Couples often experiment with various trends to make their wedding receptions unique. One such trend in recent years involves utilizing lighting in innovative ways.
While lighting may have not been on many couples' radars in the past, modern couples are using lighting to add drama and other special effects to their weddings. Couples might consider the following options.
- Illuminated letters/words: Illuminated letters can be used as a monogram in lieu of ice sculptures or framed initials. Illuminated words that describe how you feel as a couple or words that describe you both are fun, too.
- Uplighting: Uplighting is a popular lighting trend and a great way to transform a venue, according to the wedding resource Rent My Wedding. Uplights are essentially small lights that are put on the floor around the perimeter of the space or underneath key design elements. The lights will shine up and create immediate drama.
- Gobo projector: Many people have probably never heard of a gobo. Also known as monogram lighting, gobo, which is short for "goes before optics," is a growing, special-effects-heavy trend. A gobo projector casts an image onto a wall or dance floor. It can be used to showcase a monogram, names, or the wedding date.
- String lights: Christmas-inspired lights are not exclusive to the holiday season. When strung around tree boughs, ceiling rafters, or other architectural elements of a reception hall, these lights can be breathtaking. It Girl Weddings suggests hanging them against an exposed brick wall to light up the space and add drama. Bistro lights are similar to string lights and can be used as well.
- Hanging candles: The warming glow from candles can be used to transform spaces instantly and create great photo opportunities. Candles can be hung as makeshift chandeliers over banquet tables or used as sconces on walls for antique appeal.
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