Short answerA confetti cannon makes one big, dramatic burst for the whole room. Handheld shooters let your guests fire them at the same moment. Many parties use both.

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A confetti cannon is the one to pick if you want a single, dramatic moment that the whole room sees at once. It suits a first dance, a grand entrance, a product reveal or an awards announcement, where you want everyone looking in the same direction when the confetti goes up. It also looks great in photos and videos.

Handheld shooters are about getting your guests involved. Hand them out before a countdown, such as midnight on New Year's Eve, and everyone fires together. It feels more like a shared moment than something done to the room.

If you can't decide, do both. Let the cannon give the big burst, and have guests join in with shooters for the finale. Prices start from £45 including VAT.

Before you book, check your venue is happy with confetti, as not every venue is. We deliver, set up and collect, with delivery priced by distance and shown in the instant quote. A 25% deposit secures your date.

Confetti cannons in action

pile of sticker papersA crowd of people standing around a stage with confetti in the airThree friends in party hats blowing party horns and holding cups as confetti falls around themCrowd watching a lit stage as confetti falls through teal and orange beams in an ornate theatre
  • ✓ A big moment everyone remembers
  • ✓ Cannons or handheld shooters
  • ✓ Great for countdowns and reveals
  • ✓ Amazing in photos and videos
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