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Cold spark machines: a wedding guide

Cold spark machines shoot safe sparks indoors. They light up the first dance.

When couples book this

Usually booked about 3 months out — venue sign-off wants lead time too. It moves with your date.

Still deciding the wedding

Your wishlist

Answer these before you meet anyone.

  • Where do you want the sparks?

Comparing your options

What to ask each one

  • Insured and venue-ready?

    Venues usually ask for a certificate of insurance naming them.

How it’s usually priced

Usually priced as one flat amount.

Possible extras: Additional activations.

Booked and settling details

What you settle once booked

  • Has the venue approved spark machines?

  • How many machines?

    Two flank an entrance or a first dance; four ring a send-off.

The week of the wedding

The day-of sheet

Confirm arrival, finish, who to call, access, a meal, and what is due.

Across the whole day

Choose which moments to include.

  • Spark moments

For businesses

The brief a couple sends you has these sections:

See a sample brief