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The Importance of Lighting and the love of Lanterns

July 23rd, 2009

When putting together visuals for her upcoming wedding a bride sent me this photo, I fell in love. The lanterns are elegant and a bit sexy. I like the idea of stringing them in open air and creating amibiance and visual context.

Considering that lighting often falls off the list I want to remind you how important it can be at your wedding. The warmth of table candle lighting, glowing amber walls and pin lights on the cake can turn a regular ballroom into a romantic setting. Dance floor lighting can help get people off their seats and highlight the fun that is coming after dinner. The right lighting can create what all the napkins and linens fall short on under bright white bulbs, warmth.

Consider having a consult with a lighting team while planning your wedding. Ask for photos of the reception site with different lighting treatments. You may just find that spending a bit of your budget on lighting can lessen the cost of other categories by creating the “feel”.

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