Although many reception halls offer guest houses, not all brides and grooms want to go that route and then the transport from the venue to the hotel often slips their mind. Traditionally it is the best man and maid of honour's duty to slip out half way through the reception to decorate the bride and groom's get-a-way car or guests join in to trash the car depending on the couple's personality and whether or not they would find that funny. Old shoes are often tied to the back of the car because was believed to ward off evil spirits. Tin cans were also used because they would be noisy and draw attention to the newlyweds.
