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Ideas for styling a wedding with lights

Modern Wedding Posted: May 27, 2015

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There are few things more magical than a wedding. The love between between a bride and groom, coming together of family and friends and the happiness of the occasion are what make a wedding so special. The only thing that can top it off is a perfectly styled ceremony and reception setting to add to the enchantment.

Weddings that go from day to night are gifted with the beauty of the sky coloured by the setting sun, then with a canopy of shining stars – the perfect backdrop for any reception. A reception can be be styled for a night of classic sparkling romance, cheery outdoor festivities or a flashy indoor disco and the best way to achieve your desired look is with lights!

We’ve found the most romantic, dazzling and radiant wedding styling looks achieved with lights for all types of weddings. There are indoor, outdoor, classic, rustic, country, urban and many more wedding themes in our inspiration post with looks that are created using anything from lanterns, lamps, fairy lights and candles. We have all the brightest ideas covered!

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Image by ANETA MAK PHOTOGRAPHY / Planning & Design by Charley Beard of LONDON BRIDE

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Image by Oneill Photographics / Chandeliers from Chandeliers To Die For / Venue: Doltone House

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Image by  Duuet Photography / Cake by The Cupcake Emporium / More pictures from this wedding here!

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Styled by Sugar & Spice Events / Photography by Tim Sherrif Photography / As seen in Modern Wedding Styling Handbook

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Photography by Christopher Morrison Photography / Prop from By The Oaktree / More style from the wedding here! 

19.TENTFAIRYLIGHTS-william + sophie wedding (661 of 729) 18.VINTAGE-Vintage Wedding Caravan

Photography by Christopher Morrison Photography / Hire & Pavillion White Marquee

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 Photography by Studio Impressions / Sign at venue (Mirra) / More from this wedding here!

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Photography by  Tim Sherriff / Styling by  Sugar & Spice Events / More from this styled shoot here!

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 Susan Grdunac / Wedding Styling by [email protected] / See all the wedding pictures here!

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Styling by The Style Co.

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Styled by Chandelabra / Photography by Blumenthal Photography / As seen in Modern Wedding Styling Handbook

Romeo & Juliet Inspiration Shoot For Style Me Pretty

Photography by Yvette Roman Photography / Event Design By Skyler Tulchin of Beth Hemstetter Events

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Images by Philip Massa & Simon Bernhardt for Divinity Photography / Shot at Conca D’Oro

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Styled by Chandelabra / Photography by Blumenthal Photography / As seen in Modern Wedding Styling Handbook

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Designed by White Events / Photography by Nic Montagu / Florals by Zinnia Floral Design / Lighting by OMG Events / As seen in Modern Wedding Styling Handbook

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Image by Deus Photography / Styling by She Designs / More from this wedding here!

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Mark Brooke Photography

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Photography by Ateia Photography / Prop from Love Headquarters / More from this wedding here!

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Sheer Image Photography

If you love these ideas make sure you don’t forget them! Add them to your pinterest board and share the love! And don’t forget to check out all of our trusted wedding stylists and planners who can make your wedding dreams a reality!

MW x

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