Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Real Weddings Amazing Fireworks and Sparklers from Real Weddings By Emily Platt Emily Platt Emily is a former editorial assistant for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Kristen Kilpatrick Let sparks fly or end things with a bang. These bright and dazzling ideas offer inspiration for both. 01 of 50 Kristen Kilpatrick If you're looking for a brilliant way to dazzle your guests on the big day, turn to two of your childhood favorites: fireworks and sparklers. The celebratory items are bound to excite and impress all those in attendance. We've provided all the proof you need in the form of inspiration photos. These firework and sparkler ideas amazed at real weddings, meaning they're sure to wow at yours, too. Fireworks and sparklers are great for weddings with special dates, like Fourth of July or New Year's (Eve) celebrations. Pyrotechnics aren't just for patriotic and holiday-themed events, however. Really, you can incorporate them into any kind of outdoor party, as long as your venue authorizes their use. If you're hoping to include fireworks, sparklers, or both in your wedding, you've got plenty of choices. A popular option is to feature them in the reception send-off—just picture how incredible your exit would look with the right illumination! That's far from the only possibility, though. We've seen fireworks and sparklers involved in first dances, cake cuttings, and a whole lot more. Of course, your display doesn't have to coordinate with a wedding tradition, like the moments mentioned above. You can simply provide fireworks or sparklers as entertainment all on their own. Take this couple, who ended their reception with a show to a remix of Katy Perry's—you guessed it—"Firework." Ahead, see how fireworks and sparklers shined at real celebrations. With this inspiration, you'll be on your way to beautifully (and creatively) lighting up your wedding day. Get More Wedding Décor and Detail Ideas 02 of 50 Gorgeous Getaway Jennifer Lindberg Weddings You can tell how proud this couple was of their dramatic and dazzling exit—as they should be! Get More Stylish Wedding Getaway Ideas 03 of 50 Right in Line Michael Radford These two couldn't have been more perfectly placed as they posed beneath fireworks. The Veteran's Day display wasn't planned for their wedding—it came from a neighboring lawn. 04 of 50 When Sparks Fly Linda Lauva Sparklers aren't just for guests. This couple held sticks of their own for an intimate portrait. 05 of 50 Carried Away Awesomesauce Photography How sweet was this couple's sparkler-lit exit, in which the groom carried his bride away? 06 of 50 Sparkler Silhouettes LIFESTORIES Wow. We're obsessed with how this wedding photo-op turned out. Gather your guests for an original group shot, or pose with your partner to recreate this look. Get More Creative Couple Portrait Ideas 07 of 50 Dazzling Reflection Stepan Vrzala Sparklers (like these Tirtha Bridal ones) always look lovely beside a body of water. Get More Fun Ideas for a Poolside Wedding 08 of 50 Sparklers and Songs Karlisch Studio This couple shared the most picturesque kiss as their band played and their winter wedding guests held sparklers. 09 of 50 The Perfect View Angela Cox This bride and groom hopped in the bed of a truck to view their fireworks display by ViViD. 10 of 50 Daytime Dance Brittany Jean Photography This couple proved that the sun doesn't have to set before you bring out the sparklers. Wedding Day Sparklers provided these dazzling sticks. 11 of 50 Smokey Backdrop Ether and Smith The smoke from their Pirotecnica Soldi fireworks gave this couple a cool backdrop as they cut into their wedding cake. When Should You Cut Your Wedding Cake? 12 of 50 Canopy of Lights Lara Hotz Photography Celebrant-held sparklers supplemented the lights strung above this bride and groom's dance floor. See More Unique Wedding Dance Floors 13 of 50 Tropical View Joel Serrato This bride and groom gave their attendees a surprise J&M Displays show, which could be viewed through the venue's palm trees. "One of our favorite parts of the wedding was seeing everyone's reactions," the bride shared. 14 of 50 Double Trouble Erich McVey These two treated guests to both sparklers and fireworks. 15 of 50 Late-Night Lights Lauren Jonas This couple brought their sparklers out at 1 a.m., which is when they finally left their New Year's Eve (to New Year's Day) reception. Get More Festive Ideas for a New Year's Wedding 16 of 50 Patriotic Party Kate Headley "I don't think we've ever been so close to a fireworks display," the new bride at this wedding recalled. "While we knew they would be 'professional level' fireworks, we weren't expecting them to be so spectacular. I'll never forget sitting with my new husband, parents, and closest friends watching those." 17 of 50 Fiery Kiss Tonhya Kae Photography This pair stopped for a pose—and a kiss—with some sparklers. 18 of 50 Flashy Seats Liz Banfield Guests were seated on a hill to watch these fireworks in action. 19 of 50 Bright Horizons Carrie Patterson This enchanting exit made for a dreamy photo-op. 20 of 50 You Light Me Up Katie Stoops Photography This bride and groom stood lovingly close together as they soaked in the sparkle from their end-of-the-night fireworks. 21 of 50 Celebratory Cheers Ulysses Photography This happy pair saluted their sky of fireworks—and their newly-official marriage. 22 of 50 Having a Blast James & Schulze How gorgeous was this firework display above the reception venue? 23 of 50 Festive Farewell Rachel Havel Photography This couple was all smiles as they strode through their guests' sparkler path. 24 of 50 Famous Flash J. Anne Photography Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs danced to "Home" by Blue October toward his wedding day's end. "We couldn't decide between two songs," shared his bride, "so we decided to do a last dance [as well as a first]. We loved that we could go outside and be under the lights and the sparklers, with all our guests there to send us off." Go Inside Kris Bryant's Las Vegas Wedding 25 of 50 Electric Exit Kate Headley This bride and groom gave their farewells while lit by a crowd of sparker-holders. 26 of 50 Spark of Pride Redfield Photography This sweet couple soaked up the attention while exiting through their wedding's sparkler path. 27 of 50 Barn Blast Mirelle Carmichael Photography String lights complemented the sparklers beautifully at this couple's barn-front affair. See More Clever Ways to Elevate Your Barn Wedding 28 of 50 Indoor Sparkle John Dolan This lucky couple was allowed to shine inside of their wedding venue. 29 of 50 Light-Up Wedding Cake Kati Mallory Photo & Design How's that for a cool confection? This couple shared a smooch in front of their dazzling dessert. See More of Our Favorite Wedding Cake Toppers 30 of 50 Wild Walkway Katherine O’Brien Photography How could this couple not be excited with an exit this celebratory? 31 of 50 Out With a Spark Aaron Delesie This couple snuggled up to watch a show-stopping fireworks display at evening's end. 32 of 50 Fireworks by Chance Readyluck Photography These newlyweds had purchased fireworks for the end of the night but accidentally forgot to bring them. Luckily, the groom's friends had the same idea, and they lit up the sky using their stash. 33 of 50 Family Treat John Dolan This groom's family surprised the couple with a fireworks display at their reception's end. 34 of 50 Well-Lit Path Nancy Ray Photography This couple departed through a path of guests holding festive sparklers at the end of the evening. 35 of 50 California Love Tanja Lippert Photography This California wedding concluded with a sparkler circle and a final kiss under the glow of the full moon. 36 of 50 Dazzling Dance Erin Kunkel After dinner, revelers gathered around the dance floor for this couple's sparkler-lit first dance. Learn How Not to Have a Boring First Dance 37 of 50 Sparkler-Lit Dance Jen Huang In between cocktails and dinner, these guests held sparklers as the couple danced. 38 of 50 Poolside Show Erin Hearts Court At the end of this Bali wedding, the couple enjoyed a fireworks display from a platform in the middle of an infinity pool. 39 of 50 Late-Night Treat Julia Russell One of the first things this bride allotted room for in the wedding budget was one of the evening's most memorable details: a fireworks show. 40 of 50 The Big Bang Nirav Patel These newlyweds concluded the evening with an amazing fireworks display at their New Year's Eve wedding. 41 of 50 Sweet Sendoff Nancy Ray Photography "It was awesome walking out of the reception to a long line of friends sending us off," said this bride of her sparkler-flanked exit. 42 of 50 All Lit Up Rachel Thurston This couple was all smiles during their magical, sparkler-filled sendoff. 43 of 50 Sparkling Moment Corbin Gurkin Guests waved sparklers as this couple cut their wedding cake. 44 of 50 Holiday Homage Kate Headley Though the bride originally wanted the wedding to coincide with the Fourth of July (her favorite holiday), she realized that it just wasn't feasible with the timing. "If we couldn't have fireworks, a sparkler send-off seemed like the next best thing!" she said. "It was such a high-energy ending to a special day." 45 of 50 Firework Finale Polly Alexandre Photography As a grand finale to their French wedding, blogger Jenny Bernheim and her groom, Freddie, watched white and gold fireworks explode as "La Vie en Rose," by Édith Piaf, played in the background. See More Details from Jenny and Freddie's Wedding 46 of 50 Standing Sparklers KT Merry This bride and groom entered their reception tent through a blazing aisle of sparklers shooting up from the ground. 47 of 50 Sparkling Goodbye Landon Jacob The sparkler send-off added the final romantic touch to the overall atmosphere at this rustic wedding. 48 of 50 Bright Skies Elisabeth Millay Together with their guests, these two watched fireworks explode over the ocean—a great way to end their reception and start the after-party that continued well into the wee hours of the night. 49 of 50 Austrian Fireworks Claire Morgan For their destination wedding in Vienna, Austria, this couple concluded their big day with a firework show, choreographed to music, over their venue's palace gardens. 50 of 50 Glowing Path Emily Wren Photography "We wanted a memorable way to end the evening, and we've always found sparklers mesmerizing," said this bride. "There was no music necessary—everyone just cheered, and it was all we needed." Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit