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10 Wedding Send-Off Ideas You’ve Never Seen Before

Sparklers? Yawn. Confetti? Been there, done that. Your dream wedding is going to be as unique and exceptional as you are, so why should your send-off be any different? Here, ten reception exit ideas that’ll keep guests floored even after you’ve boarded the plane to Barbados.

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Jingle Bell Wands

Know anyone having a winter wedding?

A Motorcycle And Sidecar

Because you’re, like, the coolest couple ever.

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Paper Planes

Have guests write well wishes on the inside before folding so you can read them on your anniversary.

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Floating Lanterns

This is how you take sparklers up a notch.

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A Trolley

Way more imaginative (and fun) than your average limo. 


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A Retro Van

The perfect (and most memorable) exit for the bohemian bride.

A Boat

It doesn’t get more romantic than you and your loved one sailing off into the sunset. (Just don’t forget the windbreaker, yeah?)

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Colorful Streamers

Trust: Your guests will have just as much fun waving these as you will walking through them.

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Eucalyptus Leaves

Refreshingly fragrant, and way more eco-friendly than confetti.

A Hot-air Balloon

Because you refuse to be outdone. Ever. 



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Director, Branded Content + Cohost, Royally Obsessed Podcast

As Director of Branded Content at Gallery Media Group, Roberta helps oversee the ideation and execution of sponsored content and experiential campaigns across PureWow and ONE37pm, including PureWow’s 24 in ’24. She began her career in editorial nine years ago, and has written and edited countless articles on news, trends, fashion, beauty and the royal family. She’s also cohost of the Royally Obsessed podcast, named one of the best royals podcasts by The New York Times and Town & Country. She cowrote the book Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family.