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Krysta6
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Sky Lanterns
So since I'm looking for different ideas to entertain people outside during viennesse hour and my psychic idea got shot down (they wanted 2 hour minimum anyways) what about a lantern release? I've read mix reviews. I found some Eco ones online that don't use metal wires so I think they are more environmentally friendly. Does anyone have any experiences with this? We would likely do it on the beach.. is it even legal? I know wind would be an issue and we would call it off if needed. What do you think? Beautiful or too risky?
Here are some videos of what I'm talking about (of course on a much larger scale than ours would be)
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Re: Sky Lanterns
Sounds like a great ide, I think it would be really pretty - makes me think of tangeled - that was the first time I saw it - but that was a cartoon
I know you mentioned you didn't know if it was allowed - go on Municode.com and click Florida and then your city - you can check out all the city's codes and ordinances and see if there is anything about it that would cause issues or if you need some sort of permit or to get them okayed.
[QUOTE]Sounds like a great ide, I think it would be really pretty - makes me think of tangeled - that was the first time I saw it - but that was a cartoon :) I know you mentioned you didn't know if it was allowed - go on Municode.com and click Florida and then your city - you can check out all the city's codes and ordinances and see if there is anything about it that would cause issues or if you need some sort of permit or to get them okayed.
Posted by quiggels219[/QUOTE]
<div>Thanks for the link. I searched through it but its kind of vague. I may have to just ask my venue (haha I think they will say no) </div>
Love this idea!! Did you get this from The Hangover 2? LOL
I saw this in The Hangover 2 and feel in love with it. I know we wouldn't be able to do it because the venue is in a residental area. They would probably light a house on fire. But I think if your in a wide open space such as by the ocean, then it would work great.
[QUOTE]Love this idea!! Did you get this from The Hangover 2? LOL I saw this in The Hangover 2 and feel in love with it. I know we wouldn't be able to do it because the venue is in a residental area. They would probably light a house on fire. But I think if your in a wide open space such as by the ocean, then it would work great.
Posted by cmp1986[/QUOTE]
<div>I haven't seen hangover 2 but I saw it on some movie/show recently. Then I remembered someone on here was doing it! I really really hope it may work. Because it looks beautiful! I may order some to test out</div>
[QUOTE]Totally makes me think of Tangled! I love the idea! I've had no experience with them but just wanted to offer my support! As other girls mentioned, I'd check with the venue before you do anything!
Posted by FaithCaitlin[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Now I need to see Tangled! :)
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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Sky Lanterns : Now I need to see Tangled! :)
Posted by Krysta6[/QUOTE]
Definitely! The scene is beautiful-- and it's not even real, haha! It will make you want to do the lanterns even more when you see it!<div>
</div><div>Here's the scene if you don't get around to watching the movie: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl4QPh0pmXE">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl4QPh0pmXE</a></div><div>
</div><div>It's like 4 minutes but it's worth watching the whole thing.. :D</div>
[QUOTE]bridetobecat- is it true it has to be in like 0 wind in order to set them off safely? And is it idiot proof? I dont want anyone setting themselves or anything else on fire! Oh and where did you order them from? And do you think I could do this on the beach or is it too close to stuff?
Posted by Krysta6[/QUOTE]
0 wind? I'm not sure about that. We did it after midnight on New Year's and it wasn't as if the wind was still, we did have a light breeze, and it carried the lanterns off nicely.
Idiot proof? I think so, you just light two corners of the light pad and wait until the lantern is completely filled before releasing. I actually watched two youtube videos before doing it, and it was very simple. I'd have the adults light it for younger children if they want to participate. <- I don't think anyone is at risk for burning themselves, but you can keep a fire extinguisher close if you'd like. ;c)
Where did you order from? <- Amazon
Do I think you can do it on the beach? Yes of course!!! Like I said, we did it at our house for New Year's. We live on a culdesac, so everyone on the block was able to enjoy it, and even though there are houses and trees in the area, they fly VERY high and we enjoyed them.
HTH!!! GL!!!
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Sky Lanterns : 0 wind? I'm not sure about that. We did it after midnight on New Year's and it wasn't as if the wind was still, we did have a light breeze, and it carried the lanterns off nicely. Idiot proof? I think so, you just light two corners of the light pad and wait until the lantern is completely filled before releasing. I actually watched two youtube videos before doing it, and it was very simple. I'd have the adults light it for younger children if they want to participate. <- I don't think anyone is at risk for burning themselves, but you can keep a fire extinguisher close if you'd like. ;c) Where did you order from? <- Amazon Do I think you can do it on the beach? Yes of course!!! Like I said, we did it at our house for New Year's. We live on a culdesac, so everyone on the block was able to enjoy it, and even though there are houses and trees in the area, they fly VERY high and we enjoyed them. HTH!!! GL!!!
Posted by Bride2BeCat[/QUOTE]
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</div><div>Thank you! You make it sound sooo easy! I think I googled too much and found horror stories <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-undecided.gif" border="0" alt="Undecided" title="Undecided" /></div>
I happened across this blog and thought I should leave a comment to help you plan for your special day and decide whether Wish Lanterns (also called skylantern and flying lanterns) are right for you as well as to give you some tips to make it a success.
I also feel the need to mention that I work for http://www.wishlantern.com a specialist provider of lanterns so am knowledgeable about the product but also a little bit biased.
Key Considerations:
- Use an Eco lantern: with no wire that is 100% biodegradeable, Keep your special day pure and litter free!
- Burn ban: Make sure there is no ban in effect in the area you intend to launch lanterns
-Wind Speed: It is fine to launch these in a light breeze but I don't recommend launching them in windspeeds above 5mph
-Be aware of surroundings: make sure the lanterns flight path is clear of obstacles such as buildings/trees and if your in a coastal situation it's a common courtesy to advise the local coastguard.
To make it easy our lanterns are individually sealed with full safety/launch instructions and diagrams to make it easy. If you have any further questions don't hesitate to email us on contact@wishlantern.com
We also have a Facebook page that you're welcome to leave a question on. If you like us join the page. We have giveaways and facebook discounts promoted on there from time to time. http://www.facebook.com/wishlanternusa
Cheers Dave
Wishlantern USA
I really wanted to do this for my SWF wedding, also, but I certainly would want to release more than ten & I don't exactly want to icur any fines.<img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-frown.gif" border="0" alt="Frown" title="Frown" />
Read more about their enviromental impact here: <a href="http://www.amisun.com/archives/2011/12-21-11/headlines.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.amisun.com/archives/2011/12-21-11/headlines.htm</a>
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[QUOTE]So since I'm looking for different ideas to entertain people outside during viennesse hour and my psychic idea got shot down (they wanted 2 hour minimum anyways) what about a lantern release? I've read mix reviews. I found some Eco ones online that don't use metal wires so I think they are more environmentally friendly. Does anyone have any experiences with this? We would likely do it on the beach.. is it even legal? I know wind would be an issue and we would call it off if needed. What do you think? Beautiful or too risky? Here are some videos of what I'm talking about (of course on a much larger scale than ours would be) <a href="http://shop.wishlantern.com/Lantern-Videos_ep_41.html" rel="nofollow">http://shop.wishlantern.com/Lantern-Videos_ep_41.html</a>
Posted by Krysta6[/QUOTE]