If you plan to decorate your reception room with some sort of gossamer or sheer wedding material, the uplights can create a stunning visual impact by shinning through that material. These are some examples that I did last season to help you see what it might look like for you.
Check out the uplights behind the head table. This gives the room a focal point.
Now see the effect complete with the bridal party colors. Of course the uplights would be different to match your colors and your Maid of Honor toast.
Even during your first dance, your uplights will still be working to help make a magical moment.
The uplights are wirelessly controlled from my computer, so I can change them in order to highlight certain events during the night and keep the party hopping.
These photos were taken at the Owego Treadway by Jeannette Hampp of Captured Emotions. (She does an awesome job!)