- What is Dancing on the Clouds?
- It is a low-lying cloud effect made with dry ice and hot water. The fog is designed to stay near the floor so your first dance looks as though it is happening on a bed of cloud.
- Is it the same as a smoke machine?
- No. A smoke or haze machine fills the room with airborne smoke. Dry ice fog is chilled and heavier than air, so it is intended to remain low across the dance floor.
- How long does the cloud last?
- The effect is produced live for the duration of the dance rather than released once. We plan the volume around the length of your song and the size of the floor, and confirm this with you beforehand.
- How much dry ice is included?
- Our standard wedding package includes 10 kg of dry ice. If you have a large dance floor or want a longer sequence, we will tell you upfront what additional dry ice would be needed.
- Will the cloud rise and block our photographs?
- The effect is designed to stay low. Air conditioning, open doors, fans and general airflow can still influence it, so we assess the room and plan the timing with your photographer.
- Can it be used outdoors?
- It can be, but wind and uneven ground affect the result far more than indoors. We will give you an honest view of what to expect at your specific setting before you book.
- Does the floor become slippery?
- The cloud is water vapour, and some condensation on the surface is possible depending on the floor and the conditions. We discuss the floor surface with you and the venue in advance and take the venue's guidance.
- Is the effect noisy?
- There is some machine noise while the effect runs, but it is generally low enough to sit under the music during a first dance.
- Do we need to tell our venue?
- Yes. We ask that your venue is informed and has approved the effect. We are happy to speak to the venue or your coordinator directly.
- How much space is needed?
- The machine sits at the edge of the dance floor and needs a safe area away from guest traffic, plus access to a power point. We confirm the exact requirement once we know the room.
- How long does setup take?
- Setup time depends on the venue, access to the room and where the effect will run. We confirm the setup window with you and the venue in advance.
- Can it be combined with cold sparks?
- Yes — many couples pair the dry ice first dance with an indoor cold spark entrance. We can quote them together and plan the sequence so the two effects do not compete.
- Which areas do you travel to?
- We are based in Gqeberha and regularly travel across the Eastern Cape and Garden Route. Travel is quoted per kilometre beyond our included radius.
- How far in advance should we book?
- Peak wedding dates are taken early, so as soon as your date and venue are confirmed is the safest approach. Send us your date and we will tell you honestly whether it is still open.
- What does it cost?
- Indicative pricing is published on our pricing page, and travel is quoted separately based on your venue. We confirm a final figure once we know your date, venue and programme.
