It’s time to shed some light on an element that is so often over looked at weddings. What’s one of the first things you do when you get up in the morning and the last thing you do before bed? Switch a light on or off, right? Light plays such an integral role in our daily lives. Florescent office lighting is harsh and depressing. Sunshine energizes us and makes us happy. Candlelight relaxes and romances us.
Since light is such an important aspect of our day, why would you not consider it an important part of your wedding? Photographers know this trick, and have all sorts of sneaky ways to manipulate light in photos. But having great lighting is not only a photographer’s trick. It is something that creates a huge impact, with minimal effort throughout a reception.
One of Tami Winn Events’ favorite lighting tricks is color washing. Up lights placed specifically around the room ‘washes’ the room in a selected color. Besides helping set the mood, this helps detract from any undesirable traits from the room. We suggest a neutral color like champagne during dinner and then shifting to more dramatic bold colors for dancing. Having this change in lighting affects your guests profoundly. They feel as if they go from an elegant dinner to a trendy dance lounge. They know that when the ‘lights go down’, it’s time to party.
Since light is such an important aspect of our day, why would you not consider it an important part of your wedding? Photographers know this trick, and have all sorts of sneaky ways to manipulate light in photos. But having great lighting is not only a photographer’s trick. It is something that creates a huge impact, with minimal effort throughout a reception.
One of Tami Winn Events’ favorite lighting tricks is color washing. Up lights placed specifically around the room ‘washes’ the room in a selected color. Besides helping set the mood, this helps detract from any undesirable traits from the room. We suggest a neutral color like champagne during dinner and then shifting to more dramatic bold colors for dancing. Having this change in lighting affects your guests profoundly. They feel as if they go from an elegant dinner to a trendy dance lounge. They know that when the ‘lights go down’, it’s time to party.
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Photo credit: Birdseye PhotographyYour event designer or florist will tell you that pin spotting your centerpieces is a must. Pin spotting basically means that you place a spotlight on a specific location. They are normally used to highlight amazing centerpieces. Using pin spots in conjunction with color washing creates a truly stunning look.
Photo Credit, Sarah MiloudHaving a custom monogram turned into a Gobo is a unique way to make your reception personal. You can use your new last name or you and your fiance’s initials. The best location to place a gobo is on a wall or the dance floor. If you are not using a monogram, try a funky design instead. This creates visual interest and is definitely a unique element.
Photo credit: BluDoor StudiosLike other tricks of the trade, lighting can make a person, or a room look better than they naturally do. Great lighting also sets whatever specific mood that you are wanting your reception to have. It can give your guests a feeling of elegance, fun, and romance. It is a an element of receptions that is often overlooked. And it is a fantastic element to include if you are wanting to make a huge impact. But before you leave your reception, make sure you remember to switch the light!
Special thanks to LITE Dallas for providing amazing lighting on all of the events shown in this article!
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