Lighting Matters: Because “Romantic” and “Harsh Overhead Fluorescents” Don’t Mix

Ever been to a wedding where the lighting was so bad it made everyone look like they were in a true crime documentary? It's a bride's nightmare!

Lighting has more than a functional purpose, it's more than the thing that helps you see—it creates a mood.

So when Strawberry Manor, a business located in Ponchatoula, LA asked me to help upgrade their outdoor event lighting, the thought of helping set the mood for so many happy occasions, I figured, why not help set the mood for a lifetime of happy occasions? 

No pressure. Just the entire atmosphere of someone’s wedding day riding on the perfect balance of glow and elegance.

The mission?

✔️ Make the outdoor gazebo glow, not glare

✔️ Install chandeliers that say “elegance,” not “interrogation room”

✔️ String lights for a romantic vibe, not a sad dorm room

✔️ Hide every wire so no one trips or has an electrical jungle photobomb their wedding pics

Lighting = Mood (And Mood is Everything)

Want a cozy, intimate feel? Or something bright and bold? Here’s what different lighting choices actually do:

• Soft, Warm Lights → The “You Look Amazing” Glow

  Great for: Weddings, dining rooms, any place you want to look like a slightly airbrushed version of yourself.

  Example: The chandeliers at Strawberry Manor now give off the kind of soft lighting that makes people look good in photos—zero filter needed.

• Cool, White Lights → Functional, Not Fun

  Great for: Offices, kitchens, places where you need to see everything (but not necessarily like what you see).

  Example: Want your home office to feel more like a workspace and less like a nap zone? Bright LEDs are the way to go.

• String Lights → Instant Pinterest-Worthy Vibes

  Great for: Outdoor spaces, patios, anywhere you want that effortless “I just threw this together” aesthetic (that actually took serious planning).

  Example: The gazebo at Strawberry Manor now looks straight out of a wedding magazine, not a backyard barbecue.

Why You Want a Pro

Could you hang some lights yourself? Sure. Will they be perfectly placed, safely installed, and free of random wires messing up your aesthetic? Probably not.

At Strawberry Manor:

✔️ Designed and installed custom lighting that enhances the space

✔️ Ensured zero visible wiring, no one wants an electrical mess in their wedding album

✔️ Created a balanced lighting setup—enough glow to be romantic, but not so dim that guests trip over their own feet

Let’s Make Your Space

Look Amazing

If you’re in Ponchatoula, Hammond, or anywhere nearby and want lighting that actually works—for your home, backyard, or business—let’s talk.

👉 Call Dane at Dane's Electric 985.974.2960. 

Because good lighting makes everything (and everyone) look better.