Bubble machines for your reception

by Meg Massie, Posted Dec 16th 2007 11:00AM

Do you want some special party effects for your wedding reception? After you've decided on your lighting design (something that is rarely more than an afterthought in most wedding plans), it's time to think about the smaller details. One thing that's popular these days at parties and receptions is a bubble machine.

There are a few things to consider if you want a bubble machine for your wedding. First of all, where are you going to put it? Though it makes a cool vision to dance in a sea of bubbles, putting a bubble machine near your dance floor will create a slippery situation. You don't want your guests getting injured, so I'd suggest either putting the machine on an upper level, so the bubbles will float mostly overhead, or in an area where the bubbles won't make the floor too slippery when they pop -- basically anywhere but the dance floor.

The other main consideration is whether you will rent a bubble machine from a party supply store or simply purchase your own. A quick search for the machines shows 24-hour rentals starting in the neighborhood of $50, which is not a huge expense for a wedding -- but you can usually buy the machines for less than it costs to rent them. Prices I've seen range from $29 to $89, depending on the model. If you have no use for a bubble machine after your wedding day, you can always give it to someone with kids, or save it for when you have your own.

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