Smoke Flares at Weddings: A Guide to Magical Photos and Colourful Memories

Are you planning to create magical photos with smoke flares? Weddings become even more colourful and spectacular with the right effects. The colourful smoke creates a dreamlike atmosphere that is guaranteed to catch the eye of onlookers and create memories to last a lifetime. In this guide, we’ll cover everything from safety to colour choices, and you can easily order smoke flares for your wedding from our own shop here.

5 tips for great photos with smoke bombs at weddings

1. Consider the wind direction

The wind is your best friend or your worst enemy. Make sure the wind is blowing away from the bride and groom or diagonally to the side. If the wind is blowing towards the camera, you’ll disappear into a cloud of colour and your faces won’t be visible.

2. Choose the right colour for the smoke grenade

Match the colour to your wedding theme. Deep blue or dark purple smoke creates a dramatic effect, whilst light pink or gold creates a more romantic feel. Many people also choose classic white smoke for an elegant misty effect.

3. Movement brings the picture to life

Don’t stand completely still. Let the bridesmaids or groomsmen walk slowly behind you with their smoke grenades to create a curtain of colour. This adds a dynamic feel to your wedding photos.

4. Timing is everything

A smoke flare usually burns for between 60 and 90 seconds. That sounds like a long time, but once the camera starts clicking, it goes by quickly. Make sure the photographer is ready, that you’ve gone through the poses, and that you light the smoke flares at the same time for maximum effect in the picture.

5. Safety distance and surface

Although our smoke flares at weddings are safe, they can get hot and sometimes release a little coloured powder just as they’re lit. Keep them a safe distance from the white wedding dress and make sure you don’t light them near dry grass or flammable materials. If you’re not holding them, place them on a flat surface.

Photographer Hanna Keiser

Safety tips for smoke flares at weddings

Safety always comes first. Make sure you have permission from the landowner or the venue before you get started. Our smoke grenades for weddings are carefully selected to be safe, but they should always be used outdoors and with caution.

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Create traditions on your wedding days

Looking back at these magical photos will be a highlight of your future anniversaries. If you’d like to know more about what the different years are called, don’t miss our complete list of all wedding anniversaries here.