The Best UV + Black Lights for Neon Glow Parties

Want to rent black lights so powerful that it makes the lint on your shirt glow?

Of course…

& good news

you can do it yourself!

We strongly feel there is nothing cooler than a glow-in-the-dark party. Black lights are the ultimate theme to host for any type of event.

 You need 2 or 4 blacklights on a stand & maybe 10 uplights 

There is confusion about if black lights are UV or some other color. We debunk this scientific mystery once and for all. We also go over some excellent ideas on the best décor that glows with UV lights.

this is the complete guide all about glow parties & blacklights

We covered how to light large areas now we’ll do it with black lights. You need powerful spotlights for the best coverage on a budget. This is especially true for gyms, banquet halls, backyard weddings, & large rooms.

How Does a Black Light Work

For starters you probably want to know does neon glow under a black light? Yes! Any bright highlighter color will glow.

What colors to use for black light parties?

• fluorescent green

• hot pink

• bright yellow

• teal blues

• orange works too!

Is UV light the same as black light? First, we have to do some research 🤔 It was weird but we noticed there are a couple of common misspellings that popped up.

Some people were searching for ‘black loghts’ as well as ‘black lifht’…. anyways before we get too off-topic let’s geek out a little bit!

So let’s discuss how a black light works. A black light is a type of UV light that emits ultraviolet radiation. This wavelength is shorter than the visible range of electromagnetic radiation. It has a lamp that uses a special phosphorescent coating.

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Phosphorescent has a slow release of energy. The light sends out UVA spectrum radiation that is absorbed by bright neon-colored things. That is technically how a black light works. It allows decorations to glow in the dark at parties.

What is a Black Light Used for

Black lights are used for all types of parties & celebrations. It is not only used for younger themed events but also neon black lights are set up for a variety of occasions.

Themes & places to use black lights?

• live production entertainment

• nightclubs & dance venues

• church party lock-ins

• school gyms & dances

• high school up-all-night parties

• wedding receptions

• music videos

• seasonal holidays (like Halloween)

• glow-in-the-dark haunted houses

• city festivals & community events

Black light parties have one thing in common. They need a form of black lighting for a neon party effect. The great thing about having a UV light party is that things glow and are made extremely bright in highlighter colors.

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It kicks up your décor a couple of notches. If you could see before & after pictures it would blow your mind! Just look at the blacklight videos in this article for how much these lights help enhance your guest experience.

Black Light Party Decor & Ideas

One of the main questions we get asked about blacklight parties is how do you set up glow in the dark décor? When you throw a blacklight party, your guests will expect to have supplies.

Wedding guests that want to be amazing go above & beyond to have their event attire match your event theme. It’s fun for them to get creative and work their personalities into things that glow.

What ideas & things glow in the dark?

• fun neon hats for guests

• fluorescent colored balloons

• bright colored tassels

• paint/powder that glows in the dark

• psychedelic posters

• white cotton gloves

• glow in the dark duct tape

• neon glow in the dark party stickers

• light up centerpieces

• neon fiber-optic wands

• foam glow sticks

• light up glow rings

• old school plastic glow sticks

everything listed above in our list is easy to buy & doesn’t cost a lot

It requires minimal effort to set up (unless you are doing a neon balloon arch or a balloon drop at your blacklight party). We recommend searching online companies or browsing a local store that sells blacklight party supplies.

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Decorations are the tip of the iceberg. Get creative using highlighters with tonic water to make glow solutions, bubbles & smoke.

How Many Black Lights in Large Area

Your black light party requires A LOT of lighting. Back in the day, you would rent big blacklight cannons to cover larger spaces. However, with recent technology, you no longer need to rent large black light fixtures. All this requires is several powerful lights placed in well-thought-out areas.

The best black light spotlights will cover a gymnasium or huge area that holds over 200 guests. Depending on your size you only need 2 – 8 lights to get things glowing.

find out how many blacklights to rent for large rooms

How many blacklights do you need to rent? The tool above helps determine the right quantity of UV lights to rent. This calculates the number of lights to rent from room dimensions, square feet & the number of people.

Want to cover your room in lighting? Then you need uplighting. These lights can use the traditional UV color setting.

We feel using a dark purple/blue color does even more justice. Try working in alternating bright highlighter colors with your uplighting. Click to find out how much does uplighting cost?

How Much Black Lights Cost

So before the whole online renting of black lights existed you had to hire a local vendor. This can come at a more expensive price.

The main reason why is because you have to pay for their labor and time to set up the rentals. This prevents you from renting cheap black lights and staying under budget.

how much are black lights… get it done for cheap going DIY

So what is a DIY black light party? This is when you do it yourself instead of hiring a company. Cheap blacklight rentals give the right look & are easy to set up.

Best of all, you save money because all you are paying for is shipping the rentals. To see how much money you can save click the rental links above.

Rent Blacklights Online

I remember as a kid trying to find the best places to buy black lights near me. All my friends would ride their bikes up to the local gag & gifts store.

They sold these small cheap black lights for $29.99. You needed (20) of them to light a neon party in a small room, they broke easily & really didn’t do much.

later in life, we found out these lights were made for fish tanks

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Newsflash, we’re not kids anymore. Now you find affordable blacklight rentals from online DIY companies. These lights are the powerful versions we talked about earlier (better than fish tank lights).

Instead of paying expensive prices to buy lights, rent them online for less. Ship Our Wedding® has UV lights for rent. They ship to you 2-days before your event with a 5-day rental. Ship them back after your event is done just like in the video above.

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Online blacklight rentals are so fast to set up. Just plug it in & aim it. Ship Our Wedding® lights feature a digital menu on the back for brightness & strobing control. Rent the stand for better results.

How Will You Plan a Neon Glow Party

So there you have it, everything you need to know about UV black lights! This style of lighting holds a special place in our hearts.

It reminds us of days when we were younger with fewer responsibilities. We hope our guide is exactly what you need so that you can plan an epic glow-in-the-dark party your guest will rave about.

here are some more questions & answers on how to use black light lighting

Just because you need powerful lights doesn’t mean you have to pay more money. You can rent our DIY black light kits at a fraction of the cost.