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    Ten creative ways to exit your wedding

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    The wedding exit photo is an important one! It symbolises you, as a newly-wed couple, taking your first steps out into the world as a unit. Many couples go all out for wedding exists, from leaving in a tractor to escaping in a helicopter.

    If you want to keep it simple but still make it special there are tons of options too! There’s no need to stress about an over-the-top exist that, in the end, burns an unnecessary hole in your pocket.

    Here are some simple but stunning ideas to inspire you:

    Classic: 

    (Many people are now against confetti and instead use biodegradable versions like this couple who are using “Floralfetti”)

    Sparklers: 

    Bubbles: 

    Through your bridal party:

    Ribbons: 

    Light Sabers: 

    Pom-poms: 

     

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    Glow sticks: 

    Sports references:

    Flower petals: 

     

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    What is an Irish exit?

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    7 quirky wedding ideas perfect for summer

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    Make your big day a fun and festive affair with exciting and thoughtful quirky wedding ideas perfect for a beautiful summer’s day!

    1. A FLOWER WALL

    A flower wall can create a stunning fixture for your guests to take photographs. Make sure to use bright summer blooms to suit your theme.

    2. OUTDOOR GAMES

     

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    Let your guests bring out their inner child with fun outdoor games during the wedding reception. See our favourites here.

    3. DRINK INFUSIONS

    There’s nothing like fresh fruit infusions to quench your thirst under the hot sun. Set up a station with fresh and summery drink infusions where guests can fill up a glass every now and then.

    4. FESTIVAL VIBES

    Go full carnival for your big day with mini rides, food stalls and games your guests can take part in.

    5.  PICNIC TIME

    If you plan on having an outdoor wedding, set up picnic blankets and pillows for guests to relax on the lawns.

    6. BONFIRE BRAAI

    Following the picnic theme, light a bonfire or braai as the evening gets cooler for your loved ones to socialise around, marshmallows included!

    7. ICE CREAM STATION OR NAME CARDS

     

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    Spoil your guests with yummy frozen scoops of ice cream at an ice cream station to keep cool during your big day.

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    Alternative wedding cake ideas

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    Slicing the wedding cake has become a time-honoured tradition for couples. It’s the moment all eyes are on these towered treats as the newlyweds share their first dessert as a married couple.

    Of course, the traditional wedding cake will always be in style. Today, however, people are taking more risks when it comes to their wedding confectionary. From donuts to cheese wheels, there are so many alternative options to the traditional wedding cake.

    Here are some alternative wedding cake ideas:

    A cheese cake:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BznJKgjnW5f/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    A donut cake:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BuT4z5nngAm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    An Oreo cake:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJoCUinWfk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    A macaron cake:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BbCKAWvBqoq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    A cannoli cake:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B1i9D7XHZCJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    A croquembouche:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BrYADaIBFkh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    A pancake cake:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BuoKJSahqAe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    A rice-krispie cake:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B2t34SdFrp8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    A beignet tower:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B2XCP09F_Qc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    A watermelon cake:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B01V_GEBqxs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    A meringue tower:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BXhu4ZGgSaI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    Themed cake pops:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BuUxcLiAWil/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

     

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