Get expert advice on how to breathe new life into tried-and-true favorites.
By: Stefania Sainato10. Sparkler Sendoffs
Sparkler exits may look romantic and effortless but they actually require a lot of coordination. According to the pros at Blush Events, you need to get the ones that last four minutes and it can be challenging for the vendors to light them as quickly as possible and get everyone into the proper position.
Photo Credit: Nathan Desch Photography
Not to mention that they pose a safety risk when you’re dealing with big crowds of people. Samuels has seen both dresses and hair narrowly escape going up in flames on several occasions. "Nothing can kill a celebration faster than having your guests get burned or hurt in any way," she says.
Noisemakers, glow sticks, ribbon wands, confetti, pom-poms, bubbles and rose petals are all popular alternatives that will add color and excitement to your wedding photos.
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Thanks all of the participating wedding experts who cast their votes, including:
- Alessia Santa, White Emotion
- Alex Savory, Luxe Event Productions
- Amanda Chalk, 21Twelve Designs
- Aviva Samuels, Kiss the Planner
- Brian Tropiano, Brian Tropiano Photography
- Dawn E. Roscoe, Dawn E. Roscoe Photography
- Diane Kolanović-Šolaja, Dee Kay Events
- Edith Levandoski, Edith Elle Photography
- Erica Schnell, Crushed Ice Events
- Erin Napier, Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence
- Greg Jenkins, Bravo Productions
- Heather Thomas, HeatherLily
- Jennifer Arezzo, A New Leaf Events
- Jessica Sloane, Jessica Sloane Event Styling & Design
- Jessica Tincopa, Jessica Elizabeth Photography
- Jove Meyer, Jove Meyer Events
- Kim Rico, Seven Sycamores Ranch
- Kristen Ley, Something New for I Do
- Kristin Polhemus, Reveriemade
- Larissa Banting, Weddings Costa Rica
- Leslie Price, In Any Event
- Lindsey Nickel, Events, Etc.
- Lisa Costin, A Charming Fête
- Linda Ly, Grand Soirees
- Lynn D’Ascanio, D’Asigner Events
- Majell del Castillo, Majell del Castillo Events
- Margo Fischer, The Bright Occasions
- Melissa L. Padilla, Opihi Love
- Merilee Hennings, Ever After Events
- Monica Roy, Monica Roy Photography
- Nicole Petito, Synderela
- Olivia Korenberg and Jenn Pablo, Twofold LA
- Patricia Warrington, Karma Flowers + Trunk Vintage Rentals
- Preeti Moberg, Blue Mango Weddings
- Ramona Southard, Love and Lace Bridal
- Robin Naluai, Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa
- Roxy Zapala, Art of Celebrations
- Rrivre Davies, Rrivre Works
- Sara Traikoff, The Addison
- Stephanie F. Carmody, Très Chic Events
- Stephanie Major, Petalos Design
- Sunny Ravanbach, White Lilac Events
- Taryn Blake, Taryn Blake Events
- Tiffany Siladke, A Splendid Occasion
- TJ, Blush Events
- Tracie Domino, Tracie Domino Events
- Valerie Marini, The Paper Perfectionist
- Vikki Marsee, All You Need is Love Events
- Whitney Wing, Wish Wonder Dream Weddings & Events
