Lighting can easily be the differentiating factor when it comes to any kind of special event whether it be a wedding, gala/fundraiser or or even a birthday. There’s really just something about those twinkly lights that adds an extra dose of gorgeousness especially when it’s done properly. It can easily transform any venue and add the glamorous or dreamy ambiance that your special event needs.
In a majority of special events and celebrations nowadays, we can see a growing popularity for light curtains. They are fabulous additions to an event’s entrance or as backdrops for a wedding’s head table. Sometimes these are even used to screen an area of a venue.
Basically, what you’ll need to create this light curtains are two base plates, two telescopic uprights, three crossbars, two valence hangers, some net lights, one solid drape and one sheer drape.
Installing light curtains is fairly straightforward as well! All you have to do is place your telescopic uprights onto the base plates with the slotted ends at the top. Next you have to attach the valence hangers on top of each upright, one in the front slot and one in the rear slot. Then you’ll have to take one cross bar and slide the solid drape onto it, you’ll be hanging this to the rear valence hanger. You then hang the crossbar containing your net lights and hang it on the centre slots of your uprights. Finally, you’ll have to slide the sheer drape onto the remaining crossbar and hang it onto the front valence hanger.
It is important to note that when you’re using curtain lights by themselves, they can sometimes be too bright or harsh. This is why you’ll be needing the sheer drapery in order to reduce the brightness/harshness of the light curtains.
When setting a light curtain up, you would probably also need to have one or two extension cords for the lights just in case your wall outlets aren’t as accessible. Do remember not to plug more than one crossbar of lights in the same plug-in as these may blow the light fuse.
Another important consideration, especially for safety purposes, would be to make sure that you use flame retardant fabric or LED bulbs that don’t generate heat. We probably wouldn’t want to light up the entire occasion in flames– unless that’s the kind of ambiance that you’re seeking for your special event. Kidding aside, this is most certainly the consideration that you should give special attention to.
