Fireworks aren’t the cheapest things you can buy, but they are perfect for making special occasions even more special. To get the best value for money when you buy fireworks, you’ll need to follow a few useful tips.

Plan out your display properly

If you don’t plan your display, you could end up setting off all of your fireworks at once. This can be quite disappointing for spectators, as although there will be a bewildering number of different fireworks going off simultaneously, it also means that your display will only last a few short minutes. Needless to say, this is not getting good value for money. Instead, you should plan out your display properly so as to make the best use of your fireworks. Time them so that they go off one after each other without any long pauses, with a few working together for a great effect. If you’re struggling, seek the advice of a professional display organiser.

Don’t buy really cheap fireworks – they’re a false economy

If you’re shopping for fireworks online and you spot a price that seems too good to be true, it most likely is. There are quite a few problems with buying really cheap fireworks. Firstly, they may not fire properly or they may misfire. Secondly, they could be dangerous to you or your spectators. Lastly, they may not meet regulations or they could even be illegal. You’ll get much better quality products if you buy from a reputable fireworks website and look for certified products that are guaranteed to be safe. If you go for super cheap fireworks, you will get what you pay for – a rubbish display that could potentially be dangerous. In short, it’s just not worth it.

Choose a good variety of fireworks

A good fireworks display is one that has lots of interesting effects, with different combinations of fireworks lighting up the sky in interesting and ever more beautiful ways. You can achieve this by buying a good selection of fireworks, an additional benefit of which is that some are cheaper than others. So instead of spending your money on the most expensive fireworks you can find, which may all have the same effects, you can get a better variety and a more varied display, all while saving money.

Make sure you know how to set them off

To run a fireworks display, you need to know how to set off pyrotechnics safely, but you also need to know how to do it properly. Without this knowledge, your fireworks may fail to fire or simply won’t function as intended. Anyone planning to hold a display needs to find out all they can about setting off fireworks so that they launch and explode properly, otherwise you just aren’t getting your money’s worth. If you haven’t a clue what you’re doing, it could actually be more cost-effective to hire a professional fireworks display organiser to plan and run the event for you.