In recent days, I've been asked by many brides,
"Why should I worry about lighting?" Often over looked and at the same time, the fasting growing trend in Wedding
"Looks" is the use of lighting effects to change the ambiance and mood. I will reply something like,
"Do you want your venue looking exactly original or like the 50+ wedding prior to yours?" Using lighting, you can make a wedding event look entirely different from one hour to another. Unlike physical decorations, (paper, balloons, globes, fabric), once they are placed, you're stuck with that one look.
Lighting gives a client the ability to c
hange the venue in a moments notice based upon desired looks. Moving between white and blue or pink is common, while quickly changing through a rainbow of effects will change an elegant mood to a raging party without upsetting the mature guest. Can you imagine painting the room in lights that complement the thousands of dollars you spent on gowns, suits and more. Why let the static and plain lights make your venue look okay, when it could look AMAZING!
Yes, you can just have a couple of disco lights, but this can also reek havoc on your wedding photos! In recent conversation with a local photographer,
Stacia, she replied,
"DJ's who don't understand the process of a wedding and the lighting needs of the photographer can easily ruin many or most of the photographs by placing random gobos and lights on the faces of wedding party members during the most important moments."
With experince and knowledge, a good DJ will Program custom lighting shows to meet you vision and accompany the needs of other vendors like the photographer, videographer and caterer. The experience a of lighting technician will give you looks
like no other, while protecting your images and memories that are being recorded.
Some couples express concern with the cost of lighting when they see the dramatic changes that are accessible once lighting is installed. Actually,
Lighting is the MOST cost effective choice for decorating choice, the least expensive. Seeing the images on this post, you would think these affects cost thousands. Actually, you're looking at a fraction of that price. Prices begin a few hundred and can climb into the thousands, depending on the venue size. If there are multiple rooms, halls, landings, and such, then there will be added cost. For most weddings and proms, the cost is on the lower end because most of these events have 150-250 people and simple locations.
Consult with DJ Michael for more information about the cost of adding this feature to your event.
"How is lighting the most cost effective?" Have you ever priced the cost of decorations? Even then, you're not going to purchase one color or a couple table cloths. Venues WILL fine you if you use tape, nails, screws or damage the facility in any way. Pay a few fines and you'll be wishing you had lighting. Lighting does not affect the venue rules or regulations in anyway. Lighting is placed at strategic locations and secured with special fasteners. You won't need a variety of fabrics, or paper goods. Your DJ can assist in creating the color or colors you want in your venue. There is also no trash or cleaning to be done at the end of your event. This is better on our environment and on your wallet. Cleaning fees for linens are not cheap.
Lighting allows you to change, modify and alter the mood of a room quickly or slowly. Have you ever noticed that when it gets dark and quiet, you get sleepy? How do you feel when you see first fallen snow and outside looks pure and white? How about at sunset when you're watching the sun set from a great location and you feel the warms of the orange and yellow rays. See, lighting can make you feel a mood change. The advantage of lighting allows you the opportunity to quickly change the mood of your guest. When lights are carefully placed and cool colors are used, people are quiet and relaxed. When they become red, green and pinks, people become excited. Obviously, strobing lights either make you want to dance or be sick; this is be an option.
Having this control allows you to change how your guest act throughout the evening. When guest sit in the back of the room away from the dance floor, it can be intimidating to walk across the room and into the dance lights. When the room is lit up, they already feel as a part of of the group. Changing the lights will also send visual cues that the party has begun or it's time to grab someone special and hit the floor.
You should worry about lighting. You could save thousands by changing a simple room into an extraordinary venue, without the expensive venue cost.
Schedule a consult now for more information!
