How to Get the Best Wedding Lighting

To get the best wedding lighting, visit your venue at the same time as your event to plan accurately. Choose lighting that matches your color theme, use up lighting to transform the space, and add dynamic dance floor lighting for energy. Don’t forget spotlights for key moments like speeches and your first dance. The right lighting setup enhances the atmosphere and creates a polished, memorable experience.

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Check out the venue at the right time

When planning out how to decorate your venue, it's a good idea to plan a visit at the same time your reception will be. That way you'll see exactly what it will look like on the night of, and you can make lighting arrangements accordingly.

A lot of venues will offer their own lighting packages, but they tend to be both overpriced and sub-optimal. Make sure you shop around. See how DJ Cutt Entertainment's lighting packages compare before making a final decision. And don't make the mistake of under-lighting your reception.

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Your lighting should match your theme

You've gone to a lot of trouble to pick out a color theme for your wedding. Make sure your lighting complements, rather than clashes with, the colors you've chosen. When it comes time to light your dance floor, you'll want to go with something darker, helping to set the mood. These lights should also have the ability to bounce and move to the music - our DJ lighting package includes dynamic dance floor effects that sync beautifully to any wedding playlist.

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Don't forget your uplighting

Uplighting is a type of wall lighting that, as the name implies, is aimed upward. By adding a few properly-placed uplights, the entire tone of the room can change. This trick works whether you're in a barn or a community center, or anything in between. See how we use lighting at our weddings to get a feel for the transformative power of a well-lit space.

For an extra magical first dance, pair uplighting with our dancing on clouds effect to create a breathtaking, fog-filled dance floor your guests will never forget.

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You’ll need some spotlights as well

While you don't want your space to be too brightly lit, there are some things you want to spotlight. This will be especially useful during toasts, cutting the wedding cake, and the first dance. Work with whomever you hire to do your lights to make sure they know what key areas need spotlighting.

Another consideration: the placement of the lights should be out of the way. You don't want the lights themselves to become a distraction or a tripping hazard. If you're at an outdoor venue, make sure all your lights are waterproof. Check our outdoor venue experience for how we handle weather-proofing and lighting at open-air events.

Ready to Transform Your Wedding with Stunning Lighting?

At DJ Cutt Entertainment, we offer lighting packages tailored to your specifications. We can find the perfect lighting solution no matter what your venue. Check our pricing or contact us today to learn more.

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