additional lighting for reception hall

Suzzie_stretch

we're renting out a hall for the reception, and we get to decorate it the whole day before (YAY)  I was there yesterday to have a look at it, set up a table, make sure I have everything I need for centerpieces, etc. 

one thing we dont like, there is 2 types of lighting....
a) everything lit up with flourscent bulbs (bleh)
b) flourescents off, and just a few scattered light fixtures which makes it REALLY dark. 

i have about 9 candles per table (floating and tealights) which will have to be replinshed every hour or so  

I'll have string lights as well, but I dont think those throw off too much light...any ideas on how to creatively light the area without spending a fortune, and without ticking off the hall?  I'm allowed to make small holes, but cant use tape. 

HELP ME!

chuygrl77

What about colored lighting going up the wall.  Maybe your DJ has some extra light that he could place throughout the hall (if you're having a DJ that is).  Look into rental places that you can rent some additional "mood" lighting.  That's the best phrase I have for it, sorry.

Here are some picks i found in reception decor photos on TK.  You can get shaped lighting or do the lighting up the wall.  I hope to find something I can do this with.

RochelleAnn2302

lanterns with LED lights scattered? or the strings of lights that have actual blubs that you use in normal lights? I don't know what they are called.

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/brbryearroun.html

maybe check this website for ideas... HTH