explosive smoke bomb wedding photo facts, myths and inspiration.

Explosive Smoke Bomb Wedding Photos

Photography by Olegs Samsonovs Photography

We've featured confetti cannons, sparkler send-offs, and now we welcome the new wedding trend: smoke bomb photos. If you want smokin’ hot captures to treasure forever, then allow us to share all the inspiration, facts and myths to nail your shot!

Couples Portraits

Couples portraits are often the images you'll frame and hang on your wall. A special moment captured for just you and your partner. That doesn't mean you can't have fun whilst you're doing it. Adding a coloured flare can not only enhance this moment but MAKE it! As a smoke bomb is considered a firework, check with your venue that you are allowed to set them off within their grounds.

Liverpool micro wedding with bride in a trouser suit and turban headband and groom in a navy suit holding pink and blue smoke grenades
Two brides at at farm wedding in boho wedding dresses holding orange smoke bombs
Bride in a tulle wedding dress and leather jacket holding onto her grooms arm in a floral shirt and tweed jacket as he holds a smoke bomb in the air
Black groom in a grey check suit holding a white smoke flare and a bride in a champagne gold satin wedding dress with tassels holding a purple smoke bomb
Stylish wedding at Caswell House with bride in a leather jacket and groom in a dinner jacket and a white smoke bomb in the background
Boho, summer wedding at Preston Court with a purple smoke bomb portrait of a bride in a lace wedding dress and groom in a dark suit kissing
Smoke bomb couples portrait of a bride in a denim jacket holding a pink flare and the groom in black tie suit holding an orange grenade at their autumn wedding
Smoke bomb wedding photo with a Black bride in fitted wedding dress with front split holding a pink grenade and a Black groom in a navy suit holding an orange flare
Smoke bomb couples portrait with groom in a tweed waistcoat holding a pink grenade as he walks with his bride in an A line wedding dress and bridal crown

Wedding Party

Jasmine and Stephanie's smoke bomb wedding photo captured by Recommended photographer, Twig and Vine Photography, recently exploded on our Instagram. I mean, it's not hard to see why. What a shot! Incorporating your wedding party and guests into your portrait can ensure you're at the forefront of the photograph. Make sure everyone who is responsible for holding the smoke grenade is comfortable and ready! They last about 60-90 seconds, so you may want to buy a few to ensure you get it right. And if you've opted for several different colours, make sure everyone is standing in the correct position.

Wedding party smoke bomb photo with bridesmaids and groomsmen in navy and the bride in an embellished dress holding blue and orange grenades in the air
Smoke bomb portrait of the bride and groom kissing as the bridesmaids in orange dresses and groomsmen hold the coloured grenades
Wedding photo of two brides holding wildflower bouquets with their wedding party following them carrying rainbow coloured smoke flares
Wedding party photo with bridesmaids in grey dresses and groomsmen in black suits holding orange and green smoke bombs
Bride and groom kissing surrounded by their wedding party in grey bridesmaid dresses and navy suits holding blue smoke bombs
Bride in a fitted lace wedding dress holding hands with her groom in a dark grey suit as they are followed by their wedding party holding a rainbow or coloured smoke bombs
Intimate Clapton Country Club wedding with wedding guests holding smoke bombs in the courtyard behind the bride and groom
Wedding party smoke bomb portrait in a field with the groomsmen in waistcoats holding red and orange smoke grenades

Golden Hour

Golden hour portraits and smoke bomb portraits go together like movies and popcorn. Sweet, satisfying and full of atmosphere. The smoke glistens in the natural light and the results couldn't be more romantic.

Golden hour couples portrait with a white smoke bomb blowing in the background
Dewsall Court wedding with bride and groom holding white smoke bombs in the air during golden hour
Bride and groom portrait in a field with an orange smoke flare blowing across the ground
Boho wedding with bride in a lace wedding dress holding a dried flower bouquet kissing her grooming a navy military uniform during golden hour as a white smoke grenades blows in the wind
Bride in a Sassi Holford wedding dress holding a green smoke bomb in the air during a golden hour portrait with there husband

Backdrop

Some smoke flares aren't designed to be held as they can get quite hot. So if you're planning on holding your smoke bombs make sure you check this before purchasing them. We think laying smoke bombs on the floor and letting them fill your backdrop looks just as incredible. You can choose a coloured smoke bomb to add contrast to the natural surroundings or enhance it with complementing colours.

Woodland wedding with bride in a lace wedding dress and flower crown standing with her husband in braces and bow tie as a white smoke bomb goes off in the background
Bride in an ethereal wedding dress with lace sleeve design embracing her husband in a field with an orange smoke bomb blowing in the background
Coastal couples wedding photography with an orange smoke bomb let off on a cliff
Groom in a grey check suit leaning his bride over in a red dress, white boots and pink veil with an orange smoke bomb going off in the background
Groom in an open collar white shirt embracing his boho bride in a strapless lace wedding dress with an orange smoke bomb going off in the background
Boho bride in a lace wedding dress with long sleeve embracing her husbands face in a brown check suit with a red smoke bomb going off in the background

Transport

Be adventurous when you use your smoke bombs. Whilst the most popular choice is to gather your wedding party and stand in a line, Samantha and Tom held theirs out the side windows of their vintage mustang wedding car and the results are killer! We'd love to see them used on bikes with sidecars, boats and buses too.

Smoke bomb portrait with the bride and groom holding blue grenades out the windows of their Ford Mustang wedding car
Bride sitting on the back of a convertible car holding an orange and green smoke bomb in each hand
Bride and groom sitting in a boat with white smoke bombs going off around them
Fun couples wedding portrait in a Mustang car with smoke grenades

Are They Safe?

As mentioned above they are considered a firework so there are lots of safety precautions and measures you need to take into consideration. Be aware of your surroundings, are there high winds? Is the area highly flammable or crowded? You'll need to make sure you are in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling too much smoke, and you have appropriate measures to extinguish the grenade once it's been used.

Do They Stain?

In short, yes some varieties can. And the sparks can also burn. Especially if you set them down on the ground, so consider this if it is your preferred choice for a smoke bomb portrait. If you plan to hold them, your clothes should be ok provided you remain at a safe distance (roughly 2-3 feet) and are just standing in the smoke cloud. But a sure-fire way to test this is to do a practice run before the big day in some old clothes.  

We recommend buying Wire Pull Smoke Grenades because they burn cool. Plus, these smoke bombs fire non-toxic smoke and have a fully biodegradable body. 

 

If you're planning on capturing a smoke bomb wedding photo, ask your photographer if they have worked with smoke bombs before. They may have a few tricks of the trade or be able to assist in organising it. Be sure to save and share our article with them for lots of inspiration and advice too!