Elegant Event Lighting Weekend in Review | May 16th, 2015

The day began with Claire Gould & Justin Torchia’s Wedding Reception at the Hilton Garden Inn St. Charles in St. Charles, IL! Claire & Justin’s guests entered the reception through a drape entrance that was trimmed in purple fabric.

Entrance Draping | Hilton Garden Inn St. Charles

Once inside the room, guests were greeted with a gorgeous white fabric backdrop that adorned the couple’s sweetheart table.

Sweetheart Table Backdrop & Lavender Uplighting | Hilton Garden Inn St. Charles

To put the finishing touch on Claire & Justin’s custom lighting and draping design, the EEL Chicago Team illuminated the backdrop and the four corners of the room with vibrant lavender uplighting!


The day continued with Brooke Duval & Steven Kipferl’s Wedding Reception at the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, IL! Brooke & Steven’s custom lighting design began with beautiful amber uplighting around the perimeter of Griffin Court.

Dance Floor Floral Pattern Wash, Uplighting & Pin Spot Lighting | Art Institute of Chicago

The floral centerpieces on each of the guest tables were enhanced with pin spot lighting. The EEL Chicago Team also washed the center banquet tables with amber lighting.

Dance Floor Floral Pattern Wash | Art Institute of Chicago

Brooke & Steven’s custom lighting design was completed with a subtle floral pattern wash to make the dance floor a focal point for the couple’s guests.


Alyssa Bauer & Ryan Laurenti celebrated with family and friends at their Wedding Reception at Rivers Restaurant in Chicago, IL! Elegant Event Lighting Chicago designed a square grid of café globe italian string lights that adorned the Terrace.

Cafe Globe Lighting | Rivers Restaurant

The lights glowed in warm amber and created an intimate setting for the couple’s guests.


Thank you to all of our couples for choosing Elegant Event Lighting to be a part of your special day! On behalf of our entire team, we wish you all the best!

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