Weddingbee

In fact, I’ve rarely been described as “bubbly;” I’m actually quite shy. But if there’s one thing I never outgrew, it’s a love of blowing bubbles. So, when my parents helped brainstorm something to throw for our big post-ceremony exit, they had me at “bubbles!”

Small bottles of wedding bubbles are readily available at crafts stores like Michaels or on the Internet. We went for the plain version (no doves or wedding cakes or whatnot) and piled them into a handled basket that I spray-painted white for the occasion.

After the ceremony, Mr. T and I went through the front doors of the Athenaeum and snuck around to a small garden at the back. It was lovely to have a few minutes alone to reconnect, admire our rings, and giggle over the fact that we were actually married.

This interlude also gave the guests time to gather outside. A designated friend passed bubbles to anyone who hadn’t already grabbed them from the guestbook-and-hankie table.

And then everyone started to blow! It was a fun way to keep occupied while they waited for us, and we were greeted by a magical sight when we came back through the building for our big exit — framed by the open double doors, a riot of bubbles floating everywhere through the spring air.

And when we were done, they all just floated away.

(All photos by Punam Bean)

What will guests throw during your grand exit? Anyone else going the bubble route?

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