Unlike covering your wedding venue with towering floral arrangements, creative lighting can be surprisingly affordable. From uplighting to lanterns, image projections to illuminated backdrops, here are some of our favorite ideas that really bring the wow factor.
John Labbe
Create a "ceiling" of twinkling lights to reflect the night sky during an outdoor wedding.
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Dreammakers Weddings & Events
The dramatic centerpieces combined with the purple uplighting transform this reception space into a winter wonderland.
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Guy Heart Studio
Blend a few different colors for this watercolor-inspired effect.
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Scott Williams Photography
Cool uplighting, candles, and chandeliers warm up an industrial loft wedding reception.
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JQ Image
Transform a barn into a glamorous ballroom with light strands and chandeliers.
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John Labbe
Give your reception a frosty feel with icy blue lights.
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Paras Events
Don't be afraid to go bold with your uplighting!
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Aaron Young Photography
Kirk Mastin of Mastin Studio
Creating a stunning photo backdrop is as simple as hanging a few strands of twinkling lights.
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Babb Photo
Oversized light-up letters provide a fun background for your photos.
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Put the focus on your head table with strands of café lights.
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John Labbe
Your guests will feel like they've been transported to an enchanted garden with this romantic idea.
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Tanja Lippert
Floating paper lanterns are a fun and colorful way to punch up your reception space.
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Bethany & Dan
Jewel-toned lanterns, combined with cool uplighting, provide a soft glow.
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Santana Photography
Lanterns provide a warm glow over your nighttime reception.
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Hoffer Photography
Choose paper lanterns that contrast your uplighting.
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Picotte Photography
Bring the indoors out with chandeliers over your dance floor.
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Rhee Bevere Photography
An illuminated aisle is an ultra-romantic idea for a nighttime ceremony.
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Embrace Life Photography
Add the appearance of texture on your walls with creative lighting.
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Coburn Photography
Create a beautiful backdrop for a winter wedding ceremony with images of trees.
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Jared Alvarez
Give your wedding a one-of-a-kind feel with a pattern projected across the ceiling.
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Guy Heart Studio
Quetzal Photo
A light-up dance floor will be a fun surprise for your guests.
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A Magic Moment
Pin lights give this dance floor a magical feel.
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