Summertime is a great season for events! Weddings, music festivals, parties, bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs, quinceaneras, birthday parties; you name it. Lighting can make a drastic impact on your event. Proper lighting may require an increase in your budget, but can also turn an ordinary event into something extraordinary.
There are a few things to consider when designing lighting for your event, including the size and scale of your venue. Are there high ceilings? Balconies? Several doorways? Very narrow entryways? The structural integrity of the space you’ll be celebrating in will also require careful consideration. Your event planner will be able to better understand these things, and can help you plan the lighting options that are best for you.
Also, consider the size and amount of lighting you’re choosing. You might need to make a site visit with your event designer in order to better determine how certain lights will look in certain places. So don’t leave your guests in the dark, read on for some of our favorite lighting options and accessories, and how they can make your summer party a night to remember.
Uplight (Indoor or Outdoor): A light placed at the base of a column, wall, or other structure to produce lighting in an upward fashion. Uplights are a classic way to add an extra layer of dimension to your corporate event. Uplighting adds depth and texture to dinner parties, can highlight a particular work of art or product, or provide additional ambiance for any greenery that might be included in your design.
Chandeliers & Novelty Lighting: Have a particular theme in mind that works well with chandeliers, string lighting, standalone globe lights, mirror balls, and other types of novelty lighting? Consider this option to seriously impress your guests.
Swagging & Lighting: Perfect for larger areas, lighting fixtures in combination with fabric swag curtains can create a truly dramatic effect. Consider using swag curtains and lighting with trussing for the ultimate in grand entrances.
GOBO: A stencil placed in front of your preferred light source, in order to project a particular shape, logo, image, etc. Consider using a gobo to project your company logo onto a grand wall or staircase for a lasting impression!
LED uplight: Great for indoor or outdoor use, depending on the model, LEDs are an excellent option for quick, portable lighting. Planning an evening dinner or company picnic under the stars? Consider including LEDs as an important part of your lighting package.
Lasers: Great for events with live music! Create an authentic concert atmosphere with flashy lasers that ignite the show, or use laser projectors to display animated logos and designs anywhere in your event space. Lasers add a special kick to any event, especially when paired with our other lighting options!
We hope this gives you some great ideas for how to amp up your events this summer! Have any questions or need a quote? Give us a call at 888-567-8243
