10 Epic Wedding Send-Offs That Don't Involve Rice

There's nothing more romantic than a dramatic send-off involving all your closest friends and family. It makes for one of the most memorable celebratory moments of any wedding, and it's definitely one that you'll want to capture and frame later on. Next to the first dance and the first kiss, your send-off is the best photo op of your entire big day, so you'll want to make sure it's as epic as can be.

As wedding trends change and evolve, brides have become super inventive with everything from their ceremony backdrop to the shoes they wear on their wedding day, and the creativity doesn't stop with the send-off. First, think about whether you want to do your send-off right after your ceremony or as you leave the reception venue -- this will help you determine what the best celebratory props will be.

While having your guests throw rice at the end of the ceremony used to be the norm, there are so many cooler alternatives that are way more photogenic. From sparklers to paper planes, take a peek at the gallery below to see our favourite ideas.