An outdoor wedding can be one of the most beautiful events to ever throw in your garden. Picture this: the warmth of a September sunset, the light fall breeze, the gorgeous multicolored rug of leaves, the candles, the wine, the music. What can be a better décor than this to profess your love to your better half? Since you want your garden wedding to be truly magical, all you’re missing are some creative outdoor lighting ideas to complete the entire fairytale look. Luckily, we thought about this in advance. We are here to suggest 5 such outdoor lighting ideas for you to keep in mind. Let’s have a look!
Outdoor Lighting Ideas for a Fairytale Wedding
1. String of Lightbulbs
Strings of lightbulbs can define dining and dancing areas. Test the layout after dark and provide adequate lighting for paths, steps and exits. The classic lightbulb shape is making a strong comeback lately, providing any event with a chic, old-timey look to die for. That is why we’re suggesting this string of 18 light bulbs from Amazon. Check current availability, outdoor rating and installation requirements for this historical example.
2. Vintage Lanterns
Have you ever considered lighting the pathways or surrounding the dancefloor with some vintage looking lanterns? You and your guests will really feel like you are part of a fairytale. Except you won’t have to leave the party at midnight as Cinderella did. Choose outdoor-rated electric or flameless lanterns, check operating time and place them clear of walking routes.
3. Bundle of Lights
Another really awesome idea of outdoor lighting for your garden wedding is to buy some round bundles of wicker that you hang all over your backyard and then cover them in fairy lights. The effect can resemble small chandeliers. Plus, they will make for some really cool wedding pictures. We suggest you purchase some string lights and some wicker balls as historical examples. Use only combinations permitted by the light manufacturer; do not enclose hot lamps in combustible wicker. Purpose-made outdoor fixtures are a simpler option.
4. White Lanterns
If you are a fan of white paper lanterns, then you are definitely going to enjoy a string of white lantern lights that imitate that concept. It will give your wedding a really boho-chic and romantic atmosphere. Treat these as ambient decoration and provide separate lighting where guests need to see clearly. For instance, you can purchase a string of 20 such white lantern lights as a historical example; verify current specifications.
5. Hanging Moroccan Lanterns
Do you normally enjoy exotic items that transport you to some other country, in another culture and another time period? Then, why not use some hanging Moroccan lanterns to decorate the garden on your wedding day? If you are looking for ones with a truly antique finish, we suggest you take a look at this set from Amazon. It even comes with its own iron chain. Prefer flameless candles. If real flames are permitted, use suitable holders on stable supports, away from fabric and foliage, and supervise continuously. A chain does not make every hanging location safe.
We hope these 5 magical outdoor lighting ideas have inspired you to be as creative as possible on your wedding day, and turn your garden into an unforgettable wedding location.
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Use outdoor-rated lights and cords, GFCI-protected outlets and suitable supports. Inspect for damage and follow connection and load limits. See the CPSC decoration safety guidance. Arrange installation with the venue or a qualified professional where needed.
