Aah! Your wedding: this is the day you've dreamed about ever since you were a little girl. You'll be glowing on the inside and adorned with a beautiful gown looking prettier than ever before. You and your husband will gaze at your wedding photos, and video to relive the moments of this dazzling day for years to come. So, be sure you pick the right lighting to accentuate both you and your groom to the fullest. When you see your gorgeous keepsakes...you'll be glad you did!

Lighting effects are often associated with Broadway shows, celebrity music events, or spectacular red carpet galas. Well, think again, because lighting can also be an enhancement to a wedding and reception. Your wedding planning has been kicked into high gear. We know tying the knot involves considering many cheerful details, like the color and style of your gown, theme, and wedding site. Another new and fun idea to think about is lighting your venue. The purpose of wedding and reception lighting is to illuminate the occasion. You have the power to draw guests into the occasion with the type of lighting you and your planner decide on. For instance, couples may wish to have a fully lit wedding ceremony, which directs guests' attention to the bride and groom. At dinner, the lights might be dim, which provides a more intimate and close-knit setting. When preparing for a wedding, Ira suggests that couples carefully select the kind of lighting they will be using for their memorable day. Whether indoors or outdoors, it is important to bear in mind that lighting influences the mood at weddings. And it is necessary to choose the type of lighting that goes with the mood you are trying to set. The right choice in lighting can create the perfect ambiance, which will make you feel absolutely flawless and make you look completely ravishing to your guests.

Lighting should be considered when the main details are agreed upon when your location, wedding designer, caterer, and florist are selected. It is best for you to think about lighting at this time, because your vendors can work together to plan your dream wedding. Plus, looking for lighting in the early stages of wedding planning gives experts the time to custom-make lighting according to your preferences.

There is an added advantage for you too. This will give you and your groom the freedom to compare notes about your highly anticipated day. When discussing details with your groom, you should consider the order that events will take place. This is a good thing to do, so lighting will be used to your advantage to capture every breathtaking moment the minute it happens.

Some things to think about when selecting lighting are the ways you want lighting to be projected during your ceremony and reception. Not sure how to go about selecting lighting? Well we have some suggestions for you! Pay close attention to the lighting at different settings you are in. For instance, restaurants, parties, special events, and gatherings provide the perfect backgrounds to do this. Be sure to take note of the lighting you find complimentary to the setting, as well as areas which may be too bright or dark. To get a better idea of the look you are going for, you can glance through brochures and magazines, or ask other married couples about their choices in lighting. In the long run, it will help both you and your lighting specialist, because he or she will have a better idea of the look they will be re-creating. Discuss what your needs and wants are when it comes to lighting your celebration. You can communicate this to your specialists and get your heart's desire.

Whatever style of lighting you choose, this is your chance to be creative. Remember, this is your day, it's all about you and your groom-you can have anything you want. Your choice of lighting can be as simple or as detailed as you want it to be. Just think...you can have the latest trends. Your wedding theme can be projected onto ceilings. If you are having a Cinderella theme, you might opt for a captivating coach to be displayed on the wall for everyone to see. You can have your theme displayed anywhere you want it: on carpet, chandeliers, or even tables.

Do you want to have your first names displayed for guests? Thanks to the power of LEDs and intelligent lights, you can have an eye-catching kaleidoscope of colors that constantly changes as your special day continues. Another option is Pronto wireless lights. These lights can be placed anywhere. They can also be used where there is no electricity, allowing you to create a lively atmosphere almost anywhere! Remember, the possibilities are infinite, so don't forget to have fun selecting different color combinations!

We know you are curious about price ranges. But don't worry, there is something available for everyone-you can spend anywhere from under $3,000 to an upward price of $150,000. Should you have any questions...and we know you will, you should contact lighting experts.

Experts at lighting and event planning companies like Levy Lighting are more than happy to make suggestions and assist you in any way they can. Models can be built to demonstrate your choices in lighting. Levy says, "We meet with the client or event planner and they tell us what events will take place, so we know what we're looking to accomplish and what types of lighting controls and personnel we'll need to bring to the event."

Levy Lighting has produced outstanding lighting since Ira Levy founded the firm in 1993. It is Levy's exceptional combination of theatrical and architectural skills that enable excellent illumination designs for weddings and all occasions. More of Levy's ideas may be found on www.levylighting.com.