3 ways to light your wedding exit
Catta Verdera Country Club, Lincoln
Tips for using sparklers safely and effectively
Alternative lighting options like LED foam sticks or pre-lit balloons
Info on how string lights or photographer lighting gear enhance the look
Photography services that include night portraits during the reception
Want a show-stopping exit that ends your big day with a bang? Light it up.
Nighttime exits need more than good timing—they need glow. The right lighting turns your send-off into a moment guests remember and you’ll love in photos forever.
Here are three simple, high-impact ways to do it:
The Bridges Golf Club, San Ramon
sparklers
A classic. Guests line up, sparklers in hand, and you make your way through a tunnel of golden light. It’s romantic, electric, and totally camera-ready.
Pro tip: Get the long sparklers (20–36 inches). They last longer, burn brighter, and give you more time to soak it in.
wedding sparklers at The Lost Whale Inn, Tiburon
Pre-lit balloons
Unexpected and fun. These balloons glow from within and drift like little lanterns as you pass. Want something dreamy and different? This is it.
Choose colors that match your wedding palette or go all white for an ethereal look.
pre-lit LED balloons at Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma
LED Foam Sticks
If your reception turns into a dance party, these are a hit. Guests wave them in the air, creating a colorful tunnel of light.
They’re safe, reusable, and keep the energy high from the dance floor to the final kiss.
LED foam sticks for a wedding grand exit at Scott’s Seafood on the River, Sacramento
Bonus
Most venues have string lights. But if not, we’ve got you covered. Our lighting gear can help create a warm, glowing backdrop for your final photo op.
And yes—We can sneak you out during the party for a quick, moody night portrait using the same lights. You’ll get that private, movie-magic moment without missing too much of the action.
string lights + our lights
String lights wedding photo at Estate Yountville, Napa Valley
The Bridges Golf Club, San Ramon
Catta Verdera, Lincoln
Start your custom wedding photo package with a complimentary consult call. We'll help you plan the perfect send-off—and capture it all.
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