Wedding Decor Fever...Lighting

Well it has been many months since my last blog...this may be because I have become engaged and am too obsessed with researching weddings!

I thought it was about time for me to put down some of my thoughts and share my random ideas for the interior décor for the reception…

SO FIRST UP- LIGHTING!

I’m thinking along the lines of a rustic barn wedding- i.e. fairy lights, candles, old tins/jars and loads of flowers. I want the theme to be vintage, quirky and above all relaxed – nothing too stuffy. The sort of things catching my eye are these gorgeous receptions:

Lighting is paramount. I love the use of low level lighting and candle light to create ambiance- fairy lights make for such a romantic, warm atmosphere. I’ve stumbled across these awesome light bulbs hung sans lamp shade hung at different heights- they’re so original and eye catching.

I want to fill the tables with candles – displayed in jars of all shaped and sizes, vintage tea cups- I especially love candles displayed on mirrors, the reflection is mesmerising.

Candles and leaves/berries curtesy of ‘Planet Flowers’ in Edinburgh!

As the reception will be an evening event in the late UK summer it would be nice to be able to incorporate some natural lighting too…it would be beautiful to find a venue like this:

The shafts of natural light shining in create texture and interest by crafting angled shadows. If you were using a marquee you could tie up the sides to let the sunlight in, if you wanted to play with the light you could hire some wooden folding screens that had patterns cut out and place them in West facing open wall to let the sunset break through and create patterns on the floor.

 Love this natural room divider!

It is important to remember not to leave the lighting too sparse though, a good balance between intimate lighting and the room being too dark is essential. You don’t want the guests unable to see their food! Task lighting at the table will allow for easy conversation/eating during the dinner which you could always dim post dinner to rev up the romance!

Well that about wraps up my lighting inspiration for now, I’ll try and cover a new aspect of wedding interiors every few weeks from now on! I’ve certainly done the research haha!

Love Alice xx