The exiting of the bride and groom from the ceremony is usually marked by the guests throwing something toward the couple. Here are some fun ideas for what to send the couple’s way.

Eco-friendly

Lavender, rose petals, eucalyptus leaves, oatmeal or black-eyed peas — These are some eco-friendly, biodegradable items you can put in a cone or other container and have guests toss at the bride and groom as they leave the ceremony. These are much friendlier to the birds than rice but are a bit more fun and unique than birdseed.

Candy sprinkles — These can be fun and you can use either plain white ones or colored ones. You can go to a cake decorating shop and find the fun themed sprinkles.

Bubbles — These will leave absolutely no mess to clean up after the bride and groom are gone. Kids will find it fun to watch the bubbles take off after the couple.

Butterfly release — This style of send-off is both elegant and fun. You can either have multiple butterflies in one box and have someone open it behind the new couple or give each guest a small box with a butterfly in it.

Fun and Fancy

Ribbon and bell wand — Tie some wedding bells on to a dowel to wave at the couple as they walk by.

Flags — You can make flags to match the theme or decor of your wedding and give them to guests to wave after the ceremony.

Glow sticks — These would work especially well for a nighttime wedding or to keep and have at the reception.

Beach balls — For a summertime or beach-themed wedding, getting miniature beach balls for guests to throw at the couple would fit the theme really well.

Sparklers — These are a fun, whimsical way to light the path leaving the ceremony. However, you’ll need to make sure there is plenty of space for your guests and have water and sand readily available.

Paper airplanes — Like the flags, these can be personalized to match your theme, colors or decor. Guests can also write messages inside them so make sure to have someone collect them after you leave.