How much does an uplight cost?
How much does an uplight cost?
Uplights add a pop of color and a dramatic effect to any ballroom or restaurant venue. Expect to pay between $600 and $2,000 for uplighting in a large ballroom. If you want to save some money, you can scale back, by choosing to feature uplights in certain areas, like the dance floor or wedding cake table.
How do you charge uplighting?
Cost: The typical rental cost of DIY uplighting for a 100-guest wedding is about $100 – $200. For maximum effect, place uplights around the entire venue, spacing them 5 – 10 feet apart. For subtle accent lighting, we recommend placing one uplight in each corner, and two uplights behind the head table or cake.
How much uplighting do I need?
To light up an entire venue, we recommend spacing uplights anywhere from 6 to 20 feet apart….General spacing recommendations.
| 6-10 feet | Maximum Lighting | A bright and bold atmosphere |
|---|---|---|
| 12-16 feet | Medium Lighting | Balanced but full wall coverage |
| 20+ feet | Accent Lighting | Simple, yet colorful atmosphere |
How many uplights do I need for a wedding?
To light up an entire venue, we recommend spacing uplights anywhere from 6 to 20 feet apart….General spacing recommendations.
| 6-10 feet | Maximum Lighting | A bright and bold atmosphere |
|---|---|---|
| 12-16 feet | Medium Lighting | Balanced but full wall coverage |
How far apart should uplighting be?
A good general rule for placement is to divide the height of the ceiling by two. The result is the amount of space to leave between each light. For example, recessed lighting spacing for an 8-foot-high ceiling would be 4 feet between each light. This will provide good spacing for general room lighting.
How many uplights do you need?
What lights are used for uplighting?
The most commonly used type of LED uplight is the MR16 fixture, which measures 51mm across the surface of the bulb. It’s the longest running 12volt LED outdoor lighting fixture on the market and has been the most studied and tested in the field.
Which is better uplighting or downlighting?
Downlighting is more subtle than uplighting making it better suited for areas where pathways or seating areas that need only to be slightly illuminated, for example. Can’t choose, don’t. Choose both uplighting/downlighting for the win-win!