Best Wedding Exit Ideas for a Picture-Perfect Sendoff
Your wedding day is a whirlwind of amazing moments. One of the most memorable, however, can often be the last one of the night: your wedding exit. The capstone to your celebration and the step into your newlywed life!
If you want to create a memorable sendoff that’s both magical and photo-worthy, there are plenty of wedding exit ideas to choose from. Below, we’ve curated the best wedding exit ideas for capturing stunning, fine art wedding exit photos that you and your guests will treasure.
1. Sparklers
Dramatic and visually stunning, sparklers are a timeless and popular choice for wedding exits. I mean, we're talking literal fireworks, right? What a perfect way to create a magical and romantic atmosphere to cap both the evening and the wedding gallery!
Sparklers Tip: Sparklers burn much faster than you'd think, especially with a crowd of people holding them at different distances as you walk to your car. To avoid them burning out too quickly (and looking dull in photos), make sure you get the long sparklers that are manufactured specifically for weddings.
2. Bird Seed Toss
For couples looking for a unique, eco-friendly wedding exit, a bird seed toss is both charming and meaningful. The bird seed symbolizes new beginnings, and it’s also a safe and natural option for your guests to toss. Bonus: No need to clean it up, because the local birds take care of it for you!
Bird Seed Tip: As with every exit idea, make sure to talk to your reception venue coordinator or manager before the wedding to see what is approved/allowed. Yes the birds will clean up the seed, but will they do it in time for the venue's next couple's wedding the following day?
3. Flower Petal Toss
Flower petals are a soft, elegant, and utterly romantic way to create a beautiful wedding exit. Flowers are already such a large part of making a wedding feel special, and adding these to your exit feels like stepping into a Jane Austen novel wedding.
4. Biodegradable Confetti Cannons
If you want to create a dramatic, high-energy wedding exit, biodegradable confetti cannons are hands down the way to go. Confetti creates an exciting and vibrant scene, definitely fitting for a wedding with lots of partying and dancing. Not only will this be memorable for your guests, but it’s perfect for capturing high-impact, colorful images that will stand out in your wedding album.
Confetti Cannon Tip: Have multiple cannons on hand, and have two people on either side of your aisle/walkway ready to fire them off. Choose someone that you trust to get the timing right, and have those extras on hand in case any of them don't operate as intended. For the best photos, have two cannons popped off at the beginning of your exit, and two at the very end as you share a final kiss in front of your guests.
5. Cold Sparklers
Cold sparklers are an excellent option for indoor weddings, where traditional sparklers might not be safe. These sparklers produce beautiful, low-temperature sparks that won’t burn or cause harm, making them a perfect choice for venues where you want to create that “wow” factor without worrying about safety or handheld sparklers burning out too quickly.
Photo by Lifelong Photography Studios
6. Bubbles
Bubbles bring a touch of fun and whimsy to any wedding exit. They’re light, carefree, and create no environmental impact — making them an ideal choice for couples who want a playful and eco-friendly sendoff. Plus, the soft bubbles floating in the air make for amazing, dream-like wedding exit photos.
Bubbles Tip: Bubbles only appear on camera if they catch light. This makes after-dark exits better for bubbles where flash photography is required. If exiting outdoors when it's still sunny out, it can be difficult to see the bubbles against the sky as the backdrop, unless your venue's exit has open shade.
The Last Moment of the Evening
Regardless of what exit moment you choose, here's my tip for ending the day's story with a meaningful moment. Once you're in the getaway vehicle, roll down the window and wave or blow kisses to your guests as you drive off.
