Set A Romantic Tone With Reception Lighting!!

Flowers, favors, sashes, napkins, china….the obvious choices that brides head straight to once they start planning their weddings.  However, what most people overlook is the power of lighting!  We have seen it all from uplighting (which I wish as popular when I got married) to candles to lanterns in the past few years but THIS is amazing!  Hanging lights over reception tables is so beautiful and making a huge appearance in the wedding scene.  This is such and elegant yet eclectic way to add a different twist to your wedding while keeping that romantic feel!  

Pinterest and Wedding Gawker are such great tools for brides that are planning their wedding.  However, often the trouble with these helpful sites is how you can actually make that vision come to life.  This particular trend can be a tricky one because while it is beautiful, the logistics that go behind pulling of such extravagant lighting can be complicated.  If you are going to use hanging lighting as part of your centerpieces, it would be best if you hired a professional lighting or draping company to handle the set up for you to ensure that it is properly assembled.

Photo Provided by Aaron Delesie
Photo Provided by Aaron Delesie

This is magical!

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Photo Provided by True Photography
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Photo Provided by Caroline Tran

This small setting would work well inside for either a reception or a small bridal shower!

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Photo Provided by WedLux.com

This is so whimsical yet elegant at the same time.  Who says centerpieces have to always be on the table?

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Photo Provided by Eric Kelley
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I just think that these are beautiful!  We hope to see some of these come to life this wedding season!

Happy Planning!

Unique Wedding Lighting

To create the right mood, you need the right lighting!  The right lighting can make an ordinary space in to something extraordinary.  If you are looking to make an impact at your event, lighting is a great way to do that!  Here are a few unique ways lighting can be used for a ceremony or reception to make a big impact.

Every bride thinks about using votive candles for her guest tables but have you thought about making a design in the grass or along a pathway?  This idea is simple and inexpensive to achieve.

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You can also use large lanterns or luminaries for a bigger impact.  It will give a similar look but you won’t need as many!

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To add a pop of color use tissue paper inside mason jars! This look so stunning at night!

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For an indoor reception space that lacks character use lighting along the walls to create a certain mood.  My favorite way to transform the space is to use a pattern on the walls or ceilings.

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For all of my crafty brides you can make your own sign using light bulbs.  Not only does it create mood lighting in a creative way but you can create it to say any saying you want!

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Which lighting idea is your favorite?