Sky Lanterns!

[meeshie77]

That is sad.  Wonder if you could do it off the beach somewhere nearby though?  Perhaps the night before your wedding as "pre-wedding wishes"?!
 

Originally Posted by kellykanester 

Its sad, we cant have these at dreams cancun

 

[JessiTaylor]

 

The places that say no - is it fire concerns, trash concerns or eco-concerns? did they give you a reason?

 

i think some are biodegradable but i know some arent...so maybe thats the reason?

[leenancy]

Moon Palace won't do it because the resort is so close to the airport, it could interfere with them. It's disappointing, but at least I understand their reasoning.
 

Originally Posted by JessiTaylor 

 

The places that say no - is it fire concerns, trash concerns or eco-concerns? did they give you a reason?

 

i think some are biodegradable but i know some arent...so maybe thats the reason?

 

[beachbum21]

Hi ladies!

Can someone tell me if the lanterns from www.skylantern.com are wire-free? I know they claim to be biodegradable but i'm concerned about the wire pieces going into the ocean or floating elsewhere and animals/fish getting caught in them. Not worth it for me if I'm going to kill these poor creatures for some nice pics.  In the pics/video it looks like there is wire. 

If anyone knows where i can find the true biodegradable and safe lanterns, please let me know! 

 

Thanks!

[beachbum21]

Sorry - correction: i meant, www.theyskylantern.com

 

 

Thanks!

Originally Posted by beachbum21 

Hi ladies!

Can someone tell me if the lanterns from www.skylantern.com are wire-free? I know they claim to be biodegradable but i'm concerned about the wire pieces going into the ocean or floating elsewhere and animals/fish getting caught in them. Not worth it for me if I'm going to kill these poor creatures for some nice pics.  In the pics/video it looks like there is wire. 

If anyone knows where i can find the true biodegradable and safe lanterns, please let me know! 

 

Thanks!

 

[breeburns]

I so want to do these!
i'm just going to tell my WC (when I actually speak to her) that we are planning to release these, hopefully She will allow it.
I know a girl already asked our resort, but its under a change in ownership, so we shall see!

[JessiTaylor]

 

i agree htat skylanterns are beautiful but im not allowed to have anything fire related in my venue except candles - sky lanterns, firedancers, fireworks etc

i just read this article in an english newspaper   http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/ethicallivingblog/2009/jul/31/sky-lanterns

 

so the ones with wire approx 9 months to break down. which is a long time for them to be on the ground/in the ocean =S but there seem to be some wire free options available if you search online

 

for some reason i cant open your sky lantern webpage, im having real issues with my internet and browser. but i would say unless it actually says wire free then it probably has wires -its still technically biodegradable, it just doesnt biodegrade very fast. the wire free ones are more expensive on the websites ive looked at

 

oh and leenancy - i never even considered the airport issue. gosh!

 

Originally Posted by beachbum21 

Hi ladies!

Can someone tell me if the lanterns from www.skylantern.com are wire-free? I know they claim to be biodegradable but i'm concerned about the wire pieces going into the ocean or floating elsewhere and animals/fish getting caught in them. Not worth it for me if I'm going to kill these poor creatures for some nice pics.  In the pics/video it looks like there is wire. 

If anyone knows where i can find the true biodegradable and safe lanterns, please let me know! 

 

Thanks!

 

[beachbum21]

Hi ladies!

Thought I would let anyone who's interested know I found 100% bio-degradable, eco-friendly sky lanterns. These are completely wire-free ( no harming creatures )!

 

I decided I would just pick up the phone and ask, so I talked to a few places:

 

www.weddinglantern.com - These have a wire frame (BAD)

 

www.wishlantern.com - This company has eco-friendly lanterns however they are out of stock until May. As I'm getting married in April, this won't work.

 

www.theskylantern.com - This company sells eco-friendly lanterns, $3/piece, also available by the case for less/piece I think and will ship very quickly. For all you Canadians, shipping was comparable to all of the other places I checked, plus if you call them they will give you a direct number for a Canadian distributor who can sell by the case (out of London, ON) which means you'll likely save on shipping. I didn't need a whole case so just ordered by phone (today). Shipping was $28 and i'll have them here in three days. The person I spoke to was also very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!!!

 

While eco-friendly lanterns may be slightly more expensive, a few extra dollars is worth it knowing i'm not sending wire into the ocean to get stuck and torture poor, unsuspecting ocean wildlife.  Choose the eco-friendly options!!

 

 

[Kristy28]

I am glad to get some information as I like a few brides on here would never want to release something that would harm the environment or the animals. I am going to order mine off sky lanterns unless I can find somewhere local to Toronto to buy them.

[Meagan816]

Has everyone checked with their resort to see if they are allowed?  I would love to have Sky Lanterns!