How Much Does Lighting Cost for a Wedding in France?

Whether you are planning a rustic and romantic wedding at a chateau or a wedding by the sea at a chic boutique hotel, lighting plays a vital role in your wedding décor. Getting your lighting right can really make a difference to the overall look and feel of your French wedding.

You don't have to have lots of light if you don't want to – it's all about striking the right balance. Lighting doesn't need to be costly either. By being selective with your choices, you can choose a lighting ensemble that doesn't overpower your venue for a competitive price.

That said, how much can you expect to pay for event lighting for your wedding in France?

The price you pay for your wedding lighting will depend on several factors such as your venue size, number of guests, and number of rooms/areas that require additional event lighting. For a celebration with 100 guests focused in a primary reception room or outside in stretch tent, you can expect to spend 750€ – 2,000€ HT

For more extravagant celebrations that require exterior extra venue uplighting, a programmed lighting show and perhaps a canopy of fairy lights for your outdoor ceremony, then you can expect your wedding lighting to come in at the upper end of that budget, or potentially more depending on the spec.

What Factors Influence The Costs?

No two wedding celebrations are identical. However, common factors will influence the total you spend on your wedding lighting. Below we've outlined some of the most critical influences on your total wedding lighting spend. 

Existing Wedding Venue Lighting

You can get away with less additional event lighting if the wedding venue in question already has fixtures in place that you love.

For instance, it's not uncommon for chateau wedding venues to boast impressive chandeliers in their main reception rooms. In that case, your focus may switch to uplighting or disco lighting, with the principle ambient lighting taken care of.

Daytime or Night-Time Wedding Ceremony

Night-time ceremonies under cover of darkness can look extraordinary when paired with the right lighting. For example, getting married in a rustic ceremony under a canopy of festoon lighting is about as magical as it gets.

However, if you are getting married during daylight hours, you will focus your wedding lighting budget on the reception area, and you will likely spend less overall.

Overall Wedding Décor Theme

For some couples, lighting plays a crucial part in what they wish to achieve when decorating their chosen wedding venue. For others, functionality is more important than decorative elements.

The point is that if you intend to transform your venue with lights, the chances are that you will spend more than couples who are simply looking for disco lights and spotlights.

How Much You Spend on Lighting for Your French Wedding Will Come Down to Your Choices

Ultimately, your personal preferences will influence the overall spending on your wedding lighting, most couple spend around 900€ - 1300€ HT. From décor ideas to the time of day you plan to get married, several elements will dictate how much you will need to spend to create your dream wedding celebration.

If you're trying to save on costs, it's an excellent idea to sit down with your wedding planner and event supplier to look at how you can achieve your desired look and feel with your planned wedding lighting budget.