Is 2015 the year that you tie the knot, or are you getting ahead of the game and planning your 2016 wedding nice and early? If you’re starting to put together your wedding planning list, there’s one vital thing you mustn’t miss off – a fantastic, personalised fireworks display.

On one of the most memorable days of your life, you need something special enough to really celebrate the occasion. A personalised, impressive fireworks display can be the perfect showpiece, to put the finishing touch on the day and to send the bride and groom on their way in true style. There really isn’t anything better than raising a glass of champagne to the newlywed couple with the backdrop of fireworks lighting up the night sky – its many people’s idea of the perfect way to end their big day.

 

Your wedding fireworks checklist

If you want to round off the biggest day of your life with an equally special fireworks display, now is the time to start planning it. There are some important points to think about, as well as steps to take to turn your dream display into a reality.

Here’s a handy checklist to help you plan the perfect wedding fireworks:

1. Seriously consider using a professional display organiser. You’ve got an awful lot on your plate with planning the wedding, and you’ll also want to relax and enjoy the occasion on the big day itself. With this in mind, do you really want to be responsible for safety compliance, setting up and clearing away, setting off and timing the display and all the other tasks involved with running a fireworks display. Having a professional fireworks company in charge takes all the responsibility off your shoulders, so you can simply enjoy the fireworks like everyone else. You can also be sure that you’re getting a great quality display with great quality fireworks, that everyone is safe, and that nothing will go wrong at a crucial moment.

 

2. Set a budget. The budget you set aside for your fireworks display will determine how long a display you can have and what type and quality of fireworks you can afford. Extra options, such as choreographing your display to music, will also cost a bit more. You need to think carefully about what you have to spend, and what you’ll get for your money. It might be worth stretching the budget to get something truly special – after all, this will be the climactic moment on the biggest day of your life, so it could be worth splashing out on. One thing you definitely shouldn’t do is to buy really cheap fireworks, as these are usually too good to be true. Cheap fireworks can be smoky (so that you can’t even see the effects properly), unsafe and poor quality – some might not even fire at all, making them a complete waste of money.

 

3. Contact the venue and check local regulations. It is absolutely crucial before organising any fireworks to check whether your wedding venue allows them or not. Each venue will have different rules – from only allowing low noise fireworks to only allowing a certain number of displays a year on a first-come, first-served basis. You’ll need to check that there is enough space for your display to run safely at the venue – for example, there needs to be adequate space between the spectators and the firing area, as well as someone to store your fireworks safely. There are also council regulations to check, such as limitations on fireworks at certain times of day and in built up areas. Your first port of call should always be the reception venue – give them a call to find out the situation before doing anything else.

 

4. Choose some colours. The great thing about planning a display from scratch is that you can personalise virtually every part of it. Start by choosing a colour palette – a good tip is to tie this into the colour scheme of your wedding, or you could simply go for your favourite colours. It’s also a good idea to think about some of your favourite fireworks, or head online to do some research on the types of effects that are possible.

 

5. Speak to a professional about what you want, and get some ideas. It can be daunting to plan a personalised fireworks display from scratch, especially if you’ve never done it before. If you don’t know where to start, speak to an expert to get some ideas. One of the team at 1^st Galaxy Fireworks, for example, will be happy to talk you through your options, discuss what you can get for your budget and how to make the most of your display. If you have a vision of what you want, let your professional know and they can work out the best way to make it a reality.

 

6. Think carefully about timings. The timing of your display will be crucial to the success and the impact of your wedding fireworks. If you hold your display too early in the day, it may not feel special enough – as it isn’t the climactic moment of the day. Depending on the time of year you’re getting married, it also may not be dark enough to get the full effect of the fireworks. However, if you hold your display too late in the evening, you may fall foul of local authority regulations and venue rules. Your guests (or perhaps the newlywed couple themselves) may also be a little too ‘merry’ to fully appreciate the display.

 

Add these points to your wedding planning list now, and you’ll soon be on your way to planning a beautiful and memorable fireworks display. It really will complete the occasion, helping you to celebrate your marriage in style – so it is well worth putting in the work to plan the perfect display, we promise!