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Lighting Design Ideas for a Bright and Beautiful Wedding

From the ceremony to the dessert bar, lighting is an important part of setting the stage for your wedding. One of the world's foremost lighting designers shows how lighting can change any event from special to unforgettable.

By Jeanine Hays, AphroChicMore in Decorating

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Let Lighting Take You Away

When a destination wedding isn’t the right answer, lighting can be the perfect way to transport you and your guests to a faraway place. For a wedding with a cultural theme, use lighting to take your guests on an international journey. Fill rooms with deep reds to transport guests to India or China, or bring in jewel tones to create the mystery and enchantment of North African destinations like Morocco.