Affordable Lighting Ideas
Adding lighting to your wedding reception is the easiest way to impress your guests. Décor lighting can transform a simple room into an elegant and beautiful space, or enhance the décor in any lavishly decorated ballroom. How much or how little to add? This is where style, budget, and imagination come in. There are many different styles of lighting that produce different effects.
A few up lights to frame the sweetheart and cake tables is a great start. You could opt to accent any columns, arches, or the entire perimeter with lights in your favorite color. This is a very effective way to make sure that your guests get the “Wow” factor when they walk in.
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hoose to have your floral centerpieces lit from above. This is known as pin- spotting and adds a nice touch to each table. Monograms or custom image gobos are also a popular option. You can have your name, initials, family crest, or any design projected on the dance floor, or on the wall above your sweetheart table. In addition, you can have several “breakup” patterns projected on the ceiling to add an extra layer of texture or depth to your reception.
Other lights can be used to spotlight your first dance and all the special events. These spotlights help create a formal atmosphere. They also help to make your pictures look spectacular. Another option, if you are having an outdoor reception, is to add Italian style market lights. These strings of lights are used for outdoor area lighti
ng, but also add a traditional flair to your event.
If having some form of décor lighting isn’t an option for you, don’t forget the candles! Displaying candles and votives of different sizes and shapes on your tables and around the venue will make a tremendous impact on the ambiance of your wedding. Sometimes just the candles are enough to make your reception beautiful. However, adding subtle decorative lighting is a great way to set your wedding apart from others.









