Your wedding day is one of the most beautiful events in your life. Accordingly, this day should also shine in the appropriate light and create unforgettable memories. The right wedding lighting is one of the most important elements during the ceremony and at the wedding reception. It creates a wonderful atmosphere and ensures that the ambience is perfectly illuminated.
The wedding lighting underlines the theme and sets the perfect scene for the lovingly detailed wedding decorations. With the right lighting, your big moment - from moving in to saying "I do" to the exuberant party - will be a pompous and romantic experience that you will carry in your heart forever.
Our following guide will accompany you on the way to your first-class wedding lighting.
Many factors play an important role when creating a lighting plan for your wedding. The location, the size of the venue, the style and, of course, the time of day and season all influence the flair of the wedding, which the lighting should emphasize. You should therefore first think about how the magic of the big event can best be realized.
The place where you celebrate your love has a big influence on the wedding lighting. Before you decide on a final lighting concept, you should arrange a viewing appointment at the same time of day as your ceremony and wedding. This will give you an exact idea of how bright the daylight could be and how much built-in basic lighting is already present in the location.
If you already have a precise idea of your decoration and lighting, you should make sure that your wishes can be implemented. If the room has a lot of lamps, additional lamps such as chandeliers and pendant lights can still help to create the atmosphere you want.
Take a close look at the location and determine where the existing lights are aimed and how many additional power connections you may need.
If your wedding reception is to take place outdoors, it is advisable to check the location in advance, even after dark. This will allow you to determine which corners still need to be illuminated to create a great atmosphere. Identify outdoor sockets and ask the venue operator which additional power connections are permitted if, for example, you would like to integrate elaborate light shows into your wedding lighting.
In any case, also think about the DJ and the entertainment program. Artists and musicians often bring their own lighting arrangements and also require an additional power connection. Depending on how much power you need in total, including coffee machines, fridges etc., you should definitely check what is possible beforehand. If you are on site with a professional, they may also advise you to hire an additional power generator so that no fuses blow and the light is reliably available.
How much additional light you need for your wedding will of course also depend on the time of year of the planned celebration. If you are planning your big moment for the summer months, there is a very good chance that the sunlight will provide you with a wonderful natural atmosphere for a long time. Warm summer evenings are perfect for outdoor wedding celebrations and you can use not only artificial lights, but also torches, reflective lights and solar lights, for example. When dusk falls, this lighting conjures up a wonderful romantic flair.
For a wedding in winter or in the fall and spring months, more lighting is often necessary, as daylight disappears quickly or the weather may not really want to cooperate. For this, there are stunning lighting displays that will make the theme of your wedding shine and transform a simple space into a warm and loving wedding venue.
Of course, there are also unique locations such as castles, barns and orangeries, which themselves impress with a spectacular ambience. With the right wedding lighting, you can add the finishing touches to these rooms.
When choosing your wedding lighting, it is also important that the style matches the wedding theme. You have certainly thought about a theme that should run through your celebration, from the decorations to the entertainment program. This will also determine the lighting concept for your wedding. Different styles offer different creative lighting that beautifully showcase the theme.
Classic wedding venues are usually equipped with magnificent lights such as chandeliers and beautiful wall lights, which give the room an elegant ambience even without additional light sources. You can further enhance this atmosphere with candlesticks on the tables, as these lights provide a soft light and are very decorative.
For a more modern taste, glass lanterns with pillar candles are very suitable. They conjure up a romantic effect. You can illuminate your dance floor in colors that match the theme with innovative LED spotlights and the wedding cake looks even more impressive with a string of lights on the serving table. Small, detailed lights at the candy bar or on the counter create highlights and add extra sparkle to the room.
Are you getting married in a barn? Don't forget the traditional fairy lights! The spherical lamps add a touch of playfulness to the outdoor area. The bulbs are usually larger than ordinary LED fairy lights, so each individual element of the chain creates a charming atmosphere.
You can illuminate all of the aisles leading to the dream altar or paths with solar lights with the motif of your wedding. Small chandeliers and lamps with a retro look also always look great in this location. A mix of different lamp styles from the past with lots of natural elements in the decoration gives this style the right setting.
Embellish the picturesque estate or a castle garden with fairy lights. Hang them vertically to create a backdrop for the ceremony, or drape the lights down from a marquee to create a canopy or starry sky effect.
Outside, you can hang lanterns from the trees or use them to illuminate paths. Pompous chandeliers and pink light shows immerse the ballroom in a romantic atmosphere and lend it a great deal of intimacy. At the end of the ceremony, you can ask your guests to release lanterns into the night sky. This wedding will definitely remain unforgettable for you.
Are you planning to get married in a converted warehouse, barn or historic building? Emphasize the unique style of this location with the right wedding lighting! For example, use uplights to draw attention to architectural details or add a splash of color to the room.
For table lighting, there are unusual iron lanterns that serve as both lighting and table decorations. Illuminated signs, retro-look chandeliers and vertical fairy lights are great eye-catchers and you can make them very personal and individual.
Wedding lighting is one of the elements that contributes most to the atmosphere. This poetry that runs throughout the day, setting the mood and deepening emotions, is a big part of the wedding theme. Both in the afternoon and at dusk, the lighting supports the theme of your wedding and ensures the well-being of your guests. Therefore, choose the right lamps carefully and use different lights for a successful lighting concept.
A mixture of different lamps and lights is always a good idea, as it ensures variety and a varied and complete lighting concept. We would be happy to advise you on your lighting for weddings and other events that you want to make unforgettable. Get in touch with us!
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