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Cost guide · Chicago

How much does event lighting rental cost in Chicago?

Lighting rentals in Chicago cost $2.20 to $214.50 per item through Beyond Chiavari, and half of our 26 options cost between $22 and $110. Delivery, usually $150 to $400 per order, setup, a damage waiver of about 10% and sales tax are added, so delivered orders often run 35 to 60% above the rental total.

Guests toast during an elegant tented wedding reception featuring a Blush garden tablescape tablescape adorned with floral runners, glowing taper candles, and rose gold chairs for a celebratory dinner
Blush garden tablescape tablescape, styled at an event
lowest price
$2.20
lowest price
median item
$71.50
median item
middle half of items
$22-$110
middle half of items
items priced
26
items priced

How prices spread

Number of lighting items in each price band (per item, one event day).
  • $2-$53
  • $5-$103
  • $10-$251
  • $25-$504
  • $50-$1006
  • $100-$2509
From the cheapest to the most expensive lighting, with steps in between.

Example orders

What a delivered order really costs

Large Black Lantern Trio

1 x $71.50

Rental
$71.50
Delivery & pickup
$150
Setup & teardown
$75
Damage waiver (10%)
$7
Sales tax
$8
About
$312

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.

What moves the price

Lighting cost drivers

  1. 01

    Fixture count

    Uplights are priced each, string lights by length, so room size drives cost.

  2. 02

    Labor

    Installation, especially overhead string lights in tents and barns, is often a large part of the price.

  3. 03

    Power

    Outdoor setups may need a generator or extra cords.

A Wireless LED uplight placed on the floor illuminates a flower-draped architectural pillar, adding warm ambient glow to an elegant, chandelier-lit ballroom wedding reception

LED uplight

Wireless, battery powered, any color

$38.50each

A tiered Gold crystal chandelier hangs beneath lush floral ceiling installations, beautifully illuminating smiling guests at candlelit dining tables during an elegant evening wedding reception

Chandelier

Crystal or wood-and-iron, for tents and lofts

$82.50each

FAQ

Lighting rental cost: questions

How much does event lighting rental cost in Chicago?

Lighting rentals in Chicago cost $2.20 to $214.50 per item through Beyond Chiavari, and half of our 26 options cost between $22 and $110. Delivery, usually $150 to $400 per order, setup, a damage waiver of about 10% and sales tax are added, so delivered orders often run 35 to 60% above the rental total.

What is the cheapest lighting rental?

Fairy Light Twinkling Flameless Candles at $2.20 each. Remember that delivery is priced per order, so very small orders cost more per item once delivery is added.

Do rental prices include delivery and setup?

No. The prices shown are the rental for one event day: the partner's rate plus our 10% fee. Delivery and pickup, setup, a damage waiver and sales tax are itemized on your free quote before you pay anything.

How can I save on lighting rentals?

Light only the walls guests see. Use battery uplights to skip cord runs. Combine lighting install with the tent install. Combining categories on one order also saves, because one delivery covers everything.

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