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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your Kent Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@yourkent.wedding
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A Day To Remeber
| Q | What questions should we ask a fireworks company before booking? |
| A | Adrian Walters says: Booking a fireworks display is a tricky subject because there are so many individual factors you may wish to see on your day, but there are also restrictions, often venue-related, that may hamper your imagination. Your chosen company should have a strong connection with the venue itself and this will give you reassurance that all restrictions have been complied with and that what is on offer is actually allowable in the first place. Examples of this are display timings, noise levels and even height restrictions put in place, usually in close proximity to airports. The company should be able to tell you from the very start if noise is permitted or if the display will have to be kept at a lower noise level so as to comply with requirements. A detailed knowledge of the effects available, the general availability of the company and the latest display cut-off time should also be asked to prevent disappointment. Once you have established the basics, you can quickly create a rapport and begin planning your display together. |
Adrian Walters, AJ Pyrotechnics Ltd
Light Up The Sky
| Q | We'd love to have fireworks at our wedding, but how do we find the perfect supplier and what do we need to be aware of before booking? |
| A | Adrian Walters says: When booking fireworks, you first need to check whether your venue allows them. Secondly, it's a good idea to clarify if they will allow full-noise or prefer lower-noise fireworks. You can then check with the firework company to see if this is something they can cater for. Venue restrictions, proximity to wildlife and neighbours are always worth considering and any reputable company should be able to advise you or your chosen venue as to what is allowable and at what specific times of year. The perfect supplier should ideally have a great reputation, be able to discuss all elements of a display, or be able to offer you pyrotechnic alternatives where no displays are allowed in the first instance. Do not be suckered into using a company that is happy to do a show for cash; you get what you pay for, and a decent company should be VAT registered and be happy to charge VAT. |
Adrian Walters, AJ Pyrotechnics
