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Light Up Your Holidays

Holiday Decorating, Lighting

About us

We Design, Install, Remove, Indoor & Outdoor holiday lighting for all occasions. From the initial design consultation to the final installation we decorate your home to reflect your style, creating an illuminated display that you are proud of. Whether you’re hosting a gathering for family and friends, or planning the company party, Light Up Your Holidays creates just the right festive mood for your home or business. From Chicago bungalows to Lake Forest estates, Light Up Your Holidays has professionally designed and decorated hundreds of homes for nearly a decade. The architecture of a home and our client’s personal style inspires each unique holiday home design. Our décor gives an added sense of pride and joy to each home owner as they celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Holiday decorated homes creates family memories that last a life time. Whether you are hosting a large family party or simply aim to put a smile on your children’s faces, Christmas decor adds to the magic of this season. Quality & Safety: We stay ahead of the curve. Manufacturers are continually developing new holiday lighting product designs and technologies. We've done the research so we can bring you the best of the best Christmas lighting. Safety is our top priority! You can relax knowing that all the holiday lighting products we offer have been tested to meet strict quality standards. Installation & Removal: Our seasoned crew of professional installers are detail oriented so your bows are straight and the extension cords are hidden. Our sound installation practices ensure the safety of the crew and of your home. We promptly remove holiday lighting and décor and store it in our warehouse. Complimentary Service: We provide 24-48hr response to any lighting issue to ensure that your lights are illuminated all season for maximum enjoyment. Please see our gallery for ideas on how to decorate your home for the holidays.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Chicago's Premier Outdoor Holiday Lighting Company serving Chicago & Suburbs. Our projects start at $2200. Please include a photo of your home for a custom Zoom digital design consultation. Best to email us at Kelly@LightUpYourHolidays.com Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering for family and friends or planning the company party. We create just the right mood. We provide everything from start to finish. Your holiday lighting vision starts with a custom complimentary digital design consultation of your home or business to reflect your personal style and budget. We have lighting packages. See our website to view decorated homes!

Services we don't offer

Lights on roof top installation. Interior Christmas decorating Tree decorating above 20ft.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.947 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
4%
3
4%
2
2%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-47 of 47 reviews

Peter A.
01/2017
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
We have been a customer with Light Up Your Holidays since 2007! It is one of the best decisions we have made in having our Christmas lights and décor installed by Kelly and her team. The process is seamless - it couldn't be easier. Kelly's crew is neat, organized and treats my home and the trees like they are their own - and that is very important to us. The service is unbelievable - we wanted another strand of lights on a tress and Kelly had it taken care of within hours our request. They even come back periodically to check on the lights to ensure they are working properly. Many neighbors tell us they can't wait every year to see how our house is decorated. You won't be disappointed when you hire Kelly - she has a great eye for design and her products are of great quality! We always ask Kelly to put us last on the list at the end of the season for removal because we love the way the house looks.
Description of Work: Holiday Lighting

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Michael F.
03/2016
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
Yep it?s a true winter wonderland made so by everyone at Light Up Your Holidays!! I have been a customer for many years and I remain so because Kelly and the crew make it so easy to have the perfect holiday décor and pretty much maintenance free. They show up, they install, I set the timer and done!!! If anything needs immediate attention or repair they are on it right away. No more hanging out the window or on a ladder in a snow storm to try to get it right. At the end of the season the crew shows back up and carefully removes all of it. Highly recommend Kelly and crew for perfect holiday decoration every single time.
Description of Work: Holiday decoration.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Heather S.
02/2016
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
We were very satisfied. You get what you pay for.
Description of Work: They put up Christmas lights.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lori M.
11/2015
3.0
holiday decorators, lighting
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I paid the $29.00...but even with the discount, it was close to $2,000 which was more than I could spend. It seems the provider thought it said a minimum of $1,5000 was required but did not see that anywhere. |In fairness, my low grades are due to this BIG misunderstanding, but I lost $29.00 and have no holiday lights....Ugh!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0


JANET M.
09/2015
5.0
holiday decorators, lighting
  + 0 more
Lets face it, the holidays are fun, but super stressful and busy. Who doesn?t need a little reminder to slow down, relax and enjoy. Holiday lights ARE IT! When you drive home the first night after a day full of a million ?errands? and see the beautiful lights Kelly and team install, your blood pressure will instantly go down. The first year I hired Light up your Holidays was 2010. I had 15 plus family members coming into to town and I really wanted to make the house look special - for others. The next year I debated whether to spend the money again because it was just the three of us and I wondered if it seemed ?worth it.? Well I?m happy to say, I decided to do it again ? for me! - and every year for the past 5 years. Kelly has a great eye for how to decorate your specific house, a great service team, and its just such a wonderful gift to drive up at night and enjoy the season. You will not regret your decision to hire this company.
Description of Work: Installed outdoor holiday lights on my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Heather S.
09/2015
5.0
lighting, holiday decorators
  + 0 more
Last year I started working with Kelly and was so impressed with her designs and service from beginning to end. The digital renderings to help me see how the house would look when decorated were wonderful! Then the crew did such a fantastic job installing the lights and hiding the extension cords and mechanics of it so nothing detracted from the look. Add in the service throughout the season and the prompt removal....Kelly and her team are top notch!
Description of Work: Decorated some of our client's homes with Christmas lights and decor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

ROBIN B.
03/2015
4.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: It's our 3rd year for using this company for decorating our house outside. The same decorations are used each year. Overall, they do a good job and it's nice to not have to hang/take down the decorations. My few complaints: the decorations are bit more smashed looking each year from the storage, the workers drop little wrappers/papers in the yard, and the workers track dirty shoe prints/mud on the front porch. On a positive note, the company is very responsive to lighting issues.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

Mark S.
10/2014
4.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They were very efficient, the Christmas tree lights looked wonderful, but it was too expensive for one backyard tree. If she lowered the prices, I'd do it again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$500

colette O.
02/2012
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
Great
Description of Work: Did a great job of putting up lights and making sure they worked and called to make sure I was satisfied. This is costly, but they are in line with other companies.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

David P.
04/2010
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
The workmen were courteous and were a delight to do business. They did a great job and I would use them again.
Description of Work: A friend recommended this company and we chose to have them light up our house for the holidays. She showed us on a computer how the effects would look like.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Brian K.
03/2010
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They were on time and looked beautiful. They were fixing any lights that went out within 24 hours. They made this part of the holidays very easy.
Description of Work: They put up our Christmas lighting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sandra B.
12/2009
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
Kelly is very prompt in responding to a request for an estimate, in providing the estimate and in completing the decorating. She was flexible and able to work within our budget.
Description of Work: White outdoor holiday lighting was installed - Two trees/tall bushes in the front of our house were decorated with white lights. A large and beautifully full 6 foot lighted wreath was hung on a second story peak and a pretty lighted garland framed our front entryway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Joan P.
12/2009
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
Great experience, the work was done well and the product is wonderful. It fills our household with holiday cheer.
Description of Work: We have had a wonderful experience with Light Up your Holidays. The owner/designer came to our home and had great ideas for how to decorate/light our house. The crew that put the lights up were friendly, curtious and very efficient. I like the fact that we now own our light and decorations and the company stores and cares for it every year. It seems like the best way to do things. Our lights are the envy of all the neighbors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Lucille M S.
11/2009
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
She is happy to leave me as a very satisifed customer and goes out of her way to make sure she's providing all the servcies I want. I highly recommend her.
Description of Work: She is in the process of decorating our outdoor trees and windows for the holidays. I've seen her work in the neighborhoods and she does an amazing job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Michael F.
11/2009
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
Kelly Fitzsimmons has a talent for creating the perfect holiday lighting for any home. Starting with photos of the house and then a computer program to show us how it would look - which was pretty cool! Together we decided on lighting that would be tasteful and beautiful. We have used her service for two years now and both seasons she took the time to make sure our home was decorated exactly as we wanted. Constant follow-up is her forte. Extremely prompt response by her crew makes changing burned out lights or adjustments due to weather so easy. We recently had this years lights installed and her staff walked around our home with us making sure everything was perfect and the way we want it to be. Kelly is all about the customer and we are glad we made the decision to go with Light Up Your Holidays.
Description of Work: Light Up Your Holidays provides home holiday decoration for the exterior of our home. They install the lighting on our schedule and then remove it when the holidays are over. The easiest holiday decorating we have ever done!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Cecilia C.
11/2009
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
They are fantastic in terms of assessing the home and finding the best decorations. They are also great with installation and service. The removal service and storage are also great. Their entire package is fantastic and their pricing is reasonable.
Description of Work: They have decorated our home for the holidays for the last two years.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sue L.
12/2007
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
Working with Kelly was so stress-free and enjoyable during this busy time of year. I gave her a call after checking out her website and seeing all the lovely work she has done to homes in our area. She came over to take a look at our home and get a feel for what we wanted to have done. Within minutes she listened to my ideas and with her creative design sense came up with a beautiful plan. We promptly received a free estimate via e-mail. Once I accepted the contract, the lights were quickly and reliably installed by her professional crew. Not only is Kelly a pleasure to work with, but our house looked so elegant that we couldn't wait for guests to come over. It was worth every penny we paid not to have to install the lights ourself, or worry about someone not very professional doing it for us. We have received so many compliments on how beautiful the lights look, but even more for us is the "WOW" we feel when we pull up in front of our own house and see how amazing it looks!
Description of Work: Holiday decorating and lighting installed and maintained on our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Lisa L.
09/2007
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
Kelly and her crew arrive promptly on the contracted day each year and within one day, our home is completely decorated with 100+ strands of lights, wreaths of many sizes, several garlands, and bows. In addition, our own decorative items are removed from boxes and placed according to our specifications. No damage has ever taken place to our landscaping. Timers and extension cords are placed inconspicuously behind bushes and hedges. The crew works quickly and efficiently, and the area is left neat and clean after the job is done. The process repeats itself upon removal of the lights at the end of the season. We have been very pleased with this company's work and products for several years now!
Description of Work: Kelly provided a detailed estimate the first year we used her company. The work contract in the following years is consistently detailed and complete. Her crew arrives promptly upon contract agreement and completes the work quickly, efficiently, and neatly. Her crew members are friendly and hard working. The holiday lights are put onto timers and are neatly installed. This company also places our own decorations as specified. Any lighting that does not fiction properly is quickly replaced. At the end of the season, the lighting is removed and our own items are also removed and neatly stored. We live in a community where houses "do it up big" and this company has made our home one of the premier stops on the holiday light tour of the neighborhood!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

JESSICA E.
08/2007
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
KELLY ARRIVED FOR A WALK-THRU AND WANTED A SENSE OF WHAT WE WERE LOOKING FOR. SHE PROVIDED AN ESTIMATE VIA EMAIL. EVERYTHING I WANTED SHE BROUGHT TO ANOTHER LEVEL WITH HER WONDERFUL DESIGN SENSE. SHE SPOKE OF COLOR AND BALANCE WHEN WE SPOKE OF WHICH AREAS OR TREES WOULD BE LIT UP. SHE TRULY HAD SOME GREAT IDEAS AND WE WILL DEFINITELY USE HER AGAIN. WE PREVIOUSLY HAD HIRED JUST ANYONE TO THROW UP LIGHTS, WHICH WOULD BE UNEVEN, STRANDS WOULD GO OUT, FUSES WOULD BLOW, ETC... KELLY HAD EVERYTHING ON TIMERS AND EVEN WAS THERE IN THE COLD INSTALLING WITH HER CREW. OUR HOME RECEIVED SO MANY COMPLIMENTS AND WAS THE BEST ON THE BLOCK! IT WAS TRULY MAGICAL AND WORTH THE COST OF RISKING LIFE AND LIMB TRYING TO DO ANYTHING OF THE SORT YOURSELF.
Description of Work: KELLY WAS HIRED TO DECORATE THE OUTSIDE OF OUR HOME DURING THE HOLIDAYS WITH WREATHS, HOLIDAY LIGHTING AND STAKED TREES. OUR HOME IS LARGE AND HAS MANY ROOF PEAKS AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST. I AM AWARE THAT SHE ALSO DOES HOLIDAY LIGHTING FOR CORPORATE ENTITIES AS WELL.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Response from Light Up Your Holidays
I LOVE WORKING WITH CLIENTS WHO APPRECIATE THE DESIGN FOCUS THAT I BRING AND TRULY FOCUS ON WHEN QUOTING A LIGHTING INSTALLATION. NO ONE WANTS TO LOOK LIKE A SORE THUMB ON THE BLOCK. I WORKED WITH JESSICA TO UNDERSTAND HER TASTE AND STYLE AND WE MIXED IT UP A BIT WITH SOME GREEN LIGHTS - JUST ENOUGH TO MAKE IT A LITTLE DIFFERENT AND SO ELEGANT! SHE WAS PROFESSIONAL AND FUN TO WORK WITH! THANKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS.

TRACI G.
11/2006
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
Doing business with Kelly was seamless. She provided a free estimate. Once I accepted the contract, I was surprised that the decorations were completed within a few days. Kelly designed the plan, and her team did an awesome job with the implementation. The initial cost (year 1) is a little high, however the price decreases in subsequent years.
Description of Work: I got exterior Christmas decorations for my townhome.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,630.72

Response from Light Up Your Holidays
SHE WAS A DREAM CLIENT. SHE READ REVIEWS ABOUT MY COMPANY THEN CALLED ME. WE HIT IT OFF IMMEDIATELY ON THE PHONE. I WENT TO HER HOME AND THEN CALLED HER WITH MY DESIGN IDEAS. SHE LOVED THEM AND OVER THE PHONE AND VIA EMAIL SHE AGREED TO THE CONTRACT AND WE PUT THEM UP THEN AT THE END OF THE SEASON TOOK THEM DOWN. WE HAD ONE MAINTENANCE CALL AND TOOK CARE OF IT WITHIN 24 HOURS. SHE WAS A DOLL AND LOVED OUR WORK. SHE WAS VERY APPRECIATIVE AND EASY TO WORK WITH. WE STILL HAVE NOT EVEN MET IN PERSON AND I PLAN TO TAKE CARE OF HER FOR YEARS TO COME!!

LOLLA C.
11/2006
2.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
Probably great if you want to spend $800 plus for lights. We did not want to spend that much.
Description of Work: I called to ask for an estimate to do an outline of my medium sized Tudor home's exterior front and light two service berry trees. I had read another member's report that said he had similar work done for $400 and was hoping to spend the same. Kelly called back within the day but told me she had an $800 minimum. As it was only going to take about 2 hours I thought this was too much.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
responsiveness
5.0

$800

Response from Light Up Your Holidays
HELLO, I SPOKE TO THIS WOMAN OVER THE PHONE AND SHE WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT MY SERVICES COST $400. WHEN I TOLD HER THAT MY MINIMUM IS $875 AS STATED ON MY VOICE MAIL AND WEBSITE WWW.LIGHTUPYOURHOLIDAYS.COM SHE WAS UPSET. HER FEEDBACK IS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SERVICE OR DESIGN BUT SIMPLY A REACTION TO MISINFORMATION ABOUT PRICE AND HER WANTING SOMETHING FOR LESS THEN WHAT I PROVIDE IT FOR. THIS I CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT.

SYLVIA S.
09/2006
5.0
holiday decorators
  + -1 more
Kelly is a true PROFESSIONAL! I have used her company for the past 3 holiday seasons. Not only were her suggestions great, but the work she performed was done ON TIME, BEAUTIFULLY, and the wonderful part of her work is that they also provide the timers, if a light or a timer stops working, they come out VERY quickly and replace it. At the end of the season, they take everything down. She is a DELIGHT to work with and I will be using her services for years to come!
Description of Work: Light Up Your Holidays decorated the exterior of my house. They lit the roof line, the door frame, the deck fence, the tree to the left of the front door and the lamppost in front, all in white lights.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
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Contact information

4580 N. Broadway #408036, Chicago, IL 60640

www.lightupyourholidays.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Holiday Decorating,
Lighting

FAQ

Light Up Your Holidays is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Light Up Your Holidays accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Light Up Your Holidays offers free project estimates.
No, Light Up Your Holidays does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Light Up Your Holidays offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Light Up Your Holidays offers emergency services.
Yes, Light Up Your Holidays offers warranties.
Light Up Your Holidays offers the following services: Chicago's Premier Outdoor Holiday Lighting Company serving Chicago & Suburbs. Our projects start at $2200. Please include a photo of your home for a custom Zoom digital design consultation. Best to email us at Kelly@LightUpYourHolidays.com Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering for family and friends or planning the company party. We create just the right mood. We provide everything from start to finish. Your holiday lighting vision starts with a custom complimentary digital design consultation of your home or business to reflect your personal style and budget. We have lighting packages. See our website to view decorated homes!
Lights on roof top installation. Interior Christmas decorating Tree decorating above 20ft.

Contact information

4580 N. Broadway #408036, Chicago, IL 60640

www.lightupyourholidays.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM