Spectacular Reception Lighting
The most overlooked element in wedding design is definitely lighting. It is a critical ingredient for creating a mood, but it is often overlooked or under appreciated by wedding designers. But, not at these spectacular weddings! From classic white chandeliers to colorful spotlights, projections, and LEDs, the brilliant lighting in these rooms took the overall design from good to great in a flip of a switch. Take a look and get some bright ideas for your wedding reception.
![Stunning lighted ceiling at the Arctic Club in Seattle photographed by Into Dust Photography](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/2-arctic-club-reception-hall-expansive-view-in-purple-light-into-dust-photography.jpg?VersionId=8U0PrK_JukU4Qwg550AttiPYqTapcG.0)
![Modern reception lighting at the East Hotel in Miami - photographed by Carolina Guzik](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/modern-reception-lighting-at-the-east-hotel-in-miami-carolina-guzik-photography.jpg?VersionId=.g9PCH99Q3Dyqw_bxVW22pJHqdL2rgyU)
![table-settings-with-bandstand-miki-studios](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/table-settings-with-bandstand-miki-studios.jpg?VersionId=7i6Iwl34GrIgnKyOGtxAzrWWyg4szNvA)
![red-purple-blue-lighting-luxury-reception-in-glass-observatory-worlds-best-wedding-photos-ross-harvey-london-wedding-photographers](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/red-purple-blue-lighting-luxury-reception-in-glass-observatory-worlds-best-wedding-photos-ross-harvey-london-wedding-photographers-031.jpg?VersionId=xMuzjScPdd2avpp7aWOfNkQFN1zyOPcM)
![Couple has their first dance under leaf pattern projection photographed by Ben Chrisman](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/first-dance-framed-in-lights-photo-by-chrisman-studios_0.jpg?VersionId=OMVP5sAX2sI5cnjvaxzvilHPclDMcGHp)
![luxury-ballroom-recpetion-gold-white-decor-crystal-chandeliers-worlds-best-wedding-photos-callaway-gable-los-angeles-wedding-photographers](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/luxury-ballroom-recpetion-gold-white-decor-crystal-chandeliers-worlds-best-wedding-photos-callaway-gable-los-angeles-wedding-photographers-073.jpg?VersionId=.T8m33bwKNvlwZ3SDlduNPq6dSVVvyik)
![first-dance-at-eltham-palace-london-miki-studios](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/first-dance-at-eltham-palace-london-miki-studios.jpg?VersionId=jixBaI_716rezGd94zqNUstX6WecHB1.)
![couple-embraces-at-their-own-table-luxury-reception-lighting-best-wedding-photos-jerry-ghionis-top-las-vegas-photographer](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/couple-embraces-at-their-own-table-luxury-reception-lighting-best-wedding-photos-jerry-ghionis-top-las-vegas-photographer-82.jpg?VersionId=lxOhzqrdZx4AqztFIZmf0dbrBL7GDKF.)
![Projected design on outside wall of the Vizcaya Museum - photographed by Carolina Guzik - Miami](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/vizcaya-museum-with-blue-projection-and-reception-decor-photo-by-carolina-guzik-photography_0.jpg?VersionId=nWYFpC23bXmrcYNZqytLDzQMMHKDrncA)
![Photographed by David Bastianoni - Italy](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/crystal-chandeliers-candlelight-decor-luxury-worlds-best-wedding-photos-david-bastianoni-italy-wedding-photographers-041_0.jpg?VersionId=iM3Zr7IOczIEQjsTjLD86hA3zGJWLeBZ)
![Photographed by Ken Pak - Washington D.C.](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/first-dance-in-grand-reception-setting-by-ken-pak-washington-dc-photographer.jpg?VersionId=czlFgSc7LNvvM4hmRz7U6clSOpr29o9l)
![Pink lighted reception at Vibiana - Photographed by Callaway Gable - Los Angeles](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/pink-lighted-wedding-reception-at-vibiana-worlds-best-wedding-photos-callaway-gable-los-angeles-wedding-photographers-131.jpg?VersionId=sUnJLKS_WJRcdlolDxhPnSUN56yBqdda)
![White light wedding reception - photographed by David Bastianoni - Italy](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/white-luxury-wedding-decor-with-chandeliers-red-rose-floral-runners-worlds-best-wedding-photos-david-bastianoni-italy-wedding-photographers-095_0.jpg?VersionId=Nf7tOi0y1e_juFKhcyOqRh5CCRyHtW1z)
![bride-and-groom-first-dance-at-elegant-ornate-wedding-reception-worlds-best-wedding-photos-davina-plus-daniel-canada-wedding-photographers](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/bride-and-groom-first-dance-at-elegant-ornate-wedding-reception-worlds-best-wedding-photos-davina-plus-daniel-canada-wedding-photographers-061_0.jpg?VersionId=r2BZf5UOkhKyf0k0T81SO0vEr5MKkgXV)
![Trees wrapped in twinkle lights - photographed by John Winters - Texas](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/3-brides-against-light-wrapped-trees-in-evening-light-john-winters-photography.jpg?VersionId=lWMGKcksFgonXlywmsyJsanSmQA20b_k)