Lampshades Create Elegant Appeal
Go beyond the expected and create some excitement when you incorporate romantic lighting touches in your dream day décor.
Crystal lamps are tied into the design by adding flowers to the lampshades.
Image provided by Square Root Event Design
If you’re looking for decor lighting that feels fresh, elevated, and photo-ready, lampshades are having a real moment at Southern California wedding receptions. They bring a warm glow to tables, patios, and waterfront spaces, while doubling as a stylish design statement.
Floral lampshades make a statement in this elegant design.
Design by French Buckets Florist
Photography by Hanssie Trainer Photography
Top one stand with white ranunculus, streaming with ivory orchids and crystals. A cap of classic calla lilies looks grand with a cascade of freesias, lilies of the valley and touches of passion vine. Once your lamps are lit, the resulting luminosity will bring out the scent of your blooms.
Quick Ways to Make the Look Feel High-End
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Trim lampshades with florals that match your centerpieces, roses are a classic
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Keep a cohesive color palette, then “mix it up” with shade textures and heights
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Use dangling blooms and crystals to create a dramatic centerpiece effect
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Add small lamps to lounge areas, dessert tables, or rehearsal dinner dining for instant mood
Mix Flowers and Lighting for Unique Style
For maximum impact, combine lamps with hanging florals so the arrangement feels like a “lit garden” at the center of the table.
Glossy orange lampshades make a sleek, modern statement.
Design by French Buckets Floral Design
Photography by Hanssie Trainer Photography
Mix Lighting Types to Create Dramatic Style
Blend table lamps with spot lighting, faux gas street lamps for a vintage vibe, and upscale uplights to bring the whole room out of the shadows.
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A very special thank you to these great contributors: French Buckets Florist, Square Root Event Design, Kevin Covey Weddings and Events, Tic-Tock Couture Floral Creations, Hanssie Trainer Photography, Joe Latter Photography, Fiore Designs, David Michael Photography
Summary:
Lampshade styling is one of the easiest ways to add personality and romantic reception decor lighting without over-complicating your design, especially for Southern California weddings where ambiance matters as much as the view.
Tags: Decor Lighting, Design, Event Designers, Reception, Rehearsal Dinners, Suggestions/Ideas
A small lamp used for big impact.
Design by French Buckets Floral Design
Photography by Hannsie Ho Photography
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Modern, clear lamps with square shades enhance the mood lighting and pick up the colors around them for an elegant look.
Design by FioreDesigns.com
Photography by David Michael Photography
Strings of red blooms create a standout design in a large room.
Design by Kevin Covey Weddings and Events
Photograph by Joe Latter Photography
Diminutive lampshades top a chandelier, focusing light and creating an intimate feel.
Design by Square Root Event Design
Orchids create an amazing effect as lampshades in this modern design.
Design by Tic-Tock Couture Floral Creations
