Centerpiece Pin Spots

How it’s used

A narrow beam aimed straight down at each table lets the centerpiece glow while the rest of the room stays low and warm. Florals, candles and glassware come forward, and the dining room gets depth without being washed out by overhead light.

• Galas and fundraisers. In a dim ballroom, each lit table becomes its own island, which keeps attention on the décor during dinner and speeches.
• Weddings. Pin-spot every guest table and the head table so the arrangements read in photos long after the house lights drop. Combine them with uplighting on the walls for an even, layered room.
• Holiday parties. Seasonal centerpieces of greenery and candles pick up a crisp highlight against a darker room.

Planning tip: finalize your table layout and centerpiece heights before the lighting walkthrough, since tall arrangements and low ones need the beam aimed differently. Browse centerpieces if you’re still choosing.