Please Join us at Texs Discovery Gardens for Our Spring Open House on Sunday, February 15th

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Bridal Open House Planned at Texas Discovery Gardens

Please join Dallas Light and Sound and seven other leading experts in the wedding industry for a Bridal Open House - scheduled for Sunday, February 16th at Texas Discovery Gardens.

Experts will be on hand to discuss ceremony and reception planning and services.

Door prize drawings are slated throughout the event. Guests can enjoy cocktails and food tastings. DJ Tony Dean will be on hand spinning tunes, and Serenata Strings will perform. The facility will conduct tours of the Grand Hall, the Garden Grounds and the Butterfly House.

We hope to see you between 5 and 7 in the Grand Hall.

 

The Creative Minds at Dallas Light and Sound Bring Holiday Fantasies to Life

Our favorite time of the year is here - The Holiday Season is upon us and clients from across North Texas are turning to Dallas Light and Sound to make their holiday dreams into beautiful visions right before their eyes. The bright minds found at Dallas Light and Sound are busy applying brilliant design to a diverse array of corporate parties, private receptions and charity galas this holiday season.

The resources for these events will be sourced directly from our Oak Lawn area warehouse, which is overflowing with event decor, lighting, audio and video equipment. Holiday linens, Christmas trees, and table centerpieces compliment uplighting and event audio are just some of the production resources that will combine in brilliant presentations for clients who will see their expectations exceeded, their holiday fantasies realized. The following are photos from holiday parties we have produced in prior years.

Such a pretty and memorable holiday party design....
from the brilliant minds at Dallas Light and Sound.

Barstools, linens, highboys and lounge furniture are essential
design elements for large gatherings.
We have them all, in our inventory, just waiting for your
2014 Holiday Season event.

These are two of the lighted table centerpieces that
Dallas Light and Sound can supply for your holiday party,

Food tables need not be boring when Dallas Light and Sound can supply holiday
centerpieces for the table, then light them with pinspots.

Pinspots make this Dallas Light and Sound holiday creation look
simply breathtaking.

Event decor and lighting in Red and White are perfect for
this event at the Southland Tower. That pendant chandelier would be beautiful
at your holiday season event, and it and many more like it reside in the
decor inventory at Dallas Light and Sound.

This room is a vision in blue with uplighting and holiday decor
from Dallas Light and Sound

We really love blue for the holidays, and these
custom designed lighted table centerpieces from Dallas Light and Sound
would look great at your holiday party.

Dallas Light and Sound created this beautiful holiday backdrop
for a Charity Gala held in 2013 at The Vendome on Turtle Creek.

Soooo Red Linens and Red Tinsel Trees centerpieces
on mirrors look great with gold sashes
from Dallas Light and Sound for a Chamber of Commerce Party in Downtown Dallas

Holiday season lighting in beautiful Red for and event
in the West End in Downtown Dallas.

A private residence for New Years Eve in Preston Hollow is
transformed into a party venue by Dallas Light and Sound.

The television studios at WFAA at Victory Park in Downtown Dallas
for New years Eve 2012.....
featuring chandeliers from Dallas Light and Sound

Your special holiday event can look this stunning. Call us at 214-943-4238 for additional information or send an email to info@dallaslightandsound.com.

Fall 2013 TDG Open House Date Announced - Brides, Grooms, Wedding & Party Planners are Invited

Poolside Entertaining Kicks off the Summer Season

Pool season is officially open, and a little lighting goes a long way to making a pool party memorable. For your next pool party, here's an idea... lit with lighting supplied by Dallas Light and Sound. We also have highboys, bars, tables and chairs in our inventory that are perfect for poolside entertaining.

Outdoor floods from Dallas Light and Sound are shown in the first three photos as they illuminate fabric structures to provide a visual focal point at this north Dallas home for their first pool party of the season.

Summertime pool parties often take place during the day. So, also appearing below are some photos from daytime events that occurred poolside last season where Dallas Light and Sound provided production services.

Another set of fabric Structures towards the head of the pool reflect light
onto the grounds of this lavish pool side entertaining area.
Lighting supplied by Dallas Light and Sound.

A closeup of the fabric structures the owners of this home created to visually anchor the end
of their beautiful swimming pool. Outdoor floods by Dallas Light and Sound.





Linens and highboys from Dallas Light and Sound,
with DLS designer and entertainer Neale Jones
performing standards over a DLS wireless sound system at
The Great Gatsby event for AIN in 2012.

Need staging, lighting and audio for back yard entertaining?
Dallas Light and Sound can provide all of these from our huge inventory of
production equipment.

Many pool entries are located on the side of the house, and lighting
makes those entries come alive to safely welcome guests at your next pool party.
Uplighting in pink from Dallas Light and Sound.

Planning an event poolside? Lighting and a pool spanning runway will
add that certain something special...with these elements plus tents and audio
available from Dallas Light and Sound.

Lighted Wedding Cakes Look Tastier, Showcase Confectionary Beauty During Reception



Wedding cakes are an investment best showcased with cake lighting
from Dallas Light and Sound... even in the afternoon!

What a beautiful cake from Sugar City Sweets and Celebrations from a May wedding reception at Texas Discovery Gardens! Shown for comparison purposes with and without cake lighting by Dallas Light and Sound. Which looks tastier to you?

 

Yes, darker colored cakes also benefit from proper lighting. This chocolate vision of heaven from Sugar City Sweets and Celebrations tasted delicious. It looked best both in the afternoon hours and as the sun descended with cake lighting from Dallas Light and Sound.

A chocolate cake ... tastier with lighting from Dallas Light and Sound.

Cake lighting also contributes to wedding photography, making certain both the cakes and the bride and groom are seen in the "Cake Cutting" pictures that so many newly married share with their friends. Cake lighting from Dallas Light and Sound is an inexpensive addition to any of the uplighting packages for Texas Discovery Gardens... one that can make significant difference for your reception.


Wedding Cakes Taste Better with Lighting from Dallas Light and Sound



Cake By Sugar City Sweets
and Celebrations
Lighting by Dallas Light and Sound

Shown in the photo at left, a stunning wedding cake by Sugar City Sweets and Celebrations in a photo taken at the Texas Discovery Gardens Bridal Fair and Open House... with cake lighting by Dallas Light and Sound.

Using pin spots, mounted to a truss tower and discretely positioned against one of two columns in the facility, this stunning creation anchored one of the corners of the TDG Grand Hall.

Dallas Light and Sound designer Craig Canant is an expert at lighting bridal and groom cakes, food tables, and tablescapes. Craig reports that he is frequently asked by brides, "Do I really need cake lighting at my wedding?" The answer is always an unequivocal YES.

When posing for photos, proper lighting makes the photos come alive and adds warmth and depth to the images. The cakes look tastier, and the bride and groom acquire and aura of warmth from the lighting. When cakes are positioned for viewing during the reception and prior to cutting, lighting draws the sophisticated eye to the cake. In fact, bride and groom cakes can become one of the visual focal points of the reception room, even in a venue as large as Texas Discovery Gardens.

Don't let your cake get lost at your reception! Instead, bring attention to the beauty of your investment with cake lighting from Dallas Light and Sound.

Please join us...

Outdoor Weddings are a Staple of Summer - Book Your Date Now

An outdoor ceremony at Winfrey Point at
White Rock Lake. The bride and groom are the focal point
in this perfectly placed outdoor tableau.

Outdoor wedding season is here, and Dallas Light and Sound is accepting bookings through the fall for outdoor ceremonies. Having produced numerous outdoor ceremonies and receptions, the team at Dallas Light and Sound know which questions to ask and which pitfalls to avoid in assuring the our clients have a memorable and beautiful outdoor experience.

The Filter Building at White Rock Lake was the
site for this simple and beautiful ceremony.
See any speakers on poles?
NEVER from Dallas Light and Sound.

Producing a wedding or reception outside poses some interesting challenges. Power is always a concern. Professional power generators are often brought in to address a deficiency of power. Knowing the power sources available and how many circuits comprise those circuits is key to delivering a worry free outdoor experience. If power must be brought on site, we know the people to call and receive preferred pricing because of our professional relationships.

A bridal white platform from Dallas Light and Sound
elevates the bride, groom and
officiant while protecting the bride's gown.

Bringing adequate audio to the outdoor space requires certain expertise. Concealing that audio so that it does not intrude on site lines and appear in photographs is paramount to our temporary outdoor audio installations. Dallas Light and Sound will NEVER place speakers on poles, nor will we flank the ceremony space with speakers. At DLS we believe that the bride and groom should be the focus, not the audio equipment.

DLS Chargers and a
signature centerpiece.

Standing in the grass can be uncomfortable, particularly for brides who wear high heels. Dallas Light and Sound has bridal white platforms in our inventory to elevate the bride, groom and officiant - even th eentire wedding party. Standing on these stage sections also protects the bride's gown from potential soilage from standing for long periods of time or kneeling in the grass.
Dallas Light and Sound signature decor elements also contribute to the evening, bringing sophistication and elegance to any outdoor setting.

After the ceremony, the reception begins usually as the sun goes down. If held outside, lighting become very important, otherwise guests are left standing in the dark.

Midway lighting by Dallas Light and Sound
Over a Backyard Patio

Midway lighting is a traditional yet elegant option. Uplighting along a fence can also bring the bride's colors into the reception. Dining or dancing outdoors under midway lights is a memorable outdoor experience at any wedding reception. Backyard receptions are perfect for the bride and groom that want a casual feeling evening following the formality of a ceremony at a church. The picture in this article was taken on a summer's eve, with Midway lighting covering a back patio that doubled as a dancefloor. Cake and food service also occurred on the back patio at this wedding, with the kitchen and catering staff only steps away from the food. Lighting the front of the house is also an important element if a bride and groom are planning to celebrate in a back yard. A well lit house lets guests know that they have arrived, and with the correct application of lighting gels can reflect the bride's colors.

Summer colors of pink and mango
provide great walk up appeal.

Uplighting and trunk wraping of trees can provide a magical element for an outdoor reception or wedding. DLS uses both incandescent and led lights to achieve unique looks in tree lighting. For additional information about planning a wedding, reception, or event in the great outdoors call Dallas Light and Sound at 214-943-4238 to request an appointment with one of our designers. Additional images of wedding and events, we have produced both inside and outside can be found in the photo gallery section of facebook at www.facebook.com/dallaslightandsound.

Tree uplighting by Dallas Light and Sound provides
a magical backdrop
for any wedding reception or ceremony.

For additional information about planning a wedding, reception, or event in the great outdoors call Dallas Light and Sound at 214-943-4238 to request an appointment with one of our designers. Hundreds of images of weddings and events we have produced, both inside and outside, can be found in the photo gallery section of facebook at www.faceboom.com/dallaslightandsound. Prefer to send an email, Dallas Light and Sound can be reached at dallight@sbcglobal.net.

Eight Steps to Great Event Lighting

Lighting is the strongest medium available to transform a meeting or gala into an exciting, elegant event that guests will both enjoy and remember. At Dallas Light and Sound – “Your Vision is our Mission”. Our staff of event designers are skilled at transforming dreams into reality..... and lighting plays the most important part of that process.

To accomplish this objective, we rely upon information gleaned from discussions with our clients of the “Eight Steps to Great Event Lighting”. Often all of the answers aren't known during the first meeting. If you are just getting started then don't worry, we routinely work with clients to fill in those blanks.

Step 1 - Basic questions
A few basic questions start the process of designing the lighting for any event.
gusts to an event.

• Which facility — convention center, hotel ballroom, church, temple, tent?
• What is the event - awards gala, wedding, style show, performance
• How many guests are attending?
• Will there be centerpieces, and how tall will they be?
• What are the room dimensions, and are there chandeliers or soffits that alter the ceiling height?
• Is there a theme, and what colors relate to it?
• Is dancing planned for the evening? Does the facility have a dancefloor?
• Is there entertainment or a speaker, and what are their lighting requirements?
• What is the size of the stage? Does the facility furnish staging.
• Will guest speakers speak on stage or on the dance floor, or do they wander?
• Is fog or haze allowed? Is it required to have a fire marshal present to shut the sprinklers off?

Other questions that can impact the cost of providing services include:When is load-in and strike, and how long do we have? What is the size of the elevator, are there any weight limitations, and does the elevator operate 24/7? Are other groups loading in at the same time? Can we leave the truck on the dock, or where can we park it? Does the facility have a lift and can we use the lift? Is there a room where we can store our road cases and packing crates?

Step 2 - Make a layout
The room layout partially dictates the lighting. It is important to include all the tables, stage, dance floor, video projection area, bars and buffet tables.

Step 3 - Light buffets, centerpieces, floral arrangements, bars, silent auctions
A variety of different par cans and pin spots are used to light centerpieces, floral arrangements, buffets and bars. An event that features a silent auction will see greater revenue realized if auction items are lit properly.

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Step 4 - Light the Walls and CeilingNothing is worse than walking into an event where the “house lighting” is the only lighting in use and where it is on at 100% brightness. The room should neither be too dark or too bright. Dallas Light and Sound owns a variety of fixtures to wash rooms including the latest in LED technology. A room or tent can be completely transformed using a wash of one color on the walls with the same or another color on the ceilings. Dallas Light and Sound frequently utilizes color changing LED fixtures, and both water texture and kaleidoscope texture fixtures to achieve dramatic effects in washing the walls and ceiling. Custom gobos for your event add a refined touch and are available with adequate lead time. Dallas Light & Sound maintains ample gobo projectors to project logos or messages onto every wall of the room, the ceiling, floor and entrance.

Step 5 - Light the Stage
If a stage and performance is part of the event (and it usually is) lighting the stage is the most important part of the event because the stage becomes the visual focal point of the entire event. This is literally where “the magic happens.” In addition to great lighting, trussing, spandex shapes, theatrical curtains and other stage elements combine to make for a really impressive event. For the greatest impact, follow spots are always a great choice.
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Step 6 - Light the Dance Floor
Dancing in the dark isn’t any fun. If dancing is part of the event, the floor should be lit with intelligent lighting fixtures to punch up the fun and make the event guests feel as if they are part of the event. Dallas Light & Sound owns a staggering array of intelligent light fixtures to light a dancefloor for 200 or 2000. When the dance floor is unoccupied, the group producing the event may want to have their logo or a message projected onto the floor. Gobo projectors are the way to make that happen and Dallas Light and Sound has projectors at the ready.

Step 7 - Video Projection is Important
High definition video projectors and both front and rear projection screens are big parts of our impressive inventory of lighting fixtures. Need to project a sponsor loop or information about an event, the agenda, or technical info? Want to incorporate video into your event? Dallas Light and Sound is ready to make it happen.

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Step 8 - Exterior Lighting Welcomes GuestsExterior lighting is a growing field. To make a great impression on arriving and departing guests, nothing has a more dramatic effect than lighting the outside of a tent or a museum or the grounds of a house. Projecting an event logo onto the sidewalk, walls of a building, or in the entranceway is an impressive way to welcome

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Budget - Balancing the desired look of the event against the available budget is where our expertise comes into play to help realize the dreams of our clients. Events large and small benefit from an in-person discussion with one of our event designers. Call Dallas Light and Sound at 214-943-4238 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.