What is uplighting at a Wedding? And do you need it? While uplighting may not seem like a necessary addition to your wedding, it can make a huge impact. First, you have to consider your budget and venue. Uplights are not super costly, therefore in the decor department, you get a lot of bang for your buck. If you have a venue that doesn’t have a ton of decor they are also a great way to “fill” the room without breaking the bank. Uplighting has become one of the hottest trends for weddings and other events to transform a room from ordinary to extraordinary.
What is Wedding Uplighting?
Uplights are portable lighting units. Color choices for uplights are endless. In other words, pretty much any color you can think of can be done. Most uplights available today are battery operated. Therefore providing a lot of flexibility to place them indoors or outdoors. With battery operated uplights you get a much cleaner look. For example, you don’t see power cords running around the venue. Battery-powered uplights are also more flexible. For instance, they can be used inside or outside where a power source isn’t available. And if you’re having an outdoor event, they can be used as functional lighting as well. This helps illuminate areas that would normally be dark. They can also add to the atmosphere, for example, our uplights at Complete are connected via WiFi and can even interact with your music by flickering to the music or changing color.
Uplights make quite the dramatic change to a room!
For example below is a room without uplights…
And here is the same room with uplights… WOW!
Where are uplights placed?
Uplighting can be placed just about anywhere. Around a room perimeter for example. Uplighting can also be used to highlight unique features or decor. For example a head table, cake table, or tall architecture.
Uplighting can also make a dramatic impact if your event is outdoors. For instance, uplighting can be used to highlight buildings, décor, trees, and other landscaping that will make your guests go WOW!
How Many uplights do I need?
The number of lights you need will vary based on your vision and the size of the room. However, here is an idea of what we recommend based on your guest count…If you’re planning for 50 to 100 guests 10 uplights would be a good place to start. 150 to 200 guests, a minimum of 20 would be recommended. To make a greater impact, consider doubling the number of uplights to really make the room POP!
In conclusion, we hope this blog helps answer what is uplighting at a wedding or event. If you would like to learn more you can check out our website here or contact one of our event professionals. We are always happy to help!
About Complete Weddings + Event
Complete Weddings + Events is a fun company that provides Photography, DJ, Video, Photo Booth, and Lighting services for weddings and events. Complete helps coordinate a plan, shoot great photos, capture compelling video, and provide the perfect soundtrack for the day. And we do it with heart, feeling, emotion, and the perfect amount of cleverness. Photography. DJ. Videography. Photo Booth. Uplighting.
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