{"id":920,"date":"2018-03-21T11:42:29","date_gmt":"2018-03-21T15:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/149.28.40.141\/blog\/?p=920"},"modified":"2018-03-21T11:42:29","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T15:42:29","slug":"lighting-company-event-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/lighting-company-event-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighting Company: Do you need one?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\">Why do I need a lighting company?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><br \/>\nSo you&#8217;re planning an event and wondering if you should hire a lighting company? If you want your event to have a visual impact, chances are you should! If you already know you need lighting, hiring pros is the way to go. Professional lighting companies have experience and rugged equipment that will ensure your event runs smoothly. They also have the knowledge to handle unexpected issues. Lighting companies hire designers that can work with you to achieve your vision. If you can&#8217;t picture what you want, designers can help find the lighting that best suits your event. Lighting will affect every aspect of your event, so if you want to stand out, hire a pro.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_922\" style=\"width: 1698px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/vex2018_8-1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-922\" class=\"size-full wp-image-922\" src=\"https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/vex2018_8-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting company truss rigging\" width=\"1688\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/vex2018_8-1-1.jpg 1688w, https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/vex2018_8-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/vex2018_8-1-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/vex2018_8-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/vex2018_8-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1688px) 100vw, 1688px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-922\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Lighting companies like The Lighting &amp; Sound Co. field trained and experienced crews for coordinated event setup.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>What kind of events should I hire a lighting company for?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\">Every company is different. Some companies work exclusively on weddings. Some work exclusively on concerts. Companies like <a href=\"https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/\">The Lighting &amp; Sound Co.<\/a>\u00a0are made up of many different departments that service <a href=\"https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/services\/\">any type<\/a> of event. This can include, but isn&#8217;t limited to: concerts, weddings, corporate events, sports events, conferences, meetings and galas.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_927\" style=\"width: 1698px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ocampovibes1089-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-927\" class=\"size-full wp-image-927\" src=\"https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ocampovibes1089-1.jpg\" alt=\"bistro wedding lighting john marshall ballrooms\" width=\"1688\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ocampovibes1089-1.jpg 1688w, https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ocampovibes1089-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ocampovibes1089-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ocampovibes1089-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ocampovibes1089-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1688px) 100vw, 1688px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Experienced crews like The Lighting &amp; Sound Company can service any type of event.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Where can I find lighting companies in my area?<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/\">The Lighting &amp; Sound Company<\/a> is based in Richmond, Virginia, but services the continental United States. You can also check sources like <a href=\"https:\/\/richmondweddings.com\/\">Richmond Weddings<\/a> for more wedding lighting information.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_936\" style=\"width: 1698px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/VCUstuGala2018_2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-936\" class=\"size-full wp-image-936\" src=\"https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/VCUstuGala2018_2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting company setup at VCU\" width=\"1688\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/VCUstuGala2018_2-1.jpg 1688w, https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/VCUstuGala2018_2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/VCUstuGala2018_2-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/VCUstuGala2018_2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightingandsoundco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/VCUstuGala2018_2-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1688px) 100vw, 1688px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">An LSC tech sets up for a concert at VCU&#8217;s Siegel Center.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>What should I look for when hiring a lighting company?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\">You should hire a lighting company the same way you buy anything else. That is to say: do your research. Don&#8217;t just believe what companies tell you- verify it. Since most professional production companies maintain social media accounts, be sure to check those out. Ensure that the company you hire has up-to-date pictures and reviews proving\u00a0what they are capable of. You want a company that responds to you quickly. One of your vendors is taking a while to get back? That&#8217;s probably not the vendor you want on the day of your event.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why do I need a lighting company? So you&#8217;re planning an event and wondering if you should hire a lighting company? If you want your event to have a visual impact, chances are you should! If you already know you need lighting, hiring pros is the way to go. 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