Light Up the Night

Light Up the Night

April 5th, 2011 @ 11:41 am by Mrs. Pain au Chocolat
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Let me tell you a little-known secret about Mr. PAC. Back in the day, he and his friends may have attended large urban dance parties where there may have been a few glow sticks. So as a nod to his footloose and fancy-free days, I thought it’d be a hoot to bring out the glow sticks one more time for our reception.

Photo by Michael Howard Photography

R. Fritz Photography via Schiemer Entertainment Services

Photo by Kory Johnson Photography

Photo by Gresham Photography

And if the glow sticks make their way into the photo booth, all the better. I like the idea of giving our guests a prop, especially if it encourages them to dance. For our grand exit at the end of the night, why not glow sticks! (Has anyone thought to combine glow sticks and flags?)

I was all set to purchase glow sticks when I heard a rumor, substantiated by photos and finally confirmed by our venue, that we can use sparklers. OMG, did you hear that?! The Pain au Chocolat wedding has been approved for sparklers!

Photo by Martin Whitton Photography

Cue shocked, happy face.

Photo by Chad Franz

Sparklers and glow sticks?! I think I might pop out of sheer joy. So now I’m on the hunt for both and looking to the hive for great recommendations on bargain sources!

Does your venue allow sparklers? If not, what are you doing for a send-off?

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doxie (message) 166 posts, Blushing bee

yes! i am interested to see where people have gotten their sparklers, as i just found out we can have them too! YIPEE!!!!!

4/5/11 @ 11:45 am (reply)

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bRooklynRocks (message) 3,767 posts, Honey bee

We can have sparklers but I don’t know if I will be using them. Those pictures look great though.

4/5/11 @ 11:52 am (reply)

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futuremrsrichardson (message) 192 posts, Blushing bee

I had a friend that used sparklers for her exit and one of them burned a hole in her dress… after that we chose to do birdseed!

4/5/11 @ 12:02 pm (reply)

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twistedknickers (message) 3 posts, Wannabee

You can buy 10 small glow sticks for a dollar at Micheals. I also bought 25 sparklers for a dollar at the dollar tree last summer for a friend’s wedding. If you live in or near a state that sells fireworks (like Tennesse or Georgia) you can usually ask for a case of sparklers at wholesale prices. Good luck!

4/5/11 @ 12:06 pm (reply)

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CLD

windycity.com has all the glow items you will ever need! LOL

4/5/11 @ 12:17 pm (reply)

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Ms October (message) 35 posts, Newbee

For the glow sticks and necklaces I would try oriental trading company (orientaltrading.com)- my mom gets them there every year for her 4th of July party. There are a very popular item at our house!

4/5/11 @ 12:23 pm (reply)

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Kcoleybear (message) 683 posts, Busy bee

I love sparkler exits. I so wish we could have sparklers for our wedding.

4/5/11 @ 12:53 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

Yay sparklers!! I was very excited when our venue changed their policy!

4/5/11 @ 12:55 pm (reply)

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Miss Winter (message) 260 posts, Helper bee

Dollar tree always carries glow sticks in all types of forms - necklaces, bracelets, wands, etc. They seem to get different items in depending on the season as well.

4/5/11 @ 1:07 pm (reply)

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Miss Seal (message) 1,179 posts, Bumble bee

That’s awesome! And I think the glow sticks are going to make for amazing photos. I’m fairly certain our venue doesn’t allow sparklers…booooo.

4/5/11 @ 1:23 pm (reply)

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Miss Lox (message) 1,128 posts, Bumble bee

I don’t even know if my venue allows sparklers because with a fully daytime wedding I think they just aren’t fun anymore. Therefore we have chosen ribbon wands as our sendoff of choice. I’m kind of crushing on the glow stick idea… that would make for some awesome photos!

4/5/11 @ 2:10 pm (reply)

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Miss Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

Awesome! We’re not having a send-off, but I love, LOVE the sparklers! I’m living vicariously through you, PaC!

4/5/11 @ 2:42 pm (reply)

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Miss Gazelle (message) 994 posts, Busy bee

Glow sticks??? Awesome!!!

4/5/11 @ 3:56 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Meerkat (message) 3,216 posts, Sugar bee

I am right behind you with the glow sticks!!! I want to do this for our at-home reception too!

4/5/11 @ 6:22 pm (reply)

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Oh this gives me hope! My venue seriously only allows bubbles and butterflies (yes butterflies!), but maybe I can get glow sticks approved since sparklers are definitely out. Thank you so much!

4/5/11 @ 6:26 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Barrettes (message) 883 posts, Busy bee

Congratulations on getting the ok for sparklers!! That’s huge! Do it, do it!

4/5/11 @ 7:51 pm (reply)

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Miss Pain au Chocolat (message) 1,698 posts, Bumble bee

@futuremrsrichardson: We will be veeeeery careful if the sparklers are used for our exit.
@twistedknickers: Thanks - good to know about trying local (ahem, across the state line) fireworks stores. Too bad our Costco doesn’t sell bulk sparklers. That’d light up the night!
@CLD: Will check out that website. Thanks!
@Ms October: Oriental Trading Co.’s catalog is what got me thinking of glow sticks in the first place!
@Miss Tartlet & @Mrs. Barrettes: Mr. PaC is still undecided if a send-off logistically works for our reception. I’ve been dreaming of fireworks at my wedding since I was a kid!! You bet I’m using puppy dog eyes.

4/5/11 @ 8:15 pm (reply)

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Miss Biscuit (message) 624 posts, Busy bee

I’m not sure if we’ll have a send off since were doing everything in a hotel. I love the look of sparklers though!

4/5/11 @ 10:03 pm (reply)

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JGR (message) 9 posts, Newbee

I love how much fun the sparklers are for a wedding exit! Also, the glow sticks idea - awesome! My fiance definitely attended a few “urban dance parties” as well back in the day! Our friends would totally die if we added this little element to the dance party — thank you so much for the idea!!!

4/5/11 @ 10:18 pm (reply)

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