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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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Winter White

Using a variety of lighting techniques can transform your holiday reception into a winter wonderland. In this case, serpentine chandeliers are hung, enhancing the ice castle mystique of the space. At the same time, patterned lighting transforms a plain wooden floor into something much more enticing, while light fixtures around the room on tables and banisters add an exquisite glow.