
Bistro string lights
Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.
Chicagoland · Lighting
Event lighting rentals in Lake County, IL start at $2.20, and the typical item costs about $71.50, across 26 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Lake County 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
$192.50each
$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 Lake County
| 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 Lake County
Lake County runs from the Cook County line up to the Wisconsin border, with Lake Michigan on its eastern edge. The county seat is Waukegan, and the lakefront towns of Highland Park, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff along the Metra Union Pacific North line are known for estates, ravines and historic downtowns. Further inland you find Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Gurnee and Grayslake, then the lakes and wetlands of the Chain O'Lakes in the northwest corner.
North Shore estates and lakefront parks mean beautiful setups with wind and uneven ground. Plan ceremony rows with care.
Lighting here: Park events usually end at dusk; if yours does not, battery lanterns and uplights avoid the need for power.
Lake County Forest Preserves rent shelters and event spaces. Check with the district about permits and vehicle access.
Lighting here: Park events usually end at dusk; if yours does not, battery lanterns and uplights avoid the need for power.
Lake houses and waterfront lots in the northwest corner often have narrow access roads, so confirm truck access beforehand.
Lighting here: String lights between trees or poles turn a yard into a venue after dark. Plan power runs and keep cords off walkways.
Libertyville, Mundelein and Gurnee have halls and downtown plazas that host weddings, school events and community festivals.
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.
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