FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We recommend placing your order at least 2–3 weeks before your event, just to be safe. While we ship quickly and most orders arrive within 2–5 business days, early planning ensures you have time for any last-minute changes or creative touches.

Yes! Our sparklers are designed with low-smoke, clean-burning formulas that keep dresses spotless and photos clear. Plus, the long handles keep the flame safely away from hands and clothing — perfect for sparkler exits and group photos.

A good rule of thumb: order 10–20% more sparklers than your guest list. So if you're expecting 100 guests, plan for 110–120 sparklers. This covers backups and makes sure every guest can join the send-off.

Sparklers are for outdoor use only and must be approved by your venue. While many locations allow them, it's always best to check with your event coordinator or venue manager ahead of time to avoid any surprises.

After your send-off, place used sparklers in a metal bucket filled with sand or water to cool them safely. Never toss hot sparklers into trash bins—they can remain hot for several minutes after burning

For most send-offs, choose 18-inch: they burn about 1.5 to 2 minutes. Choose 36-inch (about 3.5 minutes) for long lines, big guest lists or slow exits. The 8-inch (about 30 to 45 seconds) suits toasts, quick photos and favors, not send-offs.

Many shops label this size “20-inch.” Ours measures 18 inches, so that’s how we list it, and what arrives matches what you ordered.

Use a butane torch lighter; matches are slow and unreliable in a crowd. Light a few sparklers first and let guests light theirs from one another.

We ship UPS Ground from Center, Texas, to addresses in the continental United States.

Shipping is free on orders over $50.

All sales are final. If you’re not satisfied with your order, call us at 936-553-7318 (9 AM to 9 PM Central) or email us.

For special requests & orders use the form on our Contact page or call 936-553-7318, and tell us your event date and guest count.

In most of the state, yes. Texas’s fireworks law doesn’t apply to novelties, and the U.S. Department of Transportation doesn’t classify wire sparklers as fireworks, so you can buy and use them any time of year. Cities can still set their own rules, and they differ: Austin allows sparklers on private property, Round Rock bans them, and some cities, like Corinth, require a permit for handheld sparklers at weddings. Counties can also restrict fireworks during drought. Before you order, ask your venue whether sparklers are allowed and check with the local fire marshal. That’s the city fire department inside city limits, or the county fire marshal outside them. This is general information, not legal advice. Sources: Texas State Fire Marshal: fireworks rules Texas Occupations Code §2154.002 (novelties exemption) City of Austin: items not classified as fireworks Round Rock fireworks ordinance Corinth handheld sparkler permit Texas A&M Forest Service burn ban map

Right here. We ship gold wedding sparklers from our shop in Center, Texas, in three sizes: 8-inch, about 30 to 45 seconds, for toasts and table favors 18-inch, about 1.5 to 2 minutes, for most send-offs (the size many shops call 20-inch) 36-inch, about 3 to 3.5 minutes, for long lines and slow exits Orders placed by 3 PM Central ship the same day by UPS Ground, and shipping is free on orders over $50.

It depends on that city’s ordinance, so check before you plan your exit. Austin, for example, allows sparklers on private property, while Round Rock bans them. The quickest way to find out is to ask your venue and your wedding planner or coordinator, since they’ve usually fielded the question before. Your city fire department can confirm.

Yes. Ready Set Sparkle is the same business couples knew as USA Sparklers, selling wedding sparklers since 2003. Same sparklers, same family-run service. If you found us through an old USA Sparklers listing or review, you’re in the right place. Call 936-553-7318 with any questions.