Whether your vision is classic or contemporary, creative and affordable lighting options can add vitality and ambiance to your event and give even a modest centerpiece depth and vibrancy. LED lighting (light emitting diode) is more widely available than ever before and in many forms and colors. In many cases brides and event designers are opting to replace traditional candles with equally affordable eco-friendly LED or combining LED with traditional or soy candles.
Our featured design (right) by Flowers With Feeling, Inc. Chicago, illustrates the combined use of both LEDs and traditional floating disk candles. One of the clear advantages of using this technique is the dynamic feel and movement of flickering candlelight in combination with the warmth and color of the LED. In this example, blue LED lights are masked beneath a soft cloud of white chiffon. This somewhat traditional wedding centerpiece is brought to life by incorporating elements which by themselves might appear one dimensional but together result in a dynamic multi faceted presentation.
These long lasting, affordable and compact reusable lights open avenues of creativity that were once limited to applications that allowed for large short lived battery packs and a limited range of colors. Today the applications are nearly limitless and can inject an added dimension into your event that guests will surely enjoy. (www.flowerswithfeeling.com)
In an increasingly eco-conscious society, special events are following suit by going green. In contrast to many overtly themed events, green theme events can be somewhat more subtle but no less engaging for partygoers. Green events are more about creating a socially conscious undertone, a common thread that begins with the invitations and ends with the parting favor. Read Sara Snow’s post 
