It’s usually an after-thought, but lighting your wedding or reception venue properly can instantly transform it from everyday to epic. Whether you're considering romantically flickering candlelight, mood lighting over the reception dancefloor or strands of fairylights in the trees of your venue, they'll add a little bit of magic to your day.
Just take a look at some of these illuminating images:
String lights on trees
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Perfect for a midsummer occasion
Seriously, trees in your venue are your decor BFFs
Image by Emily Wren
A super pretty wedding arch![](../../../../Images/ExtraImages/Wedding-lighting-2.jpg)
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Having a mandap? Just multiply the foliage and lights!
Hang candleholders and tealights for this magical look
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Or make use of those old lightbulbs for industrial chic
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Suspend candles over your reception tables
Image by The Edges
A great look for alfresco parties in the summer
Or use chandeliers for a more fairytale look
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Image from The Knot
Arrange lights along your aisle and onto your mandap![](../../../../Images/ExtraImages/Wedding-lighting-8.jpg)
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Frame your registry venue with twinkling lights
Image by Brian Hatton Photography
Forget centrepieces - and use lights as a runner instead!
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Add nude and metallic drapes to enhance the glow
Image from White Lilac Inc