Wedding String Lights

They are called many things, globe lights, bistro lights, cafe lights, Italian string lights. Whatever you call them, wedding string lights will add a beautiful and elegant glow to your big day.

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String lights work well with a wide variety of wedding decor themes. Whether you are planning a rustic barn wedding, a chic outdoor affair, a stylish tented wedding, a hip industrial or an urban loft soiree, wedding string lights will add the perfect illumination, ambiance and elegance.

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Light up your tent in style.

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Bring your party outside.

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Photo courtesy of Stephanie Bassos. See more of this gorgeous rustic chic wedding here.
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Photo courtesy of Stephanie Bassos. See more of this gorgeous rustic chic wedding here.
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You can use string lights to add style to and illuminate the cocktail hour or seating areas.

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Photo courtesy of  Olivia Leigh Weddings . See more of their beautiful work here.
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Photo courtesy of Diana Lupu. See more gorgeous images of this beautiful wedding here.
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Photo courtesy of  Olivia Leigh Weddings . See more of their beautiful work here.

Or, you can use string lights to create focal points and highlight important elements of your wedding.

Exchange your vows in front of draped strands of light.

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Photo courtesy of photographers Frances Marron and Julia Timmer and Denver Wedding Planners Alexan Events

String lights will make a beautiful backdrop for photos for your head table.

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Create a stunning setting for your first dance.

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Photo courtesy of Diana Lupu. See more of this beautiful wedding here.
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Photo courtesy of Stephanie Bassos. See more of this gorgeous rustic chic wedding here.

Spotlight and create energy on the dance floor.

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This rustic chic wedding framed the dance floor with vintage whiskey barrels and string lights.

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There are countless ways to use wedding string lighting to help you create a beautiful and unique wedding. For more ideas check out the Wedding String Lights Pinterest page.

For more information on wedding string lighting for your wedding contact the lighting experts at MDM Entertainment today at 773.253.4986.

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