Custom Wedding Lighting Design
Architectural lighting that reshapes your ballroom and reception space
Curated lighting design for couples who expect more than a basic DJ package. Mike Jones Entertainment and Events sculpts light that feels warm, dimensional, and cinematic, transforming venues across Atlanta, Braselton, Marietta, Northeast Georgia, and destination locations across the Southeast.
Serving Atlanta, Braselton, Marietta, Northeast Georgia, Lake Oconee, Highlands, Asheville, and destination weddings across the Southeast.
Why lighting matters
Light is the architecture that shapes every photograph, feeling, and moment
Thoughtful lighting design elevates a beautiful space into an unforgettable experience. We work closely with planners, venues, and photographers to ensure your lighting feels intentional, flattering, and entirely bespoke to your celebration.
Design for photography
Avoid harsh hotspots and flat, uninspired lighting. We layer ambient, accent, and detail lighting so your photographer can capture soft, luminous images from every angle.
Shape and depth for your venue
From historic ballrooms and country clubs to wineries and tented receptions, we use lighting to define focal points, frame your architecture, and create visual flow for guests.
Atmosphere that evolves all night
From ceremony and cocktail hour to dinner and dancing, we design lighting that transitions with your timeline so each chapter of the evening feels distinct and intentional.
Signature lighting elements
Custom wedding lighting tailored to your venue and aesthetic
We design complete lighting environments for luxury weddings in Atlanta and across the Southeast, with solutions that feel warm, romantic, and architecturally refined.
- Warm white uplighting that sculpts columns, fireplaces, and architectural details
- Pinspotting that highlights florals, cake, bar, and key design moments
- Soft wash lighting for band or DJ stages without harsh color casts
- Market and bistro strands for courtyards, patios, and tented receptions
- Monogram and pattern projection that feels elevated rather than club inspired
- Low profile dance floor lighting that keeps faces flattering in every frame
Every design is site specific, timeline aware, and coordinated with your planning and creative team.
A guided design process
From first conversation to final room reveal
Our team treats lighting as part of your full creative direction, not an afterthought. We collaborate with planners, designers, venues, and production teams to ensure everything feels cohesive and polished.
What to expect when you work with us
- Consultation and discovery: We review your venue, floor plan, timeline, and creative direction, then identify how lighting can elevate each space.
- Concept and proposal: You receive a tailored lighting plan that outlines recommended fixtures, zones, and mood for each phase of the evening.
- Site coordination: We collaborate with your planner, venue, and other production partners to confirm access, power, and logistics.
- Installation and focus: Our team arrives early to install, aim, and program lighting so the room feels finished before guests arrive.
- Live adjustment: As natural light changes and the evening unfolds, we adjust levels to keep the atmosphere balanced and flattering.
- Strike and clean exit: At the end of the night, we quietly remove all equipment, leaving the venue exactly as required.
Georgia and Southeast weddings
Experienced with premier venues across Atlanta and the Southeast
We regularly partner with high end venues, planners, and creative teams in Atlanta, Braselton, Marietta, Northeast Georgia, Lake Oconee, and destination properties throughout the Southeast.
Atlanta ballrooms and hotels
Iconic city venues, grand ballrooms, and penthouse spaces with skyline views.
Estate, winery, and golf club settings
Braselton, Marietta, and Northeast Georgia properties with indoor and outdoor flow.
Tented and outdoor receptions
Sailcloth tents, clear tops, courtyards, and lawns with layered, romantic lighting.
Destination properties across the Southeast
From the mountains to the coast, we tailor lighting to your destination environment and timeline.
Client reflections
Lighting that guests remember long after the last song
Our couples often tell us that guests thought the lighting was part of the venue itself, not something that had been brought in for one night.
Mike and his team completely transformed our hotel ballroom. The lighting was warm and romantic, never harsh, and our photos look like they were taken in a completely different space.
Anna and David, Atlanta
Our planner told us to invest in lighting and we are so glad we listened. The way Mike highlighted the florals and architecture made the entire reception feel cinematic and intimate.
Lauren and Michael, Northeast Georgia
We wanted a destination feel in the mountains without it looking like a nightclub. The lighting was soft, layered, and elegant, and shifted perfectly from dinner to dancing.
Emily and James, Highlands destination
Lighting questions
Custom lighting for your specific venue and vision
Every venue and layout is unique. These answers will help you understand what is possible and how we approach custom wedding lighting in Georgia and throughout the Southeast.
How early should we book custom lighting for our wedding?
For peak dates in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast, we recommend reserving lighting design 9 to 12 months in advance, especially if you are also booking DJ or production services with us. That said, if your date is sooner, reach out. We will always let you know what is possible based on your venue and timeline.
Can you visit our venue before the wedding?
In many cases we already know the space and have designed lighting there before. When needed, we coordinate a site visit with your planner or venue contact to confirm power, rigging points, room flow, and access so installation is efficient and discreet on the wedding day.
Do you coordinate with our planner, florist, and photographer?
Yes. We believe the best results happen when lighting, florals, decor, and photography all support the same vision. We are happy to collaborate directly with your planner, florist, designer, and photographer to align on color temperature, focal points, and timing.
Is your lighting more club style or more classic?
Our focus for weddings is warm, romantic, and architectural lighting that feels timeless on camera. We can certainly add movement and energy for the dance floor, but it is always balanced with flattering, cinematic light on you and your guests.
Do you provide lighting outside of Georgia?
Yes. While many of our couples are in Atlanta, Braselton, Marietta, and Northeast Georgia, we regularly travel for destination weddings across the Southeast, including the mountains, coast, and surrounding states.
Reserve your date
Enhance your wedding with a custom lighting design plan
Share your date, venue, and vision, and we will respond with availability and an initial lighting perspective tailored to your celebration.
Most couples invest in custom lighting as part of a full entertainment and production experience with Mike Jones Entertainment and Events.
Check custom lighting availability for your
wedding date
Fill out the short form and our team will follow up with availability, next steps, and an overview of lighting options that fit your venue and vision.
We typically respond within one business day and work closely with your planner or coordinator from the very beginning.
Lighting availability form
Include your wedding date, venue name and location, estimated guest count, and any inspiration you already have for lighting.
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