for an actual fireworks show to light up the sky. If you're close to the water or in a remote location this could be an extraordinary send off considering the reflections of the light on the water. Either way, explode into married life with this fun and exciting exit idea.
11. Horseback
Who said horses were only an exit strategy for the Victorians? Not you! Consider riding off on horseback into the sunset with your new spouse. A great idea for the more equestrian couples out there, you may want to practice riding sidesaddle before your big day.
12. Boat
Sail away into the seas of love. Be sure to check beforehand with your venue that your wedding party is allowed out on the docks. Whether on a gondola, a speedboat, or a canoe, riding away in a boat is a very unconventional send off idea for those being wed next to a body of water.
13. Paper Airplanes
Not into confetti or rice? Consider getting crafty and having your guests make and throw paper airplanes! You can purchase special colored or designed paper and have it setup as a wedding activity or have them pre-made. Although, this may not be a good idea if you're planning for a lot of children at your wedding; you don't want anybody getting their eyes poked out!