Pyrotechnics

johnsae Posted: Oct 10, 2005 01:28 PM

Pyrotechnics

I was just on theknot.com and saw that a bride had pyrotechnics at her wedding to get the guests into the party mood. I think it's an interesting idea - anyone seen this at a wedding? Who would I contact to do this?

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Oct 10, 2005 01:30 PM

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IMO, that's a little over the top.

johnsae Posted: Oct 10, 2005 01:32 PM

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Posted by dleeny

IMO, that's a little over the top.

I wasn't asking your opinion, thanks.

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Oct 10, 2005 01:33 PM

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Posted by johnsae

Posted by dleeny

IMO, that's a little over the top.

I wasn't asking your opinion, thanks.

you're right, sorry.

Mayflower Posted: Oct 10, 2005 01:40 PM

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I would check your hall to see if they have any restrictions for this and if they don't, they might be able to point you in the right direction of entertainment companies that do pyro.

I'm not doing pyro, but my dj is providing a bubbles machine, a fog machine, and confetti blasts so maybe your dj might be able to arrange something?

prncssrachel Posted: Oct 10, 2005 01:41 PM

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I don't know who you would contact, but you would probably have to pay additional insurance for your catering hall to do this. We wanted to do fireworks on the lawn outside the Bourne Mansion for our wedding and THAT was going to cost 5K extra in insurance.
Maybe your DJ can help you out with this and might be able to give you some alternatives if pyrotechnics is a safety issue.

johnsae Posted: Oct 10, 2005 01:42 PM

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Posted by Mayflower

I would check your hall to see if they have any restrictions for this and if they don't, they might be able to point you in the right direction of entertainment companies that do pyro.

I'm not doing pyro, but my dj is providing a bubbles machine, a fog machine, and confetti blasts so maybe your dj might be able to arrange something?

cool, thanks. my hall is very lenient when it comes to candles, etc.

I don't think I am seriously going to do this....as there is a cheese factor to it, but I am just interested in doing something fun and surprising....let me know if anyone has any unique ideas.

prncssrachel Posted: Oct 10, 2005 01:43 PM

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Posted by johnsae

I don't think I am seriously going to do this....as there is a cheese factor to it, but I am just interested in doing something fun and surprising....let me know if anyone has any unique ideas.

Good luck! And more power to you for wanting something different and exciting! Let us know how it works out!

Mayflower Posted: Oct 10, 2005 01:46 PM

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Posted by johnsae

I don't think I am seriously going to do this....as there is a cheese factor to it, but I am just interested in doing something fun and surprising....let me know if anyone has any unique ideas.

i think weddings are the only time you can get away with cheese!

lanabean Posted: Oct 10, 2005 02:12 PM

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I don't know if this qualifies as pyrotechnics, but a friend of a friend of mine had a spotlight (a huge one) on the dance floor with their names like this: John & Mary 10/10/05 (example). It looked nice. I'm sure I can find the photo, just not sure if this person wants me to post it. It was unique and festive!

She used a company called
www.scottlightingandsound.com

Hamptonsbride06 Posted: Oct 10, 2005 02:23 PM

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get in tune does pryos that come out of the centerpieces..it looks really cool..

bridget&jimmy Posted: Oct 10, 2005 02:32 PM

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Here is a company that my cousin designs fireworks for

http://www.zenithpyro.com/index.htm

stevejamnik Posted: Oct 10, 2005 02:35 PM

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IMO I don't see any cheese factor in this. I have seen it done in the actual centerpieces and it looks amazing. It's your wedding and your day. It's great to be different. There is no where that it says you have to be like everybody else or your wrong. I say go for it, if its in your budged!!! More power to you. GOODLUCK

BJandDan Posted: Oct 10, 2005 03:04 PM

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I don't know of any specific place, but I saw a girl at a showcase that is getting married at Crescent Beach CLub and she was having fireworks done in the bay. I think if you can afford that thing it would be ......a blast!!! sorry for the pun but I couldn't help it!

agentangel Posted: Oct 10, 2005 03:34 PM

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I think you're venuw would be an amazing space for pyrotechnics. I dont' know of any internally but there are some fireworks places that do 10 minute shows over the river from $5 to $10k.

When I think Pyrotechnics I think of that...Definitely check with your venue. I wouldn't be surprised if other people have done it before there.

M&S Sept12006 Posted: Oct 10, 2005 03:45 PM

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Alicia-what about instead of the pyrotechnics, adding intelligent lighting to your regular DJ lighting. It gives off a super duper effect and makes people feel like they're in a club and want to party.

cantwait2bewed Posted: Oct 10, 2005 03:48 PM

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I heard that Flowers by Emil does it. There website has a pic of it.

johnsae Posted: Oct 10, 2005 03:51 PM

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Posted by M&S Sept12006

Alicia-what about instead of the pyrotechnics, adding intelligent lighting to your regular DJ lighting. It gives off a super duper effect and makes people feel like they're in a club and want to party.

what is intelligent lighting?

PeterNChris Posted: Oct 10, 2005 03:55 PM

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HOw much is that for the lighting with your names?? I love that!!! Does the DJ provide that?

M&S Sept12006 Posted: Oct 10, 2005 04:10 PM

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Posted by johnsae

Posted by M&S Sept12006

Alicia-what about instead of the pyrotechnics, adding intelligent lighting to your regular DJ lighting. It gives off a super duper effect and makes people feel like they're in a club and want to party.

what is intelligent lighting?

Its the type of strobe lighting that corresponds to the beat of the music...its awesome!