Daytime tent lighting?

xinekim

Our reception is in a park from 2:30-6:30pm.  Do we need to shell out (quote of $1500) for lighting?  Or would daylight be enough?  We'll provide some outside flood lighting for the cleanup crew.

xinekim

the wedding is in October so sunset is around 6:45pm.

SarahRuthG

I think it would be ok... but maybe have something in reserve incase of a cloudy day? Or if you have candles on the tables that will help some. Maybe string up some fun lights inside? I can't image you would need to spend that much on lighting if its mainly a daytime wedding.

tammyo21

Does the tent company provide any interior lighting?
We did rent lights but it wasn't that expensive - we had 3 large chandelier types hanging from the ceiling and we also put up white x-mas lights around the upper inside perimeter which gave off plenty of light.
Granted our reception was from 4-midnight so we needed the light for dancing and cleanup but I think you may want a little extra light like pp says in case it's not totally sunny out.
For safety reasons too you may want the extra light

Lisa8888

How does sunlight shine inside the tent? Does the tent have tent walls? I could see it getting dark in the tent.

ttbeach

Spend that money on the honeymoon or something else. It is mostly daytime...

Lisa8888

And what if it isn't a sunny day? Since it is in a park, are there trees that would block the sun and shade the tent?