Bridology

Ask any event planner, past bride or serial wedding guest – lighting is one of the most important aspects of your wedding reception.  The unfortunate truth is that many brides don’t realize the phenomenal impact that proper – or improper – lighting can have on the overall look and feel of the wedding until it’s too late.

Uplighting, candlelight and spotlighting can completely transform the atmosphere of a room, convey the theme of the wedding, and even impact how willing your guests are to get out on the dance floor.  So if you haven’t put any thought into lighting for your upcoming wedding – now is the time to consider lighting options.

Fortunately for brides on a budget, lighting does not have to be expensive. In fact, beautiful lighting and atmosphere can be created simply with minimal cost. Yes, $500 worth of uplighting, spotlighting and gobo monogram initials will definitely make an impact, but there is also something to be said for the soft, romantic light of candles throughout the reception area. Bathing your reception in romantic candlelight is a gorgeous, cost-effective way to create the perfect atmosphere for guests to relax and enjoy themselves in.

But how to display said candles? Try these Mini Lanterns; the perfect solution for stylish candlelight that spans a range of themes and decorative styles. We love these pretty, Mini Lantern Tealight Holders from The Knot. At $3.50 a pop, you can place one or two in the middle of each dinner table without breaking the bank. Or, utilize them during your cocktail hour on low tables and belly bars, paired with one oversized dahlia in a small vase. Then move them inside during dinner to recreate a lounge-feel around the dance floor.