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Sparkler Send Offs: Overrated or Underrated?

Lynnie, on June 18, 2019 at 11:29 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 88

Who doesn't love a good sparkler picture?? Are you still into this exit trend, or has it become too popular?

Do you think sparkler send offs are overrated or underrated?


Sparkler Send Offs: Overrated or Underrated? 1

Photo from OnCue Events in Atlanta, GA



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88 Comments

Latest activity by Ashley, on November 6, 2019 at 1:25 AM
  • Future Mrs. K
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    I think they're really popular so I guess overrated, however, I LOVE the photos of them and we are doing one. I think even though it's super popular, everyone's pictures look different and I never get sick of seeing them so even though I think it's being a little overdone, I still love it.

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  • Kelsey
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    Somewhat overrated. I feel like they are done a lot. They are very pretty pics, but every time I see one done I'm like oh please don't catch the dress on fire..

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  • Lauren
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    They look really great in pictures but the set up is painstaking. Everyone has to stand in a line for 20 minutes waving around a 2 foot eye poker. Then light them on fire and run through an arch of 2000+ degree sparks with loads of hairspray in my hair, no thanks.

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  • Cristy
    Master May 2021
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    I like the way it looks. But a lot of venues won't let you have them anymore, so as quickly as the trend started, I fear it will end.

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  • Allie
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    Underrated. They make fabulous photos.

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  • Arielle
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    Underrated. I think the pictures are so fun and I could just imagine feeling like a rock star walking through them.

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  • Katie
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    Overrated. I don’t need a send off
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  • Lauren
    Dedicated September 2019
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    A little overrated. Maybe I just don't trust people with fire and alcohol LOL!

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  • Stephannie
    Beginner September 2019
    Stephannie ·
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    Underrated but expensive if you’re having a big wedding.
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  • Emily
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    Overrated. The set up is a pain to plan to try and gather everyone at the end of the night.

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  • Kelli
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    I think it looks pretty but the last thing I want over my head is sparking fire.
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  • Betty
    Dedicated August 2020
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    It is cute, but too many people do it. I want to do something unique

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  • CourtneyBrittain
    Master August 2019
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    I'm on the fence with this now!

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  • Sherraine
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    Overrated.

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  • Lauren
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    They're very popular, but I still think they're underrated! I love the way they look in pictures. We're doing a sparkler sendoff. Smiley smile

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  • Janieva
    Dedicated November 2021
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    I think they make for cool pictures, but overrated.

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  • Kasyah
    Devoted July 2020
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    I wish we could do it but the venue says no so it's probably best we don't lol I think for a photo op it's great! It does seem like another thing to have to coordinate though.
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  • Ellie
    Devoted January 2020
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    I'm gonna say overrated though this is more of a personal preference thing. I love the pictures I'll admit but it is a bit of an awkward shuffle to get the guests to partake and then have them go back into the venue and so on. I also think it's a bit overdone. I say do what works for you!

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  • Mrs. Ariza
    Devoted October 2020
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    Soo overrated but with good cause! They just look soo darn beautiful
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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
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    Pretty but overdone.
    Also, I'm staying to help clean up.
    Do I do a sparkler send off and come back?
    I also dont plan on my photographer staying til the almost end.
    Too many logistical problems for me.
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