Event Lighting That Makes Any Venue Extraordinary
Uplighting, bistro canopies, monogram projections, pin spotting, pipe & drape, and more — designed and installed by a team that's been producing events across New England for over 45 years.
Lighting is the detail most couples and event planners underestimate — and the one guests notice most. A room that's been properly lit feels completely different than the same space with house lights on. Warmer, richer, more intentional. Photos look dramatically better. The whole event feels designed rather than just set up.
At MARX entertainment, lighting is part of the production process from the first call — not an add-on decided at the last minute. We listen to your venue, your color palette, and your vision. We design a setup that works for your specific space, install everything cleanly, and are there to make sure it all looks right before your guests walk in.
We bring all equipment, handle full setup, and make sure everything looks right before guests arrive. At the end of the night, we pack up and clear out — you don't touch a thing.
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Every type of event lighting, handled by one team.
Bistro & String Lighting Rental
Overhead string lights hung in a canopy — indoors, in barns, under tents, or in outdoor gardens. Warm, ambient, and universally loved. We also have a freestanding bistro system that requires no rigging points or support structure, making it ideal for open outdoor spaces where traditional hanging isn't an option.
String & Twinkle Lights
Small-bulb lights wrapped around architectural details, ceilings, columns, or draping. Simple, intimate, and effective for any gathering.
Uplighting
Wireless LED fixtures at floor level wash walls, columns, and draping in any color. The fastest way to transform a room's mood entirely.
Monogram Lighting
Project your initials, name, logo, or a custom graphic onto a wall or dance floor using a professional projector. Fully customizable.
Pattern & Leko Lights
Ellipsoidal fixtures that project sharp patterns and textures onto walls, floors, or draping. A step beyond standard uplighting that adds real depth to a space.
Pin Spotting
Narrow focused beams aimed at centerpieces, cakes, and floral details. Makes everything it touches look like it belongs in a magazine.
Some lighting works best when combined.
Ceiling Drape Installs
Twinkle lights woven directly into ceiling draping add overhead sparkle that completely changes how a room reads from the moment guests walk in.
Pipe & Drape
Draping systems that section spaces or create backdrops. With uplighting and pattern lights behind them, the effect is layered and dramatic.
Disco Ball Clusters
Mirror ball groupings that scatter light across the room. Florists often incorporate greenery directly around the clusters — the combination is striking.
Event Lighting Across Massachusetts, Connecticut & Rhode Island
Barns & Rustic Venues
Bistro canopies and warm uplighting that fit the aesthetic perfectly.
Outdoor & Tented
Weather-rated fixtures and full bistro rigging for tented venues and open-air spaces.
Corporate & Conferences
Branded projections, stage washes, and ambient lighting for galas and conferences.
Hotel Ballrooms
Uplighting, pin spots, and monograms. The complete treatment for weddings and galas.
Simple from the first call to the last dance.
Our lighting work, in their words.
MARX provided the lighting for our Welcome Event and Reception. Mark was responsive and professional, and his son Nick was fantastic. Both events were magical and memorable.
Had the uplighting and DJ for our wedding. Everything was perfect. The lighting completely transformed the room.
We added lighting to our package and while I wasn't convinced we needed it, it was absolutely a necessary addition to the night. Made the entire room.
Other services that work well with lighting.
DJ & Music
DJ + lighting in one package. Easier to coordinate, and the energy between music and light is seamless.
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Stage lighting, LED walls, and full production support for corporate events, conferences, and galas.
Learn more →Furniture & Décor
Pipe and drape, lounge setups, and event décor that looks its best under well-designed lighting.
Learn more →Casino Parties
Uplighting and pattern lights turn any space into a Vegas-style casino floor for the night.
Learn more →Ready to light up your event?
Get your free quote →Frequently asked questions
For weddings, 6–12 months out is ideal for popular dates — especially spring and fall. Corporate events and private parties can often book closer in. We hold dates on a first-come basis, so if you have a venue locked in, it's worth reaching out early to confirm availability.
Uplighting uses wireless LED fixtures at floor level to wash walls, columns, and draping in color — it transforms a room's mood instantly. Bistro lighting hangs overhead in a canopy of warm bulbs, creating ambient glow. Many events combine both: bistro for overall warmth, uplighting for color and drama.
We do our best to get as close as possible using your existing colors as a reference — whether that's a swatch from your florist, your invitation suite, or just a description. LED fixtures have a wide color range and we dial them in before the event.
Yes — we use a professional projector to display your initials, full names, logo, or custom artwork onto a wall, dance floor, or backdrop. It's fully customizable and we work with you on the design beforehand. The result is a clean, high-quality projection that looks great in photos.
Yes — outdoor and tented events are some of our most requested setups. We have full bistro canopy systems designed for tent rigging and weather-rated uplighting for outdoor use. We've lit events on Cape Cod, in the Berkshires, and all across New England.
All of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Boston, Springfield, Worcester, Cape Cod, the Berkshires, Hartford, New Haven, Providence, Newport, and everywhere in between.
