Memorial Day

This special holiday is set aside to remember and honor all of those who died serving our country during war. With the 3 day weekend, the true meaning of this holiday has gotten a little lost.  In 1915 Moina Michael conceived the idea to wear red poppies on this day to symbolize the blood of the heroes who died.  This tradition later spread to the VFW who now sell the poppies for charity this time of year.



For me, we have always celebrated Memorial Day with family and friends gathered around the BBQ.  My family is big on traditions, so certain things will take place without a doubt.  I can always count on hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled corn on the cob, lots of music blaring while playing games of washers and kids splashing in the pool.

The end of the night my dad always makes his annual speech about all the men and women serving our country and we say a prayer for their safe return home.  I am not sure why, but we always light sparklers after he makes his speech.  This tradition has been around since I was a child and we have always looked forward to it.  As a child, we knew as soon as he finished talking we could light the sparklers.... As an adult I still look forward to the holiday sparklers, but I now really cherish his speech and the meaning behind it.

I hope everyone has a safe, fun Memorial Day and if you know a veteran, or an active member of the military or can recall  someone who fought for our country and passed on, take a moment to consider their service.  We are all better off for it!

Memorial Day Sparklers

Just a reminder that if you are going to purchase holiday sparklers for Memorial Day, to place your order now so it will arrive on time for your celebration!

We have to ship all orders UPS Ground since the sparklers are flammable and can not go on a plane.  You can calculate the time it will take for your order to arrive by clicking on the following link:  http://www.buysparklers.com/Shipping_Details_a/136.html

As an added bonus, I am offering a 10% discount on all orders placed through Memorial Day.  Type in "10Memorial" in the coupon code box before checking out.

If you have any questions about the arrival of your sparklers, please call Nicole at 210-250-0520.

I hope everyone has a great holiday!!!

The Hearts are in!!!

After several months the Heart Sparklers have FINALLY arrived!!!  I know several people have been waiting for their arrival and I am in the process of contacting everyone who went on the waiting list to let them know they can now order their Hearts!

Our heart sparklers have been designed specifically for elegant weddings or a romantic celebration!  We have the biggest heart sparkler available in the United States.  What makes our sparklers so unique is that they burn from one end to the other which maximizes the burn time, instead of burning from both ends at the same time.   This gives the heart sparkler 1.5 minutes of fabulous burn time!

If you have any questions about the Heart Sparklers, please call me at 210-250-0520 and I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have!

Launch of our new website

I am pleased to announce that our new website has been launched!!  Our site has been redesigned with a fresh, user friendly experience and our product information is more accessible and easier to navigate.  We have updated our pages so that you can quickly gain access to all our products.

We have added new features as well as lots of new pictures from our customers and a wonderful video of our sparklers in action. 

Our look has changed, but we still take pride in the quality of our products and continue to provide excellent service to all of our customers and wedding planners!!  Let me know what you think of our new site by sending me a message via the feedback button on our homepage.

Be a part of our celebration and take 10% off your next order through Friday, May 6, 2011.  Type in "10celebrate" in the coupon code box to receive this great discount!

The 4 C's of choosing your sparkler

Diamonds are often referred to as "sparklers" because of their shine.  There are so many choices and things to consider when choosing a diamond ring, but I bet you didn't know that the 4 C's are also just as important when selecting your sparklers!

CUT - The cut of a diamond allows it to make the best use of light.  When selecting a sparkler, choosing the cut, or shape, is also just as important.  Going with the traditional sparkler, you can't go wrong with its beauty.  But the heart shaped sparklers are very unique and will provide something special to the wedding.  Whatever shape you choose, the right sparkler will add pizazz to your celebration.

COLOR - Not only do diamonds range in color, but sparklers do as well.  The most beautiful sparklers are the gold, metallic sparklers.  They provide an elegant hue and make stunningly gorgeous photos and provide lasting memories.  The gold color shows up in pictures beautifully!



CLARITY - Diamonds with fewer inclusions provide a more beautiful gem!  Sparklers also need to be inclusion free.  A good, quality sparkler is made of wire which will be smoke free and will NOT ash off.  This is very important especially at a wedding.  A bamboo sparkler produces smoke and it will ash off which is very dangerous not only to the bride but to the guests as well.  So be sure to choose a wire sparkler for its clarity as well as for its safety.

WEIGHT - The size of your sparkler is vital to the preparation!  BuySparklers.com offers 3 fabulous sizes to choose from.  The #14 Gold Sparkler burns for 1.5 minutes, the #20 Gold Sparkler burns for 2 minutes and our #36 Sparkler burns for 4 exquisite minutes.  Make sure to take the length of your grand exit in mind when choosing the right length for you.  A longer tunnel will require a longer sparkler so that the bride and groom will have enough time to run through with all the sparklers still lit.

Don't rush into your decision.  Take your time and evaluate your choice carefully.  The choice you make will provide long lasting memories of your special day!

How to make a wedding photo POP

I just received this beautiful picture from a bride and had to share it!!!   I really like the contrast of the black and white photo - it really makes the picture POP!!

Photo by Jacobus Photography

The bride did a great job in pre-planning by making sure that the tunnel was wide enough to go through without having to duck down while making their grand exit.  It makes such a beautiful picture when all the small details are thought of.  Remember to talk to your photographer and wedding planner for great tips to ensure capturing those memories that will last a lifetime!

Thank you to Jennifer Kaler for sharing this incredible picture of her special day!   Best wishes to you and Andy!!

Spring is in the Air!

You can tell Spring is the air by all the pictures illustrating beautiful wedding ideas.  From the sage green bridesmaid dresses (and coordinating ties for the groomsmen) to the fun and sassy polka dot dresses.

I love looking at all the adorable ideas for decorations and wedding favors.  I saw this robin's egg nest that a bride used in Invermere, BC and fell in love with it!  There are so many exquisite candies out for Easter right now that you could find just about any color candy to match the wedding theme.

Photo courtesy of Mark 11 Photography

And nothing says Spring more than tulips, daffodils and calla lilies!  Be sure to add these flowers to your bouquet or have them as your floral arrangement on tables at the reception. 

Photo courtesy of besthudsonvalleyweddingever.com

The soft colors of Spring are a refreshing site to see after such a long, drab winter!