{"id":2825,"date":"2022-11-03T02:44:56","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T02:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingplan360.com\/?p=2825"},"modified":"2022-11-03T02:44:57","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T02:44:57","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-wedding-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingplan360.com\/news\/the-ultimate-guide-to-wedding-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_799666\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n\t\t<span class=\"pibfi_pinterest \"><br \/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-799666\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-799666\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SFMint-230-2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-799666\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-799666\" src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SFMint-230-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"\/><\/noscript><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"xc_pin\" onclick=\"pin_this(event, 'http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/&amp;media=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SFMint-230-2.jpg&amp;description=The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Lighting')\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-799666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jackierangelphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jackie Rangel Photo<\/a>. See more of this wedding inspiration here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Junebug Weddings, our job is to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">light up<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planning process<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> making it easy and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress-free<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That features all the things from behind-the-scenes logistics right down to your overall wedding design. And on the subject of decor, we imagine lighting is one of the underrated design elements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your wedding lighting is each functional and classy. It sets the general mood and helps showcase all the main points you\u2019ve spent months putting together together with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dream vendor team<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s why it ought to be at the highest of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding decor checklis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t. When you end up confused about where to begin or simply need some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inspiration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this lighting guide will assist you every step of the best way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding Lighting Keywords You Should Know<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you begin in search of lighting ideas or reaching out to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vendors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for quotes, you\u2019ll need to know these key lighting terms so that you\u2019ll be on the identical page because the professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color Wash \u2013 A general fill of color used throughout a whole room that doesn\u2019t highlight any particular area. It\u2019s called this since it \u201cwashes\u201d the entire room in your selection of color<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gobo Lighting \u2013 A custom template that light shines through to create a pattern, monogram, or motif on the ground, ceiling, or wall<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texture Lighting \u2013 Much like Gobo light but with a preset pattern like leaves or a starry night sky<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LED Light \u2013 This isn\u2019t a kind of light but as an alternative a kind of bulb that&#8217;s cost-effective, long-lasting, and provides a more vibrant color than a conventional bulb<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pendants \u2013 Sometimes called drop or suspender lights, these are single fixtures that hang from the ceiling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinspot \u2013 Tiny lights used to light up a small area, just like the centerpieces on a table<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlight \u2013 Lamps that project a narrow beam of sunshine on one particular area or object<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">String Lights \u2013 Also known as twinkle lights, fairy lights, bistro lighting, or cafe lights. These strands of lights are probably the most versatile and cost-effective solution to light up any space, making them highly regarded<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uplighting \u2013\u00a0That is just what it feels like, lights that time up. These lights are placed on the ground to shine up partitions and decor in various colours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_682722\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n\t\t<span class=\"pibfi_pinterest \"><br \/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-682722\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-682722 size-medium\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/wedding-lighting-photos-8-700x1050.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-682722\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-682722 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/wedding-lighting-photos-8-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"\/><\/noscript><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"xc_pin\" onclick=\"pin_this(event, 'http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/&amp;media=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/wedding-lighting-photos-8-700x1050.jpg&amp;description=The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Lighting')\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-682722\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/thelesueurs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The Le Sueurs<\/a>. See more from this wedding here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Wedding Lighting Costs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding lighting costs will vary drastically from event to event. All of it comes right down to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chosen venue<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, desired style, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overall budget<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because these aspects are so different for each wedding, it\u2019s hard to find out how much you must budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some couples determine to do lighting on their very own, and others select to usher in an expert. When you\u2019re going with a lighting designer, listed here are the common prices you may expect to pay for wedding lighting, excluding labor and delivery, in line with industry experts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uplighting for a whole ballroom: $700-$2500<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gobo lighting: $200-$500<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texture lighting: $50-$75 per light fixture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlight: $30-$100<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinspot lighting: $25-$45 per light\/table<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">String lights: $3-$5 per linear foot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandeliers: $150-$300<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pendants: $15-$25 per<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Projector, Computer, and Screen to administer lighting: $200-$600<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confer with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planner<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or venue <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coordinator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for professional lighting designer recommendations. When getting a quote or interviewing lighting designers, make sure to ask if labor and delivery is included in the worth quote, so that you\u2019re not left with any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unexpected expenses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Wedding Lighting Costs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re going the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY route<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, start by digging through your at-home stash. Perhaps you&#8217;ve got Christmas lights or candles hidden away that may help bring <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your vision<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to life. It\u2019s also smart to ask family and friends to pitch in any extra lighting they might have before purchasing any latest items.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you do determine to take lighting into your personal hands, consider buying lights and candles in bulk and repurposing them at events leading as much as the marriage akin to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engagement party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bridal shower<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rehearsal dinner<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You may even use them in your own home after the marriage day\u2014we love decor that doubles as a functional wedding keepsake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_774917\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n\t\t<span class=\"pibfi_pinterest \"><br \/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-774917\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-774917\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/UPONTWO_SofiaAntonis_093.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-774917\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-774917\" src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/UPONTWO_SofiaAntonis_093.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"\/><\/noscript><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"xc_pin\" onclick=\"pin_this(event, 'http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/&amp;media=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/UPONTWO_SofiaAntonis_093.jpg&amp;description=The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Lighting')\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-774917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/upontwo.com\/stories\/weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Upon Two Weddings<\/a>. See more of this real wedding here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions To Ask Your Lighting Designer And Venue<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s vital to do a walk-through of your wedding venue together with your lighting designer in order that they can understand the needs of your specific space. Attempt to schedule your walkthrough around the identical time as your event so you may get a way of what the lighting goes to be like in your wedding day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During your walk-through, don\u2019t forget to ask your lighting designer and venue coordinator the next questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions For Your Lighting Designer<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much time do you must arrange and take down?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much power will you wish for the complete lighting setup?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will the designer be on-location through the wedding for operation and\/or maintenance concerns?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions For Your Venue<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re hiring a lighting designer, they&#8217;ll likely ask these questions through the walkthrough. But when you\u2019re opting to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your lighting, don\u2019t forget to ask your venue these questions that\u2019ll impact your ability to create the proper ambiance in your wedding day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where are the outlets situated?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much power can the built-in outlets accommodate?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of lighting is already provided?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any varieties of light sources which might be prohibited, akin to open-flame candles?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suggestions For Outdoor And Indoor Wedding Lighting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding ceremony<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is going down indoors, you\u2019ll need different lighting than you&#8217;d with an epic sunset background. The time of day, amount of natural lighting, and your ideal wedding vibe will all impact your lighting decisions. Here\u2019s what you must know for every option.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor Lighting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an indoor wedding, you\u2019ll have to know what lighting is already within the venue so you could simply add to it or work around it. Uplighting is great for accentuating architectural features or changing wall colours to match your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">palette<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and color washing may help create different moods in several rooms throughout the venue. That is where a lighting design pro will probably be your best friend! They\u2019ll help work out what existing fixtures will work and what so as to add to attain the look you would like.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Lighting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an outside wedding, power goes to be your biggest struggle. For instance, when you\u2019re getting married at sunset, you\u2019ll also need to be sure all pathways to the venue, to the parking zone, and to the bathrooms are lit for guests after the sun has set. All of those lights would require loads of power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a small <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">backyard wedding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should utilize easy string lights in and between trees and votive candles on every table. But, when you\u2019re having a giant outdoor celebration in a courtyard or tent, you\u2019ll need to call within the professionals. They might usher in generators for more power, which can prevent the effort of attempting to hang lights in high places.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative Wedding Lighting Ideas\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you just\u2019re equipt with all of the behind-the-scenes logistics, it\u2019s time for the fun planning to start. Whether you\u2019re in search of soft, romantic lighting or extravagant glamorous lighting, listed here are some creative wedding lighting ideas to spark <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inspiration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Ceremony Aisle And Backdrop Lighting Ideas<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Reception Table Lighting Ideas<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Use Colourful Uplighting In Your Reception Space\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_799679\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n\t\t<span class=\"pibfi_pinterest \"><br \/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-799679\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-799679\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1126\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/silvano_elettra_wedding_in_florence_by_elisabetta_riccio_1212-2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-799679\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-799679\" src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/silvano_elettra_wedding_in_florence_by_elisabetta_riccio_1212-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1126\"\/><\/noscript><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"xc_pin\" onclick=\"pin_this(event, 'http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/&amp;media=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/silvano_elettra_wedding_in_florence_by_elisabetta_riccio_1212-2.jpg&amp;description=The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Lighting')\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-799679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elisabettaricciowedding.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Elisabetta Riccio<\/a>. See more of this real wedding here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Light Up The Sky With Lanterns, Fairy Lights, and Chandeliers<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Custom Neon Sign Decor\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Light Up Your Wedding Bar And Signage\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_799676\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n\t\t<span class=\"pibfi_pinterest \"><br \/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-799676\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-799676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Wedding-Lighting-4.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-799676\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-799676\" src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Wedding-Lighting-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"\/><\/noscript><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"xc_pin\" onclick=\"pin_this(event, 'http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/&amp;media=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Wedding-Lighting-4.png&amp;description=The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Lighting')\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-799676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jackierangelphoto.com\/\">Jackie Rangel Photo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Use Textured Lighting On The Dancefloor\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_799678\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n\t\t<span class=\"pibfi_pinterest \"><br \/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-799678\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-799678\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/aguiamweddingphotography100-1-2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-799678\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-799678\" src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/aguiamweddingphotography100-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"\/><\/noscript><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"xc_pin\" onclick=\"pin_this(event, 'http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/&amp;media=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/aguiamweddingphotography100-1-2.jpg&amp;description=The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Lighting')\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-799678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aguiamweddingphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Aguiam Wedding Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding Lighting Decoration Checklist<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsure where so as to add lighting? Here\u2019s an inventory of all of the places to maintain light in mind on your big day:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reception Tables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overhead lighting and ceiling hang lights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dance floor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ceremony Backdrop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ceremony Aisle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetheart Table Backdrop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Station Backdrop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dessert Table<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guestbook Table<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo Booth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lounge Areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cocktail Tables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Walkways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reception exit updates like sparklers and glow sticks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you just\u2019ve got your wedding lighting lingo, inspiration, and checklist down, it\u2019s time to think in regards to the other small details that can upgrade your wedding day. We\u2019re talking wedding signage.\u00a0 Try these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding signs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for each a part of your wedding day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_799674\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n\t\t<span class=\"pibfi_pinterest \"><br \/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-799674\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-799674\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/NEW-2022-Pinterest-Graphics.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-799674\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-799674\" src=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/NEW-2022-Pinterest-Graphics.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"\/><\/noscript><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"xc_pin\" onclick=\"pin_this(event, 'http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/&amp;media=https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/NEW-2022-Pinterest-Graphics.png&amp;description=The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Lighting')\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-799674\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/tminspired.com\/\">TMInspired Photography<\/a>. 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