Whether your venue provides lighting, or you rent your own lights, it is undeniable that lighting plays an important role to your wedding day. But looking at all the ways past brides have used lighting can leave your head spinning with various options and deciding which works best for YOUR special day.
Don’t fret if you don’t know what you are looking for in terms of lighting. Our team can assist even when no ideas come to mind and create a simple plan so that you aren’t stressing over the specifics of your lighting decor. After all, lighting can make or break those Instagramable photos every bride looks forward to sharing.
Incorporating lighting to your event already has you ahead of the game when setting a special ambiance and atmosphere to your wedding space. Here are our most popular and photo-worthy lighting decor options.
- Pipe & Drape String Lights
Regardless of what type of backdrops you choose to have, you can always add lighting either on, behind, or around a backdrop to elevate the wedding experience.
If you are wanting to add pipe and drape to your wedding but unsure where to use it for, we have a quick blog that reviews some options! 3 Ways to Use Pipe and Drape.
2. Wall of Lights
Nothing is more magical than saying “I do” with a wall of lights behind you. Any photographer would agree, soft lighting is a synonym with beautiful ceremony photos. So why wouldn’t it be essential to your wedding date? Lighting will enhance everything you have spent hours planning and getting ready for. From your facial expressions reflecting the overflowing love you have for your spouse and perfecting every aspect of the image from your makeup to your hair.
3. Canopy of Lights
If you are wanting to jaw dropping effect that leaves your guests in awe, canopy of lights is the way to go. For a more extravagant feel, style it like a tunnel with the string lights flowing onto the ground creating an intimate feel for your guests. For a more traditional look or if you are simply having a large wedding reception, focus on the overhead of the canopy as a tunnel can sometimes take too many lights.
There are various ways to show off your personality with a canopy of lights. For example, you can add greenery giving it a fairy-tale feel or placing electric candles around the base of the lights. While this unique look isn’t in everyone’s budget, it is absolutely worth it for those wanting a creative and magical feel to their wedding.
4. Overhead Lighting
Lighting is essential outdoors but don’t overlook the importance of the right lighting for your indoor reception and ceremony. For your reception you may want elegant lights overhead to brighten up the space. But when it is time to have your first dance dim the overhead lights for a romantic ambiance.
You can even add pops of wedding colors around the room with uplights increasing the energy of the room inviting your guests onto the dance floor.
If you are interested in uplights but not sure what colors to use, our consultants can assist you choose the right tones for you. We also have a blog that describes what colors to use depending on what energy you are looking to achieve. 3 Colors You Can Combine for a Summer-Themed Wedding
Or if your venue has high ceilings, craft an otherwordly atmosphere by pairing string lights with ceiling drapery. Depending on the color of lights/ drapery, this can create a modern or rustic look.
The limits are truly endless with overhead lighting from using different lighting patterns to pairing string lights with other decorations.
5. Pathways/ Tunnels
Not enough lighting outside of your wedding venue can leave some brides and grooms concerned of guest’s safety. Not only does lighted pathways give guests guidance on where to enter into the venue space, it is also a chance to tease your guests with a fun entrance that introduces them to the rest of your lighting decor.
Lighted tunnels are different than canopies. A canopy of lights is usually placed over the dining space whereas a lighted tunnel is used for guests to walk in and out of the venue.
When it comes to wedding design, wedding lighting is one of the most underrates elements. It can be imtimadating to know where to start when planning your lighting decor. This is why our team guides you every step of the way from deciding what is most important to you to setting the overall mood that helps show off all the details you’ve spent months putting together for your special day.
Ready to add lighting to your wedding space? Contact Us to create a custom package that fits your unique vision for your wedding day.
