How Much Does Wedding Lighting Cost?

The cost of wedding lighting varies greatly. You can expect to pay between $200 and $5,000 for lighting depending on the location and amount needed. For example, rustic, bare-bones venues will require more lighting. Other venues may need you to hire a lighting expert to bring your vision for your wedding to life.

Remember: This is not the place to cut corners. Wedding lighting is a key element in setting the mood and ambience for your ceremony or reception. It’s also for the safety of your guests, as they need to be able to see at night.

You have many options for lighting your wedding day, from twinkle lights to up lighting to gobos and marquees. You can find out how much lighting for your wedding will cost depending on the route you take.

Ceremony Lighting

You’ll need to ensure that all event spaces and walkways are well-illuminated for a ceremony at sunset or at night so that guests know where they are going. You can buy a set eight LED pathway lights for about $200. This includes the transformers and cable to install them.

You may also want to use twinkle lights or other string lighting in order to create a magical atmosphere for your wedding ceremony. They are usually very affordable, costing between $17 and $20 per string of 200 LED lights plus any additional supplies you may need, such as hooks or other equipment for hanging. It may be necessary to pay labor charges to have them supplied, hung and installed for you.

Venue Lighting

Ask your venue if there is lighting already in place. Ask your venue coordinate or your wedding planner if they have a lightning expert who can provide you with a quotation for your wedding. Here are some examples for indoor and outdoor lighting.

Uplighting

Uplights can add color and drama to a ballroom or restaurant. Uplighting a large room can cost between $600 to $2,000 You can save money by limiting the amount of uplighting in some areas. For example, on the dance floor and wedding cake table.

String Lighting

String lights can help create the romantic, warm atmosphere that you desire for your wedding. String lights come in many varieties, such as twinkle lights and Edison bulbs. They also include paper lanterns and fairy lights. The cost is usually between $3 and $5 for each linear foot. However, you will need to add on extra costs like installation and equipment such as extension cords.

Installing chandeliers can give your home a glamorous and romantic look. You can expect to pay anywhere between $150 to $500 plus labor costs for this type of lighting.

Gobo Light

Custom gobo lights can project your name, initials and/or wedding dates onto the dancefloor. These usually cost between $150 to $300. You may find that your deejay offers a customized gobo as part of the music package they offer, or you may be able get one from your venue or wedding planner.

Marquee lights

You can add a little extra light to your event by using marquee lights/letters that spell out your initials, or another fun phrase like “XOXO”, or “LOVE”. These make great photo opportunities. Expect to pay between $50 and 300 for custom marquee lettering. You can find recycled marquee light on Facebook Marketplace or other sites for about $25 if you are on a budget.

Spot lights

You may find that your deejay, band, or venue will provide spotlights as part of the package for your first dance. If you need to purchase a spotlight for an evening, it can cost between $30 to $100.

Additional Lighting Costs

You may also need or want to include:

• Texture lights: $50 to $200 per light fixture
• Table centerpiece lights: $10 – $30
• Pin spot lighting: 20 to 45 dollars per table
• Pendant lights range from $15 to $25

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