So I was watching Platinum Weddings the other night . . . . Okay, I never thought I would start a blog post with that statement, but yes I do indulge in a little reality TV every now and then. . . . and what do you think struck me as most interesting? Well, there were quite a few phenomenal and interesting details to take in, but what caught my attention was the fact that the bride had hired a lighting professional for her reception. This of course, resulted in a beautiful reception with depth and amazing color.  This bride spent a whopping $10,000 just on lighting, but that is all relative. I mean, she was also wearing a $250,000 engagement ring. My point is there was some attention given to the detail of lighting which resulted in a much more interesting look at the reception. I don’t know of anyone in this area that provides this type of service as a profession, but I do know that with a little ingenuity and a lot less than 10k, you could create some interesting lighting effects of your own.
Here are a few images from a wedding we’ve posted before. Look at how the band lit themselves with colorful lights. These could also be used throughout the entire reception.

 
Most brides want a romantic dimly lit room, but without accent lighting, this is not as appealing. We typically shoot with less flash and slower shutter speeds to pickup ambient light and create depth. A well planned lighting scheme will help these images be much more flattering. Check out these images from a lighting service in New York: Luminous Designs, Inc.
Here is a slideshow from Luminous Designs with several examples of what I am talking about.
 
 
If you know of someone local that provides this service, please let us know. We could certainly send them plenty of customers. – Happy Wedding Planning, Julie

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