I'm going to be honest here. I've not seen this done successfully too many times. When it's the end of the night and your guests have been drinking for several hours, giving them all sticks of fire probably isn't the best idea. If you think your guests can handle it without lighting the place on fire (or my hair, or your dress) then here are some suggestions to create a beautiful end to a fabulous night.
1. Get the largest, longest burning sparklers you can find. I mean the three or four foot kind that weigh a ton. Yes, they look ridiculously large and make you feel like a tiny gnome but you're going to need them.
2. Create lighting stations. Get four of your most sober friends or enlist the staff to help out. (Just make sure to ask them ahead of time) Arm each person with a bucket of sparklers and a long lighter like the kind you use on the grill. Everyone can light their sparklers at once and they won't burn out before you're ready to exit.
3. Have a conductor. You know your cousin who can whistle really loud or your Uncle with the baritone voice? Trying to get people to form two straight lines at the end of the night is like herding cats and no one is listening. You're going to need someone to yell really loud to get the crowd moving.
4. Make sure your exit is in an open space. I know this sounds obvious but a low overhang or narrow walkway will create a fog of noxious fumes. You also want to make sure your tunnel of light is wide enough for both of you to pass safely.
5. Make sure the photographer is ready. I might only get one shot at this so have someone cue you to go when the photographer is in position. If this all seems too complicated you could always try bubbles.
Love it Kyle! The best is the last line! hahahaha!
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