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We just received our first quote for lighting and I am suffering from extreme sticker shock. Is it impossible to find professional, affordable event lighting in LA? We are having an outdoor reception and would love some of those italian bistro-type lights strung up over the tables/dancefloor and maybe some uplighting on a few surrounding trees and pillars. I know people DIY lights, but I am already DIYing flowers and can't even imagine trying string up all of those lights on our own. Thanks for any recommendations you may have!

We're going to be using The Music Man Productions www.tmmpro.com - Ask for Jack. We're photographers and worked with him before so we're having him do the lights/DJ for our wedding next year. I don't know what your budget is but his prices are reasonable and offers discount if you use both services.

posting again - because I am hoping there is more than one recommendation for LA lighting companies!

Thanks, Joyce! i heard about MMP but already have a DJ, so I wasn't sure if they still provide lighting separately! and yes, we are on a budget :) People always say lighting is less expensive than flowers, but I amnot sure if that is the case anymore...

Thanks, WMforever! i will look into them :)