Couple Departure, Yes or No?

My husband and I did not do a fancy departure. We just stayed until most people left and said goodbye individually to the few that were still there.

It’s perfectly fine not to do a special exit.

Completely fine not to have a grand exit. We were the last to leave our wedding.

If you choose to not do those things, that doesn't mean the wedding will be boring! I personally do not like attention on me, so I typically avoid the things that would put a spotlight on me. My fiance and I are not doing a grand exit, we're skipping the bouquet toss and garter toss, we're not doing a unity ceremony, etc. We have a DJ, so people can dance all night until they're ready to leave (or until midnight, since we only have the venue until then). It is your wedding - you should do only the things that you feel comfortable doing! Are you planning to have a DJ? If so, your guests will most likely dance the whole evening, catch up with each other, celebrate with you, etc. I don't think anyone would think the wedding was boring if there wasn't a grand entrance/exit.

You can skip the grand exit!

View Quoted Comment Yes we have a DJ who will work the crowd. There will be food, cake and an ice cream cart which should be fun

View Quoted Comment Those sound so fun!! Especially the ice cream cart! I don't think anyone would miss the grand exit if you decide to skip it.

Skip the grand exit! Sometimes people have already left and then it's super small and kind of awkward.. Also, don't irish exit! People are excited to see you! Just say goodbye individually and quietly. It'll mean a lot to them!

We are NOT doing a garter or garter toss hahah no way! Skip whatever makes you uncomfortable! Maybe do things that involve others in the spotlight with you like the anniversary dance? That adds a cute moment to the wedding!

I have honestly never been to a wedding with a grand exit. We were the last to leave our wedding, and I think that's been the experience for pretty much everyone I know.

My FH wants to do a sparkler send off (the venue offers it... for a price of course) and I'm kinda like... eh. As far as I'm concerned, I want to be the last one to leave my wedding, not the first!

My SIL and her husband did a last dance to "Lean on Me" and all the remaining guests (it had pretty much dwindled down to the wedding party and immediate family at that point) clustered around them in a circle and sang along while they danced. It was a really cute way to wrap things up without it being a big showy departure. Maybe you might be more comfortable with something like that? If not, no need to do anything at all! I've been to lots of weddings where the bride and groom hang out near the exit or mingle through the room as people leave.