It’s common that when the weather is cold outside we dream about warm countries. So, when cold is looming on us with the fall season, many of you, lovebirds, want to run away to celebrate the wedding somewhere else, mostly where the weather is warmer. Choosing locations, decor and style, outfits and more can make you feel dizzy but we are here to help you: today we are considering some wedding lighting ideas for destination weddings but I assure you that all these solutions can be applied to any other wedding, too! Lightning isn’t one of the most important things, you may think about, besides it’s often one of those things that you don’t really want to pay for or can’t comprehend why it costs so much. But lighting is what creates a mood and an ambience in your wedding venue, that makes your space welcoming and your guests feel cozier, so consider some of these ideas to make your space cooler.
What Are The Best Destination Wedding Lights?
I can’t say which lights are the best ones as each venue is unique and you should also consider the style of your wedding. The most popular lights are string lights, bulbs, candles in candleholders and candle lanterns, floating candles, pendant lamps and chandeliers. These are the main options to choose from, and you may go for just one or try several ones to create different layers of light.
Destination Wedding String Lights
String lights are a super trendy idea, especially if you create canopies and corridors using them – that’s pure magic! You may also wrap trees, hang them over the reception, cover your wedding arch and place them on the ground to line up the aisle. There are lots of solutions with string lights that can easily fit most of venues and most of budgets.
a canopy of string lights and glasses with floating candles are great to make your wedding reception look wow
a fairy light canopy created on living trees is a gorgeous idea for a wedding, they create magic in the space
a whole corridor of string lights with greenery is a gorgeous idea for creating an ambience and to make your space ultimate
curtains of string lights hanging on a living tree will create a unique and very intimate wedding ceremony space
paper lotus lamps and string lights are great for a beach wedding, they are chic and very romantic
string lights are always the coolest and best idea for a wedding, whether it's a destination one or not
string lights paired with candles create several layers of light and illuminate the space in a right way
curtains and canopies of string lights make your wedding reception space much cooler, cozier and lovelier and create a cool ambience
string lights paired with candle lanterns on the tables are a great solution for a beach wedding reception
string lights forming canopies are a great solution to illuminate your destination wedding space, it's a very trendy idea
Edison bulbs and string light lining up the aisle and forming a wedding arch plus additional candles for a romantic and ultimate night ceremony
string lights paired with candle lanterns and candleholders are amazing to illuminate your wedding lounger or reception space
a string light teepee with additional large chandeliers and pampas grass around for a unique destination wedding lounge
string lights paired with candles on the tables are amazing for destination weddings, and a lovely view is also amazing
Destination Wedding Candles
The most romantic, though not the brightest option, is candles, which may be placed into candleholders, glasses with water and candle lanterns of various kinds. If you want a very romantic ambience, stick to only candles but keep in mind that the space can be a little dark, and if you want more light, pair up your candles with string lights or other light sources.
a boho beach wedding lounge with candle lanterns, lots of cushions and blankets is amazing for a destination wedding
a canopy of string lights, candleholders and glasses with floating candles, candle lanterns on the floor is wow
a gorgeous destination wedding ceremony space lit up with candleholders on the floor and hanging on the tree branches
candleholders on the table and candles over the table plus additional chandeliers made of them are amazing for a destination wedding
string lights, candleholders and candle lanterns hanging down turn your tree into a magical piece that illuminates everything
candles and pendant bubble candleholders are a great combo for a destination or usual wedding, they will create a romantic ambience
string lights over the reception and additional candle lanterns on the tables create a romantic and welcoming ambience
string lights as a canopy over the wedding reception are a great idea for cozying up the space and illuminating it at the same time
a table runner composed of jars with candles is a great way to add coziness to the tablescape and illuminate it a little bit
glasses with floating candles lining up the aisle look very chic, beautiful and romantic and add elegance to your walkway
lots of candle lanterns and candleholders and string lights covering the tree make this space look really magical
lots of candle lanterns lining up your way to the reception look really magical at night and add interest to your decor
refined candelabras and chic chandeliers are a great combo to illuminate a chic and sophisticated wedding reception space
a beach wedding reception space with suspended and usual candle lanterns and breezing curtains plus a gorgeous sea view
pendant lamps and candles floating on the trays in the pool will make your wedding reception space feel like a destination one
pillar candles in glasses all over the wedding ceremony space are amazing to create a welcoming and very romantic ambience
candles and large glass bowls with floating candles will create a romantic and cozy feel at the reception and will welcome your guests
candles and bubble candleholders are refined and chic for a destination wedding, they look refined and beautiful
hanging candle lanterns and pendant lamps are amazing to illuminate your wedding ceremony space
Destination Wedding Lamps And Chandeliers
Paper lamps hanging over the space are a timeless solution, which is super budget-friendly at the same time. Need more glam? Prefer large chandeliers, which can be also paired with candelabras or with string lights, for example. Get more beautiful ideas below and steal something for your own celebration.
a boho beach wedding lounge with candle lanterns, lots of cushions and blankets is amazing for a destination wedding
a canopy of string lights, candleholders and glasses with floating candles, candle lanterns on the floor is wow
a gorgeous destination wedding ceremony space lit up with candleholders on the floor and hanging on the tree branches
candleholders on the table and candles over the table plus additional chandeliers made of them are amazing for a destination wedding
string lights, candleholders and candle lanterns hanging down turn your tree into a magical piece that illuminates everything
candles and pendant bubble candleholders are a great combo for a destination or usual wedding, they will create a romantic ambience
string lights over the reception and additional candle lanterns on the tables create a romantic and welcoming ambience
string lights as a canopy over the wedding reception are a great idea for cozying up the space and illuminating it at the same time
a table runner composed of jars with candles is a great way to add coziness to the tablescape and illuminate it a little bit
glasses with floating candles lining up the aisle look very chic, beautiful and romantic and add elegance to your walkway
lots of candle lanterns and candleholders and string lights covering the tree make this space look really magical
lots of candle lanterns lining up your way to the reception look really magical at night and add interest to your decor
refined candelabras and chic chandeliers are a great combo to illuminate a chic and sophisticated wedding reception space
a beach wedding reception space with suspended and usual candle lanterns and breezing curtains plus a gorgeous sea view
pendant lamps and candles floating on the trays in the pool will make your wedding reception space feel like a destination one
pillar candles in glasses all over the wedding ceremony space are amazing to create a welcoming and very romantic ambience
candles and large glass bowls with floating candles will create a romantic and cozy feel at the reception and will welcome your guests
candles and bubble candleholders are refined and chic for a destination wedding, they look refined and beautiful
hanging candle lanterns and pendant lamps are amazing to illuminate your wedding ceremony space