When you think you’ve found the perfect wedding venue, you want every detail to be, well, perfect, from the view of the surrounding landscape to the exterior paint on your cocktail hour terrace. The ...

To light an outdoor wedding, make use of what’s already there: “Use existing structures and trees to support your lighting, and illuminate these items, too,” says Mulrey.

The cost of lighting is determined based on the size of the venue and the color options you choose. A reasonable lower level budget is around $800, while a mid-sized one is approximately $1500.

The Lookout Mountain venue, a 20-minute drive from downtown Chattanooga, began working toward green|spaces’ green|light certification in 2019, prior to the pandemic.