Fireworks
Looking for a way to inject magic, glamour and undeniable sparkle into your big day? Why not light up your night with a dazzling wedding firework display? Once the sun goes down, there’s no better way to crown off the end of a fantastic day – not to mention the amazing photo opportunities that go with it. It will give people something to look forward to after the speeches and first dance, and will perhaps wake up a few flagging relatives in the bargain! Not to mention it will make your evening guests feel like they’re a special part of the celebrations too. Little ones will be especially delighted to see the sky all lit up and it will make the day all the more memorable for everyone involved. And if everyone has a sparkler in hand, it can look all the more incredible.
So while fireworks are definitely a plus point for any wedding, it’s not a case of simply setting up the rockets and listening out for the “oohs” and “aahs” of your delighted guests. There are plenty of things you need to consider before you light the fuse on your wedding fireworks.
There are time restrictions
It’s against the law in the UK to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am. So, if you’re planning on lighting up the night with wedding fireworks, you’ll need to organise it before the last dance.
It’s down to the venue
Ultimately, it’s up to your venue whether they allow fireworks or not. Nine times out of 10, venues insist on firework displays being carried out by professional, licensed companies only. And, there will be extra charges involved. It’s also worth checking out local rules and regulations, as the legal technicalities can vary between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Slow timelapse photos look amazing! Yet need planning
If you’re splashing out on sparklers, a time-lapse (or long-exposure) shot is one of the pictures you should ask your photographer to take. This style of photo makes it look like you live in a real-life fairytale – you will definitely have spotted them on Pinterest!
Time-lapse photos aren’t the simplest for your photographer to take though, so make sure they know in advance that you want one of these taken so they are prepared.
This type of photo needs to be taken in the dark, so if you’re having a summer wedding, consider whether it’s in your budget to have your photographer stay the extra time until it’s dark enough to capture the magical shot.
