
Bistro string lights
Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.
North Side · Lighting
Event lighting rentals in West Ridge, Chicago start at $2.20, and the typical item costs about $71.50, across 26 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to West Ridge 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
$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 West Ridge
| 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 West Ridge
West Ridge is the home of Devon Avenue, one of the great international corridors in the Midwest. Along Devon Avenue, South Asian restaurants, sari shops, jewelers and sweet houses sit alongside Orthodox Jewish bakeries, kosher groceries and Russian and Middle Eastern markets. It's a neighborhood where big, multi-day celebrations are part of life, from Indian and Pakistani weddings to bar mitzvahs and community festivals.
Halls and restaurant event rooms host South Asian and Jewish weddings, with large guest counts and formal layouts.
Lighting here: Hall lighting is often harsh. Uplights in your colors and dimmed overheads change the room more than any decor.
Park district green spaces for family gatherings, under Chicago Park District permit rules.
Lighting here: Park events usually end at dusk; if yours does not, battery lanterns and uplights avoid the need for power.
Congregations host bar and bat mitzvahs, receptions and holiday events.
Lighting here: Hall lighting is often harsh. Uplights in your colors and dimmed overheads change the room more than any decor.
Typical city lots for graduations, birthdays and engagement parties.
Lighting here: String lights between trees or poles turn a yard into a venue after dark. Plan power runs and keep cords off walkways.
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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