About LumenFest
LumenFest provides outdoor lighting hire for small parties, garden suppers and informal gatherings across Brighton and nearby areas. Our kits are simple to set up and are supported by clear notes that help hosts place spans, protect cables and achieve an even, comfortable glow. We focus on warm ambience, tidy runs and practical details that make a space easy to move through without glare.
The idea began as a weekend project between friends who enjoyed shaping spaces with light. After many experiments on breezy evenings near the seafront, we kept the parts that consistently worked: robust leads, sensible mounting options and bulbs with a calm tone. Since then the range has grown into a compact set of packages that can be adapted to courtyards, small lawns and sheltered corners at cafes or halls.
We keep the process straightforward. You pick a package and describe your layout; we share placement suggestions and simple checks for poles, anchors and cable routes. When dates and drop-off windows are confirmed, a small kit arrives with labelled items, coil ties and a checklist. The notes explain how to test before guests arrive and how to coil lines again for collection. Many hosts tell us that the steady sequence removes stress and lets them focus on food and company.
Safety and practicality sit at the centre of each choice. We favour low-glare festoon bulbs, outdoor-rated extensions and visible routing points that reduce trip risks. Where wind is likely, we advise on spacing and alternative anchor methods such as weighted tubs or screw-in pegs. For wet forecasts we recommend drip loops, raised joins and switching off during heavy gusts. These are ordinary measures, but together they make a clear difference to how relaxed an evening feels.
Brighton offers varied backdrops, from narrow terraces to tucked-away yards. Because every plot is different, our guidance reads as options rather than strict rules. The same string can outline a dining area, mark a footpath or frame a small band corner. We also include low-key ideas for placing uplights behind shrubs or against brick to add depth without harshness near eyes. When power sockets are distant, we outline tidy routes and safe cover choices.
Sustainability matters in practical ways. We favour durable parts so items can be maintained and reused for many seasons. Damaged sections are repaired or responsibly recycled. Packaging is kept lean with reusable wraps, and delivery runs are combined where timing allows. We publish clear care notes so that hosts can handle kits without waste and return everything ready for the next outing.
People choose LumenFest for gatherings where conversation is as important as the backdrop: birthdays in small gardens, after-ceremony suppers, community meetups and casual anniversary evenings. The lighting is not a showpiece; it is a thread that helps guests find tables, talk comfortably and stay oriented as daylight fades. If you are planning a late finish, our notes include simple dimming approaches that keep the mood gentle while maintaining safe passage.
We are based at 18 Tidy Street, Brighton BN1 4EL and can be reached on +44 1273 946 572 or by email at [email protected]. Queries are welcome in writing at any time; we usually reply during daytime hours. Site visits are occasional and arranged when a layout is unusual or when a venue has particular rules about fixtures and cable routing.
LumenFest continues to evolve through careful listening. Feedback from hosts leads to small changes: clearer labels, softer ties for railings, and extra guidance for uneven ground. Each update aims to reduce fuss and help you shape a calm, welcoming space. If you have an idea to improve a kit or a note, please send it through. The pages on this site collect what we learn and present it in a steady, plain way so that anyone can set up with confidence and adjust quietly as the evening unfolds.
For larger gatherings, we can outline modular layouts that repeat simple spans to cover longer tables or extended paths. These suggestions scale carefully, keeping sightlines open and cable joins accessible so that guests, caterers and performers can move comfortably.