wedding fireworks

shelovestobuystuff

My wedding is to be on 5th Nov so I am of course very,very keen to have fireworks,just a small display would do.
We met on 5th Nov.There were fireworks the night we met and I really want fireworks at my wedding too.The venue owner said that would be fine and that they had had fireworks up there before for weddings so I went ahead and booked.Now she says the neighbours may not be too keen on the idea and all she can do is work on them and ask nicely between now and the wedding.She wont allow us to let of fireworks without the surrounding landowners permission.
Its a highland location and I just wonder if anyone else has had a highland wedding with fireworks or know if you have to get special permission at certain times of the year.
I have noticed that the local 5th Nov celebrations all consist of a big bonfire and more pagan celebrations rather than fireworks displays.Is this because its a farming area perhaps.
My thoughts are basically that Nov is hunting season anyway for certain deer and other game and that a few fireworks banging wouldnt upset the wildlife anymore than a gun shot would.Personally I dont much like the big bang fireworks that much anyway and would have the display made up mainly of the fizzy popping fireworks.All whizz and no bang.
What do you think?Any advice on highland regulations re fireworks welcome.

mymatebob

I would check any restrictions with the venue owner and the local council.
If there are no "proper" restrictions then you could write to the adjoining landowners.
I wonder if they had a bad experience before since you say the venue has had fireworks

"The highlands" is a big area but I am sure you can narrow it down

paddingtondoo

We were going to have fireworks but all the quotes we got we very expensive for how long they would last.
I think the cheapest was £1000 for 5 mins.

We've put the money behind the bar instead :beer: it might just last a little longer that way rather than going up in smoke :rotfl:

shopaholic1373

cheepest quot i got was £600 for 5 mins
but if fireworks are not allowed what about laser display a bit more expencive at£800 for 5mins

Horace

http://www.dragonfire-fireworks-scotland.co.uk/pages/displays_private.html

The above link is for a company in Scotland that provides fireworks for weddings (it may be helpful).

With regard to the venue owner - if she has had firework displays before then there really shouldnt be a reason why they are reluctant this time. The neighbouring farmers might object however mainly because of their livestock and their welfare. If I were you I would check with the local council to see what restrictions they have in place, if any.

BTW Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding.:j

Carrera74

Congratulations!! I'm getting married on 5 November too

I looked at getting fireworks but decided against it as the quotes I got were very silly considering you only got 5 mins worth of pop and bang. We're going to get indoor sparklers instead - very MSE, hehe

I do know that you can get request silent fireworks so that may help you if the neighbours are concerned about the noise?

shelovestobuystuff

Congratulations Carrera74!
I had no idea we could get silent fireworks.I will look into that.Indoor sparklers I had not thought of either so thanks for the idea.
I have been looking at DIY firework displays ready made up in boxes that you just put one light to and wait.They were about £10-£15 a minute depending on the type of firework in the box which is very cheap,and the ready made display boxes lasted between 2 and 7 minutes ish.I was looking at getting 4-6 seperate boxes and making it into a bigger display.They even had video of the displays so that you knew exactly what you were buying.

paddingtondoo

shelovestobuystuff wrote: »

Congratulations Carrera74!
I had no idea we could get silent fireworks.I will look into that.Indoor sparklers I had not thought of either so thanks for the idea.
I have been looking at DIY firework displays ready made up in boxes that you just put one light to and wait.They were about £10-£15 a minute depending on the type of firework in the box which is very cheap,and the ready made display boxes lasted between 2 and 7 minutes ish.I was looking at getting 4-6 seperate boxes and making it into a bigger display.They even had video of the displays so that you knew exactly what you were buying.

Have you checked with your venue about a DIY display?
There are all sorts of health and safety and public liability issues round anything like this.

I'd ask before I shelled out any cash.

little_miss_messiah

NOt sure if the laws are different in Scotland, but in England there are restrictions apart form Nov 5th, new years eve (hogmanay I'm guessing too) and some religous festivals, residential / agricultural area or not

Try telling that to the thieving swines who slash curtain sided lorried every year to get display fireworks and take great joy setting them off at 0300 hrs on the estate next to me from mid September tho...