Looking for Budget Conscious Wedding Decor? Gobos Could Be Your Solution

From the food to the flowers, each detail adds up when planning your wedding but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice decor to stay in budget. Gobos are a versatile, impressive, and cost-effective way to transform your venue and create breathtaking effects.

Valerie Bolster, one of the owners of Southern Affairs Events, told the Pensacola News Journal that with lighting improvements couples can still achieve the look they desire for their wedding without breaking the bank. Darrin Land, an event planner in Pensacola, Florida, told the news source, “I cannot say enough about uplighting … do it. So many of my clients who did not use uplighting have come to me and said they wish they had.”

Here are 4 gobo lighting tips to transform your wedding venue well within budget:

1.  Uplighting is a great way to throw a splash of color across a blank wall and is the simplest way to quickly transform a boring space. The Knot recommends uplighting for edgier weddings located in alternative venues, like a converted warehouse or historic building. Strategically placed uplighting can draw attention to architectural details or add a wash of color to the space.

2.  A custom monogram gobo is another easy way to personalize your space on the cheap. Choose a font that represents your style and wedding theme and project it above the head table, across the dance floor, or even on an outside wall of your venue. The Knot recommends a gobo monogram for a more classic look but it can work with most any wedding style.

3.  Stock abstract gobo patterns or custom designs are another way to create a unique look and feel. Try illuminating your venue’s walls with the popular Dream Grill pattern or for a more natural look, project a row of trees behind the bar or light up the ceiling with a starry night.  

4.  Uplighting and gobo designs can create a more dramatic, personal look at a lower price than flower arrangements and other elaborate decorations. By carefully planning where lights are placed, you can completely change the feel of a room, making it more appropriate for a wedding ceremony or reception.