Gorgeous Lighting Ideas To Make Your Wedding A Truly 'lit' Affair

Light up your wedding affair to look the most luminescent one. Since the majority of weddings are at night, you will need gorgeous looking lighting all around the venue. Be it with lanterns, candles, lamps, LEDs, or fairy lights, use everything to weave magic. Your wedding decorator will have some lighting ideas but make sure you do your personal research before you set out to meet them. Create an enchanting vibe with the arrangement and props used to highlight the whole event. For most couples adding lights to their wedding decor is one of the first thoughts that comes to their mind. Easy to buy, not that heavy on the pocket and with the potential to be turned into something magnificent - the humble lights are made decor dreams are made of.

So, if you happen to be one of those couples who wish to amp up their wedding decor and make their wedding venue light up like a sky full of stars, then these lighting ideas for wedding decor are the ones for you. Read these lighting ideas and get inspired!

1. How to choose

Remember that while you may be fascinated by twinkling lights or the soft glow from candles, it might be difficult to make arrangements if your venue has strict rules. You may encounter practical problems as well. It’s best to get someone to help you out, a professional who’s aware of different lighting options and can give you solid advice based on your venue. You’ll know what you’re getting into and won’t be left confused about all the possibilities you can explore. It’s not impossible to go ahead with your dream lighting ideas, just discuss them thoroughly first to ensure everything goes smoothly. Choosing a kind of light from the pool that is flooding the markets is easier said than done. With an overflow of choices you will feel overwhelmed, but having a one on one conversation with your planner and decorator will steer your boat from this shore to the next. 

2. Hire a professional

You can ask your wedding planner whether this will be taken care of and if not, you’ll definitely be able to request for a few contacts from the industry. You can even check with the venue to see if they provide lighting services and set up an appointment. Do ask for pictures from previous events and weddings to gauge the kind of work you’re likely to get if you opt for a particular service. You should discuss and communicate as much as possible to ensure you get exactly what you’re looking for and are happy with it. Sometimes professions know best is the best policy to work with, so believe in it as much as your heart says otherwise! 

3. Indoors or outdoors?

This will definitely be a major factor in helping you choose your lighting options. If you’re planning to host the wedding or reception outdoors, you’ll have to consider the amount of natural light at the time of the day in order to decide what will work. If the reception is in the evening, you want to make sure the place is lit up but isn’t too overwhelmingly bright. Do plan your visits to the location before the wedding around the time of the day you plan to host your events to get a better idea of what kind of lighting to expect on the big day. Indoors, you may want to experiment with lots of props and accessories like chandeliers to add to the overall effect.

4. Consider your theme

Whichever theme you’re going for – dreamy, romantic, vintage or modern, you want to make sure that your light complements it. Avoid letting it clash with the rest of the décor and spend some time looking up the best picks for your theme. Discuss these lighting ideas with your decorator or planner and look for feedback while choosing your final options. A little hard work will make it all worth it because great lighting will really add to the overall look and feel of your wedding.

Invest in props that highlight the effect of your lighting arrangement. A pop of colours around the lights will amplify their magnificence. Since you are going to be investing so much time and effort in them, be sure to get enough pictures clicked in the perfect lighting. Before you go imaginative with your lighting ideas and opt for colourful lighting, consult your wedding photographer about how they would affect the wedding pictures. After all, you wouldn't want low light pictures or ones with a pink beam across your face. What a nightmare that would be!

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and which one of these lighting ideas would you pick for your own wedding functions?