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Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
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Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations
Illuminating Celebrations

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Illuminating Celebrations

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Let us dramatically
TRANSFORM your space with
LIGHT to exceed your
expectations and create an
unforgettable environment for
your special day.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following does starting price include?

Chandeliers
Hanging Lit Decor
Monograms
Outdoor
String
Uplighting
Wall Wash

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

Monograms
Uplighting

What lighting services do you provide?

Accent
Hanging Lit Decor
Monograms
Outdoor
Pinspotting
String
Uplighting
Wall Wash

Reviews of Illuminating Celebrations

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Karla Sent on 04/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Lighting and team!

They were on time for both set up and take down, respectful, dependable, and just a pleasure to work with. Their lighting made all the difference in the ambiance of the reception. A truly must-have for any special occasion and they are the BEST! Thank you all - especially Rafael!
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Brea Sent on 01/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal, Superb, and Overall a Must-Hire

We decided to go with Rafael for our wedding in September 2018. With no disrespect to our other vendors: Illuminating Celebrations was our vendor MVP. From the process of finding our right music style and mix, to the lighting choices, photobooth addition (a big hit!), and the professionalism of the onsite team, we never had to worry for a single second about anything that was under their control. The music for the night was spot-on, they were accommodating to our requests, and they kept the night going strong. I quite literally can't recommend Illuminating Celebrations highly enough; they are a must-hire!
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John Sent on 09/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Rafael did an amazing job at our wedding.
We told him exactly what we wanted and he did just that!
We got married at the Kendall Plantation and used uplighting, monogram, and his DJing.
Everything was amazing.
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Lisa Sent on 05/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Top notch experience all the way! Illuminating Celebrations provided a great soundtrack for our event. The process of selecting music was extremely easy, and they kept the crowd on their feet for the entire event. Their lighting services were phenomenal as well, adding an extra special touch to the venue. They were extremely professional, arriving and setting up ahead of schedule, and were fully ready to go when the guests arrived. I would highly recommend their services.
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Victoria Sent on 04/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Rafael was such a big help in setting up the perfect lighting for the dancing, he followed through with all of my requirements in terms of what songs to play for certain times of the night, and he is very professional. Highly recommend him for anything requiring music!!
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User2176809 Sent on 06/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Rafeal was amazing. I did not hire him directly he actually took over the DJ i had hired because he was not able to come the day off. but i was so glad that he was there and not the other guy. He was beyond professional and he actually saved my wedding day with his up lighting that he had. We lost power at my location but he had two computers fully charged and we still had the music that we wanted. I wish i would have hired him before but I am more than happy that he was there for us.
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User1981869 Sent on 12/22/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Illuminating Celebrations truly helped to make my wedding day a magical experience. The lighting was extremely unique and personalized. The visual was very impressive and really enhanced the day.The DJ services were very professional and I received several compliments on the quality of the music. Not only that, all my questions and concerns were answered very promptly and with much understanding.
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Elise Sent on 12/22/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough about Illuminating Celebrations!!! There professional staff went above and beyond for our special day. Everyone was entertained from beginning to end and the personal touch of the lights gave the night everything we wanted and more. I couldn't have done this without Rafael and this team.
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User1927957 Sent on 11/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Rafael and his team did an amazing job as the dj at our wedding. His entire team and setup were so professional. I would recommend this vendor for any occasion 100%. He played the perfect combination of music from the cocktail hour, during dinner and through the last dance of the evening. All my guests commented on how fantastic the music was at our event. Great vendor, super flexible and a great value to help make our occasion the perfect event. We can't say enough great things about Rafael and Illuminating Celebrations.
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Carol Sent on 11/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Rafael was so helpful in providing what I wanted in regards to DJ and Lights. He kept up great communication and gave me suggestions based on the information I provided him about the theme of our wedding - I was even able to personalize my own monogram and have him recreate it and display it on the floor! The music selection was great and we never had an empty dance floor. He definitely created a fantastic ambiance with his services :)
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

16 Endorsements
San Antonio Botanical Garden San Antonio Botanical Garden Historic Weddings

Great people to work with.

Wedding & Event Designs by Pamela Wedding & Event Designs by Pamela Wedding Planners

I used Rafael with Illuminating Celebrations for a personal event this past November. Rafael did a great job with their set-up and lighting. Everything looked so professional and the lighting made the room look magical! Rafael kept my guests (and myself) on the dance floor all night long! He played everything we requested and add some great song selections on his own! I would highly recommend Rafael for your celebration music needs. Does not matter if you are having a wedding or other type of event, Rafael is great! I have also had the honor of working weddings with Rafael. His clients just love him and he does the best job for their guests! You can't go wrong with Illuminating Celebrations for your music needs!

The Gardens of Cranesbury View The Gardens of Cranesbury View Banquet Halls

Rafael is truely a professional and has a gift of what he does!! He has made my venue look amazing with what he designs. It's always a pleasure working with him and his staff!

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