Grand Exit?
Maybe I just don’t fully understand how this process works at a single location…
When Sister D’Orsay was married we blew bubbles as they exited the church. I’ve seen several couples having rose petals, bubbles, sparkles, eco-fetti, confetti, etc thrown on them as they head back down the aisle as well. I’ve also seen photos where it looks like the couple is leaving for the night, or ones that look like they’re being announced into their reception.
Do you guys feel as though there is a set time to do this? We’re having our ceremony/reception at the same place, so I’m not sure when would feel the least silly to have a”throw things in the air” type reception. We’re also likely to use carpooling to get back, so we probably wouldn’t do it as we left at the very end of our reception either.
Here are a few possibilities, for whenever they get thrown:
Sparklers: I LOVE how these look in photos, I just have a fear of feeling like I’m on Monday night football or getting burned:
Rose petals: Not so eco-friendly depending on where they come from. Also, I feel bad for the poor flowers who must’ve been strangled for these petals:
Eco-fetti: I worry that I’ll be picking it out of my dress the whole night long:
Bubbles: Cute, but a no-go. Sister D’Orsay used them and I really don’t want a single element of our weddings to overlap. Right down to the bubbles. (not Sister D’Orsay below)
I originally had the idea of having our guests refold the ceremony programs into paper airplanes. The more I thought about it, the more I envisioned a cardstock airplane stabbing me in the eye…
(I really didn’t think I’d find anyone else having done this! Then I found this shot from WeddingbeePRO Anne Ruthman!)
So, what are you using for this moment, and when are you having it? Any advice on how this would work for a single location?
