Stunning Lighting for Ballroom Weddings

June 5th, 2009

Lighting has become an important element in wedding receptions. A good place to start is by deciding what areas you wish to draw attention to. These special things can be highlighted with pin spots. Typically, they will be used on the centerpieces and cake, just to name a few areas. You may also wish to use lighting to showcase any special aspects of your venue, such as ornate columns or other period details. Uplighting can be just the thing that you need for that.

Ballroom weddings are often very formal, with brides in elaborate gowns and ornate bridal jewelry sets. If this sounds like your reception, be sure that you design a lighting scheme that is as fabulous as the rest of your wedding. One absolutely fabulous effect is a stencil that projects your monogram on the dance floor or a wall in light. This is becoming a must-have for any formal wedding.

Colorwash lighting is another wonderful addition to a ballroom reception. Most ballrooms are quite vast, and there is plenty of wall space to project colored lighting against. A good lighting specialist will come up with a whole palette of colors that can be used at different times of the evening. Options range from exotic purple to feminine pink to beautiful shades of blue. Just be careful to avoid any colors that will cast an unflattering glow on your guests, such as pea green.

One more type of lighting to think about is LED lights. They have become very popular for weddings because they can be cordless. LED lights are most often used as accent lights because they can go just about anywhere – even underwater! Drape twinkling sets of LED light strands around the ballroom to look like glittering bridal jewelry for the ceiling. Or place a pink LED light in a clear vase filled with crystals to make a stunning base for floral centerpieces. These lights are so versatile that they can be used in a huge number of ways.

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