In our experience the key to any party is the creation of a variety of settings and scenes for the different phases of your evening.

As guests arrive and adjust to the venue, the atmosphere is frequently kept light and bright. Later as the evening moves on, a more atmospheric mood is required and the balance changes from an emphasis on neutral tones to colour. As lights are dimmed so the colours start to predominate and the venue's atmosphere is transformed, along with your guests’ emotions!

Still later, the scene may be accompanied by a change in pace of moving or chasing lights and the impact of a mirror ball is as dramatic today as it ever was.

Always light the band - in a colourful setting, lighting levels are often quite low and the musicians will have a far greater impact if spotlit, with a splash of colour providing an exciting backdrop to the performance. Similarly, attractions such as after-dinner speakers, a chocolate fountain or the roulette tables; once highlighted they attract the eye and your guests’ impression of the party will rapidly move from modest to magical!

We hope these wedding & party lighting tips may help you to design your unforgettable 21st to 101st.