Elegant Event Lighting Brings Full-Service Design to Chicago Weddings and Corporate Events

Schaumburg, United States – June 17, 2026 / Elegant Event Lighting /

Elegant Event Lighting, a Chicago-based event lighting company, has announced the formal expansion of its full-service design offerings across the broader Midwest region, extending its reach beyond Chicagoland to serve a wider range of weddings, corporate events, and galas. The move reflects the company’s commitment to providing end-to-end lighting event company services (from initial design consultation through post-event teardown) under the direction of founders Jay and Tamara Sims.

Full-Service Approach From Design Through Teardown

Elegant Event Lighting was founded in 2009 and has since built its operations around a single-vendor model that covers every phase of a lighting project. Rather than coordinating between multiple contractors, clients work with one team that handles design, installation, and removal. This model is applied consistently across event types, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and formal galas held throughout the Chicago area and into the wider Midwest.

The company’s service catalog includes uplighting, crystal chandeliers, fabric draping, and monogrammed LED dance floors. Each element can be configured independently or combined as part of a broader lighting design, giving planners and venue managers flexibility depending on the scope and style of a given event.

“We built Elegant Event Lighting around the idea that clients should have one point of contact from the first design conversation to the final breakdown of equipment,” said Jay Sims, Co-Founder of Elegant Event Lighting. “Extending our reach across the Midwest lets us bring that same hands-on approach to more events outside of Chicagoland.”

Serving Weddings and Corporate Events Across the Midwest

The regional expansion positions Elegant Event Lighting to take on a broader volume of bookings outside its established Chicagoland footprint. As a family-owned business, the company has operated with a hands-on management structure since its founding, with Jay and Tamara Sims maintaining direct involvement in client relationships and project oversight.

Corporate event planners working within the Midwest now have access to the same event lighting services previously concentrated in the Chicago metro area. This includes monogrammed LED dance floors that can be customized with logos or initials, as well as crystal chandelier arrangements suited for ballrooms and large venue spaces.

For weddings specifically, the company’s draping and uplighting combinations have been a consistent part of its offering since 2009. Uplighting allows venues to be bathed in color-matched light, while fabric draping transforms ceiling structures and walls into decorative focal points. These services are delivered as part of a managed process rather than as standalone rentals, meaning Elegant Event Lighting coordinates placement, timing, and removal without requiring venue staff or event coordinators to take on additional logistical responsibilities.

Expanded Geographic Coverage Across the Region

With the Midwest expansion now formalized, Elegant Event Lighting is actively accepting bookings for events beyond the immediate Chicago area. The company’s team travels to client locations and manages all on-site logistics, maintaining the same operational standards applied to its local engagements.

The decision to extend coverage was driven by demand from clients in surrounding states who had previously worked with the company through Chicago-based events and sought similar support for venues in other Midwest markets. Elegant Event Lighting’s approach — placing experienced staff on-site for every event rather than delegating to subcontractors — remains consistent regardless of location.

About Elegant Event Lighting

Elegant Event Lighting is a family-owned event lighting company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2009 by Jay and Tamara Sims. The company provides full-service event lighting solutions for weddings, galas, and corporate events across Chicagoland and the Midwest. Services include uplighting, crystal chandeliers, fabric draping, and monogrammed LED dance floors, with complete design, setup, and teardown handled by the company’s own team.

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