Any event is a big occasion, but a gala dinner is often one of the highlights. Making sure everything goes to plan can be more complicated than first expected. From the sound and audio, to the lighting and the visuals, every aspect needs to be balanced and aligned. And working with a professional lighting design team can be a great way to make sure your gala dinner is a hit. But what are the key lighting features you should consider? And just how important is the lighting for your gala dinner? Well, here at Light Design, we are the UK’s leading lighting experts. From fashion shows and theatre productions, to award ceremonies and conferences, we provide high quality lighting for any occasion. And this is our guide to everything you need to know about effective lighting for gala dinners.
Planning a gala dinner
A gala dinner is a big occasion where you will expect your guests to be wearing formal, black tie attire, or the dress style expressed on the invitation. Most gala dinners involve a formal dinner, live entertainment, and some key speeches. So planning your gala dinner thoroughly is essential to the success of the evening or event. When planning you will need to consider:
- the layout of the space- make the most of the space you have and be sure to match the lighting and design of the space, to the intended purpose. For example, if you want your guests to relax while they eat, steady lighting in relaxing tones can be a great option.
- sound and audio equipment- any live entertainment will require the right audio equipment, which will need to deliver crisp, clear, sound to your audience. The last thing you want is your audience missing out because of equipment or technical issues.
- high quality lighting- to make sure your event runs as smoothly as you require, you will need to plan for high quality lighting.
So, just how important is the lighting for your gala event? And why should you decide to work with a professional light design team? Well, there are many advantages, including:
- Creating the right atmosphere- by lighting different parts of your venue differently, and by changing the lighting at different points, you can have complete control over the evening. Lower lights will create a relaxing environment, while bright lights will be more engaging and direct the attention of the audience.
- Keeping your audience involved- your guests are a big part of the event itself. And if you can involve and engage your audience, your event will be more memorable, and more successful. One way to achieve this is by using the right type of lighting. Lighting changes at different points can also be very useful.
Professional lighting
By working with a professional lighting team, you can be sure that you will be using the most up to date, reliable equipment available. And this means your lighting wont cut out, or stop, right when you need it. It also means that the lighting will be specifically designed to suit the space, and the tone of the event. This can help make your event more successful.
For more information, or for professional lighting design for your event, get in touch with the team today, here at Light Design.