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Special Lighting Effects for Your Event
Plenty of couples often spend months planning on every minute detail for their big day from wedding color themes to cakes and other reception ideas. But not all couples realize the need for appropriate wedding lighting systems that can make or break this very special day. Without proper ceremony or reception lighting, you may not have fabulous shots. Your gown and floral centerpiece details may be missed. It could be hard to see your guests’ smiling faces throughout the event.
And when it comes to fabulous wedding venues, lighting effects could create a major impact. From the soft and romantic to the dramatic and bold, the creative use of lights can help add a unique and personal touch to your hall.
Places that Need to Be Properly Lit The entire celebration would call for various lighting needs. Couples and planners should strive to look for adequate lighting to highlight every part of the ceremony or reception.
• Adequate lights for images as the bride strides down that aisle • Highlight cake and head table at the reception • Spotlights for the couple dance, garter toss, cake cutting and etc. • A properly lighted altar for the marriage ceremony • Buffet table, dance floor • Good lighting at guest tables for creating a nice congenial atmosphere
There are plenty of ways for you to accent the reception with decorative lights. Here are some of the most common types of lighting ideas that you might want to consider:
LED Kinetic Lights. LED or light emitting diode lights are among the hottest lighting trends these days. From floating lights and buffet lamps to faux tea candles, LED lighting is definitely something that will make this big day memorable to your guests. LED has been proven to emit less heat compared to standard bulbs. Their unique capabilities make them truly valuable for venues.
Colored lighting. This all new colored lighting system is a great way of adding dimension to your place of ceremony. Color wash lighting enables you to change lighting moods throughout the night. This is to complement various activities such as vibrant colors for cocktail moments, ecstatic color options for people to hit the dance floor and dramatic touches for dinner. Colored lighting may also be employed in accenting walkways, gift tables, or areas where people mingle and chat.
Stencil and textured lighting. If you want to add your personal touches as a couple, then gobos and stencils would work well for you. Ask your wedding venue coordinator if they have options for textured or stencil lighting.
Decorating your banquet with lights is an awesome way for you to create a unique visual appeal on this very special day. Don’t forget to miss lights in the décor plans!
