How to Plan the Perfect Firework Display for Your Event

By: EDGECreative |

A firework display is a truly stunning addition to any event, whether it be a wedding, business event or company celebration.

Whatever special occasion you’re marking, fireworks always draw a crowd and provide a spectacle for everyone watching.

But there are plenty of factors to consider in order to plan the perfect firework display.

In this article, we explore how to create the best possible show for your event and explain how MLE Pyrotechnics can help you make your ideas a reality.

Understand different types of fireworks used in a firework display

There are a wide range of different types of fireworks, all best suited to different occasions:

  • Aerial fireworks

These create the spectacle we all know and love, lighting up the sky with vibrant colours.

  • Ground fireworks

These fireworks take place at ground level, letting off showers of sparks upwards. For this reason, they are often considered the safest option for smaller, more intimate venues.

  • Digital fireworks

The latest in firework design, these fireworks last a very short duration and fire rapidly, picking out punctuations in music.

  • Speciality fireworks

If your event requires something very bespoke, we would use specially designed fireworks suitable for your location, such as low- or lower-noise fireworks. These can be used on buildings or very close to people. Get in touch and we’ll talk you through what we offer at MLE.

Before we start work planning your display, the MLE team will visit your site and produce a LiDAR survey, allowing us to identify the best possible location to execute the display. This will determine what fireworks will work best for you.

Match your theme, tone or brand

Whether it be matching a brand at a corporate event or the happy couple’s favourite colours for a wedding, our firework displays can be designed to feature specific colours to capture the tone and purpose of the event.

We can also select specific types of firework that match the tone of the event you’re trying to create.

Set a budget

When it comes to planning your display, it’s important to decide on a budget and stick to it.

At MLE, we understand that everyone has their own ideas on what makes the ideal display. We will work with you to plan the perfect show that sticks to your budget and creates a truly impressive event.

Of course, there are a number of factors that affect the cost of a display including the duration, location and complexity, plus the type of event.

In order to ensure you get the very best we can offer, we don’t have packages with set prices and instead create a bespoke package for you, so please get in touch to discuss your budget and find out what we can offer.

A crowd watches a night sky laser show with green beams under a starry sky.

Complement your display

Drone light shows

Drone light shows are a great addition to any firework display, providing the option for displaying logos and messages across the night sky. This makes them perfect for corporate events, business anniversaries, weddings and Christmas celebrations.

They can also be used on their own for venues where firework displays aren’t suitable or permitted, creating memorable moments for attendees.

  • Laser displays

When it comes to transforming a space, laser displays add a colourful, atmospheric edge.

Our laser shows can take shape in a variety of patterns and colours, allowing us to match your specific requirements and add a unique talking point to your event.

As the sole UK distributor of Kvant lasers, we have access to the highest quality equipment for your next event.

  • Lighting

Outdoor lighting serves a more functional purpose, able to attract visitors or inspire passers-by from miles around.

However, it also adds atmosphere to the event itself and accentuates the architecture of the venue, showing everything at its best.

Choose a trusted provider

At MLE, we pride ourselves on being not just a firework company, but a full-service entertainment provider.

Alongside the high-quality firework displays, drone light shows and laser light displays, we can also take 4K aerial footage of your displays using drones and provide you with a fully edited video package so you can look back on your display for years to come.

Request our brochure and enquire by emailing mail@mlepyrotechnics.co.uk or calling us on 0800 043 2229.