Planning Kickstart – Lights!

First, so sorry I missed last week. Sometimes, getting well trumps blogging, but I hope not very often! So, back to what I actually adore doing – planning and talking about events! One of my favorite things that can be done on a budget is lighting. You don’t have to hire a lighting designer (but if you have the money, please do so) to plan and create some truly beautiful lighting.

I love lit tables at events, but I’m not a really big fan of open flame. So many places have so many restrictions on candles and how they can be used, sometimes it is just easier to plan for lighting with different sources of illumination. Now, don’t get me wrong, candlelight is stunning, and used in hurricanes or bowls, I can and do still use it. One of my favorite places to look for lighting ideas is Save On Crafts {http://www.save-on-crafts.com/}. They have the coolest selection of LED and glow lighting I have found, and their prices are really good, too. Just look at the pictures from them below.

I love the glowing look from these lights. I have used them before and people think they are absolutely beautiful. You can combine them with candlelight as well, as shown in the large Brandy Snifter picture. Some of the lights are also submersible in water, so you can use them with fresh flowers, too. Look in Celebrate!’s top pictures for a sample!

Whatever you do with your tabletops and centerpieces, don’t forget how powerful simple lighting can be – and it doesn’t have to break the bank, either!

Catherine