Wedding Fireworks

Wedding fireworks are right up there with one of our favourite things! Guests of every age will cast their eyes upwards and a hush will fall over the crowd for fireworks. At In the Booth we’re big on timeless entertainment and wedding fireworks certainly fall into that category! Some of our favourite Guest Cams are of our gorgeous couples enjoying their fireworks, just like Jacob and Hannah here who booked with In the Booth Toowoomba.

Wedding Fireworks Suppliers

There are two common ways to have your fireworks supplied for your wedding. There are of course pyrotechnic suppliers that specialise in wedding fireworks displays. This can include choreography of colours, effects and music. Trust us, firework shows are similar to a stage show! There are hours of design work prior to some pretty colours going ‘pop’ in the sky.

A professional supplier will also come with years of advice and experience on what works and what doesn’t. It goes without saying that any pyrotechnic display must also come with the appropriate permits and licensing. Gone are the days where Uncle Bob can put together a couple of special things in his back shed! Safety of your guests must always be paramount and a professional service will take this aspect seriously.

Some wedding venues may have included add-ons of firework displays. In some instances they may have a special license for this or they will cross-hire to their preferred fireworks supplier. Knowledge of the venue’s layout and guest movements on the property will play a big part in a well-delivered display.

Remember the luxury car TV ad that said “isn’t it nice when things just…work?”. We recommend this become your mantra for considering your fireworks display budget! A professional display will come at a cost. However, it’s best to assess your budget and make some clear decisions. A wedding fireworks display will be charged by the minute, or in some cases, even seconds. A 15 second display is most likely to fall flat, simply due to being not long enough for your guests to engage with. Make some realistic assessments of your budget and then see if that will allow enough time for your fireworks display to have an impact.

When to include fireworks at your wedding

During the first dance (if it is outside of course!)
Prior to the bride and groom’s exit
During the bride and groom’s exit
While cutting the cake

When the budget doesn’t allow for wedding fireworks

That’s ok, you’re certainly not alone! There are other options which may not have guests looking skyward but will still create an amazing effect and photos.

Sparkler exit
Cold sparkular effects for your first dance, entrance or exit
Glow sticks for guests to use on the dance floor and for photos
Confetti canons (check with your venue first though!)
Party poppers
Dancing on a cloud
Dance floor lighting displays