
Bistro string lights
Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.
North Side · Lighting
Event lighting rentals in Edgewater, Chicago start at $2.20, and the typical item costs about $71.50, across 26 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Edgewater is priced per order, usually $150 to $400 depending on distance, stairs and timing, and one free itemized quote covers delivery, setup and pickup.


Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.

Wireless, battery powered, any color
$38.50each

Crystal or wood-and-iron, for tents and lofts
$82.50each

Per 10' section, 8'-16' tall
$55per 10' section
$97.90each
$2.20each
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Planning for Edgewater
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 8 uplights or 60 ft of string lights |
| 100 guests | 10 uplights or 120 ft of string lights |
| 150 guests | 15 uplights or 180 ft of string lights |
| 200 guests | 20 uplights or 240 ft of string lights |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what lighting cost in Chicago.
* Estimated from Chicago-area market rates; confirmed in your quote.
Celebrating in Edgewater
Edgewater stretches along Lake Michigan between Foster Avenue and Devon, and it feels like a small lakefront town inside the city. Sheridan Road curves past vintage apartment buildings, Foster Beach sits at the neighborhood's southern end, Red Line stops at Bryn Mawr, Berwyn and Thorndale serve the area, and the Bryn Mawr Avenue Historic District's older buildings make a handsome backdrop for photos. Events here tend to be intimate, gracious and tied to the water.
Because so many residents live in pre-war courtyard buildings and high-rise condos along Sheridan and Lake Shore Drive, many parties happen in building party rooms, rooftop decks and shared garden spaces. Those usually come with association rules about elevators, quiet hours and move-in reservations. We ask about those early so the delivery lands in your reserved window instead of a hallway standoff with a neighbor.
Edgewater's pre-war courtyards make charming ceremony and cocktail spots, with narrow entrances to plan around.
Lighting here: String lights between trees or poles turn a yard into a venue after dark. Plan power runs and keep cords off walkways.
Condo and co-op buildings along Sheridan Road and the lakefront usually require reservations for elevators and common rooms.
Lighting here: Rooftops need wind-rated fixtures and battery uplights where cords cannot run. Keep lights low to protect the view.
Open water views for picnics and small ceremonies, with Chicago Park District rules and steady lake wind to plan for.
Lighting here: Park events usually end at dusk; if yours does not, battery lanterns and uplights avoid the need for power.
Congregations around the neighborhood host receptions, memorials and milestone parties.
Lighting here: Hall lighting is often harsh. Uplights in your colors and dimmed overheads change the room more than any decor.
How to plan
One uplight every 8-10 feet of wall, set to your color palette.
For a tent, plan the tent length x 3-4 for a zig-zag or perimeter pattern.
Pipe and drape is priced per running foot; use it to hide walls, storage or a kitchen door.
FAQ
Free quote · no obligation
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