I wrote about lighting not long ago. I thought I would add to that post with this one. Keep reading for some great tips and ideas to lighten up your party.
Lighting creates atmosphere. Use it to create effect, to
illuminate, mask, highlight, create shadows and to set a certain mood or tone.
This post is a crash-course in lighting party solutions and a handful of
alternative, exciting ideas:
LED/Plasma screens:
Play favorite clips from a relevant movie in the background
to help “set the scene” and get everyone into the theme of the party.
Color alternating lights:
Get into the groove with rock ‘n’ roll themed party lights.
More economical to rent than buy unless you plan to use them again. Use to
create a vibrant disco scene.
Color changing orbs:
Although these can be a little pricey they provide wonderful
decoration for a stage area during evening entertainment and provide the
perfect “go-to” lighting solution for event planners and even bar and
restaurant owners who are hosting a large event; definitely worth the price
tag.
Color changing battery operated candles:
A cost effective lighting solution for any event with
options on color swap modes.
Illoom balloons/balloons with LED lights:
Whether it’s a kid’s party, wedding, Valentines day celebration
or a Christmas office themed event, with many different colors and styles
available on line, there is something for everyone…literally. Where as ordinary
balloons, seem just a little bit….well….. “ordinary”, Illoom balloons
definitely add a little bit more pizzazz. There are even seasonal selections to
style your event with.
LED furniture:
Add a touch of sophistication and modern technology to your
party. Just some of the options available include: chairs, cubes, coffee
tables, armchairs, barstool or bar-chair, plant pots (yes, I said plant pots!)
and poseur tables. Poseur tables in particular can be strategically place to
create focal points. Often becoming the hub of social activity, they are at
convenient elbow height over which to share a drink. Many of the furniture
options will also come with a slow color change function; think 70s party, Las
Vegas or science fiction style party.
LED wire water proof lights:
These lights are extremely versatile as they can easily be
placed in trees or around seating areas. Use them to light up a driveway,
garden, terrace or bar area.
LED Tree or branches/Fiber Optic Crystal Lamp:
A simple way to create the big wow factor, either of these
is definitely an innovative idea for a winter wonderful, Cinderella or masquerade
ball style event.
Luminescent canopy gazebo:
This pretty gazebo is great for the garden and just perfect
with which to recreate a fairytale Winter Wonderland. Don’t worry about it
being too cold….kit it out with outdoor heaters, it will go down a treat!
LED cube lights or rainbow raindrops:
A decorative addition, these lighting options add a sparkle
to any event and can be used to brighten any dark, un-used corner or frame a
doorway.
Fairy berries:
Meet the up market version of fairy lights. Although they
are best used in the garden, this is not to say that they can’t be used
indoors. Dare to get creative!
Iridescent chiffon:
Create beautiful backdrops for photos or add a shimmy and a
shine to any table.
Swirl/white luminescent column/stretch columns:
These are available in most colors and come in a range of
different heights and shapes. Perfect to fill up corners or break up a room,
again think Masquerade Ball or Cinderella-esk ballroom scenes.
Laser sphere projector:
Set the mood with a gentle wall wash.
Iridescent beaded curtain:
Don’t let the size of your event space inhibit your
creativity. It is not necessarily the size of an event space but what you do
with it that will make or break the party ambiance. These iridescent curtains
make for great wall decorations and are a wonderful way to divide up a room.
Paper LED battery lanterns:
Remember that lighting coming from any angle can create an
atmosphere so don’t forget your ceiling space. Available in all shapes, sizes
and colors and suitable to use both inside and out, these Harry Potter style
LED lanterns are currently trending with events and weddings.
LED table skirt or light base/LED beaded table runners:
Either of these lighting solutions create a wonderfully
intimate setting. The soft distribution of light from light bases, however, are
particularly effective and offer a warm glow. For something a bit more glitzy
and glamorous, use with iridescent crush table cloths or substitute for an LED
color changing programmable table skirt.
Silk flame lamps:
Silk flames create fabulous special effects. They are also
not expensive and can be used and re-used in many different party scenarios so
let your imagination run wild with your party theme ideas. Try real flame lamps
if looking for something a little more fancy with a real flare! These are not
quite so readily available however and significantly more expensive.
Effective lighting will often affect the perceived depth of
a room by throwing certain areas into shadow and highlighting others, so choose
carefully. Use lighting solutions to maximize the decoration but endeavour to
keep it classy. A large LED lit marquee crammed into a small back garden
doesn’t look so great and lighting up the garden path so it looks like
Blackpool, will not fashion the sophisticated image you were aiming for to say
nothing of upsetting the neighbors. Choose a few items for your event theme to
subtly infiltrate the event space from the entrance to the exit and it’s
enough. Going overkill will only get people criticizing rather than
complimenting.
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