Weddings Tagaytay Magazine Vol. 3 Issue 1 (July 2017-2019) | Page 145

Wedding Tips: Please consider the month and season at the time of your wedding. It is not a wise move to get a fireworks display on the rainy season. It would be a waste of money if you pay for something that may not push through on your wedding day. Here are things you should consider and do: FIRST STEP Ask the venue you booked if they allow fireworks or not. Yes, there are venues who do not allow it and those who do, best clarify this with the sales people and be informed. SECOND STEP For Private venues who allow fireworks. Ascertain if they will require your fireworks supplier to present permits coming from the local Bureau Fire Protection and Local PNP where your venue falls on. THIRD STEP Is to book a professional fireworks supplier with trained technicians and set up people. Getting a professional fireworks supplier is a must. You are already spending money; please make sure you get your money’s worth. Make sure that they are both licensed distributor and operator of fireworks. The norm is that the fireworks supplier should be the one to process all the permits needed, charges may already be inclusive in the package or could be an add on fee. of Fire Protection where your venue is located: We spoke with Ms. Perlie Gagan from the Sales Department of Solar harvest Inc., which is a licensed operator of Dragon Fireworks. She shared the following documents will be asked from the fireworks supplier to secure the permit with the local PNP and Bureau Note: The permit must be applied on local agencies where your venue falls upon. For example if your venue would be at Alfonso Cavite then your fireworks supplier must accomplish and submit such documents to the Local • Business Permit • License to distribute and sell fireworks • License to operate and set up fireworks • Letter indicating date, time and location of the event. PNP , City hall and Bureau of Fire Protection Unit of Alfonso Cavite. Depending on how big the fireworks display you have, the local BFP may have to secure a Fire truck on standby on your venue. Go ahead and start looking for suppliers to make your dream fireworks display come to reality. Do not forget to ensure that you have secured the proper documents and have done the correct steps to achieve that fantastic visual surprise in the sky.