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DIY Uplighting provides an easy way for couples to transform a room without breaking the bank!

Here's How Our Website Works
1. Select the number of lights you need (call us if you need help).
2. We ship the lights directly to you.
3. Use at your wedding reception (have a friend quickly set them up)
4. Ship them back using our included prepaid postage.

We offer free nationwide shipping and guarantee the lights to arrive at least two days before your event so there's no last minute worry.

Our Lights
We rent name brand RBG lights that feature 7 preset colors and the ability to set custom colors. They can display a single color or fade between different colors. There's even a setting to have them change with the beat of the music! And because they are LED, it means low power consumption and they stay cool all night.

Our customers consistently describe our lights as super easy to set-up and use.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following does starting price include?

Dance Floor Lighting
Uplighting
Wall Wash

Which of the following does your most popular wedding package include?

Dance Floor Lighting
Uplighting
Wall Wash

What lighting services do you provide?

Accent
Dance Floor Lighting
Uplighting
Wall Wash

Reviews of DIY Uplighting

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Hayley Sent on 05/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Too Easy!!

This concept is literally genius!! We wanted to have some uplighting at our band banquet, but didn't want to purchase 10 lights for a single use, and all of the local rental companies wanted an arm and a leg. As a nonprofit organization, we have a tight budget. I was skeptical when I first found DIY Uplighting, but based on the reviews, I decided it was worth the risk. The lights were delivered several days before our event, giving me enough time to check them all and figure them out. They're extremely easy to use and the instructions they include are very detailed! The lights have clearly been around the block, but weren't an eyesore and worked flawlessly! They even sent an extra power cable just in case! Once we were done, they were easy to pack up and ship back with the included shipping label. I would recommend 1000% and we will definitely use them again in the future!! For the price, ambiance, and ease of process, it's a no brainer!
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Amy W. Sent on 01/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Easy & affordable!

DIY lighting was a game-changer for our event! It was incredibly easy to set up, looked stunning, and gave the venue a beautiful, custom vibe. Not only did it transform the space, but it saved us thousands compared to hiring a professional. Oir lighting arrived right on time, and shipping the lighting back was super easy! Definitely recommend for anyone looking to elevate their event without breaking the bank!
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Cαndιcє Sent on 11/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service

From start to finish the process of reserving, my uploading was amazing. This company goes above and beyond and contacted me when I accidentally submitted my order twice just to verify that the double order was correct. Definitely book with this company.
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M R Sent on 02/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Everything They Promised

This seemed too good to be true and was one of the easiest parts of my wedding. Lights showed up as promised, well-packaged, with return label enclosed. They were plug and play. We sent them back after the wedding and got confirmation of return. The couple times I reached out to customer service I got insanely prompt responses. Highly recommend.
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Courtney Sent on 11/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great company with quality product

We were so thrilled with our lighting rental from DIY Uplights. They were so quick, responsive, and the lights were perfect. We used them to light a booth at a tradeshow. Thank you so much! We will be using their service again.
Cara
Cara Sent on 10/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Easy, affordable, event changing!

I found DIY Uplighting after seeing uplighting done at our wedding venue previously and I knew I wanted to add this addition to my wedding. It was the BEST decision ever. It completely transformed our reception area into something that looked like more of a party than it already was! DIY Uplighting was ordered months before our wedding and a few days before our wedding the boxes were shipped out. We had our wedding 2.5 hours away from home and I asked if the lights could be sent one day earlier than originally stated and they had no issue accommodating me! We ordered 30 lights to be used and they were packed perfectly into 3 boxes and light enough to be transported to our wedding venue! Highly recommend this company. Not sure who owns it but they are doing a fabulous job!
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Bethany Sent on 09/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wow! Definitely Recommend

Talk about amazing customer service! Quick to respond, incredibly helpful, and super professional. I would recommend them to anyone. Very pleased!
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 09/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Customer Service!

So glad we used this vendor! Pricing was awesome, and ordering and returning was a breeze. One of the lights was lightly damaged in shipping, but the customer service rep we called quickly and without question apologized and made sure we weren't charged.
Caleb
Caleb Sent on 07/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Easy to use! Look great!

DIY Uplighting is a great resource if you're looking to add sophistication to your event without breaking the bank! After checking out the picture, videos, and reviews, we rented about 12 lights for our wedding and just hoped they would work as promised. We were so pleased with the ease of set-up, what it added to our event, and the easy rental process from beginning to end. Don't question or worry when using DIY Uplighting! They will exceed your needs.
Chan
Chan Sent on 06/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

High quality lighting delivered right to your door

DIY Uplighting provides streamlined ordering, competitive prices and high quality lighting delivered right to your door. Everything was incredibly easy to install and configure to any shade you want. Items came neatly packaged and were in excellent condition. They even provide a shipping label making the return process a breeze!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
It's Your Day Weddings & Events It's Your Day Weddings & Events Wedding Planners

I used DIY Uplighting for my own wedding this past Spring. They were so easy to work with - even accepting my last minute changes! The lighting is shipped to your door a few days before the wedding. They are easy to plug in and set up. You don't need an engineer to figure it out! Then when you are done, you simply repack the box and mail them back to the office! I would definitely use them again and recommend them to all of my clients!

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