Ah, the wedding send-off scene… you know the one where rice is tossed into the air as the bride and groom burst out of the chapel doors with smiles plastered on their faces. The rice toss wedding exit is a tradition which symbolizes prosperity and has taken on new forms throughout the years. More recently, wedding send-offs have become about creating a picture-perfect moment and we are here for it!

Keep reading to learn about the modern wedding exit ideas that have made a lasting impact on our wedding planning and coordination team in the past year.

Whimsical Floating Bubbles

Contrary to what some may think, bubbles are not just for kids! If you are a playful couple with a whimsical and dainty wedding design planned, floating bubbles are perfect for your send-off. This option looks especially stunning at outdoor wedding venues such as a garden.

We’ve seen this done a few ways, you can set up bubble machines or you can purchase mini bubble bottles for each guest. We vote for the latter, that way your guests feel included.

Celebratory Confetti Toss

Who doesn’t love confetti?! Especially when it’s on theme with your wedding. For example, the couple above had butterfly details sprinkled throughout their wedding day including on the bride’s sleeves, wedding cake, the confetti, and more! This wedding exit looks great whether it is done after your ceremony or, to end the night out front of the reception venue.

Simply prepare cones filled with confetti for each guest. You can do this yourself in the days leading up to your wedding. Or ask your wedding coordinator to prepare them for you on the day-of. Whether you’d like guests to toss their confetti all at once, or sporadically, you will get stunning photos which scream, “Celebration!”

Dried Flower Toss

This wedding exit is for you if you are an adventure-loving, earthy couple. Similar to a flower petal toss, a dried flower toss brings a hint of color and a natural feel into your send-off photos. It is the perfect touch to a boho inspired wedding, in the desert, on the beach, or at a forest wedding venue.

Prepare cones filled with dried flowers for your guests to hold and toss on your photographer’s cue.

Ribbon Dancer Tunnel

If you have children included in your guest count, ribbon dancers will be great to have around on your wedding day. You can include these in both your ceremony and reception exits as well as, on the dance floor. One of our 2023 couples’ hand-made mini ribbon dancers with custom ribbons which listed their names and wedding date…it was super cute.

What we like about this wedding exit option is that any wedding venue will oblige to have this as part of the wedding timeline (sometimes, it can be hard to get tosses approved). Also, this send-off can double as a guest favor!

Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to End Your Wedding Day with a Bang

From dove releases to waving palm frond fans, couples have been exiting their wedding day with a bang for centuries. What started as a celebratory expression as newlyweds exited the wedding chapel has become a way to end the reception and send guests home on a high note. Whether you choose to include a fun exit from the ceremony or reception, you’re sure to create a memory for yourselves and your guests to fondly reminisce on.

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