DIY Wedding Fireworks

DIY Wedding Fireworks: are becoming increasing popular. However, before you set your heart on having fireworks first check the regulations in your country of residence. For example, in Australia backyard fireworks are illegal due to the high fire risk. Only professional pyrotechnics are allowed and then they are usually over water. So, not to be disappointed, or receive a huge violation fine, check your local rules and regulations.

DIY Wedding Fireworks: “Display Box”

In the firework business a product called a “display box” may be purchased. This is a simple square box of fireworks that is ignited by lighting a single ignition – i.e. light a single fuse and stand back. There are a variety for sale in different colours to match your colour theme. These may be purchased via the web. Prices start from 65 pounds sterling, $160.00 AUD, $130,00 USD. There are a variety for sale, so make sure you do a thorough search.

Before Holding Your DIY Wedding Fireworks:

- seek approval from your local county council, shire, or regulatory authority
- ensure that the fireworks you purchase are from a reputable dealer
- ensure the fireworks meet your countries safety regulation standards
- ensure that you have the appropriate insurance in the case of accidents, etc.
- upon receipt of the box, ensure it is kept dry, preferably in a locked storeroom until required for use
- ensure you follow the manufacturers guidelines, if in doubt seek clarification
- choose some background music, e.g. Handle’s Water Music, to play during the display

Prior to the event you should take the following safety steps:

- inform neighbours, local landowners, particularly those with animals, that it is your intention to hold a firework display
- ensure all animals are either housed, or removed to alternative grazing
- ensure any objects that may easily ignite through falling sparks are remove
- ensure grass is mown short and all cuttings removed
- erect a safety barrier for guests to stand behind
- appoint a person to be responsible for the fireworks, preferably someone who does not drink
- appoint a person in charge of crowd control, perhaps a job for the ushers and/or best man
- in case of fire have a fire extinguisher and buckets of sand to hand
- in case of any accidents have a first aid kit to hand

The Day Of Your DIY Wedding Fireworks:

When informing guests of any domestic arrangements at your wedding reception, also inform them of the firework display. In the interests of everyone’s safety request that they do not go beyond the safety barrier. Ask that junior guests and junior members of the bridal party are under the supervision of their parents, or other responsible adult, for the display.

If sparklers are going to be issued in the interests of safety have some buckets of sand into which they may be safely extinguished and disposed.