The Team Behind 1,000+ GTA Events.
Certified lighting designers and dedicated on-site technicians illuminating Toronto's most prestigious weddings, corporate events, and holiday installs since 2019.
Built for Events That Can't Go Wrong
We started in 2019 with a simple idea: most event lighting in the GTA was either an off-the-shelf package (generic, predictable) or a DIY mess (stressful, often unsafe). Premium clients wanted something in between — a custom design, expertly installed, with someone on-site to run it.
Six years later we've illuminated over 1,000 events across Toronto, Peel, York, Durham, and Halton. Brand activations for Amazon. Product launches for Mazda. Hundreds of weddings — including the South Asian wedding houses and Diwali displays that became a specialty. Holiday installs that grew from single homes to entire shopping plazas.
The core hasn't changed: custom design, ESA-compliant install, dedicated on-site support, every booking.
Four Things We Don't Compromise On
Custom Designs
Every event is custom-designed. No fixed packages, no off-the-shelf templates.
Code-Compliant
ESA-compliant installation, GFCI protection, and commercial-grade materials on every job.
On-Site Through the Night
A technician stays through your event for live operation and troubleshooting. You shouldn't have to think about the lights.
Brand-Trusted
Amazon, Mazda, and dozens of other brands trust us with launches and activations.
Professional-Grade Inventory
Chauvet Professional and Elation Professional fixtures, DMX-controlled. Wireless battery-powered uplights for venues with restricted power. Pixel-mapping LED arrays for custom shows. Commercial-grade C9 and C7 LED bulbs for holiday installs. Aluminum truss and ground-support structures for restricted-rigging venues.
Every install meets Ontario Electrical Safety Code (ESA). Every outdoor setup is IP65 weatherproof and GFCI-protected. Every event has a written contingency plan.
- check_circle Chauvet & Elation Professional fixtures
- check_circle Pixel-mapping LED arrays & DMX programming
- check_circle Commercial-grade C9/C7 LED bulbs & SPT-2 wire
- check_circle Aluminum truss & ground-support for restricted venues
Meet Daniel
Daniel Okafor
Lead Lighting Designer & Operations Manager
Daniel leads design and operations at Event Lighting Rentals Toronto, where he has helped illuminate over 1,000 events across the Greater Toronto Area since 2019. He specialises in custom wedding, cultural, and corporate lighting and oversees the certified on-site technician team that keeps every event running flawlessly.
- verified Certified Event Lighting Professional
- verified Ontario Electrical Safety Code (ESA) Installation Trained
- verified DMX Lighting Programming
What Our Clients Say
"They completely transformed our reception venue — the tunnel entrance was the talk of the night and the warm uplighting made everything look magical. The on-site tech handled everything so we didn't lift a finger."
Priya & Arjun
Brampton
"The lighting design for our product launch was flawless. They nailed our brand colours and built an immersive room our guests loved. Truly professional from first call to teardown."
Director of Events
Vaughan
"We booked them for our Diwali display and they understood exactly the look we wanted. Beautiful, safe, and installed without any stress on our end."
Sandeep K.
Mississauga
"No more climbing ladders in December. Their team installed our commercial-grade Christmas lights perfectly and took them down in January. Worth every dollar."
Michael R.
Markham
"Our backyard wedding looked like a fairytale. The festoon lighting and tent canopy wash were stunning, and everything stayed lit through a light rain. Highly recommend."
Jessica M.
Oakville
Ready to Work With Us?
Tell us about your event — wedding, corporate, holiday, or something completely custom. We respond within one business day.