Romantic candle light
Many couples will use either candles or candelabra’s at their reception; however you don’t have to use them just on the tables. Storm lanterns could be used to light up a driveway or entrance area creating some initial wow factor to arriving guests. Floor standing candelabras could be placed around the church or reception room to create further warmth and atmosphere. Additional candles could be placed on the cake table, around the seating plan or on mantle pieces. What about placing scented ones in the toilets? Alternative Occasions Ltd are experts in creating an amazing ambiance and offer a huge range of different candelabras and other lighting services. Even if your venue has a 'no naked flame' policy there are still plenty of battery candles to choose from and give the same flickering effect as real ones.
Atmospheric up lighting
LED lights are another great way to creative atmosphere, Duncan Owen from Effectevent Ltd specialises in creating a unique feel to any venue inside and out. Their huge range of colour filters means the lighting effect will tie in beautifully with the flowers, theme and venue. Duncan commented “lighting affects the mood of our celebrations. It also helps us to bring the event to life and gives you a really professional ‘finish’. It also gives a much better backdrop to the photos which will be treasured for years to come”. The lights can also be changed from day to evening lighting at a touch of a button. For example, a light pink glow can be changed to a dark cerise for a more dramatic backdrop in the evening.
Striking light curtains
For couples wanting a slightly more striking effect then a light curtain either behind the top table or the entertainment can be as dramatic or as romantic as you like. The Wedding Lounge team have transformed some rather dull and boring spaces into spectacular wedding venues, creating some serious wow factor. There is something rather simple and stylish adding light curtains, fairy lights and lengths of voile fabric; it also helps to cover up unsightly air conditioning units, office lighting or unsightly ceiling tiles which is always a bonus!
From top left clockwise pictures courtesy of:
- Alternative Occasions Ltd dressing Pembroke Lodge for a stunning wedding.
- Beautiful floor standing candelabra available to hire from Alternative Occasions Ltd
- Warming up lighting effects from Effectevent Ltd
- Effectevent Ltd creating a dramatic entrance outside Nonsuch Mansion using up lighting and storm lanterns.
- Example of a stunning light curtain from The Wedding Lounge.
For brides on a budget and are thinking about hiring a school, village or town hall, these spaces can be dramatically changed into something special with the use of different lighting effects and drapes. Our recommendation is if you have either a small budget or if you have any budget left over; investing in additional lighting would be a very wise choice.
