Rent professional LED uplights starting at $17 each with free shipping both ways. Uplighting is the easiest way to transform any venue with color. Point our LED par cans upward along your walls, and they will wash the room in whatever color you choose. No experience needed, and setup takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
Uplighting uses LED par cans pointed upward to create a beam of colored light that reaches the ceiling and washes the walls. You can tilt the bracket to adjust the angle. The closer and straighter to the wall, the more narrow the illumination. Cluster lights closer together for a more elaborate color wash.
Plan on about 1 light for every 6 to 12 feet of wall space.
These lights also work well for stage lighting and dance floors. For stages, you can hang them from light stands, attach them to speaker stands with a clamp, or simply set them on the floor against the wall.
Why LED Uplights Are the Best Choice
No gels needed. Use the digital display on each light to select your color.
Pre-program patterns: slow fades, beat-reactive changes, or a single color all night.
The Slim Par 56 is our most popular option. They are RGB LED lights, and feature a built-in digital display to select a static color or pattern. Choose from 7 built-in colors.
Uplighting is the most popular lighting choice for wedding receptions. A set of 10 to 20 uplights around the perimeter of your venue creates a warm, elegant ambiance that photographs beautifully. Most couples choose a single color to match their wedding palette, but you can change colors throughout the evening.
Pair uplights with a custom gobo monogram to project your names or initials on the wall, or add pin spots to highlight centerpieces and the cake table. All of these can be combined in a single reservation.
How Renting Uplighting Works
Select your lights and reserve online.
Pick from the fixtures listed above and click "Rent Now." Enter your event date and quantity, and our system will check inventory in real time. Once confirmed, you can add other lights to your quote or proceed to checkout.
Fill out the rental agreement and pay your deposit.
The deposit amount depends on which fixtures you select. You will see the amount on your quote and rental agreement.
Receive your lights with free shipping.
Everything arrives at least 2 days before your event. Save all boxes and packaging for the return.
Set up and enjoy your event.
Plug in, pick your color on the digital display, and you are done.
Ship everything back for free.
Pack the lights into the original boxes and use the pre-paid UPS return label included in your shipment. Drop off at any UPS location before the due date.
Wireless Uplighting Rental
Our wireless uplights run on rechargeable batteries, so you can place them anywhere without running cables. They are ideal for venues where outlets are limited, outdoor tents, or anywhere you want a clean look without visible wires.
Tip: mix wired and wireless lights to save money.
Use wired lights along walls near outlets and wireless lights in spots where cables would be difficult. For example, 10 wired plus 4 wireless will save you about $70 compared to all wireless.
Note: wireless batteries can take up to 8 hours to fully charge. Plan ahead so everything is ready before your event. Standard 2-foot power cables are included as backup.
Uplighting Setup Tips
Dim rooms look best.
If your venue has large windows with daylight, the lights will be washed out. Uplighting works best in dim or dark rooms.
Measure your venue.
Each light includes a 15-foot power cable, and you can chain lights together so you only need one outlet. Measure your space to plan how many lights and how much cable you need.
Order 1 or 2 extras.
If any light has an issue, we will refund you for it, but we do not ship replacements. An extra light or two is good insurance for important events.
Combine with other lighting.
Uplights create a warm backdrop that pairs well with a gobo projector or other focal lighting. This works especially well at weddings near the head table or photo booth area.
Which Uplight Should You Rent?
Best value:Slim Par 56
. Our most popular light at the lowest price.
Most color options:Hex 3
. Includes UV for added versatility.
Smartphone control:Shadowbox
. Change colors from your phone.
Brightest output:Slim Par 64 RGBA
. Best for high ceilings and large venues.
Purchasing uplighting for ownership is quite expensive, so we would suggest renting. Most wedding lights rental stores will charge ~$150 for 4 uplights for 1 - 2 days of renting. This does not include higher end models which you can program (to work with the acoustics of the venue or an electronic trigger) and with many different colors. At ProLightingRental, we carry multiple Chauvet uplight models, which can be rented for as low as $17/ day.
At a macro level, uplighting refers to lights that are shining upwards usually perpendicular to a wall. Downlighting refers to lights shining downward, so they need to be installed on a ceiling or rigging to be effective. From a party planning stand-point, uplighting is much more affordable, efficient and easier to set-up and tear down than downlighting. Most wedding venues don't have the set-up for portable downlights.
As a rule of thumb, assuming everyone is seated comfortably in tables of 8, within a rectangular or square venue, for your first 50 guests - you'll want 15 - 18 lights. As you add more people, the amount of lights does not need to increase proportionally. For every 50 more guests, add between 5 - 10 more lights.
Draping and Uplighting compliment each other very well, especially when you have unsightly walls or no walls at all at your venue. Plan out the number of uplights and drapes you want first. Afterwards, set your uplights to compliment your drapes (or vice versa) and you can change a school gym into an extravagant wedding hall.
Uplights are more focused and better with "column-ing" at your venue. For example, if you want your focal point to be the bride and groom, consider putting an uplight behind them. Washlights have a much wider field of light range, but can have lenses added to them to focus similarly to uplights. Washlights are rarely built to change color, whereas modern uplight models regularly have color rotation and preset options and programming.
This all depends on your venue. Natural lighting, space, color of the walls, tables and layout of the reception are all important. However, contrary to pictures - red, blue, purple and other darker more royal hues should be reserved for dancing, after-party and more "movement" phase of the reception. Try using lighter or brighter tones like amber, light gold or biege to help lighten up your special day, during the dinner and cocktail hour. More modern uplights like our Chauvet models, come with different channels to allow for different colors and color mixing, without the need for lens.