15 Best Backyard Lighting Ideas for a Party-Ready Space

Summer is finally here, which means it's time to get excited about warm weather and time spent outdoors. It also means you'll want to get your backyard looking great, and an easy way to do that is with the best backyard lighting ideas. Whether you'll be hosting an elegant sit-down dinner, a fun barbecue, or a casual pool party, you're going to want your yard to be pretty and bright. With some creativity and some simple upgrades, you can do just that—and you won't even have to hire an electrician or invest in pricey fixtures!

If you've seen the photos from the gorgeous wedding of Ree Drummond's daughter Alex to Mauricio Scott, you'll know that they provide tons of awesome outdoor lighting inspiration (and plenty of ideas that you can steal on a smaller scale). Nothing says summer like string lights, and Alex had hundreds of bulbs handing from her reception tent's high ceilings. The tent also featured romantic lit chandeliers and candles—great ideas that would work just as well in your yard!

There are tons of other options, too, like solar-powered pendants, floating pool lights, and even lighting made especially for patio umbrellas. If that piques your interest, scroll on down for some truly bright ideas.

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