With Independence Day upon us and wedding season in full swing, we can't help but have sparklers on the brain. The little sticks pack so much excitement that it's hard not to feel like a kid with them in hand. But if you're looking for ways to use sparklers beyond the same ole thing, these creative ideas will, well, spark your imagination. Check them out ahead, and get ready to light up the night.
Photo by Chellise Michael and Daniel Orren [1] via Green Wedding Shoes [2]
Wedding Decor
Dressing up the sparklers — like placing them in a wooden box or tying them with ribbons — will create a beautiful display that will add a special element to the day.
Photo by Nicole Haley Photography [3] via Style Me Pretty [4]
Wedding Decor
Photo by Jennica Jo [5] via Style Me Pretty [6]
Wedding Decor
Photo by Marianne Wilson Photography [7] via Style Me Pretty [8]
For a Photo Opp
Look for sparklers in fun shapes like stars, and don't forget to use them for a kissing photo opp.
Photo by Paper Antler [9] via 100 Layer Cake [10]
For a Photo Opp
Photo by onelove photography [11] via Style Me Pretty [12]
For a Photo Opp
Photo by Yvette Roman Photography [13] via Green Wedding Shoes [14]
Get Creative
Straws, sparklers, what's the difference? Specially made cocktail sparkler sticks will dress up even water. And keep in mind other creative uses, like tinsel sparklers or s'more sticks.
Photo by Jessica Lorren Organic Photography [15] via 100 Layer Cake [16]
Get Creative
Photo by Carla Ten Eyck Photography [17] via Style Me Pretty [18]
Cake Candles
Fun sparklers will not only serve as cake toppers but as the candles, too. How fun would it be to watch them light up?
Photo by Justin Lee Photography [19] via Style Me Pretty [20]
Cake Candles
Photo by Jasmine Star Photography [21] via Style Me Pretty [22]
Cake Candles
Photo by Jonathan Wherrett [23] via Style Me Pretty [24]
Write Away
Sparkler writing is so fun and sweet. Spell out "love" or your initials and a heart — all you need is a good photographer who knows how to capture the moment.
Photo by Eric Kotara Photography [25] via Wedding Chicks [26]
Write Away
Photo by Everest Road Photography [27] via Style Me Pretty [28]
Write Away
Photo by Chellise Michael and Daniel Orren [29] via Green Wedding Shoes [30]
Send-Off Tunnel
No sparkler roundup would be complete without the farewell shot. A send-off with bright surrounding lights is so picture-perfect.
Photo by Max Wanger [31] via Green Wedding Shoes [32]
Send-Off Tunnel
Photo by Taylor Lord Photography [33] via Style Me Pretty [34]
Send-Off Tunnel
Photo by Emily Blake Photography [35] via Green Wedding Shoes [36]