What Package Includes Uplighting for Weddings?

What package includes uplighting for weddings is one of the first questions I hear once a couple starts picturing their reception glowing in color, and the short answer is my Full Production lighting package. Uplighting is a lighting design technique that washes walls, columns, and draping in colored light to transform a plain reception hall into a styled room, and at Spectrum Sound I offer it as a standalone lighting rental or bundled into select wedding DJ/MC tiers. My name is Terry Tunks, and I have been producing weddings since 1992 out of Evansville, Indiana — I personally run every event I book, with no subcontractors and no substitutes, ever.

Key Takeaways

  • Uplighting is standard in my Full Production private-event lighting tier ($1,550+, 6 hours) and can be added to wedding DJ/MC packages by custom quote.
  • Full Production also includes moving-head fixtures, a subwoofer for stronger dance-floor bass, and a projector.
  • I’ve personally produced more than 1,200 events with zero no-shows, ever.
  • My work carries a 4.9-star average across 103 Google reviews.
  • Every quote I write becomes the final invoice — nothing is added after you book.

What Package Includes Uplighting for Weddings?

Uplighting itself lives in my Full Production package, which I originally built for private parties, but the same fixtures and design approach transfer directly onto a wedding reception. If your ceremony and reception are booked as a wedding DJ/MC package, uplighting is added as a custom-quoted extra through my lighting services rather than being baked into a single fixed tier.

That structure exists because every venue is different — a barn reception needs a different uplighting plan than a ballroom with 20-foot columns. Rather than force a one-size fixture count into every wedding tier, I walk the room during your consultation and quote uplighting to match the actual space.

What Is Uplighting, Exactly?

Uplighting is a lighting design method where fixtures are placed on the floor and aimed upward against walls, drapery, or architectural features, casting a wash of color rather than a direct beam on people. It’s the same principle used in stage lighting design, scaled down for a reception hall instead of a concert stage.

Most of the fixtures I use are LED-based, which matters practically because LEDs run cool enough to sit near draping and linens without a heat risk, and they draw far less power than older incandescent uplights. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, quality LED fixtures convert roughly 80 to 90 percent of the energy they use into light rather than wasted heat, which is part of why they’ve become the industry standard for event lighting.

The Full Production Package: Where Uplighting Lives at Spectrum Sound

My Full Production package is a 6-hour private-event package starting at $1,550, and it’s the one tier where uplighting is a standard inclusion rather than an add-on. Alongside uplighting, Full Production includes moving-head fixtures for dynamic dance-floor color, a subwoofer for stronger low-end bass reinforcement, and a projector for slideshow or monogram display.

Because I built that package first for private parties, applying the same equipment list to a wedding reception is straightforward — I simply carry the same fixtures and design plan into your wedding package conversation and quote it accordingly. You can browse the full private-event structure on my lighting services page before we talk specifics.

“My rule is simple: the quote you receive is the invoice you pay. If uplighting is in the quote, it’s in the room on your wedding day — nothing added, nothing dropped.” — Terry Tunks, Spectrum Sound

Bundling Uplighting Into a Wedding DJ/MC Tier

My wedding DJ/MC packages run in six tiers, from $1,550 up to $3,500, plus an $895 off-peak option for Sunday through Thursday daytime events with a 4-hour minimum. None of those six tiers automatically includes uplighting — instead, uplighting comes in through my AV Rental/Lighting service, which is custom-quoted and can be added standalone or bundled directly into your DJ/MC contract.

In practice, couples booking my top wedding tiers most often add uplighting because it complements the fuller sound and video elements already in those packages. I quote it the same way regardless of tier: I look at your venue, count the walls or columns you want lit, and give you one number that becomes your invoice.

How Much Does Wedding Uplighting Cost?

Because uplighting is custom-quoted rather than sold at a flat per-wedding rate, the clearest cost reference point is my Full Production package, which starts at $1,550 for 6 hours and includes uplighting alongside moving heads, a subwoofer, and a projector. When uplighting is added to a wedding DJ/MC package instead, the price depends on fixture count and venue size, so I finalize it after seeing photos or visiting the room in person.

How to Add Uplighting to Your Wedding: Step-by-Step

Adding uplighting to a wedding follows the same process every time, whether it’s your first call or your final walkthrough before the event.

  1. Contact me directly. Every booking goes straight to me, Terry, with no call center or booking agent in between, and I typically respond within one business day.
  2. Walk through your venue details. During your consultation I ask about wall color, ceiling height, and column count so the uplighting plan matches the actual room, not a generic template.
  3. Choose your uplighting color and fixture count. Most couples match uplighting to a wedding color palette or venue accent tone, and I recommend fixture counts based on room size.
  4. Confirm your quote as your invoice. Once we agree on the plan, the number I send is the number you pay — no surprise add-ons appear later.
  5. Setup happens before your guests arrive. I arrive early enough to place and test every fixture during the 9 to 18 hours of prep time I put into each event, so the room is fully lit before doors open.

Comparing Spectrum Sound’s Wedding and Private Event Packages

Here’s how uplighting availability lines up across my current package structure.

PackagePriceDurationUplighting Status
Off-Peak Wedding$8954-hr minimumAvailable as add-on
Wedding Tier 1$1,550CustomAvailable as add-on
Wedding Tier 2$1,850CustomAvailable as add-on
Wedding Tier 3$2,100CustomAvailable as add-on
Wedding Package 04$2,500CustomAvailable as add-on
Wedding Tier 5$3,000CustomAvailable as add-on
Wedding Package 06 (incl. video montage)$3,500CustomAvailable as add-on
Private Party – Full Production$1,550+6 hoursIncluded standard

Where I’ve Installed Uplighting Around Southern Indiana

I serve weddings across Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois, and the Louisville metro area, and uplighting requests vary a lot depending on the venue. A brick-and-beam barn reception, like the ones I’ve lit for a wedding at the Barn at Pleasant Pines in Henderson, needs different color and placement than a hotel ballroom in Newburgh.

I’ve also planned uplighting for receptions in historic settings, including a New Harmony, Indiana wedding with older architectural details worth highlighting, and event spaces I regularly work in around Newburgh. If you’re planning a wedding reception in one of these areas, you can see current availability and package details at spectrumsound.com.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Uplighting Packages

What package includes uplighting for weddings?

My Full Production package includes uplighting standard for private events, and it’s added to wedding DJ/MC tiers through a custom quote via my AV Rental/Lighting service. Both routes result in one final invoice, whichever is used.

What is uplighting?

Uplighting is a lighting technique where floor-placed fixtures aim colored light upward onto walls, columns, or drapery. It creates ambient color in a room without shining light directly on guests.

How much does wedding uplighting typically cost?

My Full Production package starts at $1,550 for 6 hours with uplighting included, which is the clearest reference point I can give. Adding uplighting to a wedding DJ/MC tier separately is priced by custom quote based on venue size and fixture count.

How long does uplighting setup take before a wedding?

Setup time depends on fixture count and venue access, and it’s part of the 9 to 18 hours I invest in prep per event overall. I arrive early enough to place and test every fixture before your first guest walks in.

Can uplighting be added to any of the six wedding DJ/MC tiers?

Yes, uplighting can be added by custom quote to any of my wedding DJ/MC tiers, from the entry $1,550 tier through the $3,500 Package 06. It’s most commonly requested with the higher tiers, since those events already include fuller sound and video elements.

What’s the difference between uplighting and moving-head lighting?

Uplighting is stationary color washed onto walls or drapery, while moving-head fixtures pan, tilt, and change color in real time, usually aimed at the dance floor. Both are included in my Full Production package, but they serve different visual purposes in the same room.

Do I need a subwoofer if I add uplighting?

No, uplighting and subwoofer bass reinforcement are separate equipment categories and can be booked independently. They’re bundled together only in the Full Production package by default.

What’s the most common mistake couples make when planning wedding lighting?

The most common mistake is waiting until weeks before the wedding to ask about uplighting, after the room layout and decor are already finalized. Fixture count and color decisions are easier and cheaper to plan during the initial consultation, before linens and centerpieces are locked in.

Is uplighting worth it for a small reception?

Uplighting can make a small or plain room feel intentional even with a modest fixture count, since color on the walls has an outsized visual impact relative to its cost. I typically recommend a lower fixture count for smaller rooms rather than skipping it entirely.

How far in advance should I book uplighting for my wedding?

I recommend discussing uplighting at the same time you book your DJ/MC package, ideally several months out, so the design is planned around your venue rather than added last minute. Since I book direct with no team behind me, earlier requests give me more flexibility on your date.

Does Spectrum Sound travel outside Evansville for wedding uplighting?

Yes, I serve weddings across Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois, and the Louisville, Kentucky metro area, with a travel fee outside my immediate local zone. Distance is factored into the same custom quote that covers your lighting.

Who actually sets up the lighting equipment on my wedding day?

I do, personally, every time. I’ve produced more than 1,200 events with zero no-shows, and I don’t send a substitute or a hired crew member in my place, even in a double-booking scenario.

What colors can wedding uplighting be customized to match?

LED uplighting fixtures can be set to essentially any color in the visible spectrum, so I typically match them to a wedding color palette, a venue’s existing accent tone, or a neutral warm white. We finalize the color during your consultation based on photos of the room.

Is the price I’m quoted for uplighting the final price I’ll pay?

Yes, every quote I write becomes your final invoice, with no line items added after booking. That policy applies to uplighting the same way it applies to my DJ/MC packages and every other service I offer.

So, what package includes uplighting for weddings? At Spectrum Sound, uplighting is a standard part of my Full Production private-event package, starting at $1,550 for 6 hours alongside moving heads, a subwoofer, and a projector, and it can be custom-quoted into any of my six wedding DJ/MC tiers or the $895 off-peak option. Because I personally handle the consultation, the quote, and the setup on every event, the uplighting plan we design together is the one that shows up in your reception hall — priced once, with no surprises on invoice day. If you’re planning a wedding in Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois, or the Louisville metro area, reach out directly and we’ll build a lighting plan around your actual venue.