Light up the sky with your love!

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Kicking off the evening with a mesmerising firework display is one hell of a way to add the wow factor to your wedding celebration! Just imagine the night sky lit up as your photographer takes some epic portraits. However, and we cannot stress this enough, fireworks are a job for experienced professionals only, which is why we've compiled a list of reputable fireworks companies in Ireland and the UK to help bring your vision to light... literally! Here's where you can hire fireworks for your wedding in Ireland and the UK.

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What to Consider Before Booking

Venue

Before paying any deposit with a fireworks company, talk to your wedding venue coordinator to check the policy on fireworks and whether they are allowed. Although the venue may grant permission, the surrounding location may have specific requirements such as noise levels, especially if it's near livestock or a residential area. They may also have a preferred supplier that they trust. Professional and experienced fireworks companies can advise you on other options such as low-noise displays.

Weather

Although most firework displays can still go ahead even if in bad weather like wind and rain, guests may want to watch the magic light up the sky from inside the venue. Make sure you've selected a good spot in advance for this to happen. But if there's a storm or weather warning, chances are your fireworks won't go ahead, so talk to the company in advance about an alternative, and what happens financially in the event of a cancellation. Get this in writing!

Licensing

Ensure the firework company will look after all the legal documents, licencing and requirements. Check this before handing over a deposit and, again, get it in writing.

Timing

It is important to make your booking well in advance to ensure enough time for paperwork processing by the authorities. Fireworks licences are granted by the Department of Justice and it usually takes six to eight weeks.

Safety

Check if the company will provide a site survey, risk assessment and consultation, especially on a venue or site that they have not worked with before. Also, make sure they carry full public and employee liability insurance.

How Much Do Wedding Fireworks Cost?

Most wedding fireworks companies give you a cost for hiring on enquiry, depending on how grand you want your display to be. But prices can start from approximately €800 in Ireland or £695 in the UK.