Light Show Dilemma - To Have Or Not To Have?

Light Show Dilemma - To Have Or Not To Have?

November 30th, 2006 @ 7:03 pm by Mrs. Peach
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Alrighty folks… I need your opinions!

The DJ I’m considering offers a motorized light show for an additional $75 with his services. Have any of you been to a wedding where they had a lightshow along with the music? What did you think?

My initial thoughts: could look cool, maybe it will really liven up the dance floor? But on the other hand it could look tacky - maybe a little too prom-y or club-ish??

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14 Responses to “Light Show Dilemma - To Have Or Not To Have?”

Guest

I don’t know…I voted to use the $75 for something else. A light show is bordering on cheesy for me…

But everyone’s different!

11/30/06 @ 7:24 pm (reply)

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ms. mouse

If you’re having a downtown loft or other urban venue, it could work. Especially if yours is a dancing crowd. Depends on the light show, too.

11/30/06 @ 8:07 pm (reply)

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Gin

depends on the actual lightshow.. a good one can really set the mood.

11/30/06 @ 8:26 pm (reply)

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Jill

I would want to see a demo before I decided on a light show b/c if not done right, it can look a little “promy” or like a club.

11/30/06 @ 8:53 pm (reply)

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Miss Lime

IMO, a $75 light show will end up looking tacky. However, a really good one would totally be worth that and more. I suggest asking to visit an event where he uses it.

11/30/06 @ 8:57 pm (reply)

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dani

maybe if you’re friends with a bunch a ravers? but other than that it might be annoying

11/30/06 @ 9:41 pm (reply)

Bee

Mrs. Bee (message) 3,235 posts, Sugar bee

i’ve never been to a wedding where there was one… but i still vote no.

11/30/06 @ 11:07 pm (reply)

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Miss Kiwi

I went to a wedding where there was one and a bunch of us got headaches.I would go against it.

12/1/06 @ 12:32 am (reply)

Guest

my dj also offers a light show, synced with the music. we decided against it because the display itself looked tacky (a bunch of lights clustered on an ugly black stand).

the dj also offers a complimentary “light show” which consists of a bubble tower parked in front of the music equipment. we asked them not to bring that.

12/1/06 @ 9:47 am (reply)

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laura

i think it would be fun only to use after dinner and the cake - it could give it more of a club feeling and be fun!!

12/1/06 @ 9:59 am (reply)

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Miss Emerald

I briefly debated this too… but it doesnt seem worth the $150 our DJ is charging… glad to hear alot of ppl agree with me! =)

12/1/06 @ 10:17 am (reply)

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Miss Peach

Thanks for all your votes/ comments! I have decided to go without the light show. =)

12/3/06 @ 1:06 am (reply)

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Wedding DJ

I’m often disappointed by the quality of lighting being offered by manufacturers and DJs alike. I call it “Tijuana Disco Lighting”, where the effect simply repeats the same thing over and over ad nauseum, making it look like a cheap disco.

Obviously intelligent lighting is at the opposite end of the spectrum here but can be quite expensive.

Many clients are choosing to go with simple uplighting that is easy, classy and subtle.

Pinspots can be used to elegantly highlight small areas such as the cake table.

There are also dance floor lighting effects that mimic intelligent lighting without the high cost.

Be sure to see the lighting before you agree to add it!

10/8/08 @ 3:08 pm (reply)

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Guest

Wedding DJ

Obviously intelligent lighting is at the opposite end of the spectrum here but can be quite expensive.

Many clients are choosing to go with simple uplighting that is easy, classy and subtle.

Pinspots can be used to elegantly highlight small areas such as the cake table.