My golden rule for any room, design or event is always set the mood with light first. For our wedding we focused more on lighting for our reception than flowers. Its not only a cost saver, but it makes a world of difference in the feel of your event. Truly, if you spend thousands of dollars on floral arrangements but the lighting is poor, its a wasted effort. Having the right effect in a room or tent can offset any deficiencies in the space and alternatively, high light the show stoppers. Depending upon the vibe and style of your event, you have many options to choose from.
Today one of the biggest trends are lanterns. We used them for our wedding and they are a timeless look. Also, many venues will not allow open flames so, lanterns are a nice break from the dated look of hurricanes.
They range from traditional to ethnic to modern to whimsical.
Beyond the table top, don't forget to look up. Hanging and perimeter lighting is an easy ways to fill in space, add decorative element and illuminate your event.
If you really want to create a show stopper, I love these new led spheres, they are even more beautiful when the sun goes down and they cast a glow unlike anything I've seen. Whatever your budget or style, make sure that you light up your happy day! Ta!
