Lighting impacts a lot when it comes to creating an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere for your wedding reception. Dim lighting tends to set a more romantic feeling to a room, whereas bright or colorful lighting may encourage guests to “party” or dance more.
Ways to Incorporate Lighting
Candles
Candles are a great way to add romance and elegance to your wedding reception. There are a variety of candles that you can choose in terms of shapes and options, such as pillar candles, taper candles, tea lights, floating candles, or others. A trend brides are incorporating into weddings for 2025 is scented candles, so that their wedding has a unique scent that establishes memories for guests. At DeYor PAC, we allow real flamed candles although you can also opt for battery-operated candles as well.
Lighting Providers: Purchasing candles can be done in many places, including Amazon or other online retailers. For individuals looking to stay within a certain budget may benefit from sourcing from places like Facebook marketplace.
Average Cost: Candles with pillar vases can range from $3-$7. This depends on whether you need a glass vase to contain the flame or not.
Uplighting
Uplighting refers to spotlights used typically around the perimeter of a venue space that may be used to accentuate features like beams. Uplighting spotlights are a great way to add elegance to your room because they can establish emotions by changing the colors.
Lighting Providers: To get uplighting, sourcing a vendor can be found through Google searches, resources like The Knot or Wedding Wire, or word-of-mouth, along with other options. Typically vendors like DJs or rental companies will have equipment like this. Sources like The Knot and Wedding Wire may also display information about potential vendors with this equipment.
Average Cost: Uplighting typically costs from $500-$2,000 depending on venue size, vendor rates, and number of uplights needed. Consulting with a vendor, being honest with your budget, and collecting multiple quotes will increase your chances of getting the best deal.
Pinspots
Pinspots are a wonderful way to show off your chosen decorations and sacred details without getting lost in the excitement and rush of the wedding. The petite size of pinspots allows you to highlight the intricacies of your wedding such as tables, centerpieces, and flowers. The pinspot experience is completely customizable for you allowing you to alter the intensity, angles, and color to bring your dream wedding to fruition at DeYor Performing Arts Center.
Lighting Providers: The beauty of pin spots is their wide range of availability in convenient locations such as Home Depot, Walmart, Target, and lighting stores or easy access online through Amazon. Additionally, for more cost-aware hosts, with a quick Google search, there are multiple online retailers who offer renting services specific to pin spots.
Average Cost: Typically pinspots range in cost from $20- $40, keeping in mind that each pinspot is sufficient enough to highlight one detail. On the contrary, rented pinspots range between $15- $25. When purchasing pinspots, have a set decision about the amount of needed lighting for your wedding.
String Lights
String lights are a unique spin on a classic lighting option, which is why so many 2025 brides are choosing this, radiating romance and intimacy. As the customer, you possess the freedom to hang the lights in the perfect way for you. Whether its draping lights across a sitting area or outlining the walls, any option will look stunning at DeYor. String lights are sure to leave your guests with a warm and glowing memory of your wedding!
Lighting Providers: The simplicity of purchasing string lights may be overwhelming as they are available for purchase at almost any retail store.
Average Cost: String lights can be purchased multiple ways, buying a greater length simplifies the hanging process but buying shorter length allows for a more customizable fit. In general, string lights typically range from $10- $45, depending upon selection.
Marquee Lights
Looking for a bold and eyecatching display? Marquee lights are the perfect choice for your wedding at DeYor Performing Arts Center! Marquee lights are big and daring, and able to be purchased in a variety of forms; letters, numbers, or designs. Their popularity stems from their visibility; spelling out the last name, displaying the wedding date, or filling the room with special designs, all to highlight this significant celebration.
Lighting Providers: Marquee lighting is available for purchase at a variety of online retailers such as Amazon or Etsy! Additionally, websites such as The Knot and Wedding Wire have more detailed resources on rentals.
Average Cost: Each marquee light (one letter, number, design) ranges in price from $30 to $50. If you were to rent a bundle, for example the phrase “Marry Me”, then it would be closer to $300- $500.
Glow Sticks
Hoping for a bumping dance floor at DeYor Performing Arts Center? Glow sticks are favored by brides and grooms alike due to their popularity and nature to elevate the dance floor experience, from glow necklaces to foam glow sticks, it is sure to make your party a blast! Glow sticks come in a variety of forms; they could be worn like necklaces, bracelets, headbands or held such as foam glow sticks or glow wands! Glow sticks are the perfect way to draw more attention and heighten the dance floor experience!
Lighting Providers: One of the best features of the glow stick is their ability to be bought in bulk and at almost every retailer. Large sets can be purchased on Amazon and smaller details can be bought at Target or Walmart.
Average Cost: Packs range from $100 to $200 and the smaller details can range from $10 to $20, both dependent upon the number of sticks desired.
Sparklers
Want to make an epic entrance or departure at your wedding? Sparklers are the perfect touch! Envision walking through a glowing tunnel of light, surrounded by your friends and family who are sending warmth, love, and well wishes with a special light twist. It is a fun way to sparkle up the night, interactive for both the guests and the newly weds. Such a special touch to a special day!
Lighting Providers: Wedding websites like The Knot feature vendors that distribute sparklers. Furthermore, a Google search for wedding sparklers will also provide options. Ensure that when you purchase sparklers that you buy longer sparklers that will last longer, so that you maximize your photo opportunities.
Average Cost: They can range in price anywhere from $50- $100 for larger orders, focusing on the longer lasting light and sparkle!
Overview of Wedding Reception Lighting Options
The right lighting can transform your dreams into reality! Lighting brings a beautiful ambiance to your special day while warmly welcoming your guests. From sparklers to uplighting, there is a perfect option for you, and don’t be afraid to mix and match! We are confident that each of these lighting sources will shape your wedding at DeYor Performing Arts into a memorable day.
