Reddit mentions of Brightech Ambience Pro - Waterproof Outdoor String Lights - Hanging Industrial 11W Edison Bulbs - 48 Ft Vintage Bistro Lights - Create Great Ambience in Your Backyard, Gazebo

Nice! The Edison bulbs kinda add to the look I thought. Here they are Brightech Ambience Pro Commercial Grade Outdoor Light Strand with Hanging Sockets - 48 Ft Market Cafe Edison Vintage Bistro Weatherproof Strand for Patio Garden Porch Backyard Party Deck Yard – Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K0VTVTA?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I bought these two years ago and ended up replacing the bulbs with LEDs within 6-12 months as the incandescent Edison bulbs went out. Ours are about 3' over our visitors heads and light a patio excellently, with no dimmer. We regularly get comments about how the lights really add to the patio's ambiance. We are a seasonal ice cream shop and I lazily left them out over the winter this year and they still function great.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K0VTVTA/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Rather than the Target brand bulbs, we ordered these commercial grade lights. Hopefully they can stand up to some stronger weather. Thanks for the input.

I bought the hanging bulb sets from Costco that look like THIS.

Note: I'm not recommending that brand from Amazon the look is just similar (maybe the same thing??)

Then I added some LED light strips around my deck which have a cheap remote for different functions. I really dont use anything other than "on" so I never use that remote.

On/Off is controlled through a GE Z wave outdoor plug inside of an outdoor box under my deck.

Nothing fancy, but wife loves it.

One thing I'd do: Match the outdoor living space to match the indoor living room. It'll look like a natural extension of the living room, making the space feel even bigger. Even if you don't go out there very often, even if the outdoor decor echoes/complements the indoor living room decor, visually-speaking it'll make the space seem huge.

Make the outdoor space look cozy and inviting by hanging up some cafe lights (you can get them on Amazon) and drapes on the ceiling. Get an area rug that can withstand the elements (this one is pretty neutral), some outdoor furniture and potted plants, and suddenly, your living room looks huge, even if you never go out to the balcony :).

https://imgur.com/a/rncvZv3

I made this so I could visualize it myself. Simple and minimalist, so it seems fairly low maintenance. I like a black painted wood bench (add some pillows for your style), a black metal end table, and simple decor like potted plants and oversized lanterns. I think the curtain helps close in the area and make it look more cozy. I know this style isn't for everyone and may not exactly match your house exterior, but let me know if you like it :)

Similar table: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J3LR86C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mC9CCb1EFEDPD

Cheaper/ different table: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HX9TMGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VE9CCb7D331P3

Similar benches: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N2OZZQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0F9CCbJJMYEVT
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGZPDVD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2J9CCbF47NR9T

If you wanna change the light (I like yours though): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018UA98FO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GK9CCbPQB0RK5

Single sheer curtain: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KBN8YG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_J19CCbVC4YN9T

Lantern: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078TB761G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JL9CCbTVF38NC

Doormat: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QT6TKD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kR9CCb114QM55

Fun extras: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K0VTVTA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mN9CCbHW2CS5M
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQTRKP5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9X9CCbR4RM2PM
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006GK5ZDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WZ9CCbVEWZ0D0

Renting is hard to know without knowing what area you are in. I might be able to find some places in SF and Napa/Sonoma.

If you want to go really heavy duty, these will withstand any kind of weather: https://www.amazon.com/Brightech-Ambience-Outdoor-Weatherproof-Commercial/dp/B00K0VTVTA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473461596&sr=8-2&keywords=market+lights

But these $20 jobbers should be fine in most weather and you can probably re-sell after the wedding. Also lighter / easier to hang.

https://www.amazon.com/Brightown-Clear-Globe-String-Lights/dp/B00RQHBZVS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473461596&sr=8-1&keywords=market+lights

Got to my computer
Lights,
[Cable,] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YDK49M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Clip,
and Metal loopy thing (prevents cable from rubbing though rubber coating)

Just need eyelets or something to attach it the cable to the posts.

Google-fu to the rescue: https://www.amazon.com/Brightech-Ambience-Outdoor-Weatherproof-Commercial/dp/B00K0VTVTA