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What do you think of when you imagine decorating a space for a party?  Flowers, linens, tables and chairs?  Perhaps some prettily coloured glassware?  One of the most powerful ways to add colour, depth and drama to a room is with lighting, but it is an element often forgotten until late in the planning stages.

We love the simple elegance of candle-light, particularly in an historic setting such as our home venue, Graydon Hall Manor. 

surrounded by candlelight, the bride & groom enjoy their first dance

For a more youthful affair, bold lighting transforms the same room from traditional to hip.  For a recent bar mitzvah at Graydon Hall, the dining room took on a cool supper club vibe with the help of intense purple lighting.

While some spaces like the one pictured above do not necessarily need high-tech lighting, some venues truly do.  For example, a raw loft space can be cold and sterile-looking without the help of some rosy (and flattering!) lighting.  A tent is just a tent until it is illuminated; depending on the style of your event and your own personality, you might consider traditional crystal chandeliers on dimmers, or a more modern, coloured look. 

dramatic indigo lighting adds glamour to a tent