Sparkler send off?

Knottie34559892 · December 2014

I need some help deciding whether or not I should go for the 36 inch sparklers which light for 4 minutes and have a longer stem to hold on to or just stick with the regular sparklers. HELP!

I'm on a budget. The 36 inch sparklers are 65.00 for 48. And the regular sparklers are 45.00 for 48.

Please tell me your opinion!

thisismynickname2 · December 2014

Frankly I'd choose whichever are safer... Also four minutes sounds better for herding guests for a send off.

JoanE2012 · December 2014

I'm certainly not going to be holding a regular sparkler while I'm all dressed up. I'd go for the longer ones. In addition to safety, it seems sendoffs are becoming more staged with the photographer doing multiple "takes". You want something that will last. And don't forget to check with your venue to make sure they're even allowed.

ETA - If it were me and my budget was that tight that I was debating between saving $20, I'd nix the entire thing. There are better places to use that money on things that will actually impact the guests.

ambiguousbride · December 2014

I recently moved to PA, I dont know where you are located but this is honestly like firework country, you may want to check (call) some stores out here and see if you can have them shipped. They sell 50 packs of 36 inch sparklers out here for a few dollars, even shipped I think it would be cheaper.
Just a thought...

[Deleted User] · December 2014

Longer ones, because by time the last of the guests gets their sparkler lit, the first ones will be out if you go with the normal size ones.

fwtx5815 · December 2014

JoanE2012 said:

ETA - If it were me and my budget was that tight that I was debating between saving $20, I'd nix the entire thing. There are better places to use that money on things that will actually impact the guests.

100% this.

slothiegal · December 2014

dallasbetch said:

JoanE2012 said:

ETA - If it were me and my budget was that tight that I was debating between saving $20, I'd nix the entire thing. There are better places to use that money on things that will actually impact the guests.

100% this.

Third this. We got some long sparklers, and the pictures were just....eh. They're nice, but definitely not my favorites or all that jaw dropping.

peachy13 · December 2014

Echoing all others who are saying to not do this at all. I went to a wedding over the summer with a sparkler send-off and to be honest... it sucked. NO ONE wanted to leave the dance floor to go outside and light sparklers. It was a fiasco and the bride was getting mad that no one was cooperating. It took too long for everyone to get a sparkler and light it, so by the time the last person had lit theirs, the first person's had already gone out. The photos weren't all that impressive either.

Just skip it.

CMGragain · December 2014

Will your venue even allow this? It sounds dangerous.

vmj23 · December 2014

If you do decide to have the sparklers, def go for the longer ones. It's more of a photo op then anything else, so I'm sure your photographer is going to need time to coordinate everyone lighting them and being in position.

lyndausvi · December 2014

I would go with the longer ones. Often the first ones are done before the last ones are even lit.

Also agree on checking with your venue. We do not allow them at the club I work at.

photokitty · December 2014

Ever wonder why there are more photos of the unlit sparklers, signs and matches on pintrest than the actual send off?? Bc they are really hard to coordinate and and photos rarely turn out as good as you think they will. Sorry

If budget is an issue, skip it. If you really want it, the 36 inters are a most. After checking with your venue to see if sparklers are permitted, talk to your photog and ask if they have done them and how it work it.

Alternative, get some sparklers for you and your groom to take some photos with...snag a few of the bridal party to be in the photos and leave everyone one else not he dance floor.

I'll never understand who thought herding a bunch of drunk people to form a sparkler tunnel was a great idea...

badbnagdway · December 2014

photokitty said:

Ever wonder why there are more photos of the unlit sparklers, signs and matches on pintrest than the actual send off?? Bc they are really hard to coordinate and and photos rarely turn out as good as you think they will. Sorry

If budget is an issue, skip it. If you really want it, the 36 inters are a most. After checking with your venue to see if sparklers are permitted, talk to your photog and ask if they have done them and how it work it.

Alternative, get some sparklers for you and your groom to take some photos with...snag a few of the bridal party to be in the photos and leave everyone one else not he dance floor.

I'll never understand who thought herding a bunch of drunk people to form a sparkler tunnel was a great idea...

This is a good idea -- just get a few and play around with them for a few minutes with the wedding party and the photog when it gets dark.

I've been to one wedding with this send-off thing and it was just really forced. I never saw the pictures. It was also awkward because we all went out there and did it but the bride and groom weren't leaving yet.

I would get the long ones for sure but I agree, it may not be worth the effort.

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