Wedding Lighting Colors
Take advantage of the effect color can have on the atmosphere by changing the shades through the course of the night. For example, if your cocktail hour starts at sunset, color the room with golden tones. During dinner, use soft lighting that will feel like candlelight. As the dancing begins, consider a more dramatic color such as pink, orange or red (depending on your color scheme).

Wedding Lighting Technique
The layout of your reception site will determine how you’re going to use lighting techniques. If dinner and dancing are happening in the same room, use a color wash to set the dance floor apart. If your reception site has sprawling ceilings, use pin spot lighting to keep the decor focused on certain details. Use a gobo light if you have a great monogram or motif to help tie your reception together.

Your lighting designer and wedding planner will help you figure out which type of lighting and colors fit your budget and style.  You can read part one of wedding lighting here.

Debbie Orwat, Colorado Wedding Planner
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Pin spot - A focused beam of light that shines directly onto an object, like a centerpiece or wedding cake, as a highlight effect.

Color wash - There are a few different types of light fixtures that can create a “wash,” which is basically a blanket of colored light covering an entire area.

Gobos - Circular stencils that are put over a light to project a design or pattern. Popular gobo designs are monograms, dates, or any other wedding motifs. The complexity of the design will affect the gobo’s cost — a simple stencil can be stamped out of steel, while a more intricate design must be laser etched out of stainless steel or a glass that can withstand high heat (costing much more than a stamped stencil).

Led - {light-emitting diodes} LED lights are currently popular for weddings because they use much less electricity than regular, incandescent light bulbs. They can sometimes be wireless and very discreet. LEDs are great for color changes and vibrant colors. They’re also common in strands and good for accent lighting.

Stay tuned for Wedding Lighting Part Two.  We’ll talk about choosing the correct lights and color for your Colorado wedding.

Debbie Orwat, Colorado Wedding Planner
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