We have captured many a wedding, and we have seen it all when it comes to exits.
But if you ask us for our absolute favorite way to walk back down the aisle—or exit your reception—it has to be bubbles.
Now, don’t get us wrong. We love a good confetti shot. It’s classic. But from a purely photographic perspective, bubbles have a secret edge that often creates more magical, cinematic images. If you are on the fence, here is why we think you should ditch the paper and embrace the soap.
1. The “Magic Window” lasts longer
Here is the hard truth about confetti: gravity always wins.
Your guests throw it, it looks amazing for exactly 0.8 seconds, and then it’s on the floor. If you blink (or walk too fast), the moment is gone.
Bubbles? They float. They linger. They dance around you.
Because bubbles stay in the air longer, we get a much longer window to capture the magic. It gives you time to walk slowly, look at each other, laugh, and even go in for a dip kiss, all while being surrounded by a constant stream of shimmering light. It’s not just one “explosion” of action; it’s a sustained mood.
2. No “Confetti Face”
We have captured many confetti shots where the couple looks terrified because they are anticipating a face full of dried petals. It’s a natural human reaction to squint when things are being thrown at your eyes!
With bubbles, nobody is flinching. You can keep your eyes open, smile naturally, and enjoy the moment without worrying about spitting out biodegradable tissue paper later.
3. The Lighting Dream
This is where the “photographer geek” in us comes out. Bubbles are basically tiny, floating softboxes. They catch the light—whether it’s the golden hour sun or our off-camera flashes—and reflect it back in rainbows.
When we use a backlight (flash behind you), bubbles light up like little stars. It adds depth and texture to the image that flat paper just can’t compete with.
4. Venue (and Planet) Friendly
We are seeing more and more venues banning confetti (even the biodegradable kind) because it’s a pain to clean up.
Bubbles leave zero trace. No sweeping, no unhappy venue coordinators, and no harm to local wildlife. You walk through, they pop, and the scene is pristine again.
Pro-Tips for the Perfect Bubble Exit
If we’ve convinced you, here is how to do it right. (Trust us, there is a technique!)
- Ditch the tiny wands: You know those cute little wedding favor bottles with the tiny hearts on top? They are adorable, but they produce about three sad bubbles at a time.
- Invest in “The Heavy Artillery”: Buy 5-10 battery-operated bubble guns for your bridal party or the guests at the aisle ends. These pump out thousands of bubbles per minute. That is the secret to those “wall of bubbles” photos you see on Pinterest.
- Check the Wind: A quick glance at the wind direction saves the day. We’ll help you position yourselves so the bubbles float around you, not directly into your faces at 20mph.
- The “Walk and Kiss”: Take your time! Walk slowly. Stop halfway. Kiss. High-five your nan. The bubbles aren’t going anywhere, so soak it in.
