Sparklers, bubbles, or confetti

Check with your venue. Mine won't allow confetti or sparklers, but will bubbles. The only problem with bubbles is that the soap will get on the clothes and make soapspots.

That said, I have no alternative. I don't know what we'll do (if we're doing it).

Sparklers!

@Erica why don't you try using like ribbon wands?

Sparklers. They are cliche but pretty.

Eh. Not into ribbon wands. We might use petals.

There is biofriendly confetti that literally dissolves with water so your venue can just hose it down afterwards (assuming its outside lol)

I'm having a tough time deciding on this too! My cousin just had her wedding and they did sparklers, but I'd like to do something different. I heard the same as Chloe - they do have biodegradable confetti that might work.

I also saw some good ideas such as a balloon release! It was really pretty, and they took pictures right as people were letting go of the balloons.

My venue will only allow bubbles. So bubbles it is!! I agree with others, check with your venue!

Are sparklers really cliche already? Yeesh. I've never been to a wedding with them personally and I think it's such a cute way to go. As long as all of your guests don't go to 5+ weddings a year I bet it will be novel and fun for the majority of them. And ultimately who cares if you pick something "trendy" or whatever, what's important is what will make you smile and make your heart feel warm. That was sappy of me but it's true! I vote sparklers. You're right, bubbles probably wouldn't show up at all if the sun has set. I've been to a wedding where they used bubbles and it seemed like they didn't actually make it to the happy couple before popping, kind of anticlimactic.

We are doing the biofriendly confetti right after the ceremony so it shows in picture. Our wedding is in the evening.

Careful with balloon releases. What comes up must come down and balloons are horrible for the environment. I'm not an Eco-freak, but that's needless litter and could kill animals.

My venue won't allow confetti... I actually ordered custom wedding wands with bells they are beautiful pricey but different not many weddings I've been too had them I'll be the only one... Bubbles gotta watch because it may stain the type of fabric on your girls or on your dress

Ps I wasn't a fan of the ribbon idea until I actually had them

Sparklers! I'm getting those! Love em

Mine wouldn't let me use sparklers, but they were ok with biodegradable confetti

I've been debating on the ribbon wands with a bell or the biodegradable confetti

I've been to weddings where timing was an issue with sparklers. Sometimes all the sparklers are out by the time the couple gets to the 'send off area'. Just something to consider if you are not the super organized type. I think I'm gonna go with classic rose petals.

I love sparklers if you can get it to time correctly like hellothere said.

I'd definitely check in with your venue first. Like @Erica said, mine also won't allow sparklers and they are VERY picky with confetti. It has to be the special biodegradable kind and even then, it just makes a huge mess.

Bubbles are cute... but if you're having a pro photographer, ask them what they're opinion is. Mine told me that while bubbles look really cute, sometimes it can mess with the photos because a lot of the fancy cameras they use with try to focus on a bubble that just popped up in front of the lens instead of you guys. Which can sometimes make a neat photo... but also could be annoying or make your exit photos really iffy.

Again, if you're having a pro photographer, ask them for ideas. Not only have they probably seen a gazillion exits, they can help recommend some ideas that will also photograph well.

We used wild bird seed, but seeing that's it's small I doubt you'd see it at night.

I like the sparkler idea.

Bubbles will leave little round brown stains on your dress, if its made of certain materials. Dont do bubbles unless you arent wearing white.

Sparklers would be your best option but you need the ones that burn a long time. Do your research, because normal sparklers will go out before they all get lit.