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A few of our favourite wedding venues in Buckinghamshire

15 April 2018

Looking for a wedding venue that allows fireworks in Bucks? We've been to most of them in the 20 years of Sonning Fireworks. From bijou wedding venues, to barns, stately homes, or hotels.

Although the company started in Sonning, Berkshire a lot of our crew and directors live in Marlow, Bucks, so we'll start there.

Monkton Barn, this is a "Country Barn wedding venue" and its one of our favourite local venues. Peter the owner is very friendly and you are guaranteed a warm welcome every time. For fireworks its great! Rolling hills give a perfect vantage point to watch the show in beautiful surroundings. Plenty of scope for multiple firing locations and lots of space for large wedding fireworks shows or pyromusical shows. Well worth a look if you are looking for a rural barn style venue with grounds for fireworks and outside space.

Compleat Angler, Marlow, Bucks. The Compleat Angler is the jewel in the crown of the town of Marlow, situated on the iconic Marlow bridge and right next to the river its an amazing place for a wedding! The firing site for the Compleat Angler is some what restricted due to the small amount of land available. The fireworks have to be fired from the other side of the building from where the audience watch. This is fine as we have been firing shows there for many years and have perfected the technique.

Planning wedding fireworks in Buckinghamshire? We know these venues inside out — get in touch and we'll design a display around your chosen setting. And for more venues in Marlow itself, see our Marlow wedding venues guide.

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Firework Display FAQs

How much space is needed?+

The absolute minimum distance we require is 50m from spectators, roads, car parks and public byways. This distance increases with the size of the show as we start using larger fireworks. We complete a full risk assessment to ensure only the appropriate fireworks are used for the distance available.

What's the benefit of computer-fired fireworks?+

All our shows are fired by computer and use the full width available onsite, so rather than the traditional single firing location we fire from three or more locations. This means we use the same number of fireworks but fire them in multiples rather than one at a time, making the show far more impressive. This is only possible because we fire 100% of our shows using our computer firing system.

Are firework displays affected by the weather?+

In most circumstances no, however wind direction is critical. A strong wind blowing away from the crowd toward a suitable fallout area is acceptable; a wind blowing toward the crowd can be unacceptable.

Do you clear up afterwards?+

Yes. We endeavour to clear up as much as possible, though there may be a few small bits of cardboard left which soon disappear when the site is mowed. Venues come back to us as their preferred supplier again and again because we respect their venue and their rules.

Can the firework display be a surprise?+

Most of the time we can set up a display without your guests knowing, however with some sites and some sizes of display this is not always possible.

Can we start the firework display ourselves?+

Most certainly. We have a wireless firing system that the bride and groom (or host) can use to start the display safely from back with the crowd.

Can fireworks be choreographed to music?+

Yes! We specialise in fireworks to music, otherwise known as pyromusicals — stunning displays choreographed precisely to your chosen music. Whether you want a romantic first-dance moment or a dramatic finale, a carefully designed musical firework display brings your event to life with rhythm, emotion and spectacle.

How long does a wedding fireworks display last?+

Most wedding fireworks displays last between 4 and 8 minutes, depending on your budget and style. We recommend a high-impact display that leaves a big impression without dragging on. For larger budgets and Bonfire Night shows, displays can last 15–25 minutes.