We're thinking of having fireworks at our upcoming wedding. Are there any health and safety concerns that we need to take into consideration?

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Fireworks add the wow factor to any special occasion, but it is something that only the professionals should get involved with. Many venues will only allow their own trusted suppliers to carry out such a service and this is because of the risks posed to all if something were to go wrong. Although it may seem cheaper and easier to get a friend to light a couple of fireworks to mark a special occasion, if indeed this was ever allowed, would they have any type of insurance in place to do this? Probably not! A professional company would always know what type of fireworks are allowed in the first instance, noisy ones or lower noise ones, so as not to upset any neighbours. Be mindful of family and guests at your wedding; have you considered the impact of flashing lights and sudden noise on any of them who may react in a bad way? Health and safety is always at the top of the list and you should always consider if there is ample room to safely watch any type of display from. The more space available, the better, but again, the professionals should be well aware of this. A sparkler burns at many hundreds of degrees in temperature. We discuss this with couples and remind them that on the big day they will be wearing glamorous dresses and suits, some made from highly flammable material and that there will probably be an abundance of highly flammable hairspray and aftershave being used. These are a few immediate considerations you should always bear in mind, but with the correct advice, a truly magical and safe firework experience can be enjoyed marking your special day.

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