Helpful Hints
Helpful Hints for Using Sparklers
Sparklers are safe and can be used at formal
events such as weddings.
For safe use,
we have the following suggestions:
1 - Check with your venue first.
Please check with your venue coordinator to see if sparklers are permitted. Most locations won't mind you using them outside, but it's best to ask first!
2 - Buy quality metal wire sparklers.
Use any of our sparklers made out of metal wire (#14, #20, #36), do not
buy bamboo stick sparklers. Bamboo sparklers produce significantly
more smoke and will ash off as they burn down the stick. They can be very
messy and I don't recommend them for formal occasions.
3 - Use helpers!
Coach a team of helpers
to hand out and light sparklers. Give them BBQ lighters to light the
first few sparklers. Then tell them to show people in the crowd how to
dip unlit sparklers into lit sparklers. ALSO coach them to hold sparklers
UP and AWAY.
4 - Create and control the moment.
If
doing a "tunnel" of sparklers for the bride and groom to run
under for their exit...keep the crowd a little more than an arm's length
away. It's more for show than to literally make a tunnel. A wide tunnel also gives the bride & groom enough room to "dash" out without bending over. This will help you get great pictures.
5 - Consult your photographer.
Let your photographer know when and where
you are using sparklers. They can be ready to capture the moment...or to
stage a few pictures just before or just after the big exit.
6 - Dispose properly.
Again, use your team of helpers to make sure
sparklers are properly disposed. The metal wires will be hot for a few minutes
after burning. You should have metal buckets or trays nearby filled with
water or sand so the wires can be discarded safely.
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