Outdoor party lights can set the mood for any occasion
With the use of outdoor party lights and other party supplies and accessories, creating an impressive and lasting impression on the party guests is not a problem. Imagine the splendor of your backyard illuminated by iridescent lights that ignite the backdrop for a night of revelry, a birthday party, a garden party, or even an idyllic dinner for two to commemorate lasting memories of days gone by. As these outdoor lights come in many forms and variations, party lights can transform a typical backyard scene into almost any desired setting to suit the tone of the occasion.
Outdoor party lights are not too expensive, and with their myriad possibilities, they offer lighting solutions for themed occasions that are not only easy on the pocket, but also aesthetically pleasing to all the senses. Depending on the overall atmosphere you’re trying to achieve, your selection will largely be driven by intensity, color and shape.
If your goal is to provide a romantic setting, you’ll probably want to install small to medium-sized party lights with sleek contours that imbue low-level lighting and subtle shades of warm colors to invoke a calm mood. On the other hand, for a family gathering or afternoon barbecue, medium intensity lighting that imparts complementary bright tones would be best.
While there are a variety of shapes and designs for outdoor party lights on the market, they come in standard lengths, mostly in 100-foot strings and with bulbs a foot apart. The type of bulb used is a primary consideration, with incandescent and LED mini bulbs being options. LED lights would be the best choice as they are smaller but put out more light, don’t use as much electricity as an incandescent bulb, last longer, and limit the risks of becoming a fire hazard.
When you’re planning your party, it’s important to consider where it will take place. For example, by having it around the water, like in a farmhouse, you can easily direct 2 spotlights to cross each other directly over the water at an angle. This gives it a great dramatic effect that also adds that welcome element of security that every party needs to have. Just be sure to keep all cables at least 10 feet away from the water side to avoid short circuits and accidents in the process.
When you buy them, you should check the quality and price. It is always true that low cost usually comes with cheap quality and lights are no different. Having quality outdoor party lights will be a long-term investment that will be worth having for many years to come.
