WEEK 22 | Project Block 20 | Progress Check

From high to low, your wedding is going to have lighting. The question is, how much and more importantly, how long will it take to set up. In this Project Block you’ll learn how a Scissor Lift is my nemesis… but also how to handle everything with efficiency. Here is the Progress Checklist for all this week’s Project Block. Have all these items checked and DONE prior to starting the next Project Block Week so you stay on track.

WEEK 22 Progress Checklist

• Review the Week 21 Progress Blog Post again
• Watch the Teachable Lecture for Project Block 20
• OVERHEAD LIGHTING
  • Determine if you need to add or rent any more lighting
  • Negotiate a setup time earlier than your previous contract if needing a scissor lift
  • Rent/reserve the Scissor Lift and give plenty of time for set up.
  • Ensure you have the proper amount of wattage and electricity for your lighting
  • Rent generators and have plenty of extension cords on hand
  • Enlist a few Awesome People to help with set up prior to the Wedding Rehearsal
• CANDLES
  • Review your Venue’s “Open Flame” Policy in your contract
    • Determine if you can use tea light candles or battery candles
  • Count how many candles you need per Project Block, especially for centerpieces
  • Purchase candles and/or lighters & batteries
  • Divide candles out into Project Blocks while at home
  • Rent/Purchase votive cup holders {so your linens don’t burn}
  • Enlist a few Candle Liaisons to light or click on all your candles at a specific time
    • Choose the time based on your candle burn time
  • Build a Blow-Out/Return Plan: Who will collect all votive cups at the end of the night?
• AUXILIARY LIGHTING
  • Make a list of all lighting elements that are not candles or overhead such as:
    • Parking Lot, Restrooms, Pathways, DJ Lighting & Dance floor Uplights, Flood Lights for the clean up
      • Update your contract with your DJ if renting any extra lights
• SITE VISITS
  • This is a great week to schedule another venue walkthrough with a different lens.
  • Ask questions specific to lighting, setting up, scissor lifts, and open flame policies
  • Also ask about breakdown procedures
  • If your wedding is at a private residence, build a breakdown plan

Blog Posts this Week

Pinterest Board | Project Block 20

How to Coordinate Wedding Lighting | Project Block 20

Teachable Lecture | Project Block 20

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