10 Inch Color Wedding Sparklers (2023)

FAQs

What size sparkler is best for wedding? ›

What's the best size for wedding sparklers? 18″ or 20″ work great for an average sized wedding. They burn for a minute and a half and give plenty of time for wedding sparkler photos. The 36″ sparklers burn for about 3 minutes and are great for larger weddings.

#10 Sparklers

This is the smallest of the three sparklers sizes, it burns for about 35 seconds and really is hard to use on weddings that have over 100 guest.

Remember, 20-inch sparklers burn for around two minutes, while 36-inch sparklers burn for around four minutes. With larger sparklers, you should plan for one sparkler per guest per event. For smaller sparklers, you may need two sparklers per guest per event.

We suggest 20-inch wedding sparklers for weddings with 150 or fewer guests. For larger weddings with more than 150 guests, consider ordering two sparklers per guest.

The number of sparklers you will need is dependent on their size. For example, a 20'' sparkler burns for around a minute and a half, and you will need 200 per 100 guests. On the other hand, a 36'' sparkler burns for more than 4 minutes, and one is enough for each guest.

Everyone loves sparklers, so they can make an affordable wedding favor as well as add practical fun to your wedding. You'll be amazed at how many compliments you receive when you provide wedding sparklers to your guests, and most guests are certain to use them on your wedding day.

The best way to light sparklers for your send off is to use the lighter to light the first sparkler in a group, then use the lit sparkler to light the rest in that group. This is because sparklers burn at a much higher consistent temperature and will light the additional sparklers faster than a lighter would.

Though they aren't the longest-lasting size available, 20 inch wedding sparklers work great for send-off lines at small to mid-sized weddings. They work perfectly for weddings with up to 100 guests, but larger weddings may need more than 1 sparkler per guest.

That is, if you remember one thing: KEEP YOUR SPARKLERS DRY. Water is the worst possible thing for sparklers, so it's essential to keep them dry. Even humid conditions can bring enough moisture to cause damage. Humidity is difficult to control, so a sparkler's lifespan on average comes out to be about 8-10 years.

The #20 and #36 sparklers are usually used for the bride and grooms dazzling sparkler exit photo. The longer burn time helps each guest have time to get their sparkler lit for stunning photos of the bride and groom. The longer sparklers also give the photographer many opportunities to get the best possible photos.

What is the difference between wedding sparklers and regular sparklers? ›

Perhaps the most important difference to note between wedding sparklers and regular sparklers is the chemical composition. Because of the manufacturing material, minimal-smoke wedding sparklers can sometimes even be used indoors (definitely confirm any use of wedding sparklers with your venue first).

Getting your items lit quickly will maximize the amount of time that you can enjoy your activity. Each torch can light approximately 5-15 sparklers at a time, depending on size. So, we suggest 1 lighter per 20 guests at your event.

Planning Ahead

The most popular time to order sparklers is about 1-2 months before your wedding. This time frame ensures that you will have your supplies well in advance. It also accommodates any possible delays in the shipping process.

Depending on the time of year you host your wedding day, the time of sunset can vary between 5 p.m. in the wintertime and 8:15 p.m. in the summertime. You can easily Google the time of sunset for your location to know it will be dark enough for your sparkler send off, and so you can plan accordingly.

Sparklers are made from a pyrotechnic material and iron fillings pasted on a stick. When lit individually, the sparkler simply burns for a few seconds and fizzles out. However, when bound together, multiple sparklers produce a lot of heat and energy that has no free place to go.

Burn Time of 14-Inch Wedding Sparklers

Each 14-inch wedding sparkler has a 90 second burn duration. These sparklers are a great way to get everyone in attendance involved in the ceremony and be able to take photos that will last a lifetime.

Always light your sparkler at the tip. Keep the open flame the furthest away from the bare wire handle as possible.

Light the sparkler and capture a few close-ups of the light and sparkles with a super fast shutter speed (1/1,000, for example) until the sparkler burns out. Next, step back, hand your subject another sparkler and shoot the entire scene that you want to capture with the proper settings to nail exposure for the light.

Small-sized sparklers, such as the 4” inch sparklers to the 7” inch sparklers, will burn for approximately 20 -30 seconds, which is the perfect time for a cake-decoration to be lit and noticed by all. A medium-sized 10” inch sparkler to 14” inch long sparkler, will burn for as long as a minute or more.

Do you light sparklers from the bottom? ›

Always light your sparkler at the tip, keeping the open flame the furthest away from the bare wire handle as possible. Good quality sparklers generally have an accelerant on their tips to help the sparklers ignite much faster, this is usually a black tip.

Sand also works for putting out the sparklers, but to keep things as safe as possible, you will want to use a bucket half-filled with either kitty litter or sand. Water may not put out the sparklers quickly enough.

The FAA is reminding passengers that fireworks, including the smallest sparklers, are not permitted aboard airplanes in carry-on or checked baggage. Fines are stiff for passengers who break the rules. It is also against the law to mail or ship fireworks as air parcels.

We recommend using a butane lighter to light your sparklers. Butane lighters are the quickest and best way to light sparklers fast.

Sparkle safely

Store sparklers and other fireworks in a closed box in a cool, dry place. Always light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves. Never hold a baby or child if you have a sparkler in your hand. Plunge finished sparklers hot end down into a bucket of water as soon as they have burnt out.

Sparklers show up just fine in the daytime, but to write shapes or words you usually need it to be darker outside. Overall, sparklers are just as versatile during the day as they are at night. Just because you are having your outdoor wedding during the day doesn't mean you have to make sacrifices.

When can you let off fireworks. For the majority of the year, it is illegal to set off fireworks (including sparklers) between 11pm and 7am.

Product Details. 36" gold, wire sparklers are the longest sparklers available! These extra large sparklers burn for well over 3 minutes with a nearly smokeless gold sparkle. They're popular as wedding exit sparklers, or for 4th of July celebrations.

How long do 14 inch sparklers burn? ›

Approx. combined burning time is 360 seconds. Safe and fun to use.

Always keep the sparkler horizontal or with the tip angled down slightly. This will help light the wedding sparkler faster. That's because the flame will want to naturally move vertical and ignite the sparkler's pyrotechnic compound. Going “with the grain” is always best way to light sparklers at a wedding.

Simply light the sparkler and enjoy! These Sparklers last up to 55 seconds. These Heart-shape sparklers measure 12-inch-long and are almost smokeless. Those heart shaped wedding sparklers are bright gold, and have easy light tips (located in the center of the heart).

Always light your sparkler at the tip, keeping the open flame the furthest away from the bare wire handle as possible. Good quality sparklers generally have an accelerant on their tips to help the sparklers ignite much faster, this is usually a black tip. 6.

Never use a sparkler when sitting down or holding a child. Don't run while using a sparkler or wave it around. Sparklers should be held at arm's length away from the body. Be aware that sparks can ignite clothing, so avoid loose fitting clothes that could catch fire.

When a wedding sparkler or any type of sparkler is lit they can burn at temperatures as high as 1800°F to 3000°F. Using sparklers without any type of caution can result in clothes catching fire or serious burns. Under no circumstances should anyone under the age of 16 use sparklers without adult supervision.

The thermal energy an object has depends on its temperature, its mass and the type of material it is made from. Since these sparks have such low mass, they don't have very much thermal energy. Without much energy, they don't have the capacity to do very much damage to your skin.