Fireworks are traditionally used to mark a special occasion, a celebration where you really want to make a splash and do something exceptional. This is why people are prepared to spend quite a bit of money planning their displays and buying fireworks online and in stores. But are they getting the very best value from their displays?

Not everyone has millions to spend on elaborate hour-long celebrations where the fireworks fill every corner of the night sky, so you naturally want to make your money go further. Crucially though, you want to do so without cutting corners or compromising the quality of the display.

If you want to squeeze every penny of your money’s worth out of your next fireworks display and actually improve its quality at the same time, make sure you follow these tips:

1. Pace out your display properly. In pursuit of a dramatic show that really wows your audience, it’s tempting to set lots of fireworks off together, or send the big guns in early. Unfortunately, if you do this, your display won’t last more than a few minutes. Your audience will feel short-changed and you actually will be, so try to pace out your displays so that they are set off at regular intervals and fill the time properly. Try to create quieter moments and a gradual build-up to a big finish – this creates tension and excitement and it’s the way the pros do it.

 

2. Make sure that whoever is running the show knows what they’re doing. If you attempt to run display yourself with no prior experience, it could not only be dangerous for you and your spectators. It could also result in fireworks misfiring or not firing at all, which is of course a huge waste of your hard-earned cash.

 

3. Chat to an expert about getting the best value fireworks for your budget. There are certain types of fireworks that give you ‘more bang for your buck’, so to speak. These fireworks last a bit longer and are guaranteed audience-pleasers, so they represent great value for those on a budget. Experts in fireworks like the team at 1^st Galaxy can help display planners choose the right fireworks for their budget, so why not get some insider tips and expert advice?

 

4. Buy good quality products in the first place. If you see really cheap fireworks for sale, don’t buy them without first asking yourself “will I be getting what I pay for?” There’s a very good chance that those products are dirt cheap for a reason – because they are poor quality. They could be dangerous, they could misfire, they could produce so much smoke that you can’t actually see the effect or they could just be a bit unimpressive. Buying these poor quality products does not get you a great deal – it’s a false economy that simply wastes your cash and puts your spectators at risk. Go for great quality fireworks every time.