POPULAR OUTDOOR WEDDING RECEPTION LIGHTING
There is nothing quite as beautiful as an outdoor wedding. Something magical happens after the sun has set on the horizon and an evening wind blows gently through the trees. Of course an outdoor wedding reception takes specially designed accessories and lighting. When done well, lighting can make everything look better, from your wedding cake to your guests. We like to think of lighting as the jewelry of a space—just as a certain mix of baubles can make an outfit, the right lights will make your reception unforgettable.
There are a number of lighting options for you to explore for your outdoor wedding reception. Before you choose, visit the anticipated reception site and study the surroundings. Is it an open clearing or are there a lot of trees that could be used to hang lights? How is the natural lighting? Does the area have outdoor street lamps nearby or is the area naturally dark? Answering these questions can help you to decide what look might be best for your reception.
Here are some of popular outdoor wedding reception options available:
Tree Wraps
Nothing can emphasize the unique distinction of an outdoor wedding reception more than wrapping trees in lights. A stately and massive oak wrapped in a brilliant, shimmering garb of sparkling lights. Most people are familiar with using string lights for Christmas or Halloween, but they can also make beautiful additions to a wedding celebration. They can be hung almost anywhere, and come in most colors so you can match your chosen motif if desired.
Curtain Lights
Curtain lights can serve brilliantly as a way of bordering and segmenting an outdoor space. With a single plug, easily light up a space as tall as 10 feet with these cascading wall of lights. Display behind the bride and groom table at a winter wedding or accent the wall where the couple stands as they say their wedding vows.
Paper Lanterns
There is something mystical and alluring about paper lanterns hanging above. They come in many different colors and you don’t need a lot of them to make an impression.
Globe String Lights
Imagine yourself transported to a charming little open-air French bistro. Those lovely overhead lights providing a warm and cozy feel? Globe string lights! And they’ll provide the very same ambiance for your outdoor wedding reception. Twinkling bistro lights lit these reception tables as the sun set during dinner.
Holispheres
What are Holispheres? They’re wonderful when used as décor for an outdoor wedding reception. But once the wedding is over, don’t store your Holispheres away too deeply in the attic or closet. You’ll want to get your hands on them again soon, because there are so many occasions just perfect for Holispheres.
Tea Lights
Everyone knows how romantic candles are. Placing candles on reception tables in a tea light container or in glass jars can create a sensual mood while remaining safe for the guests. The only problem with using candles is in keeping them lit for the whole reception as wind and other weather conditions can blow them out. To avoid this problem, use battery operated flameless tea lights, or place them in enclosed lanterns.
Find a wedding lighting pro:
We Hang Christmas Lights is a full service wedding reception lighting company with professionally trained lighting installers to make your wedding beautiful. With the right combination of uplights, dance lights, and carefully placed pin spot lights, any venue can be transformed into the perfect place to host the event of a lifetime.
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