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@brd2be
Expert April 2018

Lighting Cost

@brd2be, on November 17, 2017 at 11:12 AM Posted in Do It Yourself 0 8
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So i have seen some really pretty pictures of my venue with Bistro lighting. It was more of a nice to have for me so I just emailed a few vendors to get some pricing - it came back as between $1900-$2100. Is that normal? It just seemed really high. There is an 800$ cost for the two technicians to hang the lights and attach them to the dimmer and the lights themselves are $600 (the rest is delivery, setup fees). But DAMN was I surprised at that price. I am a little discouraged because I really like the look but its just not in the budget Smiley sad

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Latest activity by 033118, on November 17, 2017 at 2:30 PM
  • Alexa
    Dedicated January 2018
    Alexa ·
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    Yeah...that seems like a lot. Bistro lights are $100 for my venue and the cost to hang is included in the setup cost.

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  • C&N
    Super October 2017
    C&N ·
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    I love the look too. I got quotes for just the patio outside area and they were all around $1,000. It just wasn't worth it to us.

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  • Mcskipper
    Master July 2018
    Mcskipper ·
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    Their install fee may be a bit high, but bistro lights on all my quotes were right around $1000

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  • Boinkin
    Devoted April 2018
    Boinkin ·
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    Not sure about bistro lighting but my DJ is quoting me $200 for 8 up-lights

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  • @brd2be
    Expert April 2018
    @brd2be ·
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    Okay good to know, it seemed on the high side to me. I might be able to do $1000 but have not heard anything close to that.

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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
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    I was also shocked at the prices I got from different lighting vendors. I wanted quotes for string lights on the patio, wrapped on the interior ceiling beams, and a little lighting for the band on stage and got quotes ranging from $860 up to $3,000. The first few quotes were in the $2,000 - $3,000 range. It was a big wake up call!

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  • kbrands
    Super December 2018
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    Our DJ offers various lighting options and included some in our package. Sounds super expensive.

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  • 033118
    Super March 2018
    033118 ·
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    Lightning can be really expensive. Have you asked your caterer about lighting at all? Our caterer is supplying our lighting, heaters, and all other rentals. They might be able to save you some money in regard to delivery fees and staffing.

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