After writing my last post on lighting, I did some more research on Adam Frank Lumens. As lovely as these fixtures are, they will not create the lighting effect I need. There is a huge blank wall behind where I would like to place the head table, and the shadow produced by the Lumen will be quite small in comparision. I was prepared to suck up the price of a lighting professional, but they were booked on my wedding date! Ack! So, back to the drawing board!
My new plan is quite involved (not really): lots and lots of candlelight! My florist is adding tall candelabras for my blank walls, and I’m adding an almost ridiculous amount of candles for other areas of the reception room. I hope that the overall vibe will be romantic and dreamy, and I think the soft glow will make for pretty pictures. Who doesn’t look good in a dim room? Ha.
You can see the candelabras in the background of this picture. Image from European Floral Design.
For the wooded area of my reception site, I made hanging votives out of cheapie flower pot votive holders and silk flower wire.
The day-of-coordinator seemed very worried when I mentioned hanging candles anywhere near the trees. To calm her fears, I purchased battery-operated votives from Hobby Lobby.
If this is what your dentist office looks like, run!
This might be the smartest votive I’ve ever met.
I was concerned that the candle would look goofy inside the clear holder. I decided that it won’t be a problem with it lit outside. I don’t think my guests are going to closely examine the votives!
Be sure to purchase backup batteries for the votives! I purchased similar ones for use in my house and I had it on no more than about 30 mins before the battery died….but it could be that the batteries were old to begin with…regardless, I’m sure your candelabras will look gorgeous!
miss licorice!
this is exactly what i’m doing!!
i’m hoping it will be completely romantic, that was my motivation.
hah, but ‘who doesn’t look good in a dim room’ did occur to me. you crack me up 
what a great idea… I was thinking about some way to light up the trees from a distance!
Love it! How did you make the wire?
Mrs. Licorice, Atlanta
Age and Occupation: 25, Full-time Interior Design Student
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Pilot
Engagement Date: February 6, 2006
Wedding Date: September 1, 2007
Blogging Since: July 18, 2007
Venue: John Oliver Michael, a historic farm house and barn replica
About Me: I love artistic pursuits of all sorts! I'm creative and organized, but my downfall is obsessing over details. I enjoy running outdoors, trying new restaurants, and staring at décor and wedding magazines for hours on end. I hope to one day design a hotel in a foreign country, preferably France, Greece, Japan, or Australia. I am elated to marry Mr. Licorice and experience life’s adventures with him!
Beautiful idea! I love the idea of lots of romantic candlelight all over.