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How to Light Up Your Wedding

Set the right mood for your big day with these 5 bright ideas for lighting fixtures

By Caitlin Mullen Puterbaugh, CTW Features

Whether they’re twinkly, glowing or bright, the right lights

can make a big impact in your wedding venue.

Here are 5 lighting ideas to incorporate into your wedding

design to make it truly shine:

1. PINSPOT LIGHTS

Pinspot lighting refers to a small light suspended from a

high point on the ceiling, illuminating flowers, centerpiec-

es, cake tables or other important details from above.

If you can only do one thing, pin spots are very effective.

This enhances the look of the flower and showcases what

you’ve spent so much time and money working on. It can

also help to extend the life of your flowers through the

entire evening, even after the room gets dark.

2. CAFÉ LIGHTS

If you’re looking for a more intimate vibe for your soiree go

with some form of café or string lights. This style of lighting

has been a huge wedding trend in recent years and not

going anywhere anytime soon.

3. PILLAR CANDLES IN HURRICANE GLASSES

Candles are another classic and inexpensive way to give

your wedding a romantic glow.

Everyone wants something sparkly: twinkle lights, tons of

candles, anything to create a romantic atmosphere.

Try filling a bunch of hurricane glasses with black pillar

candles or floating tea candles in centerpieces to create

a cozy atmosphere.

4. COLORED UPLIGHTING

Colored uplighting is the perfect choice is you want to add

some drama to your décor by essentially swathing a space

in the color of your choice.

Room uplighting is incredibly effective. Your event designer

can help you select the hue that’s appropriate for your

wedding. A soft blush pink or a warm ivory gives the room

a gentle glow.

5. MAGNETIC LED LIGHTS

A newer wedding lighting trend,

magnetic LED lights are extremely

versatile and easy to use.

Use these on dark stairs or areas

that need extra light, and their

cordless, moveable ease makes

them dreamy for weddings.