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SPARK Creative Events, based in Santa Barbara, specializes in lighting, drapery, audio, and video production for weddings and special gatherings.

Founded by Lani Ballonoff in 2006, SPARK Creative Events emerged out of his passion for art and technology and his expertise in lighting, sound, and set design for theatre. Today, SPARK is known for an unwavering commitment to detail, ensuring unforgettable experiences tailored to each client's unique vision.

Whether transforming a wedding venue with elegant lighting, engineering audio systems for ceremony and reception, or creating immersive visual experiences for a special gathering, Lani and his team are dedicated to bringing your event to life with professionalism and creativity.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Dance Floor Lighting
Delivery
Hanging Lit Decor
Setup
String
Uplighting

What lighting services do you provide?

Accent
Audiovisuals
Chandeliers
Dance Floor Lighting
Hanging Lit Decor
Lanterns
Monograms
Outdoor
Pinspotting
String
Uplighting
Wall Wash

What decor services do you provide?

Delivery
Drapery
Event Design
Setup

What decor items are available?

Backdrops
Candles/Holders
Signage

Reviews of SPARK Creative Events

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Portia Sent on 09/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Stephanie helped us select the perfect lighting for our romantic outdoor wedding

We worked with Stephanie to provide lighting for our wedding at The Ocean View Farm and she was very professional and helpful when it came to selecting the right equipment for our venue. The lighting was absolutely perfect and beautifully draped through the reception area and cocktail space. The string lights were very romantic and provided the perfect amount of light without being overly bright. We will definitely book with Spark Creative for our future lighting needs!
Kate
Kate Sent on 03/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Lights

Absolutely amazing. SPARK did the string lights for my wedding reception at the Narrative Loft. They executed our vision without a hitch all while working within our budget restraints. The ambiance would not have been the same without them.
Natalie and then Kelsey responded to my questions promptly and adjusted the order when we had changes during the planning process.
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Katie Sent on 01/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

El Paseo Drapes

We rented drapes for our reception. They were perfect and everything went smoothly!
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Eva Sent on 11/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

Spark was incredible to work with and they completely transformed our wedding venue. They built the most beautiful outdoor tent (with 5 days notice), and lit up the entire courtyard in the most beautiful way. They are entirely organized, work with other vendors beautifully, and think of many things we never would have thought to be aware of. I could not recommend the Spark team enough.
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Gina Sent on 10/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Spark Creative did an outstanding job! We recently had our wedding at Elings Park- Godric Grove. Simple string lighting went up quickly and was taken down right on time. We had no issues at all and found Spark very accommodating when needing to add an extra electrical cord for our DJ. Thank you for your professionalism and quick email response!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 08/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Spark did such an awesome job with the lighting for our big day. We did a combination of string lights, chandeliers, and up lighting for our reception and it looked truly magical. Our guests were in awe of how beautiful everything turned out. I can't wait for the pictures to relive the whole set up!
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Sara Sent on 06/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing!!! Lani and his team do an excellent job. It's mind blowing how lightning can enhance and change a space. I work as an event producer for a local catering company and have had the privilege to work with Spark over the years on many stunning events. They are always very professional and our clients who have used their services have been very happy.

When it came time to plan my own wedding (3/18/17) I knew instantly that I wanted to work with Lani and his team. Leading up to the wedding Lani always promptly responded to my emails and had great recommendations. The onsite staff were friendly and detail oriented, everything was set up on time. When I entered the reception space I was blown away by how they had successfully executed my vision of watercolor shades of blue which completely transformed the space!!!

I would highly recommend Spark! They offer a great service and are competitively priced. You will not be disappointed with the results!
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Ximena Sent on 05/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
When my sister got married, I was in awe of how beautiful her chandeliers were. From that moment I told myself, when I get married Lani and SPARK Creative Events HAVE to be part of my wedding. I am so blessed, three years later when my turn came Lani once again was AMAZING! I couldn’t believe what I was looking at when I saw all of the lights and the design, it was just a master piece! There were so many details, the chandeliers, the bulb string lights, everything was just breathtaking. All of my guests kept telling me, even after the wedding, how beautiful the lighting was. Lani, THANK YOU for my beautiful and glamorous wedding! A month after my wedding, I am still talking about how perfect everything turned out and recommending SPARK Creative Events to all the brides to be out there feels very right. If you want to be in trusted, talented hands, work with SPARK Creative Events, best decision I ever made! Xoxo – Ximena
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Consuelo Sent on 05/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This is the second time that I've worked with Spark and he organized both of my daughter's weddings that I was happy with the creativity, budget, very sincere and overall work ethic. Always on time and very organized. I let him know what I wanted and he created something amazing! Don't have any other words to put it but it was OUTSTANDING WORK! I recommend everyone to use Spark with confidence. I will also mention that he is very flexible with his schedule. I appreciate the work and thank you for everything.
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Tamara Sent on 04/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Hands down working with SPARK was the easiest part of wedding planning! Natalie and Cristal were SO responsive over email. In fact, that was our only form of communication, I've actually never met or have spoken with any at SPARK except over email and they executed everything to perfection! They were already familiar with our venue and we wanted string lights, up-lights, and lantern centerpieces. We didn't have a wedding coordinator or planner, but when we walked into that reception, everything was up, done and looked amazing! I can't say enough about how much those lights contributed to the feel and polish of the event. And I can't say enough about how working with SPARKS lessened the stress of wedding planning. Thank you again to SPARKS and their whole team!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Pure Joy Catering, Inc Pure Joy Catering, Inc Wedding Caterers

Fantastic inventory, seasoned pro we refer often & trust with all of our clients.

Willa Kveta Photography Willa Kveta Photography Wedding Photographers

Don't go anywhere else for lighting!!! Spark Creative Events does the best job in town and they are highly professional, reliable and can make your event AMAZING!!!

DJ Zeke DJ Zeke Wedding DJs

I've had the pleasure to work alongside LBPS at a few Santa Barbara events. They have been professional and also very helpful to other vendors as well. Their lighting expertise is obvious by their beautiful breath-taking designs.

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