Add Some Shine to Your Wedding with Wedding LED Lighting in Virginia

When done well, lighting can make everything look better, from your wedding cake to your guests. The right kind of illumination will also get those details you spent hours on notice, creating awesome photo-ops and allowing you to spend less on the rest of the decor. 

It really is that impactful. We like to think of lighting as the jewelry of a space—just as a certain mix of accessories can make an outfit, the right lights will make your reception unforgettable. Here's the right way to plan your lighting. 

Choosing Your Glow

 You love candlelight, but the country club has a strict no open-flame policy. Or you want to string hundreds of twinkle lights over your outdoor tables, but a lack of outlets makes that a very expensive idea. Your lighting must be a match for both your budget and your wedding venue. 

Before you have your heart set on a specific style of illumination, talk to a lighting designer. You'll probably have to bring in a specialist for lighting since most venues don't offer this service. But engaging a pro has its perks. See if your space can recommend someone who has partnered with them in the past—that person will be familiar with the location's sore spots, built-in lighting and power capabilities. 

Most experts can make suggestions and show you before-and-after pictures of various lighting arrangements too.    

Wedding LED Lighting in Virginia

Learn Lighting Lingo

 Here are the types of lighting commonly used at weddings.

Pin spot: A focused beam of light that shines directly onto an object, like a centerpiece or wedding cake, as a highlight effect.

Color wash: Basically a blanket of colored light covering an entire area to create a mood or change the look. You can use Wedding LED Lighting in Virginia to make a wedding memorable.

  Gobos: Circular stencils that are put over a light to project a design or pattern onto a wall, ceiling or floor. Monograms, dates and wedding motifs are popular gobo designs.

LED: Short for "light-emitting diode," LED lights use much less electricity than (and don't get as hot as) regular incandescent light bulbs. They can also be wireless, which makes them even more discreet. LEDs are great for color changes and vibrant hues.

String lighting: A strand of lights that can create a magical effect (think Christmas or market lights). An installation can be labor-intensive, but the lighting itself is fairly budget-friendly.

Uplighting: A specific style of lighting "up" your event space — learn more with our wedding uplighting guide.