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Francisco Display Fireworks

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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Francisco Display Fireworks (formerly Virginia Skypainters) is a wedding fireworks and cold spark company based in Scottsburg, Virginia, serving couples across Virginia and North Carolina. Owned and operated by certified pyrotechnician Ryan Francisco, we specialize in outdoor aerial fireworks displays and cold spark effects that create an unforgettable finale—without adding stress to your planning.


Every couple starts with a no-obligation consultation so we can match the display to your venue, timeline, and budget. Before your event, Ryan conducts a site evaluation to ensure the show meets NFPA 1123 guidelines and helps you navigate the permits, insurance, and required documentation. After the celebration, our team handles teardown and cleanup, and we always ensure all waste is properly disposed of.


If your venue doesn’t allow fireworks (or you want an add-on for photos), cold spark machines are a popular option for grand entrances, first dances, and send-offs—indoors or outdoors.

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

    12 years in business

    We speak English

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Reviewers say this fireworks vendor delivers spectacular, show‑stopping displays that became the highlight of weddings. The team was professional, responsive, safety‑conscious, and handled permits, discreet setup, and cleanup. Packages were customizable and affordable, and many highly recommend them.

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Reviewers say this fireworks vendor delivers spectacular, show‑stopping displays that became the highlight of weddings. The team was professional, responsive, safety‑conscious, and handled permits, discreet setup, and cleanup. Packages were customizable and affordable, and many highly recommend them.

Carole
Carole Sent on 12/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Unfortgettable Wedding Fireworks Experience

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Francisco Display Fireworks and the incredible job they did for my daughter’s wedding. From start to finish, everything was handled with professionalism, care, and genuine enthusiasm for making the evening unforgettable.
The fireworks display was absolutely breathtaking and perfectly timed, creating a magical moment that left my guests in awe. It was the highlight of the night and a beautiful way to celebrate such a special occasion. The team was organized, safety-conscious, and seamless to work with, which gave me complete peace of mind.

Thank you, Francisco Display Fireworks, for helping make my daughter’s wedding truly spectacular. I will forever cherish the memories you helped create and would highly recommend your services to anyone looking to add a “wow” factor to their special event.
Pam
Pam Sent on 04/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Wedding Sendoff

We could not have asked for anything better. The display far exceeded our expectations. Such a unique and special way to end the wedding celebration. I reached out just to see if there was a chance we could afford something like this. Ryan has customized an affordable package that most anyone should be able to afford for a small to mid-sized wedding. It was the highlight of the evening and something the bride and groom will remember for a lifetime!
Alvaro
Alvaro Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fireworks at our wedding were a hit!!!

Francisco Display Fireworks were such a pleasure to work with! Super responsive and made sure we got our moneys worth. My fiancé and I went to a few weddings this year and everyone is still talking about the fireworks at ours. Needless to say, our guests enjoyed the surprise!!
E
Emma Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A must have for your wedding

Fireworks at the end of the night was the perfect touch. All of our guests loved them. Ryan and his team did such an awesome job. The display was beautiful. Leading up to the event Ryan was very communicative and easy to get a hold of. We had such an amazing experience working with him!
Katie
Katie Sent on 10/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Five Stars for Francisco Display

Vendor was professional and straight-forward, honest, and easy to work with. The fireworks display was beautiful! And a surprise highlight of the wedding for our guests. This vendor was our only vendor who surveyed us to ask for our experience after the fact, to ensure satisfaction.
K
Kelly Sent on 10/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great company and beautiful displays!

Beautiful fireworks and spark boxes - and an easy and friendly company to work with! Wowed our guests for sure. Would definitely recommend!
J
Jessica Sent on 08/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A lovely display!

Ryan and his team put together a lovely display that exceeded our expectations. The whole process was smooth and easy - Ryan truly took care of all the details! We just sat back and enjoyed.
Lane
Lane Sent on 05/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan was very responsive and the fireworks were phenomenal

We requested the fireworks to be a secret, so it could be a surprise at our daughter's wedding. Ryan worked with me, the planner and DJ and the secret was kept. No one saw him setting up and no one knew it was happening until the announcement. It rained on and off all day and we wondered if it was going to happen, but he watched the weather and we had a window of opportunity. The look on my daughter's face when the announcement was made was truly one of amazement and excitement! The fireworks were better than most forth of July fireworks. The DJ played a portion of the 1812 overture which synched with the fireworks. They truly filled the sky and the hearts of all our guests with love and wonder! I received so many compliments from our guests it was wonderful. My Other daughter even said when she gets married she will pick a venue that allows fireworks. Needless to say, as a picky mother of the Bride, I highly recommend Ryan Francisco's fireworks. Worth every penny!
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!
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Team

Ryan Francisco
Ryan Francisco
Lead Technician / Owner
Kaley Francisco
Kaley Francisco
Lead Technician
Steve Bechtold
Steve Bechtold
Lead Technician
Richard Hamlett
Richard Hamlett
Lead Technician
Austin Slabach
Austin Slabach
Lead Technician
Evan Slabach
Evan Slabach
Lead Technician

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