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Ryan Francisco
Ryan Francisco
Lead Technician / Owner

11 years in business

We speak English

15 team members

A wedding rental service in Scottsburg, Virginia, Francisco Display Fireworks (formally known as Virginia Skypainters) offers reasonably priced fireworks shows and cold spark machines for your nighttime reception. Owned and operated by certified pyrotechnician Ryan Francisco, FDF specializes in creating outdoor aerial displays consisting of shells and ground effects to produce an unforgettable event. Francisco Display Fireworks is proudly serving couples in Virginia and North Carolina.

Services Offered

With a no-obligation consultation with FDF, couples will work with Ryan to design outstanding fireworks displays that are beautifully choreographed and superbly timed. A spectacular special entertainment that paints the night sky, the outdoor lighting of the fireworks show will wow your guests. Each fireworks display is tailored to fit the uniqueness of your event. Prior to your event, Ryan will conduct a site evaluation to ensure the fireworks show meets the NFPA 1123 guidelines and discuss with you important details to obtain the correct permit, insurance, and required documentation. After your event, Ryan and the staff at FDF will always take care to clean up firing sites and ensure all waste is properly disposed of.

If you are interested in incorporating cold spark machines with your reception, look no further! We offer these services indoors & outdoors, from Grand Entrances, lining the dance floor for the First Dance, or lining the walkway for a spectacular Send Off! Maybe you'd like to have these for stage effects, we can accommodate your needs. Feel free to reach out for more information.

Pricing & Deals

Starting at $2,500
Couples usually spend $5,000
Cold Spark Machines
$650 / starting price
Professional setup and programming
Battery packs and granules
All necessary equipment (DMX cables, cords)
Professionally operated cold spark fountains
Fleet of 10 state-of-the-art machines available
Most popular
2-3 MINUTE SEND OFF DISPLAY
$1,900 / starting price
Professional firing team
Expert show preparation
Full setup and cleanup
All necessary permits secured
Non-stop fireworks as you leave for the night
Carefully curated selection of smaller shells
INTIMATE DISPLAY PACKAGES
$3,600 / starting price
Specially designed for close-proximity viewing
Fireworks shot in multiple positions
Electronically fired for precise timing
Complete setup and teardown by our skilled team
Multiple durations to choose from
All permits and paperwork handled for you
Professional Grade Displays
$7,500 / starting price
Premium aerial effects featuring shells and cakes
Colors exploding over 500ft in the air
Exhibiting shells ranging from 3" to 6" in size
BIGGEST & BEST quality fireworks
DESIGNED FOR MAJOR CELEBRATIONS
Special effects and a Finale with salutes

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Guests at multiple events praised Virginia Skypainters and Francisco Display Fireworks for providing spectacular and professional firework displays. Reviewers highlighted the ease of communication, promptness, thorough planning, and adherence to safety regulations by Ryan, the main contact. The firework shows were described as phenomenal, exceeding expectations, and leaving a lasting impression on attendees across various occasions, including weddings and anniversary parties. Hiring these companies was recommended for anyone looking to elevate their event with a dazzling display of fireworks.

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Guests at multiple events praised Virginia Skypainters and Francisco Display Fireworks for providing spectacular and professional firework displays. Reviewers highlighted the ease of communication, promptness, thorough planning, and adherence to safety regulations by Ryan, the main contact. The firework shows were described as phenomenal, exceeding expectations, and leaving a lasting impression on attendees across various occasions, including weddings and anniversary parties. Hiring these companies was recommended for anyone looking to elevate their event with a dazzling display of fireworks.

Taylor
Taylor Sent on 04/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Show!

The firework show for our wedding was phenomenal. The guests were very impressed with this caliber of production. We can not say enough how much we enjoyed working with Ryan. He was thorough and professional. He followed-up in a timely manner, was on time and delivered a picture perfect show. If you hire Ryan you will not have to stress about the accountability of him as a vendor. He will exceed your expectations!
Kirk
Kirk Sent on 02/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Anniversary Party Fireworks

I planned an anniversary party for my parents at a local resort venue. I wanted something super special to celebrate the occasion and having fireworks certainly accomplished this. I can say without any hesitation that the fireworks by Francisco Display Fireworks were FANTASTIC and that everyone in attendance enjoyed and was truly awed by the show. (The fireworks were so, so beautiful...). Overall, Ryan made the transaction easy to understand, was very transparent on the costing and package options, was communicative and incredibly helpful. The whole experience exceeded my expectations and I encourage everyone to contact Francisco Display Fireworks if you are interested in making your event sparkle!
Elena
Elena Sent on 12/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Fireworks!

Franscisco Display Fireworks was the absolute best. Everyone was raving about how great our send off show was. They said it rivaled big Fourth of July shows! It was our favorite part of our wedding. Our wedding venue was very impressed because Ryan made sure to go through all the appropriate laws and fire safety codes to make sure we had an amazing and safe show.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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Team

Ryan Francisco
Ryan Francisco
Lead Technician / Owner
Kaley Francisco
Kaley Francisco
Lead Technician
Richard Hamlett
Richard Hamlett
Lead Technician
Austin Slabach
Austin Slabach
Lead Technician

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