When the wife and I were looking at venues, we decided to pick the one that had no power, running water or bathrooms. I know, I know. Why you ask? It's probably the most beautiful and unique spaces I've seen in the Bay Area for a wedding. Since my wife and I were planning the wedding ourselves. I started to scour Yelp to find a company who could give us a lighting job to fit our look. I saw D'Angelo lighting at the top of the list and started to inquire about pricing and availability. That is the first time I spoke with Mark.. The Process Once everything was booked (super fast and easy process), we started to collaborate on the look. We chose Mark because he worked in the space before and knew the in and outs of 16th street station. It was easy, simple and educating. Since I know nothing about power, Mark educated me and told me what generator I would need. He went further than that and save me 1,000 dollars in the process. He assured us that everything would be the way we had envisioned and it was. It was more than that. Mark went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was stress free. I would recommend D'Angelo lighting to everyone! They are professional and personable. I felt like Mark and I were old friends catching up every time we talked. Thanks Mark for making our wedding EPIC! read more

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I really cannot recommend Mark enough. he went to great lengths to make sure the lighting was perfect for our wedding. His creativity and attention to detail were on point and it elevated the event! read more

Mark's work is fantastic! I first saw his work at a wedding that I was coordinating and I was very impressed by his timeliness and that he came fully prepared with everything he needed for a pretty sizable build out. I contacted him months later when it was time to plan my own wedding and am so glad he got to take on our project. Our venue had a large industrial interior that had high ceilings and white walls and metal rafters. So much opportunity to dress this blank canvas, and he totally nailed it! I gave him some broad notes of what I had in mind over the phone. He sent me a Pinterest board to help show me what he could execute and they looked fantastic. Our theme was a bit tropical and his custom gobos projected really cool palm designs on the large walls to tie in our large floral arrangements. The collaboration process worked great for me. It was really nice that he could take care of the design and build out so that I could focus on the rest of my task list. Mark's designs are a great way to transform a space to create a really polished look. I highly recommend his work. He is a true master of his craft! read more

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Mark was absolutely amazing for our wedding! It was at Mill Valley Community Center, a very plain-looking venue, but Mark transformed it into exactly what we wanted. When we told him the space seemed too large and cavernous, he knew exactly what to do to make it seem warmer and more intimate. He knew exactly what was needed to make the space bright enough to see, but dark enough to feel intimate. He was very patient and understanding of our last-minute requests too! He was a joy to work with--prompt and communicative, even finding time between his events to sneak in phone calls to discuss our lighting ideas as our ideas and budget fluctuated. As two people who like to understand the ins and outs of what is happening, Mark was patient in explaining the details of lighting/his technology to be sure we came in under budget with the best effects possible! Mark is very clearly someone who loves thinking about lighting and executing his plans. What more could you ask for? read more

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Mark and his team did a fantastic job with the lighting for our wedding! We had a circus-themed wedding at the 16th Street Station, and he was instrumental in bringing our vision to life. Walking into the main hall truly felt like entering a cathedral, but somehow also a circus. Mark is a real artist-- I gave him a general idea of the theme and colors, and was able to trust him flesh out the details. Mark is also responsive and professional. He supplied a clear contract and lighting diagrams ahead of the event so we could be confident and not-stressed about how it would look. The venue is a challenging one, with no on-site power, but Mark took care of everything so seamlessly we never had to worry about it. Thanks Mark and team! read more

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Thank you Mark and Lighting Team for helping to create a magical evening for our intimate summer wedding. With Mark's creative effforts and desgin, our back yard was transformed into a stunning and memorable wedding event. The quote of the night was "wow...the lights are amazing!" Thank you Mark for your professionalism, coordination and expertise. You are the BEST! Thank you. Eileen S. Walnut Creek read more

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D'Angelo did such an amazing job with the lighting for our wedding. He made the dark barn come to life with his lighting design. It all looked so magical and perfect. We were so happy with the results! read more

Mark provided lighting for my winter Christmas party. He is extremely professional , prompt to respond and extremely talented when it comes to lighting and how it can transform a space !!! He met me at the venue and provided tons of creative ideas to transform the space into a Winter wonderland !!!! Here are a few pictures of the party I would definitely recommend D'Angelo lighting for your event !! read more

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My usual lighting company was unavailable for a recent event I was planning, so I hit Yelp for a replacement. Mark's reviews were decent enough and images of his work were exactly what I needed. So i went with it. Well, the reviews didn't do him, his team or his work justice! With just 5 days notice, Mark was able to pull together every single one of my lighting requests for a very important, very large client event, all with a smile and tremendous professionalism. As an Event Planner, I can be very demanding, but Mark handled all of the changes well because he never lost focus of why we were there...to please the client! I can't say enough about Mark and the team at D'Angelo Lighting. He will 100% be my go to lighting professional for as long as he'll tolerate me. read more

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Thanks so much for doing the lighting at our wedding! It was a pleasure working with Mark, and the lighting made a big difference in in the atmosphere. It really set the mood. I would say that Mark is great to work with, and I was really happy with the results. Not only is Mark amazing with lights, but he is also a delight to work with. Mark is easy to communicate with, timely and is very detail oriented. He also worked with my budget, which was a plus. Day-of, Mark showed up on time and got everything down on time, which was great. My family even mentioned how pleasant and congenial, Mark was. And, of course, the lighting looked amazing. The lanterns were well-placed, and I thought the lights looked awesome! I wish I had asked for more strands to fill the room out a bit more, but I think the overall effect of the 6 strands and lanterns was enough to get the effect. Highly recommend his services! read more

Mark and crew did a beautiful job lighting up our daughter's wedding. We learned late that we needed a lighting vendor to light up the interior and exterior of the Brazilian Room in Berkeley and when I called Mark he responded in a timely way and new all of the requirements venue in Tilden Park. The event was stunning, the setting beautiful and the lighting made all the difference. Crew was on time and needed no instruction since Mark was had worked it before. I especially liked the points of light on the bride and grooms table. Thanks for the great work! Anne Politeo read more

If you're surfing Yelp looking for a hardworking, dependable lighting professional, look no further. I had the honor of working with Mark recently at a wedding held at the 16th Street Station in Oakland. If you are familiar with the venue, it is a blank slate, the property does not have running water or electricity. Mark and his team were a delight to work with. They have worked at the 16th Street Station several times and well versed with the lighting and electrical needs to power a wedding. We nailed down what was required by each vendor and Mark and team did their magic. Every wedding requires A LOT of communication. Mark and his team were very responsive and easy to talk to. Their professional manner and dependable service is exactly what every wedding planner needs. Thank you Mark and team for your first class service. read more

Mark was responsive through email, friendly, and prompt with pick up and delivery. He was also super flexible with re-scheduling due to covid related postponements. On top of that, the lighting looked absolutely great, we received compliments all night! His pricing was very reasonable as well. No complaints at all here! read more

I contacted Mark for our wedding in September at the Golden Gate Club in SF. One brief intro email later, he was already drawing the lighting layout on a floorplan so I could see what he was envisioning. We booked him shortly after meeting with him in person. In the end, the lighting looked really great. We went with gobos on the ceiling, uplights along the walls, and market string lights on the dancefloor. Also, you absolutely cannot beat the price. His work was about _half_ of what others were quoting us. The reason we booked him was not only for the great value on the cost, but found that the great value came with professionalism, a lot of knowledge and passion, and helpful and responsiveness. Thanks Mark! read more

In all the chaos of wedding planning, Mark made me feel at ease when it came to lighting my venue from his expertise that was approachable, professional, and yet super personable. I felt like he really listened and paid attention to me and my husband's style, as cliched, gaudy club/wedding scenes were not our jam. You can tell that he is passionate about what he does and really takes your feedback into consideration which was very evident from the floorplan proposals he provided down to execution the day of. I also very much appreciated how he was very conscious of our budget and was able to create our desired ambiance of the evening that still played true to our personalities and taste. Keep up the great work! I definitely recommend his services. read more

Mark did the lighting for my wedding in Berkeley just this last August (2013). He was absolutely fantastic. He and I have actually been friends since college, and he always struck me as a brilliant, creative and professional person, all of which was demonstrated in his work for us on our wedding day. He was diligent in his communication with me leading up to the wedding, and was very explicit in his explanation of his vision for the spaces that we used. All of our guests later told me that the lighting set the mood for the space, and everyone was impressed. In particular, the ballroom was transformed and had a completely different character. It changed with the mood of the evening, from dinner to dancing with a live Cuban band. The colors were vibrant but not overstated, and he highlighted all of the beautiful architectural elements within the space seamlessly. Mark was great to work with and really flexible working with the space and the budget -- offering various alternatives at different price points to ensure we would get an attractive space regardless of the amount. I highly recommend him! read more

Mark is great! I needed someone to help me design and put up Christmas lights for a holiday party. I wasn't really sure where to turn since most lighting companies don't do that type of lighting. When I spoke to Mark, he said he would absolutely be able to help me. I really wasn't sure which lights to get and how to put them up, but Mark was able to come up with a great design that provided a lot of lights, but didn't over do it. He also helped me choose which Christmas lights to use since there are so many different types to choose from and I didn't want it to look too crazy. In the end, I was really happy with the lighting. It provided the perfect look and feel for the party and everyone really loved it. I would definitely recommend Mark and would use him again in the future. read more

Part of me wishes that I did more events so I could work with Mark again. He did the lighting for our wedding in May at CuriOdyssey in San Mateo. The space we rented was once used to house exhibits and so is filled with mostly fluorescent (read: cafeteria) lighting. I thought it was a lost cause until we met up with Mark to look at the space. He immediately put my husband and I at ease as we walked through the space and talked about our options. As others have mentioned, he drew up designs quickly and was really creative and flexible about scaling to meet our budget without sacrificing the overall effect. In the end, he helped us cut our reliance on the house lights and brought in enough lighting to create exactly the ambiance that we wanted. read more

The lighting Mark provided was absolutely magical. It was beyond our (very high) expectations. Mark asked detailed questions to try to understand what our goals and expectations were for our event (a wedding). He was familiar with the venue (Outdoor Art Club) and used that knowledge to make suggestions. Mark was professional and pleasant in all our interactions. Yes, he is very busy and may sometimes be unresponsive while working a job out of town, but you have to expect that from someone who runs his own business. Just be persistent and you won't be disappointed. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Mark and his company for my sisters wedding. The original venue and vendor canceled on my sister but when I reached out to Mark he was willing to help with less than a week notice. Mark even went beyond in helping us find a generator for the venue as well. He worked well under pressure and did an amazing job with the lighting, everyone loved it. Mark, thank you so much for everything. We really appreciate all of your help and making my sisters wedding day one to remember! I look forward to working with you again in the future! read more

This is an overdue review for Mark and his lighting work for our wedding reception at Well Season Seafood Restaurant in Elk Grove, CA in August 2019. Mark's lighting really helped to make our reception space look beautiful and helped to highlight special areas in the room (sweetheart table, cake table, dessert table). The lighting backdrop looked gorgeous in the photos from our hired professional photographer and was flattering to everyone in pics that our guests shared with us from their regular phone cameras. Mark drove over to our reception site so he could get a first person perspective on the space and was very creative and direct in communicating what would work well in different areas. We really appreciated that he worked within our budget, and we would highly recommend Mark for anyone looking to highlight their special day with his lighting magic. read more

Mark was great to work with! He was very knowledgeable and answered all our lightning questions with patience. Pricing was competitive too. The lightning transformed the room so it's worth the extra money if you are looking for something to elevate the your event space! read more

I contacted Mark in January for our wedding in Sept, thinking it was plenty of time to book a lighting company. After a couple emails back and forth we were ready to put down a deposit and we got hit with an "out of town" email and have not been able to reach him since. We were shocked given the great reviews he's been given but due to the continued lack of response, we went with another vendor. read more

As a musician who puts on shows several times a year there's only one person I turn to when I want that extra touch to a live performance--Mark D'Angelo. Mark's commitment to his craft is extraordinary; I've simply never worked with anyone who so clearly lives to the extra mile for his clients. He has an amazing eye for detail and can turn any mundane stage or theater space into a magical performance space. He works with me each time to craft a tailored program that fits the venue and my budget. Once you meet Mark, and see his work, you will find yourself hiring him again and again. He's that good. read more

It was great working with Mark! The communication was easy, the quality of his work was superb, and the pricing was very competitive. We had Mark do the lighting for our barn wedding and WOW! When those barn doors opened, it looked like a dream. The string lights made it quaint and elegant. Not to mention the spotlights on the sweets table - people were in awe. The special effects lighting for the after party was also spot on. We danced the night away. I highly recommend Mark's services and would be a pleasure to work with him again. read more

What a game changer!! Mark's lighting was magic at our recent event at Fitz Place. It transformed an ordinary wooden barn into a beautiful, fun dancing space.. and the spot lights he placed on the sweets table and bar, were perfection, really brought out the elegance and took the event to a new level. I am excited for the opportunity to share him with our future couples, and can't wait to see what he will do to the next space! Highly recommend contacting Mark for your lighting needs. read more

Mark did a fantastic job setting up a winter wonderland look for the 2017 Winter Debutante Ball after party at the St. Francis hotel. He is very reasonably priced and was a dream to work with. No need to spend money on physical decor when you can achieve a better atmosphere through his lighting. Job well done!! read more

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Mark is professional, responsive, and great at what he does! He provided beautiful lighting for my outdoor wedding reception. The lights were classy and they really complemented the beauty of our venue. He was a pleasure to deal with, always quick to respond to emails and very detailed in his consultation (he even did a site visit prior to drafting up a proposal for me, and this was all before I even booked him). Highly recommend! My only regret is that I didn't get to meet him in person to thank him on my wedding day! read more

This guy is amazing. He'll help u every step if the way, and is very sweet and flexible. Highly recommended for all events, especially weddings! read more

Mark did a phenomenal job up-lighting the RCD Courthouse in blue and yellow in commemoration of the Golden State Warriors 2016 Playoff Celebration. #strengthinnumbers He is professional and very detail oriented. The site looked great and I received several compliments about his work. There were several newscasts, both in the mornings and evenings, which used the Courthouse as a backdrop specifically because of his lighting effects, during the celebration period. While I cannot endorse on behalf of my employer, I can say that I, personally, highly recommend this vendor. read more

Mark was a true professional. Communication was quick, clear, and comprehensive. Mark and his team did string lights on the patio and uplights both indoors and outdoors for my wedding and they all looked fantastic. Would definitely recommend for any event!! read more

Our experience with D'Angelo Lighting was amazing! Not only was Mark extremely professional and reliable, his technical skills, passion and depth of knowledge in lighting and architecture made the space for our wedding come to life. In addition, Mark made suggestions on lighting based on his expertise, which enhanced our vision. Our wedding was more beautiful than we had hoped for, and we truly thank Mark and his team. In addition, he was always willing to meet with us and provide his suggestions on what he thought would be the best way to highlight our space. Wedding planners, brides to be and any person looking for lighting out there! D'Angelo lighting is the best find out there. I will definitely use them again when we needing lighting at another special event. To D'Angelo Lighting - Thank you for making a wonderful memory of ours so exquisitely beautiful!!! read more

Can't say enough good things about D'Angelo Lighting and Mark's work! I contacted him to provide lighting for a concert last year, and he delivered above and beyond, suggesting improvements and adding beautiful touches that really enhanced our show, within a budget we could afford. The artists were delighted with the results, and we brought him back for this year's concert - he is pleasant and professional to work with, knowledgeable, reliable, and truly invested in making your event look its best. read more

I hired Mark for our wedding on November 3, 2012. He was very pleasant and extremely easy to work with. He also lugged all of his equipment out to the venue prior to the wedding to show me what the space would look like the day of my wedding. I honestly can't even describe how amazing all of our venue spaces looked. I had so many people come up to me and say that the lighting made the space. I'm so pleased with how everything turned out. Mark was willing to work within my budget to make everything happen. Thanks again Mark. I will definitely recommend you and your services to everyone I know. Meghan read more

Mark is amazing. I'll break it down for you: -He was positive from start to finish. I heard this from students and parents at the show that he teched. SO great to have his great energy involved with the show. -He knows his stuff. He did a great job lighting the whole thing with great expertise and even some background for an non theater person like me. -He worked hard. He did what needed to get done in the time allotted. -He was open to changes at the last minute as often happens with a student show. This flexibility is greatly appreciated. Thanks for an epic job, Mark! read more

Mark and his team were great! They came the day before the wedding to set up and stayed into he night to make sure the lighting was just as we wanted it (since we were having an outdoors, at night reception). Everything looked beautiful and we couldn't have asked for a better atmosphere or better lighting for our reception - it was perfect! read more

I wish I could say the same about Mark with the 5 stars! He and I had been communicating through email and phone several times (10 emails to be exact) about lighting for my wedding. We spoke in May, and my wedding was in September. I followed up with 3 separate emails and calls and he NEVER responded, leaving me hanging. Not sure what happened, and I hope he is well, but SO unprofessional to drop us with no explanation. I was ready to write a check and he just cold turkey-ed us. Not cool. Thanks for literally nothing! read more

Mark did an absolutely amazing job lighting our wedding reception. He listened to the mood/atmosphere we were trying to create and made our visions come to life. Plus he's super easy to communicate with, which is much appreciated when you're dealing with so many vendors for an event. I would absolutely hire him again! read more

Mark did a fantastic job lighting our recent wedding at the Golden Gate Club. I contacted Mark after speaking to some of the well-known San Francisco lighting companies. Mark's lighting proposal was not only more competitive than those other companies, but it was also apparent that he offered a superior level of customer service. In my opinion, Mark's lighting work is also much more elegant and artistic than the photos we saw from the larger companies. We were thrilled with the final product and our guests were very impressed. The Golden Gate Club has beautiful views, but also some large bare walls that were in need of a little decoration. We didn't have a lot of money to spend on elaborate or expensive decorations, so we decided to rely on up-lighting and lighting designs (or "gobos," as I've learned) on the back wall and ceiling. We were shocked, however, to receive lighting proposals ranging as high as $3000 or $4000 for the basic packages. Mark and I had several email exchanges and telephone calls, during which he took the time to really inquire and understand what we were looking for, and also clearly explain what he could provide. Mark immediately put together a design proposal, complete with photos from past events and a floor plan of our venue showing the types of lights he would use and where he would set them up. His proposal was tailored to the unique features of the room and the gobos were specifically selected to compliment the setting of the venue. Mark was willing to work within our budget and explained the costs of each element in his proposal so we could decide what we wanted to add or take away. I really appreciated Mark's recommendations regarding elements we might consider eliminating to reduce the overall cost, without significantly compromising the effect. Throughout the process, Mark was honest, very professional, and always quick to respond to an email or phone call. Most importantly, when fully lit, the venue looked incredible! After our wedding, Mark emailed to solicit some feedback from us. He specifically asked for any criticism we had that might help him improve his services. I wish we had something helpful to give him, but we honestly don't have a single critique of his work or his service. Mark did an amazing job. It's clear he really enjoys what he does, and working with him was an absolute pleasure. I highly recommend him and wouldn't hesitate to call on him again for any lighting needs. read more

Thank you Mark for the beautiful lighting for our holiday party at the St. Francis. The room looked gorgeous and even impressed our hard-to-impress teen/young adult guests. Very professional and a dream to work with! read more