Lighting is such an important part of a wedding – and yet tragically, it’s often forgotten about. There’s absolutely no excuse for this, though, because at the end of the day, lighting adds to the aesthetic you’re trying to create with everything else, and can even make or break your overall “vision”. 

We also shouldn’t forget the importance of good lighting when it comes to photography. Although you’ll probably make use of natural light, as the evening reception rolls around you’ll want to keep up the momentum from before. To a photographer, good lighting is everything – and for the married couple, the photos complement their memories in the years to come.

Add a little sparkle

A wedding is magical, so your lighting really should be, too. Fairy lights give the whole affair a really special touch, and these days they’re so delicate and elegant that they don’t look too plastic (or worse, cheap).

Take a look at the different kinds available – light bulb fairy lights from lights.co,uk are an excellent choice because they’ve got a fibre optic aesthetic and fit in really well with just about any setting in any season as they come in a warm white, according to their website. The brand have experience in lighting since 1999, so you’re putting your big day in good hands.

It’s important to listen to the experts when it comes to everything related to your wedding day, because a wrong move could cost you greatly. But that doesn’t mean taking the magic out of everything.

Make a statement

You’ve got the daintier aspects of your lighting sorted – but do you want something of a “main event”?

Chandeliers can make something of a statement and come in many different shapes and sizes, perhaps even fitting in with a theme. You could also opt for a feature light of some kind from a particular era – if you opt for the right one, this can be incredibly vintage. 

This can even be a consideration as early on as when you’re choosing the venue – are there any focal points when it comes to lighting, such as chandeliers, that you’re a fan of?

Don’t forget about selfies

Your guests will want to take photos to remember your wedding forever as well – so why not set up a camera, a professional studio light, and set photos to a beautiful backdrop (such as a tasteful rose wall)?

This can be absolutely amazing if done properly, leaving guests free to either use their phone cameras to take advantage of amazing lighting – and upload pics to various social channels using your custom event filters – or to use the camera that you’ve set up instead. These make for lovely mementos afterwards, and you don’t even need to have a photographer manning it, making for the most natural sort of photos.

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Lighting in a wedding makes the entire day look more beautiful, which not only helps on the day, but also with your photos of the event. Don’t ever be tempted to neglect it!