Business Details
17 Years
experience
Stunning Wedding & Event Lighting Hire in Manchester
Peter Lockwood Events has been delivering premium wedding and event lighting solutions across the North West of England for 18 years. As a husband-and-wife team, we prioritise personal service and attention to detail, ensuring every client receives tailored advice and high-quality installations. Our expertise spans Edison lighting, uplighting, fairy lights, and pipe-and-drape systems, with all equipment owned to guarantee reliability and timely delivery. We specialise in transforming venues through innovative lighting designs and draping solutions, combining technical knowledge with creative flair. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in our 100% client retention rate for repeat bookings and referrals.With extensive experience in diverse venuesfrom historic warehouses to luxury hotelswe provide practical guidance to achieve both aesthetic impact and cost efficiency. Our service extends beyond installation, offering comprehensive support from initial consultation to event execution. Clients consistently praise our professionalism, adaptability, and ability to exceed expectations, particularly in challenging spaces. Based in Oldham, we serve Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire, maintaining strong local knowledge while delivering nationwide-standard service. Our approach combines technical expertise with a personal touch, ensuring each event's unique requirements are met with precision and creativity.
Services
Edison Lighting
Uplighting Hire
Fairy Light Canopies
Pipe and Drape
Image Projection
Wedding Monogram
Festoon Lighting
Mirror Ball Hire
Room Draping
Candle Aisles
Served areas
- Manchester, Cumbria, Lancashire, Cheshire, West Yorkshire
Details
- Year established: 2009
- Employees: 2
Highlights and features
- Wedding Lighting
Payment methods
- Debit cards
What people say
Stunning results
Magical atmosphere
Professional team
Excellent communication
Cost-effective solutions
Services
Edison Lighting
Our Edison lighting creates warm, atmospheric illumination using authentic 40W filament bulbs and LED alternatives. Ideal for industrial or rustic-themed weddings, this solution offers dimmable options to create intimate settings. Clients benefit from our expertise in positioning these statement lights for maximum visual impact across venues like Victoria Warehouse and Mitton Hall Hotel.
Uplighting Hire
High-powered RGBWA LED uplights transform spaces with customisable colour schemes and dynamic effects. Perfect for enhancing architectural features or creating mood transitions during events. Our equipment guarantees flicker-free performance suitable for photography and television, with proven success in venues including Manchester Art Gallery and Rochdale Town Hall.
Fairy Light Canopies
Professional-grade fairy light installations create magical canopies and backdrops using warm white LEDs on durable cables. We design bespoke configurations for ceremonies, reception areas, and photo opportunities, with notable installations at Whitebottom Farm and Shrigley Hall weddings. Our systems ensure safety and reliability while maintaining visual elegance.
Pipe and Drape
Versatile Wentex pipe-and-drape solutions offer instant space transformation with flame-retardant fabrics in multiple colours. Capable of creating privacy screens, themed backdrops, or acoustic treatments, this service has been successfully implemented in venues like Hope Mill Theatre and Lowther Pavilion. Our system allows rapid installation without wall damage.
Image Projection
Custom gobo projections transform walls and floors with patterns ranging from snowflakes to monograms. This service specialises in creating unique focal points for first dances, entrance areas, or branding requirements. Proven effective in challenging spaces like Manchester Town Hall and Norton Grange, our equipment ensures sharp, vibrant projections.
People
Peter Lockwood
Owner & Lighting Designer
With 18 years' experience in event lighting design, Peter specialises in creating transformative atmospheres for weddings and corporate events. His technical expertise combines with creative vision to deliver bespoke solutions that consistently exceed client expectations across North West venues.
Jean Lockwood
Co-Owner & Client Coordinator
Jean manages client relations and event logistics, ensuring seamless service delivery from consultation to installation. Her organisational skills complement Peter's creative vision, maintaining the company's reputation for reliability and exceptional customer service throughout their 8 years working together.
Questions
Do you provide lighting for events outside Manchester?
Yes, we serve the entire North West including Cheshire, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire, with successful installations at venues like Mitton Hall Hotel and Shrigley Hall.
Can you accommodate last-minute bookings?
While we recommend early booking, we've successfully handled urgent requests for weddings at venues including Victoria Warehouse and The Inn at Whitewell.
What lighting options work best for barn venues?
Festoon lighting and Edison bulbs create perfect rustic atmospheres, with proven results at venues like Hidden River Barn and Whitebottom Farm.
Do you offer lighting consultations?
Yes, we provide venue-specific advice based on our 18 years' experience, helping clients achieve optimal results at locations like Manchester Art Gallery.
Can you match specific colour schemes?
Our RGBWA uplights offer full colour customisation, successfully implemented at events in Rochdale Town Hall and Worsley Park Marriott Hotel.
How do you ensure lighting safety?
All installations follow strict safety protocols, using flame-retardant materials and certified equipment as demonstrated in venues like Hope Mill Theatre.
Reviews (14)
Lauren Bury
Nov 11, 2021
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Peter recently did some Edison bulb lighting for our wedding a couple of weeks ago and the service we received was fantastic from start to finish. Peter was great to speak to on the phone and gave us some great recommendations on the type of lighting that would best suit our venue. He also managed to accommodate us quite last minute, despite being so busy, which we really appreciate. The lighting itself looked fantastic!
Stephanie Sinclair
Oct 03, 2021
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We hired Peter Lockwood events to put festoon lights up for our wedding and they looked amazing! They were set up for us by Peter Lockwood the day before our wedding and the day after our wedding they came back to the venue to take them down. Service was brilliant and the lights looked fantastic, they were the perfect touch to a perfect day! Thank you.
Nina Currie
May 27, 2020
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From our first consultation with Peter he was amazing. He advised exactly what could and couldnt be done at the venue and guided us perfectly. We had Edison lights running along both windows at our venue and they looked absolutely stunning and we cannot thank you enough. They were just magical. Very professional but friendly and warm. Thank you fo adding to our special day The photos dont do it the justice it deserves!!
Jessica Elizabeth
May 27, 2020
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Wow! Our lights were amazing!! We used the lights for our ceremony and then behind the top table. Great communication and a lovely business to deal with. The lights made a fantastic backdrop to our wedding.
Nick Gardner Roberts
May 27, 2020
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Highly recommended. Met both Peter and his wife at a wedding event at our wedding venue, Victoria warehouse. Not only did he help us decided what would look good for our lighting, down the isle lighting and table decorations. He also advised ways to save money but the room still looking good. Once we decided what we wanted the rest was so easy with no stress. Sign the order form, pay the invoice and the rest was all done and looked awesome on the day. Highly recommended. And a lovely couple too. Cheers both for playing a big part in our special day.
Carolyne Feldman
May 27, 2020
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Brilliant service, lighting was just as promised and helped make the day extra special. Peter was a dream to work with as he not only replied promptly to any queries we had but also went out of his way to make sure the lighting complemented our theme and venue. Would highly recommend him for your special event and will certainly use again
Pete Butler
May 27, 2020
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We booked Peter for our wedding on NYE and the music he played was great, lighting and sound was also excellent, as for Peter he is very passionate and knew his stuff about how to make the night that extra special. Peter we cant thank you enough for the great night we had, it's something we will never forget.
Jade Kavanagh-Barnes
May 27, 2020
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Peter was fantastic, guided us through the process and took time to answer my many emails and make changes right up to the day of the wedding. Excellent service and at a brilliant price.
Frances Hinewright
May 27, 2020
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The lights we hired from for our wedding were absolutely stunning. They really made the room sparkle and everyone was so impressed. We couldn't have asked for more - thank you so much! Thoroughly recommend for that extra 'glow' at your wedding venue!
Lucy Pass
May 27, 2020
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Peter supplied the lighting for our wedding at Victoria Warehouse and he was an absolute pleasure to work with! We had approached a couple of other companies, but choosing Peter was a no-brainer as he was just so warm, open and straight forward! He was extremely helpful, from suggesting lots of options and ideas to helping us with extra set up the day before our wedding! The lights looked absolutely stunning on the day and Peter went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! I couldn't recommend him enough!
Jane Baines
May 27, 2020
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I absolutely recommend Peter 👍superb lighting products! I had the wonderful fairy light backdrop for use at my wedding venue it was the perfect backdrop whilst we were eating creating a magical ambience & a great backdrop for our band in the evening. Thank you, Peter
Kathy Bannister
May 27, 2020
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Peter did the lights for our wedding on 23rd March 18 at Victoria Warehouse, what can I say highly recommend he communicate great and the lights looked amazing the venue would not be the same without them. If your looking for someone to get the job done and for your venue to look amazing please get in touch with him.
Rebecca Rigby
May 27, 2020
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Peter provided fairy lights and festoon lighting for our wedding at the White Hart on Friday. The lights looked beautiful and the music went down really well. We really liked the online portal where we could create our own playlist whilst also letting guests make their own requests. Highly recommend to anyone looking for wedding lighting and music, thank you
Lisa Doyle
May 27, 2020
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I would just like to say a huge Thank You to Peter for not only making my venue look beautiful with his light but for being our fantastic DJ and playing every song that my wedding guests requested on their rsvps. Peter is a lovely genuine guy who did everything to make my day complete. Couldnt of asked for any more. I felt very comfortable having Peter knowing that he would do an amazing job and he did just that. I would highly recommend him for other events in the future. Thank you Peter!