UPBEAT BRIDAL ARCH Exit SONGS
Whether an arch is formed or your guests form two lines like the picture above, the Bridal Archway can be a quick and upbeat exit for the Bride and Groom.
The Bridal Arch is created by the guests standing opposite each other in two rows and holding both arms outwards to touch the opposite persons.
Usually only 1 song is needed and an up beat, celebration style song works extremely well as the bride and groom run through. This is a great way to exit for the Bride and Groom especially if they have many guests (100 - 200 people).
Another way for the bride and groom to exit is the farewell circle. This can be more intimate and personal and gives the Bride and Groom a chance to thank every single person for attending.
Some Upbeat style Bridal Arch exit songs are..
| Title (Click for Song Lyrics & Info) | Artist | Year | Youtube |
| Beautiful Day | U2 | 2000 | |
| Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Michael Buble' | 2003 | |
| Celebration | Kool and the Gang | 1980 | |
| High | Lighthouse Family | 1998 | |
| I’ve had the time of my life | Dirty Dancing | 1987 | |
| Love is in the air (Ballroom Mix) | John Paul Young | 1992 | |
| Na Na, Hey Kiss Him Goodbye | Steam | 1969 | |
| Signed Sealed Delivered | Stevie Wonder | 1970 | |
| Take me to the Clouds | U2 and LMC | 2004 | |
| We are Family | Sister Sledge | 1979 |
Timing
The Bridal Arch Song is usually the very last song played at the reception. It is better to end the reception on a high at this point then for the wedding entertainment to try and get the dancefloor happening again.
Why have this tradition
The Bridal Archway is an exciting, climatic way to end the reception. It is also a quick exit for the Bride and Groom to send them on their way to their honeymoon.
Genre of Song
An upbeat, fast and energetic celebration style song.
More about this Tradition
For a step in the right direction, carrying off the wedding reception grand exit is a special way to begin your life together. Make certain to include in your plans a memorable walk through the bridal arch as a new couple.
The arch is one of the most important pieces of decoration at your wedding whether created by your guests or you have a solid structure. It symbolizes the union of both sides bonding.
Decorate your wedding arch to show your unique style.
A winter wedding would be breath taking with Christmas lights draped on a bridal arch. You could add holly branches, mistletoe, or wreaths with bows. All the decorations can be easily attached with florist's wire.
Bridal arches are available in a variety of materials, colors, heights, and shapes. Whether you shop for a plain or fancy bridal arch, one can be found to make all your wedding wishes come true. The term ‘Bridal’ came from a brew the bride and groom drank referred to as “bride’s ale”.
For an outdoor spring wedding, you could select a white lattice arch and weave pastel floral arrangements through out. If your heart’s desire is a beach theme wedding, cover the arch using nets, starfish, and other seashells.
The wedding arch could be decorated with balloons. At the end of the ceremony, you release the balloons. Place a personal message in each balloon with your names, the date, and location of the wedding. Imagine who may find the notes, a total stranger.. who will feel included in your happy day!
After the ceremony, the photographer will arrange group-wedding pictures in front of the bridal arch. If you plan to have a receiving line, the arch provides a lovely backdrop for the bride and groom.
To set butterflies or doves free after taking marriage vows, is a symbol of the man and wife taking flight into the future. Releasing two doves is an old tradition, and if the doves fly in the same direction, it is considered good luck. I hope that this will not be a shotgun wedding, for the dove’s sake!
If your wedding reception is planned for evening, guests could hold sparklers as you make your long awaited getaway. It would make a perfect ending, with your path lit as you pass through the bridal arch by the gathered well-wishers.
For guests to throw rice as the married couple makes the wedding reception grand exit is a long-standing tradition. Throwing rice or confetti began as a belief it would bring fertility to the bride. In recent times, there were claims made that rice posed a threat to birds. Some members of wedding parties have opted to toss birdseed.
Blowing bubbles at the couple has become a popular wedding past time. Children and adults enjoy this fun activity. This is an inexpensive way to share treasured memories.
Before the wedding reception grand exit, it is customary for the bride to toss her bouquet to the crowd of unwed women attending the ceremony. The belief is that the lucky person who catches the flowers will be the next to marry. In some parts of the country, the bride throws one of her shoes. Ouch, that is going to leave a mark! I am assuming she expects the shoe to be returned.
Do not forget that bridal arches are an important detail for your wedding plans. Make sure to locate one early enough for the wedding reception grand exit. For more tips on planning your wedding reception make sure to subscribe to the Free Wedding Reception Success eCourse.
