We all know how important decoration is when it comes to weddings! One of the key decor elements that will definitely stand out during your ceremony or reception is lighting. This is where wedding fairy lights are a perfect addition! They’re a simple yet stunning way to create a romantic ambience or cosy vibe. This popular lighting option can truly transform a space and set the tone for your special day. From glamorous and opulent to laid back and rustic, fairy lights are ideal for any style of wedding.
Whether your big day is indoor or outdoor, minimalist or maximalist, there are gorgeous lighting options to suit you! Read below for our selection of the most stunning wedding fairy lights ideas.
1. Magical Canopy
This dreamy idea for wedding fairy lights creates a beautiful and magical experience. Your guests are sure to fall in love with the twinkling installation as they tuck into their meal. It’s perfect for an outdoor reception and creates a cosy atmosphere for an intimate wedding.
2. Heavenly Archway
Lead your guests into your reception with a glistening archway of light. If your reception starts as dusk falls, this will be a stunning way to start the evening celebrations.
3. Rows of Lights
Fairy lights are ideal for adding character and texture to minimal wedding decor. One way to do this is with layers and rows across your venue.
4. Dreamy Dance Floor
Encourage your guests to let loose by lighting up the dance floor! Make a bold statement with lots of hanging lights that sway as the music vibrates.
5. Twinkling Heights
Make the most of your space by hanging lights around your ceremony. It’s a practical option to light up tall spaces such as a barn or a farmhouse, especially if you want your guests to enjoy a more intimate and rustic aesthetic.
6. Luminous Backdrop
Use fairy lights to enhance your ceremony or reception with a stunning backdrop. This is perfect to make different elements of your wedding stand out. For example, the altar during your ceremony, a drinks station or bar, or even a photo booth.
7. Statement Decor
One of the most stunning wedding fairy lights ideas is to make a bold statement. Use lighting decor to create a focal point during your special day. For example, for a small wedding reception, consider designing shapes to hang fairy lights from during your meal.
8. Lanterns Full of Lights
For brides that are on the hunt for wedding fairy lights ideas that are more delicate and subtle, consider using empty lanterns and placing string lights inside. This unique idea is gorgeous for decorating tables, or your ceremony aisle.
9. Fairy Light Curtains
Curtain lights are another stunning way to decorate your venue. They add a magical aesthetic to your special day. You can place them across a certain section, for example, to separate the tables and the dance floor. Or if you have a bigger budget, you can enclose your entire venue with them for a dramatic look that will dazzle your guests.
10. Overhead Lanterns
Mix fairy lights and lanterns above your tables for an overhead spectacle. Your guests won’t be able to take their eyes off the beautiful scenery.
11. Illuminated Trees
Make the most of the beautiful outdoors by illuminating the nature around your venue. For boho and rustic brides, this is a perfect excuse to mix natural elements into your decor. For example, hang fairy lights from tree branches.
12. Radiant Bar
If you don’t want to go over the top with lighting, then focus on certain corners of your venue that you want your guests to make the most of. For instance, a bar is always where you’ll find guests mingling and having fun so, why not make it a stunning focal point with fairy lights.
13. Ethereal Garlands
Wrap fairy lights around greenery garlands to create an ethereal and whimsical aesthetic. This soft decor feature fits in perfectly with a minimal, rustic or outdoor wedding. To incorporate this idea subtly you could place them on tables, or for a more dramatic look hang them above the tables.
14. Twinkling Stars
Make your guests feel like they’re dreaming under the night sky! Use fairy lights to create a starry night above your venue. This wow-worthy feature will make your wedding unforgettable!
15. Aisle of Lights
Draw your guests’ eyes to your aisle with gorgeous lighting. Glistening fairy lights overhead or along your aisle are perfect for creating a beautifully romantic setting for your magical moment.
16. Illuminated Accents
Set the scene for your wedding style with a fairy light accent. These could be small additions to complement your decoration or a large focal point. For example, consider incorporating a meaningful feature that your guests can take photos with.
17. Lit Up Table Runner
If you’re looking for minimal or subtle wedding fairy lights ideas, add them to a table runner. Create an enchanting and elegant table decoration by incorporating fairy light with fabrics and flowers for a subtle decor.
18. Dreamy Ceremony Arch
Fairy lights are perfect for adding style to your ceremony arch. They’re a must for a rustic or boho look to create a whimsical aesthetic. Or for a glamorous wedding with a larger budget, they can also create a fairytale feel.
19. Dazzling Walls
Choose areas to drape waterfalls of fairy lights and guide guests as they enter your wedding reception. The sparkling lights create a magical atmosphere as you welcome your loved ones to your big day.
20. Hanging Decor
Hanging lights look effortlessly chic at any style of wedding. Blend short lengths with neutral-toned flowers for a minimal and classic look. Or use long and cascading fairy lights for a dramatic effect.
21. Radiant Cake
Add a cute detail to your wedding cake with some fairy lights. This unexpected yet charming decor element is a gorgeous yet subtle way to enhance your wedding venue decoration.
22. Glowing Pampas
There’s no denying that over the past few years pampas grass has become the ‘it’ plant for wedding decor. So mix this gorgeously versatile element with fairy lights for a stunning aesthetic.
23. Lit Up Lounge area
A lot more brides are choosing to include a lounge area at their wedding reception, especially for outdoor weddings. It’s ideal for guests that prefer to relax during the celebrations. So, create a cosy and intimate atmosphere by adding fairy lights to decorate this pre-wedding reception area.
24. Dazzling Tent
If you’re looking for original and extravagant wedding fairy lights ideas, get creative with a lighting specialist and create a faux tent. This is perfect for summer weddings or locations that have good weather all year round.
25. Palm tree
Make the most of your tropical or Mediterranean destination wedding to place fairy lights around palm trees. You’ll add an even more romantic vibe to your stunning location as the sun sets.
The options are endless when it comes to wedding lighting! Find more beautiful decoration ideas for your wedding over at WedBoard. You’ll find useful tips and inspiration including, The Prettiest Wedding Color Palette Ideas for 2022, 20 Beautiful Wedding Arch and Wedding Arbor Ideas and 18 Unique Wedding Seating Chart Ideas.
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