
Bistro string lights
Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.
McHenry County · Lighting
Event lighting rentals in Richmond, IL start at $2.20, and the typical item costs about $71.50, across 26 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Richmond 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
$2.20each
$38.50each
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 Richmond
| 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 Richmond
Richmond is a small village at the northern edge of McHenry County, a short drive from the Wisconsin line. Its main street is lined with antique shops and small businesses, and the quiet pace attracts couples looking for a rural wedding setting. Nippersink Creek runs nearby, and the surrounding countryside is a patchwork of farms, wetlands and preserved prairie. Photos of your site help the vendor plan accurately.
Open land around Richmond hosts weddings and reunions, with gravel drives and uneven ground to plan around.
Lighting here: Barns are dark after sunset. String lights along the beams and a few uplights on the walls make the biggest change.
Main street events and small fundraisers fit the compact downtown, with limited loading space.
Lighting here: Check what the venue's house lighting can do first, then rent uplights or pin spots for the cake and centerpieces.
Larger lots take a full tent for graduations and anniversaries.
Lighting here: String lights between trees or poles turn a yard into a venue after dark. Plan power runs and keep cords off walkways.
Glacial Park and nearby sites follow district rules; confirm what outside events are allowed.
Lighting here: Check what the venue's house lighting can do first, then rent uplights or pin spots for the cake and centerpieces.
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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