Daniel Lay Event Services

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Daniel Lay Event Services

Lighting Hire London

Lighting has the ability to completely transform a venue or function room. 

Getting the atmosphere right at parties and events can make or break them. Adding lighting to your event in London plays a big part in its success.

There are lot’s of things to consider when planning your event. These range from the quality of your speakers and entertainment to the layout of the room. Often lighting gets forgotten, but it is an important factor. Here’s why lighting is a must have at your event:

Creating a Wow Factor

When guests walk into a room, one of the things they first notice is the lighting. More often than not, they don’t notice it. Good lighting doesn’t stand out too much, unless you’re trying to highlight something.

Lighting should create a welcoming mood which entices guests to enter. If large areas of light and darkness are visible this doesn’t set the correct mood.

Highlighting the right people

If you have a main guest speaker, they should have plenty of light on them. It’s no use everyone else covered in light, but the speaker standing in the shadows. The same applies if you’ve got a panel discussion. Always make sure everyone on the panel is lit well.

Colour Co-ordinated Lighting

Setting lights to your event colour scheme is a simple and effective method. For meetings and events with several sessions, lighting can can be used as a divider. Lights can be set to different colours for different parts of the event. Subtle changes in the warmth or set up of lights can signify changes that are being made.

The Types Of Lighting We Offer

Venue Uplighting London

Wash your walls with a colour of your choice, a simple yet effective method of lighting. We stock a range of uplighters for both indoor and outdoor use.

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Moving Head Hire London

Wash your walls with a colour of your choice, a simple yet effective method of lighting. We stock a range of uplighters for both indoor and outdoor use.

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Festoon Lighting London 

This brings the festival vibe to your party or wedding. Our festoon lights give a warm glow and are great for outdoor or indoor events. 

Festoon can be used to enhance a venue or provide functional light to brighten a walkway or area at an event.

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Smoke Machines & Haze 

Smoke or haze machines are used to enhance lighting fixtures. We stock low level smoke for a dancing on clouds effect and even vertical smoke machines for a club vertical C02 jet effect.

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Gobo Projection

Also known as monogram projection offers a way to project a pattern or text onto a surface. We can design a pattern or projection for you or project a logo or other pattern you already have.

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Fairy Lights 

Simple, yet effective lighting to add character and subtle light to your event. We can wrap these around trees, bushes, staircases and more.

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    Lighting hire London FAQs

    Do you deliver lighting across London?

    Yes. We deliver lighting all over London, as well as across Surrey, Kent and Sussex, and collect after your event. Delivery is quoted for your venue and timings, and a flexible weekday slot between 9am and 5pm is the most affordable option.

    Is there a minimum spend for lighting hire?

    For London events the minimum equipment spend is £150 + VAT, before delivery and collection. Outer London and more local jobs start from £100 + VAT.

    Are your uplighters wireless?

    Yes. Our uplighters are battery powered, so there are no cables across the floor, and we supply charging leads as a backup.

    Can you set up the lighting for us?

    Yes. Our crew position the lights and set the colours to match your event, then pack down and collect afterwards. Setup and collection are quoted separately with your delivery.

    How far ahead should I book lighting?

    As soon as you know your date and venue, especially for summer weekends and December. Your booking is confirmed once the rental agreement is signed and payment is made.

    Tell us your date and venue and we’ll send you a quote. Request a quote.

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