{"id":3139,"date":"2011-08-01T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2011-08-01T14:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=3139"},"modified":"2016-11-01T11:17:00","modified_gmt":"2016-11-01T15:17:00","slug":"you-dont-need-more-flowers-you-just-need-better-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-flowers\/you-dont-need-more-flowers-you-just-need-better-lighting","title":{"rendered":"You Don\u2019t Need More Flowers, You Just Need Better Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_11819\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11819\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f2bdbd480dcc748a40d4a9a0f6e64dd4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11819\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f2bdbd480dcc748a40d4a9a0f6e64dd4.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lighting\" width=\"500\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f2bdbd480dcc748a40d4a9a0f6e64dd4.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f2bdbd480dcc748a40d4a9a0f6e64dd4-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11819\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f2bdbd480dcc748a40d4a9a0f6e64dd4.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lighting\" width=\"500\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f2bdbd480dcc748a40d4a9a0f6e64dd4.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f2bdbd480dcc748a40d4a9a0f6e64dd4-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/540361655261546482\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>By: Nora Foster<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For a fraction of the cost of extra flowers or more decorations you can make a spectacular statement, add elegance and excitement, and create an atmosphere that is truly memorable just by using lights. Lighting can be used to highlight your flowers and other decorations, as well as add color and drama to an entire room. Below are details on the various lighting treatments you might consider for your upcoming wedding.<\/p>\n<h2>Ambient Lighting<\/h2>\n<p>This is the main light used in a room. It can be natural with the sun lighting the room, or artificial. For a tented event, white twinkle lights, paper lanterns, chandeliers or a\u00a0specialty\u00a0hanging fixture (see image at right) can be hung throughout the tent to provide soft, decorative lighting.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11820\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11820\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/6675101342b2672e05de26c2f5941b51.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11820\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/6675101342b2672e05de26c2f5941b51.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lighting ideas\" width=\"736\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/6675101342b2672e05de26c2f5941b51.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/6675101342b2672e05de26c2f5941b51-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/6675101342b2672e05de26c2f5941b51-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/6675101342b2672e05de26c2f5941b51-672x449.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11820\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/6675101342b2672e05de26c2f5941b51.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lighting ideas\" width=\"736\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/6675101342b2672e05de26c2f5941b51.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/6675101342b2672e05de26c2f5941b51-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/6675101342b2672e05de26c2f5941b51-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/6675101342b2672e05de26c2f5941b51-672x449.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/thelane.com\/the-guide\/style-elements\/reception-decor\/wedding-reception-fairy-lights\">The Lane<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11825\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11825\" style=\"width: 481px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/8481d3546ea1af7e7d95371e4c047e53.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11825\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/8481d3546ea1af7e7d95371e4c047e53.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lighting ideas\" width=\"481\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/8481d3546ea1af7e7d95371e4c047e53.jpg 481w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/8481d3546ea1af7e7d95371e4c047e53-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11825\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/8481d3546ea1af7e7d95371e4c047e53.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lighting ideas\" width=\"481\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/8481d3546ea1af7e7d95371e4c047e53.jpg 481w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/8481d3546ea1af7e7d95371e4c047e53-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/136515432427852062\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Up-Lights<\/h2>\n<p>LED lights, which are the safest for use near tent walls, are placed on the ground and directed upward onto the tent wall or an element in the room, such as a column or decorations. Up-lights come in an assortment of colors so you can easily coordinate with your wedding color scheme. You can even use colored gels set on a timer to change the colors inside the tent during each stage of the wedding ceremony, dinner and party.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11821\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11821\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e9e95b433d7eab54416587c53a5ffb.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11821\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e9e95b433d7eab54416587c53a5ffb.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lights\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e9e95b433d7eab54416587c53a5ffb.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e9e95b433d7eab54416587c53a5ffb-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e9e95b433d7eab54416587c53a5ffb-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e9e95b433d7eab54416587c53a5ffb-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11821\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11821\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e9e95b433d7eab54416587c53a5ffb.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lights\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e9e95b433d7eab54416587c53a5ffb.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e9e95b433d7eab54416587c53a5ffb-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e9e95b433d7eab54416587c53a5ffb-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e9e95b433d7eab54416587c53a5ffb-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/54817320437389585\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Gobos<\/h2>\n<p>Gobos are stencils that go over a light to project a certain image on the dance floor, walls or on the tent ceiling (see image at right). Most couples like to project their names or their personalized monograms, but you can have any design you wish projected.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11822\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11822\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f9f41278dec30fbd8abece68104cb314.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11822\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f9f41278dec30fbd8abece68104cb314.jpg\" alt=\"wedding reception lighting\" width=\"550\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f9f41278dec30fbd8abece68104cb314.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f9f41278dec30fbd8abece68104cb314-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f9f41278dec30fbd8abece68104cb314-500x665.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11822\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f9f41278dec30fbd8abece68104cb314.jpg\" alt=\"wedding reception lighting\" width=\"550\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f9f41278dec30fbd8abece68104cb314.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f9f41278dec30fbd8abece68104cb314-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/f9f41278dec30fbd8abece68104cb314-500x665.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weddingchicks.com\/2011\/11\/25\/san-francisco-wedding-venues-the-golden-gate-club-let-there-be-light\/\">Wedding Chicks<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Pin Spots<\/h2>\n<p>These are narrow beams of light used to highlight or showcase a particular feature, such as the centerpieces or the cake, or if you have a sweetheart table, pin spots can be directed towards it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11824\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11824\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e4b42e2a6a4dd963410aae8729bc0a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11824\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e4b42e2a6a4dd963410aae8729bc0a.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lighting\" width=\"550\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e4b42e2a6a4dd963410aae8729bc0a.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e4b42e2a6a4dd963410aae8729bc0a-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e4b42e2a6a4dd963410aae8729bc0a-500x727.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11824\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e4b42e2a6a4dd963410aae8729bc0a.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lighting\" width=\"550\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e4b42e2a6a4dd963410aae8729bc0a.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e4b42e2a6a4dd963410aae8729bc0a-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/75e4b42e2a6a4dd963410aae8729bc0a-500x727.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weddingsbylilly.com\/wedding-ideas-inspiration\/lighting-ideas\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Washes<\/h2>\n<p>This kind of lighting is used to cover a large area. You could do a wash of color over the dance floor, on the ceilings, or the entire tent (see image at right). With washes you can choose from colors, patterns, and images to literally paint the room with a lighting effect.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11826\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11826\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/5ac2fecc1d53f7e333048f17e753371b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11826\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/5ac2fecc1d53f7e333048f17e753371b.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lights\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/5ac2fecc1d53f7e333048f17e753371b.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/5ac2fecc1d53f7e333048f17e753371b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/5ac2fecc1d53f7e333048f17e753371b-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11826\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/5ac2fecc1d53f7e333048f17e753371b.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lights\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/5ac2fecc1d53f7e333048f17e753371b.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/5ac2fecc1d53f7e333048f17e753371b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/5ac2fecc1d53f7e333048f17e753371b-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/247416573251105905\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Lots of Options, Work With a Pro<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a tented wedding or reception, a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakesregiontent.com\">full-service tent provider<\/a> can assist you in creating the look you want, and ensure that the equipment stays out of the way of guests so no one trips on wires or gets burned by hot lights. If you\u2019re not sure what lighting approach you want to take, or what your event space can accommodate, you might consider hiring an event lighting professional to assist with the lighting plan and setup.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11823\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11823\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/d099ef7cde46ae25bdacb5a55b3d70f3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11823\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/d099ef7cde46ae25bdacb5a55b3d70f3.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lighting ideas\" width=\"650\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/d099ef7cde46ae25bdacb5a55b3d70f3.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/d099ef7cde46ae25bdacb5a55b3d70f3-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/d099ef7cde46ae25bdacb5a55b3d70f3-500x615.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11823\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11823\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/d099ef7cde46ae25bdacb5a55b3d70f3.jpg\" alt=\"wedding lighting ideas\" width=\"650\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/d099ef7cde46ae25bdacb5a55b3d70f3.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/d099ef7cde46ae25bdacb5a55b3d70f3-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/d099ef7cde46ae25bdacb5a55b3d70f3-500x615.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.theknot.com\/2013\/08\/27\/9-ways-to-light-your-reception\/\">The Knot<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>By: Nora Foster<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Lakes Region Tent &amp; Event is a tent and party rental provider located in central New Hampshire. Whether you\u2019re hosting 50 or 500 guests, they offer a variety of tents, tables and chairs, tableware, linens, lighting and more to fit any wedding style, size and budget. They can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakesregiontent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.lakesregiontent.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1478097235443000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHjPVCJMhflCSNoKIxJX5OIazPY5w\">lakesregiontent.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Nora Foster For a fraction of the cost of extra flowers or more decorations you can make a spectacular statement, add elegance and excitement, and create an atmosphere that is truly memorable just by using lights. Lighting can be used to highlight your flowers and other decorations, as well as add color and drama to an entire room. Below are details on the various lighting treatments you might consider for your upcoming wedding. 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