Cloud Nine Effects
Wedding Special Effects in Port Elizabeth That Turn Your First Dance into the Moment Everyone Will Remember
Create an unforgettable wedding celebration with Dancing on the Clouds and spectacular Indoor Cold Sparks, professionally planned around your venue, photographer and programme. With more than 35 years of wedding experience, Jacques Arendt ensures every special effect happens at exactly the right moment.
Professionally operated. Timed to your programme. Planned with your venue.
🎁 Bridal Expo Exclusive
Visit our stand at the Greater Garden Route Wedding Expo in Jeffreys Bay to experience our wedding effects in person, chat with Jacques Arendt and check your wedding date and availability.
2027 Wedding DJ Special
Combine your wedding DJ, MC and Dancing on the Clouds into one coordinated package with Jacques Arendt.
View the Special✔ Trusted at weddings across the Eastern Cape • 35+ Years of Wedding Experience
We don't rent machines.
We deliver moments worth remembering.
Planning your 2027 wedding?
Book Your Wedding DJ + Dry Ice in One Package
Already considering Dancing on the Clouds for your first dance? Jacques Arendt also offers a dedicated 2027 Wedding DJ + Dry Ice Special, combining professional wedding entertainment with the first-dance effect in one coordinated package.
Full pricing and package details live on the Jacques Arendt website.
An offer from Jacques Arendt DJ & MC · Wedding entertainment · Cloud Nine Effects remains your special effects team
Quick Check
Is Your Date Available?
30-second check via WhatsApp — no commitment.
In Motion
A Cloud Nine Moment, Captured
Real footage from a recent Eastern Cape wedding. No filters, no edits — just the effect as your guests will see it.
Signature Effects
Crafted For Your Most Important Moment
Planning a Jeffreys Bay or Garden Route wedding? See our Greater Garden Route Wedding Expo page or browse all wedding special effects services.
Photo: Annelie Young Photography
Service 01 — Dry Ice
Dancing on the Clouds
A dense, low-lying cloud that sits on the dance floor for your first dance. The effect glides across the floor, surrounding you in a soft, romantic atmosphere without rising or blocking visibility.
- 10kg dry ice (perfect for one first dance song)
- Professional setup & operation
- Seamless timing with your music
Additional dry ice available on request
Learn more about Dancing on the Clouds →
Service 02 — Cold Sparks
Cold Sparks (Indoor Sparkular Effects)
Add a dramatic, high-impact visual effect with safe indoor spark fountains that elevate entrances, first dances, and key moments.
- 1 × 250g indoor granule pack
- Approx. ±4 minutes total effect time
- Adjustable height and timing
- Fully operated by professionals
Where to find us
Meet Us at the Greater Garden Route Wedding Expo
Come and experience Dancing on the Clouds and Indoor Cold Sparks in person. Visit our stand, chat with Jacques Arendt and check your wedding date while you’re there.
See full stand details on our Greater Garden Route Wedding Expo page for Jeffreys Bay brides.
Packages
The Cloud Nine Experience
Investment Tiers
Tier 01
Essential
One signature effect, one moment
Dry Ice or Cold Sparks. Full setup & professional operation included.
EnquireTier 02
Signature
Dry Ice + Cold Sparks together
Both effects, perfectly timed across your first dance and key moments. Our most-booked package.
Enquire NowTier 03
Bespoke
Multi-room, multi-cue production
Custom build for galas, multi-venue weddings and corporate productions. Tailored entirely to your event.
Book ConsultationEach event is quoted to your venue, date, machines and travel.
Important Service Standard
Professional Operation Only
All effects are delivered and operated exclusively by our trained team. No equipment is hired out without operators.
Perfect Timing
Cued precisely with your music & key moments.
Professional Equipment & Operation
Dedicated event-effects equipment, set up and operated by us — our Cold Spark machines are CE and RoHS certified.
Stress-Free Experience
We handle everything — you simply enjoy the moment.
Why Choose Us
A Standard You Can Feel
Led by a nationally recognised radio personality & wedding professional
Precision timing like a live broadcast
Premium, well-maintained equipment
Trusted by wedding venues & planners
Reliable, punctual, and detail-focused
Venues That Trust Us
Client Feedback
Words From Couples & Planners
"The dry ice cloud during our first dance was breathtaking — guests are still talking about it. Setup was seamless and the team was wonderfully professional."
S. & D.
Wedding · Port Elizabeth · Mar 2025
"We coordinate weddings across the Eastern Cape and recommend Cloud Nine Effects without hesitation. Punctual, safe, and the cold sparks look incredible on camera."
Venue Coordinator
Jeffreys Bay · Feb 2025
"Used them for our annual gala — the indoor cold sparks made the awards moment unforgettable. Zero stress, perfect timing."
Corporate Event Planner
Port Elizabeth · Nov 2024
Quotes shared with permission and abbreviated for privacy.
Experience You Can Trust
Led by Jacques Arendt
Cloud Nine Effects is proudly led by Jacques Arendt — a nationally recognised radio broadcaster, professional DJ and MC.
I started Cloud Nine because I wanted couples to feel the same precision on their wedding floor that I bring to a live broadcast — every cue timed, every detail considered, and your photographer ready for the moment.
- Years on national & regional South African radio
- Professional DJ & MC for weddings, galas and corporate events
- Trusted by Eastern Cape venues and wedding planners
Let's plan your moment. — Jacques
Inspiration Gallery
A Glimpse of the Atmosphere
All photographs featured on this website showcase genuine Cloud Nine Effects weddings and real events.
Let’s Plan Your First Dance Down to the Second
Dates are limited — secure your booking early so your date is held while we coordinate with your venue.
Request My Quote NowService Areas
Proudly Eastern Cape
Based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) · Available throughout the region
Based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). We travel anywhere in South Africa on request — travel is quoted transparently per kilometre and shown as its own line on your estimate.
City guides: George · Knysna · Plettenberg Bay · East London · Mthatha · Graaff-Reinet
Also see our pricing and matric dance effects.
Coverage
Where We Travel — Service Areas Across South Africa
We are based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). The Eastern Cape and Garden Route are our regular working region; every other province is available on request, with travel quoted transparently per kilometre and shown as its own line on your estimate.
Select a province on the map to see how we cover it.
Core service area: Eastern Cape & Garden Route
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) · Uitenhage · Despatch · Jeffreys Bay · St Francis Bay · Humansdorp · Kariega (Uitenhage) · Addo & Sundays River Valley · Grahamstown (Makhanda) · Port Alfred · Graaff-Reinet · East London · Mthatha
George · Knysna · Plettenberg Bay · Sedgefield · Wilderness · Mossel Bay · Oudtshoorn
Other provinces — coverage on request
Available on request — travel quoted per kilometre from Gqeberha. Getting married somewhere not listed here? Ask us — if we can get there safely with our equipment, we will quote it honestly.
Ask about coverage for your areaRequest A Quote · Live Estimate
Tell Us About Your Event
Now booking 2026 / 2027 · Limited weekends remaining
Your price updates as you fill out the form · We respond within 24 hours
Takes 30 seconds — we reply within 24 hours by email or WhatsApp.
What Happens Next
A Stress-Free, Four-Step Process
Enquire
Send your date, venue and effects of choice. We reply personally within 24 hours.
Confirm Date
A 50% non-refundable booking fee secures your date in our diary.
Pre-Event Briefing
We confirm timings, cues and venue logistics with you and your DJ/MC.
Event Day
We arrive early, set up, run the effects to perfect timing, and pack down — you simply enjoy.
FAQ
Your Questions, Answered
Dry Ice
- How long does the effect last?
- 10kg of dry ice is perfectly suited to one full first-dance song. Additional dry ice can be added on request if you'd like the effect to run longer.
- How does the dry ice effect work?
- The effect uses frozen CO₂ (dry ice) submerged in warm water, which produces a cool, low-lying cloud of CO₂ and water vapour across the floor — no glycol, oil or chemical haze. The machine is set up and operated by us, and our operator manages handling, ventilation and timing throughout. Venue requirements still apply.
- What about ventilation and CO₂ — is the room size a concern?
- Dry ice fog is sublimating CO₂ and cold water vapour, and because CO₂ is heavier than air the cloud stays low and disperses upward as it warms. For a single first-dance song (~3–4 minutes) using 10 kg of dry ice, the added CO₂ in a normally-ventilated venue — ballroom, hall, marquee or any room with doors, windows or HVAC airflow — stays far below workplace safety thresholds. We don't operate the effect in small, sealed, unventilated rooms, we cap the effect to the song length, and our operator monitors airflow and timing throughout. If your venue is unusually compact, we'll review it with you in advance.
- Is it safe for guests with asthma or breathing sensitivities?
- The fog contains only CO₂ and cold water vapour — no glycol, oil or chemical haze — so it is generally well tolerated. Guests with severe respiratory conditions may simply prefer to step back during the song. The cloud also dissipates quickly once the effect ends.
- Will it set off the venue's smoke detectors?
- Dry ice fog contains no combustion particulates, so it typically does not trigger photo-electric or ionisation smoke detectors. As a precaution we always notify the venue in advance and confirm the detector type before setup.
- Will it make the floor wet?
- The fog produces minimal moisture. Floors stay clean and safe to dance on throughout the effect.
- Can it be used outdoors?
- Dry ice performs best indoors with little wind. Outdoor use is possible in sheltered, still conditions — we'll advise after reviewing your venue.
Cold Sparks
- Can cold sparks be used indoors?
- Cold spark machines are designed for controlled event use and can often be used indoors, subject to your venue's rules and approval. They heat a granulated metal composite electrically rather than using gunpowder pyrotechnics, so there is no open flame, no smoke and no UV. We set clearances, position each machine and operate it ourselves, and we confirm the effect with your venue beforehand.
- How close can guests stand to the machines?
- We follow industry best practice and keep a minimum clearance of approximately 0.5 m around each unit, with the spark fountain aimed upward and away from guests, fabric and décor. Our operator positions and tests every machine before guests are in the area.
- Will they set off the venue's smoke alarms?
- Cold sparks emit no smoke, no flame and no significant heat, so they typically do not trigger smoke detectors. As with all our effects we notify the venue in advance and confirm the detector type before setup.
- Do venues allow it?
- Many venues do allow cold sparks, because the effect produces no open flame and no smoke. Requirements vary from venue to venue, so we always confirm the effect with your venue beforehand and final approval rests with you or your planner.
- Does it produce heat or smoke?
- The spark fountain is low-temperature compared with traditional pyrotechnics and produces no smoke — only a dramatic visual. We still keep an appropriate clearance around each machine and aim the fountain away from guests, fabric and décor.
- How long does it last?
- One 250g granule pack delivers approximately ±4 minutes of effect time, perfectly timed across your key moments.
Venue Requirements & Professional Operation
- What equipment do you use for your effects?
- Cloud Nine Effects uses professional CE and RoHS certified Cold Spark machines for our Indoor Cold Spark effects, while Dancing on the Clouds uses frozen CO₂ (dry ice). CE and RoHS certification applies to the Cold Spark equipment itself and does not replace venue approval or any requirements that may apply in South Africa.
- What does your operator do on the day?
- Setup, positioning, testing, live operation and pack-down. Our operator sets an appropriate clearance around each machine, watches timing and ventilation, and can delay or stop an effect where necessary.
- What does the venue need from you?
- Please confirm with your venue that the effect is permitted before your event. If the venue needs information about the effect or equipment before giving approval, let us know what information they require and we will provide the relevant details where available. Final venue approval remains the responsibility of the client or event planner.
General
- Do you travel?
- Yes. We are based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and our main service area covers the Eastern Cape and Garden Route — PE, Uitenhage, Despatch, Jeffreys Bay, Port Alfred, Grahamstown, Kirkwood, the Sundays River Valley, Cradock and Graaff-Reinet. We are happy to travel anywhere in South Africa (and beyond on request). The first 50 km of the return trip is on us; beyond that, travel is charged per kilometre and always appears as a separate line on your estimate.
- Do you set up and operate?
- Always. Every booking includes our trained operators, full setup, professional timing and pack-down.
- What if weather affects the event?
- We work closely with you and your venue to adapt timing, position and setup so your moment is delivered flawlessly.
Disclaimer
- • Subject to venue approval
- • Client responsible for venue permissions
- • Effects may trigger smoke detectors
- • Operated under the OHS Act 85 of 1993
- • Effect results vary with venue size, lighting and conditions