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Planning a wedding is an incredible milestone in your life. As a couple, you’re ready to take the next big step in your relationship, and you want this moment to be remembered for the rest of your lives. You want to look back on your day with a smile and plenty of fond memories. However, we also understand that there are lots of factors to consider before your stunning fireworks display can take place.
You want your display to be perfect, but you don’t want to get bogged down in the details and the ‘how’. That’s why we’ve created a list of the top 11 questions that couples and wedding planners ask about wedding fireworks displays.
We cover everything from insurance to the recommended duration of your display.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Fireworks
1. Do you have full public liability insurance?
Yes, we are fully insured and hold £10 million in Public Liability Insurance. This means you can trust we are a professional company that takes our responsibility of supplying a safe firework display seriously.
2. How do you handle site surveys and venue risk assessments?
During your initial conversation with us, we will discuss your chosen venue. Once you decide to proceed with one of our displays, we liaise directly with your venue’s point of contact to arrange a site visit. This allows us to assess the location properly and complete a full risk assessment. Where required, we also work with local authorities.
3. Will you contact the venue directly to arrange permits and logistics?
Yes, we liaise directly with your venue and local authorities where required to ensure that permits are in place if needed. We take care of the legal aspects and take the greatest care to ensure a safe display.
4. What happens in the event of bad weather or high winds?
Yes, Rain does not affect our ability to fire your display. However, wind strength and direction can be a factor. We take prevailing wind conditions into account when completing our risk assessment and continue to monitor the weather closely in the lead-up to your display. If we have any concerns, we will keep you fully informed and discuss any necessary adjustments to ensure safety.
5. Can the display be choreographed to a specific song or soundtrack?
Yes. If you choose to have a wedding pyromusical display, we recommend sending a selection of your preferred music choices. We’ll help you select the most suitable track and professionally edit it to create a seamless soundtrack. Using industry-leading software, we design and choreograph the fireworks precisely to the music, ensuring a flawless performance.
6. Are you able to provide low noise fireworks if our venue has sound restrictions?
Yes. All of our displays can be adapted to include low-noise or quieter firework options.Also known as ‘silent fireworks’, these include daylight smokes, fountains, Roman candles, sparklers and Catherine wheels.
7. What is included in the total price?
Our pricing is fully inclusive. From initial contact, we arrange a site visit, produce a comprehensive risk assessment, and liaise closely with your venue throughout the planning process. On the day, your wedding fireworks package includes crew arrival, full set-up, firing of the display, and a thorough clean-up afterwards, followed by post-event follow-up. All costs, including VAT, are included, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
8. How much space do you require for the firing site and fallout zone?
Every site is different, and the space required depends on the type of display and the products used, as well as a number of other factors. This is why arranging a site visit is essential. During the visit, we assess the location in detail, produce a comprehensive risk assessment, and determine the required safety distances, fallout zones, and the most suitable calibre of fireworks for the space available.
9. What is the firing time?
The firing time refers to when the display takes place, and this is largely up to you. The key requirement is that it is dark enough for the fireworks to be seen properly, which depends on the time of year. As a guide, in summer the usual firing window is between 22:00 and 22:45, while in winter it is typically between 18:00 and 20:00. We are always happy to advise on the best firing time for your event.
10. Can we customise the duration vs. intensity?
All of our displays can be fully customised in terms of both duration and intensity. A common misconception is that the longer the display, the better. In reality, for a fixed budget, increasing the duration means the intensity is spread out over a longer period. This can result in a slower-paced display with less impact and a weaker finale where a display should really shine. We will always recommend an optimal duration for your budget to ensure strong pacing and visual impact. If you would like to increase both the duration and the intensity, this can of course be achieved by increasing the budget.
11. Are you a member of the British Pyrotechnists’ Association (BPA)?
Yes, our firers are fully trained and qualified to either Firer or Senior Firer level through the British Pyrotechnic Association (BPA).
If you don’t see what you’re looking for in the list above, don’t hesitate to contact our team – we’re here to help.
Do you want to get started with planning a wedding firework display to remember, but don’t know where to begin? Our team can take care of all the little things that go into organising a stunning show for your big day. We take care of the paperwork, the firing and the clean-up, so you can just pick the preferences for your display and enjoy the show. Get started with organising a beautiful display to remember with help from the professional pyrotechnicians at Titanium Fireworks. Contact us today for a friendly chat.