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Firefly Event Services is a full-service lighting and design company based in Roanoke, Virginia, near the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. The areas we serve include Smith Mountain Lake, Bedford, Lynchburg, Lexington, Charlottesville, Martinsville, Floyd and many other areas of Southwest and Central Virginia. This versatile business strives to share the load and ease the stress of the wedding journey, or any event, for that matter, by working closely with your planner, caterer, venue, florist and other vendors. With over 20 years of experience, this talented team is more than ready to take your unique vision and help turn it into a memorable event beyond expectations.

Services Offered

Firefly Event Services provides service packages that fit most budgets based on minimums set for the event location. Our dedicated team will listen to your ideas, offering professional and expert opinions based on realistic budget expectations at the chosen location or setting. From there, they will choose some service options that best fit your needs or simply narrow it down to a few options so that you can choose what's right for your vision! Services are provided on a first come, first contracted basis only. They simply want to make sure they provide the best possible customer service to each client and focus their attention on your details based on the event agreement.

Service areas include:

  • Lighting
  • Draping
  • Hanging Decor (Lanterns, Chandeliers, Greenery, etc.)
  • Backdrops
  • Photo Fun Center
  • Table Lighting
  • Welcome Signage
  • Step and Repeat
  • Red Carpet & Stanchions
  • Directional Signage
  • Table Decor
  • Specialty Lighting (Seasonal - Winter Wonderland, etc.)
  • Set up & Tear Down
  • Vendor Coordination (Primarily for Office Spaces & Private Residences)
  • Logistics & Safety Consulting
  • Vendor Referrals

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding lighting?

$1,000

Which of the following does starting price include?

Chandeliers
Clean Up
Delivery
Hanging Lit Decor
Outdoor
Setup
String

What is the price of your most popular wedding lighting package?

$1,200

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

Chandeliers
Clean Up
Delivery
Hanging Lit Decor
Outdoor
Setup
String

What lighting services do you provide?

Accent
Chandeliers
Hanging Lit Decor
Lanterns
Monograms
Outdoor
String
Uplighting

What decor services do you provide?

Clean Up
Delivery
Drapery
Event Design
Setup
Venue Selection

What decor items are available?

Backdrops
Candles/Holders
Chalkboards
Signage
Table Runners
Vases
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Reviews of Firefly Event Services

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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54 Reviews
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Firefly Event Services, particularly Aubrey Franklin, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their lighting and draping services. The reviewers were extremely pleased with the transformative effects of the lighting and draping on their wedding venues, stating that it made the spaces feel magical and stunningly beautiful. Aubrey was praised for his professionalism, creativity, and dedication to ensuring that the finished product met the couples' expectations. Customers highly recommend Firefly Event Services for their exceptional service and ability to bring wedding visions to life.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Firefly Event Services, particularly Aubrey Franklin, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their lighting and draping services. The reviewers were extremely pleased with the transformative effects of the lighting and draping on their wedding venues, stating that it made the spaces feel magical and stunningly beautiful. Aubrey was praised for his professionalism, creativity, and dedication to ensuring that the finished product met the couples' expectations. Customers highly recommend Firefly Event Services for their exceptional service and ability to bring wedding visions to life.

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Cheyenne L. Sent on 10/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Above & Beyond

Before we had even officially booked Firefly (Aubrey) for our wedding, he began exceeding all of our expectations. We had our wedding on my family's land and held the reception in a large garage (70' x 60'). As you might imagine, my primary concern was that I didn't want it to still look like a garage for the reception. From day one, Aubrey assured me that we could turn the space into everything I was hoping for and told me not to worry. He was right. It turned out to be everything I dreamed of and so much more.

Aubrey made several trips to the space for planning and preparation, as there was a lot that we needed done. Not only did he ensure that his services were completed at the highest quality, he also stepped in to help even when it wasn't something that he was responsible for. I even joked at one point that he was even more excited about the wedding than I was. It was so reassuring to know that our day was in the hands of someone who cared so much.

When someone plays such a large role in the success of your wedding day you spend a lot of time getting to know them. My husband and I got to know him well and consider him to be a great person and friend.

Thank you, Aubrey!
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Hannah I. Sent on 04/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Aubrey did an incredible job with designing our wedding space! I can’t imagine not having the draping or greenery. Aubrey is very professional and was so generous with his services. I cannot recommend his expertise any more!
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Matty H. Sent on 12/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fairytale Lighting

Aubrey and his team is AMAZING. I kept getting quoted outrageous rates (5-6k) for lighting and draping at my wedding. My coordinator suggested I reach out to him as he was very economical and wonderful to work with. I reached out last minute -- literally, it was like a month before the wedding -- and he was willing to work with me and make it happen.
He has a conference call in the beginning to get an idea of exactly what you're wanting. He then will send photo references and help you find the perfect lighting / draping for your event and its environment (we had indoor and outdoor patio lighting). He takes into consideration everything you have in mind and gives feedback and references on things you may not know or think about. When setting up, he accidently made my draping higher than originally wanted. Realizing it a few minutes after sending the pictures, he was willing to fix it without any issues. I ended up loving it even more than my original idea so we kept it how i was. I figured if that's what his mind made happen that it must be beautiful; and it was! He made our wedding reception more beautiful than i could have imagined. If you are in a pinch, or just want some awesome customer service AND lighting/ draping , please reach out to him!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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