Why you should consider venue uplighting for your event

When asked about the most important thing for their wedding guests, many couples say music. But just as important as the music that is played is the lighting of the venue throughout the wedding. When the party kicks off and the venue lights turn off, the DJ’s lighting is key. There will likely be flashing DJ lights, but there should also be some sort of ambient lighting throughout the room to set the mood and keep the room from getting too dark. If the room is too dark, the photographer or videographer may use spotlights that might detract from your party. This is where uplighting comes into play: small lights set up around the room to create a wash effect that will light up the room and set the mood for the evening.

Uplighting can be set to any color to match your theme. To ensure your photos come out fun and flattering, your DJ should use soft colors or pastels rather than dark or neon colors. The types of lights your DJ uses are also important. It is important to have high quality lighting rather than lasers and dot party lighting, you know, the stuff you see at house parties. Not something you’d want at your special event. The stands that lights are set up on can also enhance the look of the wedding if done right. Consider a tall totem light that’s back lit or lit up from the bottom up. Learn more about venue uplighting here.

DJ Drew uses a variety of quality lighting in all of the wedding packages offered. Reach out today to find the right package for your event! 

Married in the Mountains

I love mountain weddings! The crisp air, beautiful views, smell of the trees, and the mosaic of colors, all make getting married in the Utah mountains so magical. Over the summer I entertained a wedding at the Jordan Pines Campground nestled in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The couple had their ceremony at a large group picnic site, then moved up to a second picnic area that had been converted into separate spaces for dining and dancing. As seen in the photos above and below, it was truly an elegant space intelligently designed to make the most of the surroundings, making dinner and dancing that much more special. For this event I played a mix of American music ranging from current hits to the classics. As a wedding DJ in Utah I love to play in unique spaces like this, with the beautiful mountains as the backdrop.