Candles
Candles of all kinds and types are a classic wedding attribute. Simple, effective, budget-friendly and romantic. Candles can complement the basic lighting of a wedding reception or be the only lighting at some stages of the celebration (the newlyweds' first dance, the removal of the cake, or the final remarks of the newlyweds).
Candlesticks
For more interesting effects, think about what you will arrange the candles in, insists the website www.svadebka.ws. Perhaps you have many candlesticks in the same style that you place throughout the room. Or maybe you can decorate your wedding with arrangements with floating candles or hang candles on chains or ribbons.
Light elements and volumetric decor
In 2021, light will become one of the most important tools for decorators. Neon lighting and various lighting elements can look sleek and stylish as part of the wedding aesthetic. Thanks to volumetric, varied lighting, an exquisite decor is obtained, creating the effect of complete immersion.
Larisa Preobrazhenskaya:
“In 2021, many brides chose designs with mirror and transparent designs. Now I already have about ten weddings planned for 2021, and almost every bride comes with a request for light elements and neon. I believe that the future lies in volumetric decor. The further we go, the more we work in conjunction with lighting designers. Thus, we get a unique, voluminous design in which light plays a huge role. In our team now, for example, the majority of people are electricians, because it is necessary to connect a lot of lighting elements. The whole world is moving along this path, 5D cinemas, 3D mapping and so on are becoming popular. It is important to integrate a person into the space and decor so that he does not feel it as some kind of plane with a painted picture, but is completely immersed in the atmosphere.”
Organization: Mirum Event Decorator: Larisa Preobrazhenskaya Photographer: Natalya Legenda and Andrey Baida
Candelabra
A candelabrum is a somewhat pretentious accessory that is not suitable for every wedding. However, at luxurious celebrations or weddings in the style of the Victorian era, the candelabra will be a wonderful decoration for the hall, photo zone and lounge.
Spotlights
This type of lighting decor is suitable for a disco-style wedding. A special spotlight ball suspended in the center of the dance floor will create the appropriate mood. If you hang additional spotlights around the perimeter of the hall, directing them to the center or scattering them in the corners, guests will be able to feel the spirit of the eighties.
This lighting design is also appropriate for a themed movie wedding, complementing the spotlight lighting with a red carpet, a photo zone with photographs of movie stars mixed with photos of the newlyweds.
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All kinds of garlands
Essentially, a garland is a combination of light bulbs with interesting candlesticks. Choose original shapes of garlands (flowers, balls, angels, etc.) or make garlands yourself from vines, strands, etc.
Lanterns and lamps
Antique lamps and lanterns will create a special flavor at a wedding. They look very impressive and are ideal for fairytale and historical weddings. The only problem is that it is difficult to select a large number of identical lamps. On the other hand, you can use several types of lanterns to decorate banquet tables, photo booths, and lounge areas.
Using light at a wedding
You have decided to take the most important and long-awaited step in your life, like a wedding, do not skimp on it. Organize your ideal and unique evening at the highest level. And various lighting equipment will help to emphasize elegance and chic. No wedding is complete without proper lighting. Even a well-chosen room will not create that wonderful feeling of brightness like lighting accents. Most young people don’t even realize that with the help of light, any room will play with new colors, making it cozy and unforgettable. If you decide to make your wedding day special, seek the help of specialists. High-quality lighting at a wedding plays one of the most important roles in its holding. A huge number of agencies offer their services; make the right choice by watching their work on video.
Lighting can be figuratively divided into two categories.
1. Basic. This is the bare minimum that is necessary for the photographer’s work and the comfort of the guests. 2. Artistic. Here, various special effects and original lighting solutions are already fully provided to give a special atmosphere to the hall. You can emphasize the decor and uniqueness of the style of your celebration with the help of light. This includes illumination of elements of the hall, stage, and you can also illuminate a separate area for photography. Properly selected light means high-quality photographs and video recording, as well as an excellent tool for managing the emotions of guests. With the help of light rays, you can switch the attention of guests, transferring the emphasis to the actions taking place in the hall. For example, when congratulating newlyweds, a beam of light is directed at the guest, placing emphasis on his speech. You can perfectly beat the appearance of young people by using a beam of bright light following them. When eating, it is best to use dim light; this effect can be achieved with the help of candles and room lighting.
Candles are a fairly simple way to decorate and illuminate a room at the same time. Live fire displayed in glasses gives unique warmth and comfort. Candles look great in candlesticks of various shapes and heights.
A huge palette of colors is used in the design - green, red, blue, purple light will be an excellent decoration for any white wall. Professionals can create a complete feeling of connection with nature; for this, a projector is installed, thanks to which butterflies fly along the walls, flowers bloom, etc. Beautiful waterfalls of light combined with textiles bring a certain mystery and solemnity to the room. It is possible to give a special unique effect with the help of garlands or light “rains”, which consist of many light bulbs. They go well with fabrics on tables and chairs. Lanterns and lamps will create a special fairy-tale and romantic style for your wedding. You can decorate not only the hall, but also the street. Trees decorated with light look great. Small lights on mesh strings work great for this.
The lighting design of the stage and banquet hall is of particular importance, in which - flood light projectors - devices that perform light drawings - zenith projectors - devices for architectural lighting - stroboscopes - laser projectors - LED lighting - garlands, “rains” are used.
Today, laser shows have proven themselves to be excellent, especially those with musical accompaniment. This action is reminiscent of a performance where the rays become the main characters of the animation. It may be an unexpected surprise for guests if you present a laser show, with the help of which experts will convey your love story.
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Position the light correctly
You can play with the placement of candles or candlesticks. For example, highlight the road to the banquet hall, mark the boundaries of the dance floor, lay out words or highlight the Candy bar.
Lighting equipment for restaurants, banquet halls
Light in a banquet and concert hall is what sets the atmosphere of any event. High-quality light can “stretch out” weak musicians. Incorrectly organized lighting can ruin almost any event.
Similar to the sound of banquet and concert halls, before designing and, accordingly, installing lighting equipment, we conduct a thorough inspection of the premises in which the equipment is planned to be installed.
Lighting equipment is generally divided into the following:
- Heads
- Stage Filling Systems
- Light effects devices
- Light control systems
Heads
The heads belong to the so-called Intelligentlighting – smart light.
Heads in lighting equipment are called lighting devices with full rotation.
Heads are divided into the following types:
- Spot;
- Wash;
- Beam.
The choice of a specific solution is determined after examination and drafting.
Stage Filling Systems
Stage flooding systems include floodlight spotlights, designed to create correct, uniform lighting on the stage, which visually conveys all the nuances of the performer, forms the correct picture of the stage, and does not interfere with either the artists or the audience.
The choice of a specific solution is determined after examination and drafting.
Light effects devices
Light effects devices include the following:
- Steam generators (smoke generators);
- Bubble;
- Strobes;
- Blue light (UV);
- Lasers;
- Mirror balls;
- Image Spotlights;
- LED screens;
- Other lighting effects devices.
Light control systems
Light control systems are part of Intelligentlighting – smart lighting.
Light control systems are divided into two groups:
- Software lighting control systems. They are a program installed on a computer.
- Hardware systems (remotes) for light control. They are specialized devices.
The choice of one solution or another primarily depends on the project used for the light in the hall.
Tree decoration
If the wedding is taking place outdoors, be sure to think about the decor of trees and bushes. An excellent option is to decorate trees with a scattering of small garlands of light bulbs or a mesh garland. You can highlight both the trunk and the branches.
Ball lamps
Lately, globe lamps have become popular at weddings. During the day, they allow you to complement the color decor of the celebration. In the evening they serve as a source of light. They are good for banquet halls and dance floors.
About the rental price
The average cost of renting a set of lights for a wedding ranges from 3,000 to 8,000 rubles per day (meaning a set of light and music for dancing).
Kits with an expanded set of devices (for example, including a smoke machine or additional spotlights) will cost from 5,000 to 20,000 rubles / day.
It is important to consider that for rooms of different sizes, different numbers of lighting devices will be required . Therefore, it is worth consulting with a lighting technician in advance before ordering a kit.
Attention! It is worth keeping in mind that additional fees may apply for delivery, lighting technician visits and installation of equipment. Please clarify this before concluding a contract.
Rental of illuminated letters (for example, LOVE or FAMILY) - from 2500 - 4000 thousand rubles. A laser show for the ceremony will cost from 10 to 65 thousand rubles . Rental of retro garlands - from 1000 / piece (usually from 2 to 3 meters). Rent of a candelabra for 5 candles or more (metal) - from 600/day. Waterfall garland rental - from 800/day.
* the average cost of renting accessories was taken as of May 2018
Advice! If you have already decided on the host and DJ for the celebration, it is worth asking them whether lighting devices for the disco are included in the price. If not, then you should ask them about the possibility of renting them.
Projectors
If you want more originality and symbolism, look for projectors that can be used to create inscriptions using light. And then it’s up to the imagination: what to write on the floor during the first dance, what inscriptions to “put” on the walls during competitions or toasts, etc.
The main rules in designing with light
Considering that the main function of the lighting decoration of the hall is not only an aesthetic impression, but also illumination of the dining area, dance floor, table of the newlyweds, it is important to think through several points:
- safety. It is better to discuss in advance with a specialist all possible risks of lighting design. This will make it possible to avoid incidents and dangerous situations during the holiday. It is also necessary to clarify the compatibility of lighting accessories with other decorative elements.
- price. Depending on the budget of the newlyweds, the characteristics of light decoration will vary. An economical option would be candles, garlands, and hand-made decor using lanterns. If there are no financial restrictions, then halogen floodlights for the recreation area and dance floor are suitable.
- characteristics. The popularity of themed weddings is dictated by the main preferences in choosing lighting decor, with which you can focus on color (colored lanterns, garlands), romantic twilight (candles, spot lighting), and bright highlighting of the desired area in the banquet hall (spotlight).
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Glowing background
Numerous light bulbs in garlands or LEDs will allow you to create a whole background of luminous dots. They will look beautiful both in the decor of the hall and in the decoration of the photo zone and lounge.
Various accessories
Choose original candlesticks or interestingly decorated candle stands. The wedding portal Svadebka.ws offers you many master classes on making similar accessories with your own hands (sparkling jars, candlesticks made of wood or threads, etc.).
Glowing letters
Modern technologies offer special accessories - letters with LEDs. They are suitable for decorating a gala banquet and photo shoot location. You can make a similar accessory from wood, aluminum and even paper using candles or LEDs.
