Your wedding is fast approaching, and you think you have planned out every detail. But what about your exit? Sure, there is the traditional getaway car--either yours or your new spouse's--covered in who-knows-what by your bridesmaids. But there are other options available to you. Allow me to elaborate. Especially during an open house-style reception, you as a couple may be among the last to leave. However, you should still try to engage all remaining guests in your exit. Make sure that you hire a DJ or at least have a microphone readily available so that your departure can be properly announced to get everyone's attention. Select a specific song to play at the time you are preparing to walk out. If you are going to have a DJ or live band, consult with him/her/them to ensure that the song you choose will be available. You may not think that this is an important step, but consider this example: I know a couple who had planned a grand exit from their reception, complete with guests throwing flower petals over them and hopping into a carriage. Yes, a carriage! But they had neglected to discuss a song with their DJ, and he happened to choose a song they both hated. By the time they realized this, it was too late. This left a scar on an otherwise perfect wedding day. So, make sure that you tend to the music! Let's turn back to the carriage. Your "getaway car" should be eye-catching and luxurious if you are planning on going out with a bang. Many brides choose to arrive at the wedding venue in a limo or other distinctive vehicle. Even if you don't decide to do that, you can still make your exit in a limousine--for some extra luxury on your way to your hotel--or a rented horse-drawn carriage, if you are trying to create a fairytale ambiance. The only trouble with carriages is that they tend to be much more expensive than almost any other idea you might explore. If this option does sound appealing, you may want to have the carriage simply drive you around the corner, where your actual car is waiting. It does make for great pictures, after all! Engage guests in your departure by getting them to throw rose petals over you or blow bubbles. Many companies that produce favors also make small vials of bubble-blowing fluid which my spouse and I used at our own wedding. These are both fun ways to get everyone involved. So do whatever is right for you on your wedding day. It could be horse drawn carriage in San Diego or the classiest limousine Boston can offer. Just do what feels right on your special day.
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