Now you are married! So what is the last step?
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THE SEND OFF!
With all the different styles and themes out there in the wedding world there has come a large array of different send offs! In this particular post we are going to look at few different ones!
It has always been a customary gesture to send of the Bride and Groom from the ceremony or reception location. We all have seen it whether in the movies, royal weddings, weddings we attended when we were kids and so on. I think the most commonly used traditional send off is the throwing of the rice!
Personally, I am not a big fan of the throwing of rice. There have been many venues that have restricted the use of rice mainly because the thought of the possibility of it hurting bird and other animals, which is a false pretense. I just do not small projectiles coming at me basically.
With Balloons you can opt for a different variety in shapes and colors to fit your personality and your day! Have everyone participate by releasing them into the sky! This particular couple chose the red hearts of course as a symbol of their love!
Overall all these options are great! be sure to pick your exit strategy that matches who you are and what goes along with your wedding! Always be sure to check with your venues to ensure there are not any certain restrictions as to what you can and can not do for your exit send off. Also be sure that if you use confetti/ rice/ etc. if there will be an additional clean up fee. These are just a few items to keep in mind when planning your send off! I hope you have a wonderful event!
Traditional:
It has always been a customary gesture to send of the Bride and Groom from the ceremony or reception location. We all have seen it whether in the movies, royal weddings, weddings we attended when we were kids and so on. I think the most commonly used traditional send off is the throwing of the rice!
Honestly I never understood the whole lets throw food at them as the walk out the door concept, but here is what it was meant to symbolize.
The throwing of rice has always generally meant a sign of fertility. Your guest would throw it over you as you walk out in hope that you would have many children.
Personally, I am not a big fan of the throwing of rice. There have been many venues that have restricted the use of rice mainly because the thought of the possibility of it hurting bird and other animals, which is a false pretense. I just do not small projectiles coming at me basically.
New Vibes:
Now, lets take a few looks into a few of the newer ways to do the proper send offs!
Bubbles, a great alternative to the rice of yesterday. Bubbles are great especially for those that do not like a mess! This is also a less expensive alternative as well and usually can pick up tons of the little bubble packs from major retailers for a great price.
Lanterns and balloons are one the fastest growing send offs we are seeing. The magical look of the Chinese lanterns is sure to add to the romantic feeling of the day and night.This will surely brighten up the night sky!
With Balloons you can opt for a different variety in shapes and colors to fit your personality and your day! Have everyone participate by releasing them into the sky! This particular couple chose the red hearts of course as a symbol of their love!
One of my favorites is using lights to your advantage. You can do this by either using glow sticks or even sparklers. You can create all sorts of effects and when photographed they are amazing. We tend to see this with more whimsical weddings but also in a variety of weddings. Its a great fun way to get everyone involved and add a bit of spark to the night.
Overall all these options are great! be sure to pick your exit strategy that matches who you are and what goes along with your wedding! Always be sure to check with your venues to ensure there are not any certain restrictions as to what you can and can not do for your exit send off. Also be sure that if you use confetti/ rice/ etc. if there will be an additional clean up fee. These are just a few items to keep in mind when planning your send off! I hope you have a wonderful event!