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Getting married this year? You only need one reason to have fireworks!

3 March 2018

Getting married this year? You only need one reason to have fireworks!

Normally people write articles “10 reasons to....” or “5 ways to....”, you don’t usually see “One reason to....”, but we like to be different, so here goes.

Weddings are expensive. Venues, suits, food, cars, honeymoon, flowers, shoes, dresses, shoes, dresses, dresses, why does one need so many dresses and shoes?! Anyway the costs add up and they add up fast! So everything you spend money on, you need to maximise on. However what you need to keep in mind is “what is the aim of your day?”. “Well, obviously the aim is to get married”, correct, and whatever else happens is really irrelevant as long as at the end of the day you are indeed married.

For most people a wedding is the largest and most complex event they have ever had to arrange, you can’t possibly think of everything, unless of course you are a hardened event expert who has been to hundreds of weddings. Wait one minute, hardened? Yes. Event expert? Yes. Been to hundreds of weddings. Yes! That's us! We should go into wedding planning, ok maybe not, however we know what works when it comes to wedding entertainment.

So you’ve read this far and you still need to know the one reason to have a fireworks display at your wedding, thanks for sticking with me here.

And the reason is, because fireworks are seriously impressive! They have great synergy with weddings, you are truly madly in love with your partner and we are truly madly in love with fireworks... ermm... I mean, you are truly madly in love with your partner and a nice favour or a fancy centrepiece doesn’t really portray that, although they are all important parts of the overall event, however, you guessed it, a fireworks display does!

Our clients tell us time and time again that the fireworks display at their wedding was the most talked about aspect of the wedding and well into the future. Yes, more than uncle Jimmy getting drunk and falling over!

Stay with me, we are nearly there, one more point, we don’t just do fireworks, we also do pyromusicals, this is fireworks synchronised to music, so imagine the impressive nature of a fireworks display combined with your favourite song, your song, your special song that encapsulates your relationship. The music, the noise, the colour, all your guests joining in an impressive expression of your love.

That is it, fireworks will be, by far, the most impressive and memorable part of your day (beside the part when you both say I DO obviously!).

But don’t take our word for it, checkout the reviews on our facebook page!

Or if you want to see whats possible have a look at our pyromusical show videos!

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Whether you're hosting a small gathering or a major public event, Sonning Fireworks can help make your firework display truly memorable. Contact us today to discuss your event, and let us create a spectacular show that lights up the sky and thrills your audience.

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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.