When searching for the best options for warm, festive lighting for special events, it’s hard to go wrong with patio bulbstringers. Depending on where you are from, bulbstringers have several different names, and can invoke several different moods:
Patio Bulb Stringers:
In the heart of our discussion is the charming Patio BulbStringers. These are specifically the strings of bulbs that brighten up patios, pathways, or any outdoor setting you can dream of. The magic of stringers lies in their simplicity and their power to transform a space with a cozy, inviting glow.
Commercial Bulb Stringers:
Commercial BulbStringers are the term used to describe stringers in large outdoor spaces. They can also be used in large indoor spaces such as hotel ballrooms or banquet spaces, and last (but not least!) in under-tent environments.
Bistro Lighting:
Ah, Bistro Lighting, now we're getting continental! Drawing inspiration from the quaint, picturesque outdoor cafés of France, bistro lighting adds an elegant yet casual charm to any event. Whether it’s an intimate wedding reception or a chic corporate event, bistro lights create a warm, inviting ambiance that whispers stories of Parisian nights under the stars.
Café Stringers:
Last but certainly not least, we have Café Stringers. Evoking the lively atmosphere of a street café, these lights are all about creating a vibrant, spirited vibe. Perfect for casual gatherings, food festivals, or any event where fun is on the menu, café stringers bring a touch of whimsy and delight.
Read through our guide below to find out more about renting these flexible and fun event lighting solutions for your next event!
Rent vs Buy
Hiring Expert Installers for Rental of Patio BulbStringers
Patio bulb lighting stringers serve as an essential tool for creating a brilliantly staged ambiance at your event. Acting as shedders of warm, welcoming, and atmospheric illumination, they elevate the aesthetic appeal of any event, highlighting spaces and features with an elegant glow. These lights come into the spotlight especially during events such as weddings, corporate gatherings, or intimate dinners when the sun dips below the horizon, and natural light fades away. They fill the atmosphere with an enchanting warmth, making it cozy and inviting.
Choosing to rent patio bulb lighting stringers instead of purchasing them provides a plethora of benefits. Cost-effectiveness is one of the most impactful, as the expense associated with purchasing, storing, and maintaining such lighting equipment can be considerable. When you opt for our rental services, you also get access to professional installation and removal services. Our experienced team is well-versed in setting up these lights in an incredibly effective manner, ensuring that they greatly enhance the aesthetic appeal of your venue.
At In Depth Events, our experts ensure the lights' arrangement does not dampen their potential but effectively illuminates the venue within safety boundaries. This involves calculating the appropriate height, the intensity of the light, and the spread for optimal lighting and aesthetics. No trees? No problem! We can provide other support structures for the cable and swags of lighting at your event. Using patio bulb lighting stringers for your event entails more elements than mere lighting and decoration. It’s a partnership where we work towards creating the atmosphere you desire for your event, combining your ideas with our expertise and experience.
You’ll see other companies that ship you the stringers so that you can install them yourself. That works for smaller parties, but when you have a larger space, or are limited on time, then make sure to hire our experts at In Depth Events for the setup and removal for your special events. With our patio bulb lighting stringers at your disposal, you'll enjoy an event that leaves an indelible impression on your guests' minds, all without any additional efforts or hassles on your part.
Additional Event Rentals for Your Special Event
Whether it’s an outdoor wedding, a corporate event, a family event, or a sporting event, In Depth can help with all your décor lighting rental needs. To create a successful event, we’ve found that customization is key; understanding the specific needs of the venue, ensuring that the style aligns with the event's theme, and being savvy with the budget without sacrificing visual appeal, are the pillars of a successful lighting experience.
Our customizable rental packages cater to a spectrum of client needs and financial plans, without skimping on quality or effect. Our professional team prides itself on deploying and removing lighting with seemly efficiency, allowing clients to stay focused on their guests.
In summary, patio bulb lighting stringers offer an irreplaceable transformative effect for any event worth remembering. In Depth Events is your go-to authority in crafting an atmospheric masterpiece with lighting. Please contact us - We welcome you to explore our offerings further and to entrust us with the lighting needs of your next event. Let's shine a light on your event's potential, together!
Hey all! It’s been a wild last few years for commencements in Texas! In Depth Events was on top of the changes that occurred almost daily since March of 2020, with commencement updates in 2020, 2021, and 2022. We also threw in some last minute updates with Gov Abbott, as well as our thoughts on distance learning. The In Depth team worked tirelessly to make sure educators and commencement planners had the best options possible to handle commencements for the last few years.
The world of commencements has changed with the events of the first years of this decade. Technologies changed – now, video streaming is expected when it was a luxury in 2019. Seating for attendees and graduates alike changed with social distancing. It’s time now to take the lessons from the first half of the decade and move forward. With these lessons firmly in mind – it’s time to talk about commencements in 2024!
Hosting Outdoor Commencement Events in Texas
When it comes to planning an outdoor commencement ceremony, the devil is in the details, especially the technical aspects that make your event truly shine. Seating placement, staging, audio, and video play a pivotal role in creating an unforgettable experience for both graduates and attendees. That's where In Depth Events steps in, ready to transform your vision into a reality and ensure an event that exceeds all expectations. We are an audiovisual and staging company that specializes in outdoor commencements. We’ve worked with education professionals to ensure that thousands of graduating students walk across our stages to get their diploma!
Sensational Seating Placement, Captivating Staging, Mesmerizing Audio, and Vivid Video - Creating Unforgettable Moments
#1 – Venue Selection
For most of the commencement organizers reading this – you can skip past this part! Doing an outdoor commencement means hosting the event in the stadium of your ISD or college. Each stadium has its own advantages and disadvantages – trust the experts at In Depth Events to help navigate trouble spots and highlight best practices!
#2 – Stage Rental
The stage serves as the focal point of your commencement ceremony, and at InDepth Events, we are experts at building stages of all sizes and types on sensitive fields. Options for staging at commencement events can include ADA ramps, backdrops, banners, and covered stages for weather protection. We also handle décor items such as podium rentals.
#3 - Seating and Logistics
Creating a comfortable and well-organized seating arrangement is imperative for a successful commencement ceremony. We'll provide you with detailed ideas and options to optimize seating arrangements that ensure every guest and graduate has a great view. Additionally, we'll offer practical tips to manage the flow of graduates and staff, including efficient entrance and exit strategies. It's all about creating a smooth and enjoyable experience for both the graduates and their guests.
#4 – Audio
One of the most difficult things about a commencement is providing clear audio so graduates and attendees can hear every word. Clear and robust audio is essential to delivering impactful speeches and capturing the emotion of the moment. At InDepth Events, we provide crystal-clear sound rentals in outdoor settings, while working to overcome the challenges of open spaces and wind interference. With our audiovisual expertise, the audience will hang onto every inspiring word and heartfelt message.
#5 – Video
In this digital era, capturing and streaming your live commencement event is more important than ever. That's why we prioritize audiovisual rentals and streaming video production that captures every priceless moment of your outdoor commencement ceremony. We provide video screens for your audience to see the event clearly while in the stands and on the field. In addition, our audiovisual experts offer your audience the ability to stream live video from a variety of streaming platforms to make sure everyone can see and hear the ceremonies – even friends and relatives at home. Our skilled videographers adeptly capture the ceremony from multiple angles, ensuring that no detail goes unnoticed.
Preparing for Texas Weather with Outdoor Commencements
Ah, Texas weather, known for its unpredictability. Nothing is better than a stunning Texas sunset and the cool of a May evening with friends and family. On the other hand, Texas in May is fickle and difficult weather is always a possibility when dealing with outdoor events. In Depth works with your organizers in a variety of ways to help make your outdoor commencements a success:
We are exceptionally flexible with reschedules, cancellations, and last minute venue changes. We know that changes happen and we roll with the punches to make your event a success.
Our audio, video and electrical equipment is made to handle Texas weather. We can (and do) cover up, wait for the storm to pass, and then continue the event.
Weather monitoring is a big part of what we do on site. We work with your planning staff and risk management people to make sure everyone is safe.
Enhancing the Guest Experience
Now that we've covered the logistics, audiovisual needs, and technical aspects, let's talk about making your outdoor commencement ceremony an unforgettable experience for all. Adding an extra touch of magic to the event will leave a lasting impression on both the graduates and their families. In Depth Events can help you think beyond the typical décor. Ask us about custom signage, backdrops, and banners that showcases school and brings a festive atmosphere to the celebration. We can also bring special effects like confetti, CO2 jets, and other visual effects. Don't be afraid to think outside the box!
When it comes to creating an exceptional outdoor commencement ceremony, trust the experts at In Depth Events. We bring years of experience, technical know-how, and creativity to the table. Our team handles every aspect of your event's technical needs, from seating placement to staging, audio, and video production. We seamlessly integrate these elements, transforming your vision into a remarkable reality that will leave a lasting impression on attendees.
Contact In Depth Events today and let us help you create an unforgettable outdoor commencement ceremony that reflects your institution's pride and leaves a lasting impact on all who attend. Your vision, expertise, and our exceptional services will create an utterly unforgettable event. Trust in us to bring your dreams to life.
We are so grateful that the 2021-2022 school year has been back to “normal” for the most part. Seniors all over the country are ready to celebrate their accomplishments and receive their diploma. It’s a marked change from the 2020 commencement season, where lots of schools were forced to cancel commencements altogether.
In May of 2021, in the wake of mask mandates and capacity restrictions for indoor venues, most ISD’s and collegiate ceremonies moved outdoors. ISD’s that had football stadiums found themselves using their facilities to create outdoor commencement spaces and events, with social distancing being the glue that held the event together.
Outdoor commencement ceremonies are still taking the lead in 2022. The CDC has recommended mask use, even in outdoor environments. The CDC is also recommending social distancing in seating and in common areas. At In Depth Events, we are noticing that social distancing seating is still a factor in the wake of the Omicron variant. Safety is on everyone’s mind, and it’s important to create an environment to have your loved ones there to experience this moment of individual recognition together while still maintaining a level of safety and security for attendees and graduates.
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Social Distancing Seating for Commencements
In 2021, In Depth helped our clients to pioneer options for social distancing seating on the field for graduates and their families. While some clients opted for 10’ distancing, most clients opted for 6’ distancing on the field.
Our favorite seating arrangement was a design that allowed a 1+4 seating configuration – the graduate is provided a chair, and four chairs were placed behind him or her for immediate family members. Friends and other family members were allowed to sit GA in the stands. This allowed the closest and most supportive people to actually be on the field with their graduates and made for a much more interactive experience for graduates and their families.
Virtual Events and Live Streaming of Commencements
What we have learned more than anything else in the past two years is that live streaming is here to stay. Families have quickly gotten used to the convenience of watching their graduate walk across the stage. Our analytics data have shown family members from all over the world watching in real time as their graduate received their diploma. Adding chat features allows viewers to be able to interact with the stream.
Although this technology has been available for years, it’s only in the wake of COVID that the average person is familiar enough logging on with their mobile device or computer and watching in real time. People have their favorite streaming platforms, and In Depth can offer multiple streams at the same time for users on YouTube, Facebook, and other streaming platforms. Our experienced technicians and state of the art video equipment allows for a trouble-free viewing experience for families all over the world.
Providing rental equipment for outdoor commencements
Most ISDs and colleges don’t have the equipment in house to produce an outdoor graduation ceremony. Never fear! For decades, In Depth Events, Inc. has been an industry leader in commencements, and we are proud to use the latest technology and equipment for our commencement clients.
We provide staging and crystal-clear audio to your live attendees, presenters, and graduates. We also provide the video and streaming equipment to provide live streaming services for our ISD and collegiate commencement clients. Any other production needs – just ask! We provide generators, lighting, and even confetti cannons for our commencement clients looking to spice up their ceremony.
Please contact us with questions about your next commencement. We look forward to hearing from you, and working with you and your staff to create the perfect commencement event.
We are quickly moving into the 2021 commencement season for both colleges and high schools. Since the start of Covid-19, we have worked hard to follow all recent and developing guidelines for graduation ceremonies to help our clients navigate their events efficiently.
As we move into this year's commencement ceremonies, here are the top trends and requirements you will need to follow closely to have a graduation ceremony in 2021 successfully. As always, our team is here to help you navigate these changes with ease. We are fully equipped to support the new guidelines and recommendations for 2021 commencement ceremonies. You can contact our team here to learn more and secure your space for event management.
Outdoor commencement ceremonies
In order to safely social distance and meet the CDC suggestions, outdoor ceremonies will take the lead for 2021. This requires a unique approach to handle outdoor audio, staging, seating, and video needs. Our team is prepared to help you implement these changes with our high-quality equipment and trained technicians. While some events will be entirely outdoors, some also have a hybrid component, which you can read about below.
Hybrid graduation ceremonies
Hybrid graduation ceremonies have both an in-person and virtual component to them. Typically, students will be able to graduate (outdoors), and loved ones will be able to stream the event from home, through their computers, or other smart devices. This option is great to help with social distancing and allows family members from all over the USA to watch the event from their homes' safety and comfort.
Hybrid events do require the right audio, video, and live streaming set up, but our team has everything you need to have a hybrid commencement ceremony successfully. Keep reading to learn more about live streaming and how it can elevate your student's commencement event.
Live streaming
So what exactly is live streaming? To put it simply, live video streaming allows you to record an event as it is happening and send the live feed to a location of your choice (social media, streaming platform, etc.) In order to successfully live stream an event, you will need;
High-quality audio
Video capabilities
Streaming capabilities
High-quality video
The ability to pre-record and edit if needed
What are the next steps?
While these requirements might sound a little overwhelming, we are happy to help you. Our team of fully trained experts and our 25 years of experience allow us to provide high-quality event services for our clients. We have your equipment, video, event management, and event needs covered, so contact our team today to schedule a no-cost call and let's get your event moving forward.
During this trying time for event and hospitality professionals, we have been working on maintaining our connections with our clients and vendors.
Call us anytime on our main line and it will be answered. You can also schedule a video conference with us through our booking link here. Or, email us using our contact form.
In Depth Events will weather this storm and we look forward to continuing to do business with you!
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In the heart of our discussion is the charming Patio Bulb Stringers. These are specifically the strings of bulbs that brighten up patios, pathways, or any outdoor setting you can dream of. The magic of stringers lies in their simplicity and their power to transform a space with a cozy, inviting glow.
Commercial Bulb Stringers are the term used to describe stringers in large outdoor spaces. They can also be used in large indoor spaces such as hotel ballrooms or banquet spaces, and last (but not least!) in under-tent environments.
Ah, Bistro Lighting, now we're getting continental! Drawing inspiration from the quaint, picturesque outdoor cafés of France, bistro lighting adds an elegant yet casual charm to any event. Whether it’s an intimate wedding reception or a chic corporate event, bistro lights create a warm, inviting ambiance that whispers stories of Parisian nights under the stars.
Last but certainly not least, we have Café Stringers. Evoking the lively atmosphere of a street café, these lights are all about creating a vibrant, spirited vibe. Perfect for casual gatherings, food festivals, or any event where fun is on the menu, café stringers bring a touch of whimsy and delight.
