Your wedding day is one of the most important days in you and your fiance’s life. Having the perfect lighting can help create the experience that you imagined.
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There are so many different types of lights that you can have at your wedding, and it can be a little overwhelming. Let’s dive in to help make choosing the perfect lighting for your wedding a little easier.
Current Trends
Trends for how people illuminate their wedding spaces are always changing. This year, we’re seeing a shift towards more bright and colorful lights. By using colorful LED lights, you can match whatever color theme you are going for. Sage green and pink are very popular this year, however once the dance floor opens up, couples have been wanting to include more colors that make the dance floor pop.
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Venue Lighting
The lighting you decide on should also fit your venue.
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Couples getting married at a barn or outside, typically include string lights or lanterns. For either a country club or new wedding venue, the use of LED and moving lights work best. The use of chandeliers and fairy lights at older estates or tents, create a more romantic feel.
Outdoor vs. Indoor
Getting married outdoors, is going to have different lighting than if you were getting married indoors. When getting married outside, you have to think about mother nature’s forces. Rain, wind, and heat can change what lighting you are able to have. String lighting and outdoor chandeliers work best for outdoor settings. When inside, you have ample options, from LED lights, to moving dance lighting, pin lighting, uplights, and even indoor magic sparklers.
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Uplighting
Uplighting is a popular choice for weddings as it can dramatically change the look of a venue. By casting light upwards, it highlights architectural features and also adds depth and dimension to the space. With a wide range of colors available, uplighting can match any wedding theme.
Ambiance
String lights are a versatile lighting option, they can be draped, hung, or wrapped around objects. Candlelight on the other hand offers a timeless appeal and provides a soft, flickering light that enhances romance. Combined, string lights and candlelights can create a truly magical ambiance.
Custom Lighting
Custom lighting can make your wedding unique. Adding patterned gobos or monogram projections add a personal touch to your wedding. Wireless systems offer flexibility so you can change the lighting color throughout the event. Interactive features like LED dance floors should also be considered to make your wedding a memorable experience for your guests.
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Lighting Professionals
Working with the right company to provide lighting is very important. You should choose a company with experience, and plenty of positive reviews. Your wedding day has a lot of moving parts and the people you choose to be there to help you on your big day should be well prepared and be able to take some of the burden off your shoulders.