Nothing is more memorable than your wedding day. It signifies the beginning to a new chapter in your life. When it comes to choosing the venue for your wedding, times have changed. With the wedding season underway, more brides are opting for outdoor weddings, evening weddings and wedding venues that take the traditional ceremony to a whole new level. Part of the reason couples are choosing a setting that is less traditional is the freedom it allows for self-expression in designing and setting the mood for your special event.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville used special event festoon lighting to add romance to this wedding held at Huston Station in downtown Nashville.
A crucial part of creating romance and a memorable atmosphere to look back on and cherish for years to come is the manner in which you design your wedding venue. In order to convey a theme, or personal style of the bride and groom every facet of your nuptials takes planning. This can be to the color of the paper goods used at your reception, to the blooms you choose for you floral arrangements, bouquets and centerpieces and even the band you book to play your reception. As part of this planning, never overlook the role proper lighting can play in the enjoyment and success of your wedding.
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville provides temporary lighting for events and special occasions such as weddings, outdoor proms, graduation and birthday celebrations, family reunions and other outdoor (and indoor) events you have planned.
You’ve probably considered the benefits proper lighting for your event will provide, as well as the downfall of not having lighting. With this in mind, here is some food for thought:
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The right lighting can add space: That’s right — One thing our customers tell us time and time again is how much more they and their guests use their back yards once they add permanent outdoor lighting. “It’s like that part of my yard didn’t existing at night because it’s not lit up at night”. For an outdoor party, this is even more important consideration. You don’t want your guests on top of each other when there’s plenty of room just begging for illumination. Proper lighting can really open up that area for use and allow guests to “spread out in the space” comfortably. Consider an outdoor event under a tent. If only the tented area is illuminated, everyone will stay under the tent. But, perhaps there’s an adjacent gazebo or patio which could double as a dance floor. Lighting extended areas will encourage guests to use the areas beyond your primary location adding space to your event location.
- The right lighting can enhance safety: Safety is always an important consideration when hosting an outdoor event, especially in the evening. Grassy areas can hold numerous pitfalls that can make sure footing difficult. Then,add the darkness of night, and high heel shoes to the equation and without proper lighting you have a recipe for disaster! With proper lighting, traversing grass, gravel paths and bumpy surfaces such as a cobbled walkway (even in heels) can be made safe. Proper illumination of the entry path and the party will enhance the safety and ultimate enjoyment of all your guests in the evening. Lighting will ensure your event goes off without a hitch!
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The right lighting enhances evening photography: Maybe you haven’t considered the impact a darkened venue or landscape will have on the quality of your wedding photography. But the lighting can impact the quality of those pictures you will hold dear for an entire lifetime. Good outdoor lighting renders colors and images in a way similar to how they are seen during the day. If it’s a wedding, imagine the difference between outdoor evening photos with good illumination and without. The same applies if you’re hosting a graduation party or family reunion and likely won’t see those relatives in attendance again for many years, you want to capture all of the moments that will turn into memories. Good lighting will help make this possible!
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville specializes in special event lighting, including wedding lighting, and permanent landscape and festival lighting. Whether you choose an indoor venue, or an outdoor wedding our special event lighting will ensure your wedding day is memorable. Our large selection of fixtures, including festival lighting and LED lighting combine with our experience in utilizing unique lighting techniques enable us to create an atmosphere that embraces beautiful beginnings and happily-ever-after’s.
Contact Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville today to learn more about the many wedding and special event lighting options we have available. (615) 373 – 0638 Email: olpnashville@outdoorlights.com
Please visit our landscape and garden lighting photo gallery and our holiday lighting photo gallery located on our website for inspirational special event lighting!