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One of the most beautiful ways to decorate your wedding venue is to incorporate a variety of twinkling lights to create a romantic atmosphere. Choose a look that complements your theme — for example if you’re going for a look of luxury, hanging dazzling chandeliers above your tables might be a perfect fit. Chandeliers actually look gorgeous inside and out — we’ve even seen them suspended from trees! Alternately, if you’re interested in a more laid-back look, a modern monogram or rustic candles may create just the ambiance you’re after. From twinkle lights to wish lanterns and everything in between, the wedding lighting the possibilities are endless. To spark your imagination check out these 20 different ways you can make your wedding venue shine.

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121512 Create a look of luxury by hanging chandeliers above your head table. Image via <a href="http://www.thewhiteconnection.com/blog/post/outdoor-chandelier-wedding" target=_blank">The White Connection</a>. Wedding Lights: Floating Chandelier https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-chandelier-105x105.jpeg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-chandelier.jpeg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-chandelier.jpeg 660 415 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-chandelier/ wedding-lights-floating-chandelier 0 0

121513 Create an illusion of fireworks with these firework orb lights. Image via <a href="http://www.weddingomania.com/30-romantic-and-whimsical-wedding-lightning-ideas-and-inspiration/" target=_blank">Wedding Mania</a>. Wedding Lights: Firework Bulb https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-firework-bulb-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-firework-bulb.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-firework-bulb.jpg 657 957 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-firework-bulb/ wedding-lights-floating-firework-bulb 0 0

121514 These hanging glass tea-lights give a floating bubble effect. Image via <a href="http://weddbook.com/media/1240759/wedding-light-options" target=_blank">Weddbook</a>. Buy them on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Glass-Hanging-Orb-Tealight-Holder-Wedding-Centrepiece-/260790819730?pt=AU_Home_Decor&hash=item3cb8581b92&afsrc=1" target=_blank">Ebay</a>. Wedding Lights: Hanging Glass Bulbs https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-hanging-glass-bulbs-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-hanging-glass-bulbs.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-hanging-glass-bulbs.jpg 657 986 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-hanging-glass-bulbs/ wedding-lights-floating-hanging-glass-bulbs 0 0

121515 Hang icicle light strands from tree branches to light up your outdoor soiree. Image via <a href="http://weddbook.com/media/1071045/wedding-light-options" target=_blank">Weddbook</a>. Wedding Lights: Icicle Lights https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-icicle-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-icicle.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-icicle.jpg 657 986 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-icicle/ wedding-lights-floating-icicle 0 0

121528 For a rustic-themed wedding, place these wooden tea-light candle holders on your tables as decor. Buy it on <a href="http://wanelo.com/p/1208730/5-tealight-wood-candle-holder-low-lying-by-blisscraftandbrazen" target=_blank">Wanelo</a>. Wedding Lights: Tree Bark Tea Lights https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-treetrunk-lights-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-treetrunk-lights.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-treetrunk-lights.jpg 657 657 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-treetrunk-lights/ wedding-lights-floating-treetrunk-lights 0 0

121517 A single strand of lights hanging across trees creates an elegant effect and makes for beautiful pictures. Image via <a href="http://pinningaisha.posterous.com/bye.html" target=_blank">Posterous</a>. Wedding Lights: Lightstring https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-lightstring-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-lightstring.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-lightstring.jpg 657 987 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-lightstring/ wedding-lights-floating-lightstring 0 0

121518 Light the pathway to your ceremony or reception location with tall outdoor lanterns. Image via <a href="http://www.inspiredbythis.com/2012/07/inspired-by-this-buttermilk-falls-inn-new-york-wedding/" target=_blank">Inspired by This</a>. Wedding Lights: Lit Pathway https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-lit-pathway-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-lit-pathway.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-lit-pathway.jpg 657 986 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-lit-pathway/ wedding-lights-floating-lit-pathway 0 0

121519 This love sign would be the perfect backdrop for photos of you and your guests. Buy it on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90019460/on-sale-spring-wedding-love-sign?utm_campaign=Share&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_source=Pinterest" target=_blank">Etsy</a>. Wedding Lights: Love Sign https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-love-sign-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-love-sign.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-love-sign.jpg 657 444 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-love-sign/ wedding-lights-floating-love-sign 0 0

121520 Light up your dance floor with patterned gobo or monogram of you and your new hubby's initials. Image via <a href="http://weddinglightingsamples.com/wedding_packages" target=_blank">Ambiance Lighting Pros, Inc</a>. Wedding Lights: Floor Lighting https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-monogram-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-monogram.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-monogram.jpg 722 480 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-monogram/ wedding-lights-floating-monogram 0 0

121521 Line your tables with pretty DIY mason jar lanterns covered in lace or twine. Image via <a href="http://www.blushvictoria.com/diy-tuesday/" target=_blank">Blush Victoria</a>. Wedding Lights: Pretty Mason Jars https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-pretty-jars-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-pretty-jars.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-pretty-jars.jpg 657 421 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-pretty-jars/ wedding-lights-floating-pretty-jars 0 0

121522 Hang these rope bulbs from the ceiling for a rustic country look. This lights would look especially chic and modern in a winery or distillery venue. Buy them on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85315867/chandelier-lighting-rustic-wedding?utm_campaign=Share&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_source=Pinterest" target=_blank">Etsy</a>. Wedding Lights: Rope Light https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-rope-light-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-rope-light.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-rope-light.jpg 657 976 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-rope-light/ wedding-lights-floating-rope-light 0 0

121523 For a beautiful rustic look, string your venue with vines and twinkle lights. Image via <a href="http://weddbook.com/media/801225/rustic-inspired-wedding" target=_blank">Weddbook</a>. Wedding Lights: Rustic Lights https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-rustic-lights-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-rustic-lights.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-rustic-lights.jpg 657 986 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-rustic-lights/ wedding-lights-floating-rustic-lights 0 0

121524 Give each of your guests a sparkler as they bid you farewell at the end of the night. Image via <a href="http://www.sparklersonline.com/blog/" target=_blank">Sparklers Online</a>. Wedding Lights: Sparklers https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-sparklers-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-sparklers.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-sparklers.jpg 1000 668 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-sparklers/ wedding-lights-floating-sparklers 0 0

121525 Mason jar lighting can be a gorgeous addition to a rustic celebration. Buy this spiral mason jar lamp from <a href="http://fr.etsy.com/listing/98178548/pink-lemonade-mason-jar-chandelier?ref=br_feed_31&br_feed_tlp=weddings" target=_blank">Etsy</a>. Wedding Lights: Spiral Mason Jars https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-spiral-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-spiral.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-spiral.jpg 657 1213 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-spiral/ wedding-lights-floating-spiral 0 0

121526 For a starry night look, hang nets or strings of LED lights above the dance floor–inside or out! Image via <a href="http://columbia.wedding101.net/blog/2011/11/29/2012-wedding-trends-string-lights-done-right/" target=_blank">Wedding 101</a>. Buy net lights on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Net-Lights-150-lights/dp/B000ILJ9VC" target=_blank">Amazon</a>. Wedding Lights: Starry Night https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-starry-night-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-starry-night.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-starry-night.jpg 657 456 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-starry-night/ wedding-lights-floating-starry-night 0 0

121527 Give a glowing lantern to each of your guests and ask them to make a wish while releasing them. Image via <a href="http://myrivierawedding.com/2009/12/12/paper-lanterns-used-as-wedding-decoration/" target=_blank">My Riviera Wedding</a>. Wedding Lights: Wish Lanterns https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-thai-floating-lights-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-thai-floating-lights.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-thai-floating-lights.jpg 812 492 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-thai-floating-lights/ wedding-lights-floating-thai-floating-lights 0 0

121516 For a stunning wedding shot, suspend a light from a secluded tree and let the bulb work its magic. Image via <a href="http://festivalbrides.co.uk/let-there-be-light-lighting-inspiration-for-your-big-day" target=_blank">Festival Brides</a>. Wedding Lights: Floating in Tree https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-light-in-tree-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-light-in-tree.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-light-in-tree.jpg 657 985 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-light-in-tree/ wedding-lights-floating-light-in-tree 0 0

121529 These white plumeria string lights from <a href="http://www.wish.com/c/35-white-orchid-flower-fairy-string-lights-wedding-party-floral-home-decor-515b5d8f74af6b75474e1934" target=_blank">Wish</a> are perfect for a Hawaiian-themed wedding. Wedding Lights: White Flowers https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-white-flowers-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-white-flowers.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-white-flowers.jpg 657 876 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-white-flowers/ wedding-lights-floating-white-flowers 0 0

121530 Buy this pretty wooden heart lantern from <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/thisispretty/product/lantern-heart" target=_blank">Not on the High Street</a> for a lovely rustic look. Wedding Lights: Wooden Heart Lantern https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-wooden-heart-lantern-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-wooden-heart-lantern.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-wooden-heart-lantern.jpg 800 800 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-wooden-heart-lantern/ wedding-lights-floating-wooden-heart-lantern 0 0

121531 Hang these yellow rattan ball string lights inside or out for a unique glow. Buy them on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/152699152/20-lighting-yellow-rattan-ball-string?ref=br_feed_39&br_feed_tlp=weddings" target=_blank">Etsy</a>. Wedding Lights: Yellow Bulbs https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-yellow-bulbs-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-yellow-bulbs.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedding-lights-floating-yellow-bulbs.jpg 900 582 {"aperture":"2.4","camera":"iPhone 5","created_timestamp":"1369964134","focal_length":"4.13","iso":"64","shutter_speed":"0.025"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/20-bright-wedding-lighting-ideas/slide/wedding-lights-floating-yellow-bulbs/ wedding-lights-floating-yellow-bulbs 0 0