We seem to measure many experiences by their ending. You could enjoy a movie for the entire 90 minutes but if the end is a disappointment, all you remember is, “I hated that movie!”
The same can be true for a wedding. While no one will end up hating your wedding, giving it a great ending leaves guests thinking, “Wow, what an amazing wedding!”
If you’re looking for a way to end your special day on a high note, check out these wedding send off ideas.
Wedding Send Off Ideas for Any Couple
With everyone broadcasting their weddings online, you want to make your wedding unique. To branch out and get creative with your send off, try these fun ideas:
1. Flowers or Petals
If your wedding has a romantic vibe, flower petals are a beautiful choice. It gives your wedding a nice bookend: you started the celebration by walking down the aisle on flower petals, and now you’re ending it the same way as a married couple.
For a more nature-centric and less traditional option, you could have guests throw small wildflowers instead. Make sure you have a way to get the amount you need before you commit to this one, though.
2. Light it Up with Sparklers
Sparklers are a wedding guest favorite. Let your guests light up your exit by forming a sparkler tunnel or enjoying their sparklers in the background. Learn more about how to use sparklers for your send off.
As great as this can look in photos, make sure you do it in a safe way. While kids enjoy sparklers, they need close supervision as well.
3. Fake Snow
Winter-themed weddings can have a beautiful aesthetic. Snow raining down during your send off is the perfect way to bring it to a close.
Instead of hoping for some cooperation from the weather, create the snowfall yourself. You can give your guests a fun surprise by turning on the fake snow as you begin your exit.
If you prefer to involve the guests in the fanfare, let them throw the fake snow themselves.
4. Lanterns
For a meaningful and beautiful send off, consider a lantern launch for all your guests. A congregation of white lanterns floating into the night sky creates a great backdrop for photos and gives your wedding dress a glow.
If you want to honor someone special who has passed away, this can be a beautiful gesture as well.
Keep in mind that this can be expensive and difficult to coordinate if you have a large wedding. Perhaps offer a lantern for each household rather than each guest.
5. Bubbles
For an easy send-off with little or no clean-up, try giving each guest some bubbles to blow. If your guest list includes a lot of kids, this is a safe and fun send off they’ll love.
When it comes to pictures, bubbles at night are a gamble. If the light reflects off them right they can form a great look. In some cases, though, they may not show up at all.
If your send off photos are important to you, talk to your photographer ahead of time about whether they think bubbles will show up well.
6. Lightsabers
Calling all Star Wars fans! Whether you’re going all-out with a Star Wars theme or you just want to personalize your wedding, lightsabers can be a great option.
Look for inexpensive lightsabers and hand them out before the send off. You can have guests form a tunnel for your big exit. If you want a cohesive look, you can find lightsabers in your wedding colors as well.
7. Custom Pennant Flags
For a preppy yet personal look, why not create your own custom pennant flags? They’re easy DIY projects, and they’ll look great as guests wave them during your send off.
You can decorate your flags with your names, wedding date, wedding colors, and anything else that signifies who you are as a couple. As an added bonus, your flags can double as wedding favors.
8. Autumn Leaves
There are plenty of reasons to choose an autumn wedding, with the comfortable weather and the beautiful landscapes. To carry that theme through to your send off, try using autumn leaves.
You can have guests throw the leaves as you and your new spouse make your exit. If you prefer the element of surprise, rig up a system that drops the leaves on you and your guests as you make your way out.
9. Fireworks
Let’s face it, there may be no send off that wows your guests like fireworks. If you have the budget for them, they’re an undeniable way to make an impression.
There are a few ways you can implement fireworks into your send off. You can do a full-scale firework show, which makes for great photos when you strike a pose in front of them.
Another option is to line the driveway or the beginning of your exit route with flaming torches. Make sure guests stay a safe distance away, however.
10. Colored Smoke Bombs
If you want to put on a show for your guests, smoke bombs are also a great way to make an impression. Make sure you choose smoke bombs that are non-toxic and that won’t stain your clothes or your guests’ clothes.
It’s also important to make sure you have someone who knows how to operate the smoke bombs in a safe way. If you approach it the right way, a smoke bomb can be a perfect backdrop for a memorable send off.
Giving Your Wedding a Strong Ending
Every couple wants their wedding to be a day to remember for themselves as well as their guests. You also want it to be a unique representation of who you are as a couple. The wedding send off ideas above can help you find the perfect way to end your special day on a high note.
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