Brides: you’re making a grand entrance at your ceremony, but what about a grand exit? A ceremony exit is an opportunity to engage guests as you walk down the aisle for the first time as a married couple. Traditionally, guests would toss rice at the bride and groom; today, though, rice is on the outs. I’ve heard this is because rice can harm birds when ingested, but Snopes reports that it is a slip-and-fall hazard for guests. To stay on the safe side, skip rice and opt instead for one of these creative ceremony exit ideas. We’ve gathered up nine of the top ceremony exit ideas to inspire you today including a few that aren’t tossed (which means couples in all ceremony venues can participate!)
Ceremony Exit Ideas
1. Confetti
We recently talked about whether you need wedding programs; check out this fresh new twist! It is a ceremony program + confetti pouch in one! By Mavora.
2. Poms
Have you considered poms for tossing? These poms in particular – which are handmade by Extravagant Exits – are heavy enough to be tossed, but won’t injure the bride and groom.
3. Flags
Venue says no to tossing? You can still engage your guests! These fun handmade flags by LarkspurAndLinen are one example of a ceremony exit idea that has plenty of charm (and requires no clean-up!) Score.
4. Lavender
Lavender is a natural, eco-friendly, and delightfully scented. It’s no surprise that couples are opting to toss lavender during their ceremony exit. This sweetly handmade lavender toss packet – by Pauhana – is one of our favorites. Plus, it’s a very affordable option!
5. Petals
Petal cones can be customized for your wedding ceremony and filled with your favorite rose petals for tossing; these cones, in particular, were spotted at White Tulip Boutique as one resource. Customize yours for your event, have them shipped to you, and fill with these for guests to toss.
6. Birdseed
Birds love birdseed! These tossing birdseed packets by TastefulArtisan are perfect for your ceremony and the local birds will be pretty happy about it, too.
7. Bubbles
Invite guests to blow bubbles as you process down the aisle by placing these in a basket near the entryway of your ceremony. Include a sign for guests to take one on their way to their seats; a tag telling them when to blow bubbles is a great way to encourage participation.
8. Bells
Bells are another no-toss idea! Have your guests ring these bells as you walk down the aisle (and at the reception to get you to kiss).
9. Ribbons
We saved ribbons for number eight because it is part of this week’s giveaway series! Ribbon wands are a fun way for guests to show their excitement, tie in your color palette, and provide a fun handmade detail at your ceremony. These ribbon wands by TheBridesMadeShop are customized in your color palette with plenty of ribbon choices available.
Happy Planning!
xo
Emma
Tell us:
Which of these ceremony exit ideas is your favorite? Are you planning a grand ceremony exit?
Updated to reflect the latest ceremony exit ideas.
59 comments
i love all of the ribbon wands! i especially love the thicker ribbon so pretty!
I adore the ~
“Wedding Program Paddle Fans – Chandelovely Collection!”
Many thanks, Cindi
Love the layered wedding programs. The pastel green ribbon matches our wedding style perfectly!
The wedding program paddle fans could definitely be useful at my southern wedding
i still love all of the ribbon wands most of all the awesome things in the shop!
the save the dates, esp the tie the knot ones!
checked it out again today & love the paddle program w/ fence motif…would be perfect for my rustic chic barn wedding this august! :)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/104618819/wedding-program-paddle-fan-with-monogram?ref=shop_home_active
Love the Eat Drink and Be Married Table Number Signs and Chandelovely Chandelier Tented Escort Cards. It’s hard to pick just one!
The Tie the Knot save the date cards are so clever!
The Cheers {Bitches} bachelorette invitations are too funny!
I LOVE ribbon wands! So much better than anything your guests throw (like rice) because they’re is always someone who wants to throw it directly at the newlyweds! And these ribbon wands are adorable:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/151642458/wedding-ribbon-wands-pack-of-50-double?ref=shop_home_active
checked out the shop again and like the very touching guest thank you cards in the fall in love design…what a special detail!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/103857336/guest-thank-you-cards-fall-in-love?ref=shop_home_active
The Tie the Knot Save the Date Cards are brilliant! That is such a creative idea that our guests will never forget!
The dandelion love theme wedding programs are so pretty
The luggage tag save the dates are so cute!
i really really love all the ribbon wands! they are so cool!
I like the poms tossing!
checked out the shop today & LOVE the Layered Wedding Program with Ribbon!
Love the Layered Wedding Menu Card and Guest Thank You Card. The Eat Drink And Be Married Peacock theme is stunning!
I just love the Chandelovely Collection :)
I like the kraft paper escort cards
I love the Dandelion Love wedding programs! So cute!
I love the layered wedding programs! Crystal @EatDrinkClev
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the wedding ribbon wands. My church won’t let us throw anything so I’m looking for a creative alternative. I also adore the fan programs too!
The wedding table numbers are so cute!
I love the wands… especially the color options!
These are all such clever ideas :) With only a month to go, I def need all the help remembering little details, and this sure helped me!!!
Mary,
That’s great! I’m happy the ideas helped. Wow, one month left – good luck with the last few weeks! :) I hope your day is perfect.
Thank you for featuring my lavender packets and for leading me to your blog – which is great by the way!
Roseanna x
Roseanna,
You’re welcome! We love those packets. :) (P.S. Thanks!)
I really love the ribbon wands! Our venue is very restrictive, nothing can be tossed, not even flower petals, so flags/ribbon wands and bubbles are pretty much our only options. And it would be great to have someone take care of making them for me!
Cara, That’s great! Yes, having someone make them for you means less stress for you and more time to tackle other to-do’s. I’m glad you liked the flags and ribbon wands!
I love the confetti in a bag and also the ribbon wand! Great post! I will be incorporating one of these ideas in my ceremony!
Heather, Awesome! I wish I knew about the ribbon wands for my wedding, as we weren’t allowed to toss anything.
Everything looks fun but the ribbon wands just do it for me!
Chelsie,
Glad you liked them! Happy planning + good luck!
Peonies Wedding Invitation!
I love the blue color on those invites! Thanks for sharing your favorite.
I love the Tie the Knot save-the-dates, so clever!
I love that one, too! I saw one of the examples in the shop says ‘Emma & Andrew’, so I might be biased. ;)
Love the Ampersand wedding program! So cute.
Great find, Alexis!
love the
Ampersand Wedding Program…so simple and pretty!
Tessa, Alexis loves that one, too! Good luck on the giveaway!
I love the ribbon wands for a wedding exit. They would be perfect for my winter wedding!
Samantha,
Sounds perfect to me! What are your wedding colors?
The Wedding Program Paddle Fans are so cute! Such a creative way to make guests feel comfortable at an outdoor wedding
YES! I’ve been to many weddings where guests used the programs as makeshift fans anyway; it’s best when it’s an actual fan. :) Thanks for stopping by!
My favorite is the jam jar labels, these would be perfect for our homemade jam favors!!
Jam favors = always a favorite! What flavor?
i forgot to include my favorite item from the shop! i love the peach ribbon wands!
Sami, great choice. Is peach one of your wedding colors?
i’ve been thinking about exit ideas a lot lately! this post has some great ideas! thanks!!!
Cheers {Bitches}
haha, love it!
HA! I love that bachelorette invite, too!
I love the ribbon wand idea since the church will not allow much else. Thanks again for the great ideas!
Cara,
You got it! Our church didn’t allow for anything else, either, but I didn’t know about ribbon wands then! I’m happy you like them. Good luck on the giveaway!
The wands may be cute with small bells at the ends on the ribbon too…
Agreed!
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