Sparkler Tip #3: Have Enough Space

One of the most important things to remember when planning your sparkler sendoff line is to choose a spot that will offer plenty of space and give a good backdrop for your photos. Proper planning can often make the difference between a fun and stressful experience, and there are also obvious safety issues to keep in mind. The amount and type of planning you will need to do will vary depending on whether you’re planning to use sparklers indoors or outdoors for your sendoff line, so having what you want to do determined well in advance can make the whole process a lot easier.

Using Sparklers Indoors

If you are using your wedding sparklers indoors, there are a few things to keep in mind. First off, you’ll want to make sure that your state laws allow for indoor sparkler use as well as your reception venue itself. Many states don’t allow you to use sparklers indoors, and venues can be even stricter on this matter.

If it’s allowed and legal, the next thing you’ll want to do is make sure there aren’t any fire hazards around. Make sure you give your guests plenty of space to safely use their sparklers without fear of injury or any other potential concerns. You will also want to make sure that your sparklers are low-smoke or smokeless if you are going to use them indoors to prevent smoking everyone out of the reception hall.

Using Sparklers Outdoors

If you are using your wedding sparklers outdoors, you have some extra options and an overall easier planning program versus using them indoors. However, you also need to be aware of how dry the weather has been because you can easily cause a fire outdoors if you are in the middle of a drought or in a dry climate.

Also, you’ll want to make sure you setup your sendoff line away from trees, brush, or any overhead obstructions to ensure you aren’t creating a situation that has fire-prone possibilities. You also need a good plan for extinguishing your used sparklers such as a bucket of water, as well as a contingency in case a fire breaks out such as fire extinguishers and logical evacuation routes.

Sparkler Tip #2 – Make an Announcement

One of the most common mistakes that couple who are having sparklers at their wedding make is that they forget to make a formal announcement about how and when to use them. Unless you tell your guests when the appropriate time is to use the sparklers you provided is, you run the risk of your guests using them before the intended time or worse; not being ready to use them at the time you originally planned. There are a few simple ways you can make an announcement about your sparklers, and they may be easier than you think. Below, we have listed a few of the most popular methods to help give you some ideas.

• The most common way to make an announcement about your wedding sparklers is to have either your music DJ or a representative from the bridal party verbally tell everyone over the PA system. This is probably the most effective method because it ensures everyone will get the message, and also serves as a great way to inform your guests about other information such as where your sparkler sendoff line will be and what they need to do to get ready.
• Another popular choice is to have a sign at the entrance of your reception hall to inform your guests as they enter. This is particularly useful because you can also place your wedding sparklers by the sign to have the distributed in a simple and orderly fashion. Many couples buy premade signs that are printed on cardboard or thick card stock, but other creative ideas include chalkboards or even hand-painted billboards with thorough instructions.
• Yet another option is to place your wedding sparklers on the reception tables themselves with a little announcement card or tent with information such as when you will be using the sparklers and where the designated area for their use is located. If you are using them for a sendoff line or something that is coordinated, you will want to give them some type of formal instructions to reduce any confusion that may arise.

No matter how you choose to make the announcement to your guests regarding the use of your wedding sparklers, you can see from above that taking the time to do this will result in a simpler and less stressful event. There is nothing worse than trying to coordinate a bunch of guests at the last second or have them use their sparklers too soon, which can really ruin your sendoff line or other intended purpose. Make sure to use your creative skills and figure out a fun way to make the announcement and it will surely add some extra fun to your magical day.

Best Size Sparklers for a Sendoff Line

The most popular use for wedding sparklers is to be used as a replacement for rice, confetti, or birdseed during the sendoff line. The biggest benefit with using sparklers for this purpose is that there is virtually zero cleanup, and they make for much more dramatic photos. If you are planning to use sparklers for your sendoff line at your wedding, you are probably wondering what the best size sparklers for sendoff lines are. While their really isn’t a “correct” answer for this question, I believe 36” wedding sparklers are your best option, and I will discuss their many benefits for this purpose below.

Duration

Probably the most important feature that 36” sparklers bring to the table during a sendoff line is that they last for over 3 minutes. This can be of vital importance because you want your wedding sparklers to burn long enough to get everybody’s lit, handed out, and then get everyone into position for your sendoff line. While choosing sparklers that are shorter than 36” sparklers will seem to save you money at first, you will end up using more sparklers total or have people without their sparklers burning still. Duration is crucial when choosing the best size sparklers for a sendoff line, and 36” sparklers reign supreme in this category.

Size of Effects

Another major benefit of using 36” sparklers for your sendoff line is that they produce much bigger effects than other sparklers. The reason for this is that they are not only much longer; they are also much thicker than any other sparkler. This makes for some very large sparkles that are captured easily and beautifully on film for your scrapbook, and also makes the entire experience much more visually stunning.

Ability to Handle Easily

One of the most overlooked benefits of using 36” sparklers for your sendoff line is that they are easy to handle and get high in the air. Some of the coolest effects are created when your guests can their sparklers high in the air above your heads, and then the sparkles can “rain” down from above like a waterfall of magic. This also makes 36” sparklers safer than many other types of sparklers for this purpose because the sparkles will have time to cool before they fall too far; which ensures that you won’t have any damage to your wedding dress or other delicate items. While this is usually not a problem, it is nice to have the peace of mind that you are protecting your most valuable purchase while enjoying your sendoff line.