One of my favorite ways to create a touch of elegance for outdoor weddings is the use of chandeliers. You can hang them in trees for the ceremony, under a rustic overhang for cocktail hour or inside a restored barn for the reception.
They add just a bit of elegance without being too stuffy, add interest to the ceiling and improve the ambiance with their soft lighting. For couples on a budget or wanting a non-traditional feel, there are all types for all price ranges, tastes and colors! For inexpensive ones try Ikea or Shop Wild Things. Here are a few pictures to inspire you…
that’s a very pretty idea! i want to have those at my weddinG!!!!!!!
These are GORGEOUS! I’ve such a thing for chandeliers… the wedding that the first photo in the middle is from is my absolute dream wedding!
I absolutely love chandeliers in general…and when added to a wedding it gives it a spectacular feel to the whole event. Great idea…
So chic, romantic~ I just love soft lighting and chandeliers. Very inspiring.
These are very beautiful options for an outdoor wedding. I just attended an outdoor wedding along Lake Michigan and this would have been a fantanstic possibility for them.
I have such a love affair with chandeliers… I have this wonderful book called The History of the Chandelier that I flip through for inspiration. Great post. I love the idea of having something so refined and elegant amongst something rustic and unpredictable!
What a beautiful idea. I love your pictures to show how versatile they can be to create different moods.
Love the red glass!
I love this idea—especially with candles. For a do-it-yourself eco option a friend of mine made chandeliers and used recycled glass jars (from jelly, mustard, etc.) as glass covers for the candles. It added such a romantic ambiance to her rehearsal dinner.
So romantic!
Shannon
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I love this idea!
Looove this! There is such a huge sense of romance when you look at these pictures, totally creates a mood.
Chandeliers really add that extra romantic touch to any space!