Wedding Sparklers - A Fantastic Way to Brighten Up Your Wedding
10/10/2011 12:27:38 PM
Long the favorite starter for fireworks displays, sparklers are gaining popularity as wedding favors. Wedding sparklers can be used to create brilliant archways for the wedding couple to walk through, light the way in processions, and even create a glittering brilliance atop a wedding cake. You can also use them to build up to a fireworks finale or to occupy restless little ones. Traditional gold sparklers are safe to use indoors, allowing you to bring the festivities inside when used carefully.
No longer considered fireworks but instead a novelty, sparklers are legal in nearly every state. Check your local regulations to be sure before purchasing because some areas still prohibit their use.
Choosing Sparklers
Traditional sparklers emit a glorious golden glow and little smoke, making them the most versatile type of sparkler. Modern sparklers offer a wider range of colors, including green, blue and red, but tend to release a bit more smoke and are not suited to indoor use.
Wedding sparklers are available in a variety of lengths, including 8”, 10”, 20” and 36”. Shorter sparklers are better for using on cakes because they burn quickly. Choose a longer length, such as 36”, to help coordinate a large display of sparklers. Since they burn longer, 20” and 36” wedding sparklers can be used to create temporary lighting on pathways.
Two common types of sparklers are metal and bamboo. Metal sparklers are sturdier and burn more evenly, but may be difficult to light if exposed to moisture in the manufacture process, so avoid sparklers with signs of rust. Bamboo sparklers can be more prone to breaking when waved vigorously, but have the benefit of leaving less waste behind.
Using Sparklers
Everyone can enjoy using sparklers, from children to adults. Follow these simple safety rules to ensure a safe and fun time:
- Keep lit sparklers at arm’s length until they burn out
- Never wave a sparkler near someone’s face or eyes
- Supervise small children at all times to prevent injuries
- Never light multiple sparklers at once
Sparklers are best lit with a lighter, butane torch or if available, built in strikers on the box. Matches blow out too easily to light wedding sparklers, even in calm weather conditions.
Wedding sparklers can add a completely new element to your wedding celebrations, and give guests of all ages a way to participate in the festivities.