Wedding Inspiration: Send Off Ideas

We love a creative wedding send-off! It’s such a playful way to amp up your exit! The original send-off, of course, was throwing rice as a symbol of wealth, fertility, and good health for the newlyweds! But these days it’s all about the photo op! And rightfully so, as wedding send-offs create joyful and FUN photos!

Some things to consider when planning for a send off: (1) Read through your venue contract to see if they have any decor restrictions (most often we see restrictions on sparklers/fire and confetti). (2) Consider how late you’ve booked your photographer until. Opting for a send-off after the Ceremony (instead of a send-off at the end of the Reception) is a great way to make sure your photographer will be around to capture it!

Check out some of our favorite send-off moments from previous couples below:


Sparklers!

Photos of guests creating a sparkler tunnel for the newlyweds, are truly magically. But more and more venues now prohibit sparklers so make sure to ask your venue contact if this is possible.

Photo Courtesy of Deirdre + Jon

Photo Courtesy of Jaylim Studio

Confetti

Tons of great options out there! We love all the biodegradable options on etsy!

Photo Courtesy of Summer Simmons

Photo Courtesy of Summer Simmons

Photo Courtesy of Loreto Caceres Photography

Photo Courtesy of Loreto Caceres Photography

Flower Petals

Photo Courtesy of Zach and Sarah Photography

Photo Courtesy of Wandermore Photography

Photo Courtesy of Wandermore Photography

Photo Courtesy of Loreto Caceres Photography

Photo Courtesy of Jenny Fu

Photo Courtesy of Allison Hammond Creative

Pom-Poms

Photo Courtesy of Madi Flournoy

Photo Courtesy of Madi Flournoy

Photo Courtesy of 30MilesWest

Streamers

We recommend these - they don't detach from the base so they are venue favorites!

Photo Courtesy of Sara Bill Photography

Photo Courtesy of Zach and Sarah Photography

Glowsticks

Take those epic dance floor props and put them to use in a fun send off! We love these foam glow sticks

Photo Courtesy of Chaz Cruz

Photo Courtesy of Chaz Cruz

Photo Courtesy of Sara Bill Photography

And of course - the getaway car!

Photo Courtesy of Loreto Caceres Photography


Julie Hurley is the Logistics Lead at The Get Together Events Co. your month-of wedding and events coordination company, offering affordable services and peace of mind to New York, Nashville, Chicago and beyond.

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