Fireworks At Your Wedding

Wedding Fireworks

Brides who want something different and unique on their special day may consider adding wedding fireworks at their wedding reception. Celebrities have been doing this for a decade and you do not need to be a celebrity to avail of this slowly growing trend for wedding celebrations.  Most everyone enjoys fireworks - the sights and sounds of the bright lights bring joy and smiles.  You have a variety of firework displays to choose from -  from the simple sparklers to a grad, lavish and artistic fireworks outdoor display, just like the fourth of July.

Wedding Firework Displays

We have listed the general types of firework displays below together with their approximate costs to help you choose which one is for you:

• Sparklers. These are the most frequently used fireworks in weddings.  They vary in size, color and approximate burn time.  Guests can hold up the lighted sparklers and form a line as the newlyweds enters or leaves the reception.  Larger sparkles can be placed in the ground to line the driveway as the newlyweds leave the reception.  Hand held sparklers costs less than $100.  Larger ones could cost closer to set piece display below.

• Set Piece Display. If your display budget is less, you might check the yellow pages in the area of your event under ‘fireworks’ for a Professional Display company that may be able to accommodate you with a Set Piece Display.  A set piece can be letters like “Congratulations”, “Mike & Terry”, “Good Luck!” and may run $6-$20 per letter  depending upon size or detailed designs like a ‘Heart’, ‘Wedding Cake’ and might run $75-$500, depending upon how simple or how fancy your request might be.

• Indoor Display. This display costs approx $1,500 - 2,000 minimum plus $ 50-$75 per table for licensing, permit fees, insurance, pyrotechnician, and table/ice fountains.

• Outdoor Display.  This can vary from a 3-minute show to a grand display similar to fourth of July fireworks display and can cost from approximately $3,000 minimum and above.

Here is a video on the use of fireworks for weddings including some special effects such as smoke and popping balloons that might inspire you in creating your own special show.

Before you set your heart on having fireworks either indoor or outdoor at your wedding reception, please heed these advice:

• Ask the venue management if they allow fireworks.

• Choose to use the services of a reputable fireworks company

• Set about a 30-day lead time for your fireworks show.  It will take time for your fireworks vendor to apply for the necessary permits and scout the site for a launching area sufficiently removed from onlookers.

However you decide to use fireworks displays, when they are consumed correctly, appropriately and safely, then they can create a spectacular show and really impress your guests, family and friends, not to mention that fireworks displays can give a phenomenal finale to an already noteworthy day.

Photo credit:  Walt Disney World Resorts