Romantic Lighting for Weddings
When you are trying to create a romantic ambiance, never overlook
the power of lighting. The right lighting will add so much to your
wedding venue, while a poor lighting scheme can definitely kill the
mood. Learn how to design a romantic lighting plan that will enhance the
beauty of your wedding.
In general, soft lighting is more
romantic and more flattering than direct harsh lighting. The absolute
worst lighting of all is overhead fluorescent lights. If your venue
happens to have that sort of ceiling lighting, you will definitely want
to come up with a plan to tone it down as much as possible. Sometimes,
it can be as simple as turning off about half of the lights, especially
if you are having a daytime wedding and there will be some natural
light. Another great trick is to drape sheer fabric over fluorescent
light panels. Pink and pastel sheers will cast a very pretty glow over
the room.
Candlelight is always beautiful for weddings. It can be
lovely for the wedding ceremony to have floor candelabras near the
altar. The soft flickering glow will enhance the radiance of the bride
and dance on her crystal wedding jewelry. Consult with your wedding
photographer to ensure that the altar will not be too dim or the shadows
too harsh to get good pictures. You can also line the aisle with
candles in lanterns, which is especially beautiful for an evening
wedding or one held outdoors.
No wedding reception would be complete without candles. They can be the key feature of the centerpieces, in the form of a hurricane lantern or grand candelabra. Even if you have chosen floral centerpieces, the reception tables should still be decked out with plenty of glowing candles. Surround the vases with votive candles in beautiful Moroccan holders in jewel tones for a festive effect. You can set out small votives in seashells for a beach wedding, floating candles for a garden wedding, or candles in silver holders for a formal celebration.
Bringing in your own overhead
lighting is one of the best ways to create a romantic mood for your
wedding. This is the reason behind the immense popularity of renting
chandeliers to decorate a wedding reception. Turn down the overhead
lights and let the soft glow from the chandeliers cast a gentle glow
over the dinner tables. Chandeliers are also excellent for adding light
to a dim space, such as an evening wedding in a tent or one outdoors
under the trees. The style of chandeliers can vary tremendously, so
there is something to suit any wedding. There are rustic chandeliers,
vintage-inspired pieces, modern ones, and ornate crystal chandeliers
which are fabulous with crystal wedding jewelry.
If you really want to transform a space, consider working with a lighting specialist. They can use colorwashes over the walls of the reception venue to completely control the mood of the room, often changing the hue for different parts of the reception. For instance, a soft pink would be lovely during dinner, and then a brighter orange or red hue could be used to bring up the energy of the room for dancing. You can even get custom lighting which casts images and shadows on the walls and ceilings. Transform a hotel ballroom into an enchanted forest or a Southern California venue into a snowy Winter Wonderland. There is almost no limit to the ways in which you can use lighting to create exactly the ambiance you desire for your wedding.
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No wedding reception would be complete without candles. They can be the key feature of the centerpieces, in the form of a hurricane lantern or grand candelabra. Even if you have chosen floral centerpieces, the reception tables should still be decked out with plenty of glowing candles. Surround the vases with votive candles in beautiful Moroccan holders in jewel tones for a festive effect. You can set out small votives in seashells for a beach wedding, floating candles for a garden wedding, or candles in silver holders for a formal celebration.
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If you really want to transform a space, consider working with a lighting specialist. They can use colorwashes over the walls of the reception venue to completely control the mood of the room, often changing the hue for different parts of the reception. For instance, a soft pink would be lovely during dinner, and then a brighter orange or red hue could be used to bring up the energy of the room for dancing. You can even get custom lighting which casts images and shadows on the walls and ceilings. Transform a hotel ballroom into an enchanted forest or a Southern California venue into a snowy Winter Wonderland. There is almost no limit to the ways in which you can use lighting to create exactly the ambiance you desire for your wedding.
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