For a truly magical outdoor wedding experience, you need the perfect tent setup, down to the finest detail. This does, of course, include the tent lighting and outdoor wedding lights that you will need to create a graceful flourish - we all know the magic of lighting in setting the tone of the occasion, especially in the evenings! So, what sort of lighting solutions work best for a dreamy wedding environment? Let’s take a look.
Basic String Lights
If you want something that’s simple yet effective, a basic set of string lights is just the thing you need. They’re equally simple to set up, with the only equipment you need being a generator to connect the lights and a ladder to hang them from the top of your tent. They’ll work well for a high-peak tent, especially if you’re willing to go to the trouble of decorating the top of the tent as well as the interior.
Paper Lanterns
If you want your lighting to be more of a central feature than just a flourish, paper lanterns are a solid option. Paper lanterns are one of the most visually interesting options on the market, but are often underutilized, making them an excellent, unconventional approach to lighting up your outdoor wedding tent. They work best with tents that have flatter roofs, as the arch of a high-peak tent would make them impractical to hang.
Aside from that limitation, though, the installation process is much the same, requiring only a ladder. As they typically come with lightbulbs preinstalled, there’s no need for an external power source like a generator, making the process even simpler.
Greenery for Extra Appeal
Of course, if you want to combine the simplicity of string lights with the flair of paper lanterns, you can simply add some greenery to your string light setup to complete the ensemble. Artificial flowers, vines, and ivy are excellent options that add a mystical, almost dreamlike touch to your wedding tent that’s perfect for any wedding environment.
Use the Natural Lighting
Finally, let’s take a look at the simplest, yet arguably the most effective lighting solution for your outdoor wedding tent: taking advantage of the natural outdoor lighting. Part of the appeal of an outdoor venue is the beautiful scenery, and many tent manufacturers have designed tent sidewalls accordingly. These windowed sidewalls feature transparent plastic in the shape of windows, letting in the natural light and giving a great view of the outdoor scenery. They’re best for evening, not night weddings, as the evening light creates a great ambiance, but once the sun sets, you’ll need a different light source. Of course, simple as this solution is, it can be used in conjunction with other solutions once the sun has gone down, keeping your wedding’s environment in perfect shape no matter the time of day.
Wedding preparation is a very detail-oriented process, and you want to be sure that everything is perfect on the day of the event. That’s why you deserve to shop with someone who cares just as much as you do about making your wedding day the best it can be, and we at Party Tents Direct are ready and willing to help. If you’d like to read more tips or shop for some outdoor event products, visit our website today!