Your wedding is meant to be the best day of your life. While many brides used to stick to tradition, with each wedding looking similar to the last, now they’re looking to differentiate themselves from others. The fact is that if you want a truly memorable wedding, there are things you can do to set yourself apart from others without spending a fortune. In fact, some of the simplest touches can be the greatest ones. This is why many brides and grooms have started turning to sparklers. Sparklers have been converted from bright, shiny decorations most often seen during the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve to exciting wedding activities. Think about when the newlywed couple walks out of their reception and to their car. Where once people threw rice, now they wave sparklers. One of the greatest advantages of sparklers is their appearance, but the reasons why brides and grooms choose sparklers go beyond that. For that matter, these aren’t your grandma’s sparklers. They come in a variety of different lengths, and for that matter wedding sparklers can come in different colors as well. There are wire sparklers, wooden sparklers, and much more. Let’s look into the mystique of sparklers for weddings, and why they’re picking up steam with each passing year.
Different Types Of Sparklers For Different Types Of Weddings
Most of us are familiar with the most basic types of sparklers on the market. Fewer are familiar with the different types available for weddings today — like long sparklers. Long sparklers are impressive, and due to the fact that sparklers burn down tend to last for a longer period of time. Long sparklers can include 20 inch sparklers or even 36 inch sparklers. Long sparklers are ideal for weddings, as they last long enough for each guest to only need one sparkler. They also only need to be lit once, and have a long handle for people to hold. But if you prefer a more classic sparkler, those are still available. They typically consist of a stiff metal wire about eight to 10 inches long dipped in a batter of pyrotechnic composition and left to dry. These sparklers only last for about 45 seconds, a much shorter time than that of long sparklers. The 20 inch sparklers last about two and a half minutes, while 36 inch sparklers last for nearly four minutes. But once you choose the sparklers for your weddings, how should you use them?
Getting The Most Out Of Your Wedding Sparklers
So, how can you use the sparklers you choose to their best advantage? Many people choose to use sparklers as a part of their send-off. It creates a beautiful effect and is perfect for photos. With that being said, you don’t necessarily need sparklers for everyone. You need to have enough for people to enjoy themselves and put on a show without creating a fire hazard. As safe as sparkles are, this is always a risk and can be minimized. By providing enough sparklers for 75% of guests in attendance, you should have more than enough for what you want to do. Of course, there are other practicalities to consider as well. They should be adults-only, or alternatively have children under adult supervision at all times. After all, the risks of fireworks injury is about two and a half higher for children ages 10 to 14. Still, with the right precautions in order sparklers are perfect for those who want a little pizzazz in their nuptials.
The Benefits Of Choosing Sparklers
Sparklers are easily disposable, and wooden sparklers are in fact biodegradable. When using them for send-offs, they don’t present the hazards for birds that rice does. They also don’t need to be store afterwards as bubbles do — there won’t be leftovers. People can enjoy them one time, which is perhaps their greatest advantage. They’re fleeting, beautiful, and perfect for a wedding day.