FAQ
Questions, Answered Honestly
The things clients and planners ask us most. If yours isn't here, call. A human answers.
What services does Candlelight Designs, Inc. offer?
Event lighting is our specialty, start to finish: uplighting and ambient design, pinspotting, gobo and logo projection, stage and dance floor lighting, string/market/twinkle canopies, and outdoor and architectural lighting, along with the power distribution to run it all cleanly and safely. We don't spread into AV or draping, because staying focused on lighting is what lets us do it exceptionally well.
Do you provide power distribution?
Yes. Clean, safe power is half of event lighting, and we treat it as part of the job. We handle power distribution, cabling, and generator coordination for venues, tents, estates, and backyards, including properties with little or no accessible power.
Can you install permanent lighting?
Yes. Alongside event work, we design and install permanent landscape and architectural lighting for homes and businesses: uplit trees, façade lighting, and pathway systems built to stay beautiful year-round. Ask for a site visit.
What areas do you serve?
All of Los Angeles and Southern California, from Malibu to Orange County, Downtown LA to the San Fernando Valley. For large productions we travel further; just ask.
Do you travel outside Los Angeles?
For larger productions, yes. We regularly work across Southern California and will travel beyond it for the right project. Tell us the location in your quote request and we'll confirm feasibility right away.
How quickly will we get a quote?
Within one business day of receiving your event details. Send your date, venue, guest count, and what you're imagining. Inspiration photos welcome.
How far in advance should we book?
Three to six months for peak-season weddings and December holiday parties; corporate events and smaller celebrations can often be accommodated on shorter notice. If your date is close, ask anyway. We'll tell you honestly.
Are you insured? Our venue requires a COI.
Fully insured, and we issue certificates of insurance naming your venue and organization, typically same-day. Most major Los Angeles venues already have us on file.
Do you stay on site during the event?
For events with programmed cues or dance floor lighting, a technician runs the lighting live all night. Static installs like uplighting or canopies can be set-and-strike, which keeps costs down.
How much does event lighting cost?
It scales with design: a focused uplighting package for a smaller event costs far less than a full estate transformation with canopies and staging. Tell us your budget honestly and we'll tell you what it buys, with clear line items and no surprise fees.
Do you work with event planners?
Constantly, and gladly. Planners are our favorite clients. Dedicated contact, fast COIs, clean load-ins, and photos of your event delivered within 48 hours, ready to post. See our For Planners page.
Where do you work?
We serve Los Angeles and all of Southern California, and we travel for larger productions. Reach out even if your venue isn't listed below.
- Los Angeles
- Beverly Hills
- Santa Monica
- Malibu
- Pasadena
- Downtown LA
- Hollywood
- Burbank
- Long Beach
- Orange County
- San Fernando Valley
- Ventura County
Ready when you are
Request Quote
Tell us your date, venue, and vision. We'll reply with lighting ideas, photos from similar events, and a clear quote within one business day.
Prefer to talk? (213) 928-7080