When I first started working as an ornaments light supplier three years ago, I got asked a question at least once a week from residential clients, electricians, and even small contractors: “Do ornaments light come with a mounting bracket?” It’s such a simple question, but the answer isn’t a straight yes or no—and that’s where I’ve seen a lot of unnecessary confusion, and even mistakes, happen during installations. I’ve spent countless hours on product development calls, troubleshooting support lines, and walking new customers through order checklists, so I thought I’d break this down clearly, from what our standard packages include, why we make the choices we do, and what you need to know if you’re planning to install these lights yourself or hire someone to do it. Ornaments Light
Let’s start with what ornaments lights actually are, just to set a clear baseline, because a lot of people mix these up with generic string lights or decorative patio lights. Ornaments lights—what we manufacture here—are focused on permanent, statement-level decorative lighting, usually for commercial storefronts, event venues, large residential entryways, and outdoor public spaces. They’re built to hold up to wind, rain, and temperature swings, and their design (think vintage-style, frosted globe, teardrop, or custom shapes) is meant to draw attention, not just provide a tiny bit of ambient light. That durability and design focus is a big part of why the question about mounting brackets is so important: these lights aren’t meant to be strung between two trees with a twist tie and left. They’re designed to be mounted securely to a surface, and the bracket is the first line of that installation.
When I first launched our product line, I included mounting brackets in every single package, no exceptions. Early on, I learned why that was a mistake. For our smallest line—like the 4-inch frosted globe ornaments for residential front porches—brackets were cheap, and including them just added a few dollars to the cost, which clients didn’t mind. But for our larger commercial lines, like the 12-inch vintage filament ornaments for event tent canopies or building facades, the brackets are heavy-duty, galvanized steel, and made to hold up to 50 pounds of light in high winds. Including those brackets in every order meant we were overcharging small businesses that only needed to install two ornaments, or residential clients that bought just one for a holiday display, and undercharging for bulk commercial orders that needed half a dozen brackets. It wasn’t sustainable, and it created a lot of one-and-done customers who thought our products were too expensive, when the real issue was that we were bundling something not everyone needed.
So, over the past three years, we adjusted our packaging based on product type, use case, and customer feedback. Today, the short answer is: no, ornaments lights don’t automatically come with a mounting bracket, but most of our products are sold as bracket-compatible, and we sell brackets separately at a steep discount if you order them alongside your lights. That’s the answer I give every time someone asks, but it’s the context that matters. Let’s break down what different customer groups need, because that’s where most of the confusion comes from.
For residential clients who buy ornaments lights for a front porch or small backyard: most of our residential ornaments are designed for easy DIY installation, but that doesn’t mean they’re meant to be flimsy. A lot of first-time buyers will look at a $20 single globe ornament and assume it comes with a bracket to screw into their siding, until they get the package and realize it only has the light, the power cord, and a small loop on the back to attach something. I had a client reach out to me last winter—he’d bought three of our 6-inch snowflake ornaments for his garage for Christmas, and he’d tried to hang them with Command strips, which fell off in a week when the lights got cold and heavy. He was furious, said we’d “sold him a product he couldn’t install,” until we walked him through our accessories page. For residential users, our standard brackets are small, plastic or aluminum, designed for 1-4 inch ornaments, and cost $3 each. We also offer a set of three screws and wall anchors made specifically for siding, so you don’t have to drill through wood if you don’t want to. Most of these clients don’t know the brackets aren’t included, because they’re used to buying generic string lights that come with clips, not brackets. That’s why we’ve started putting a bold note on every product page and order confirmation: “Mounting brackets sold separately for all ornament light products.” It’s not the most exciting fine print, but it’s saved so many people from frustration.
Now, for commercial clients and event planners—this is the group that gets it right, but also the group that has specific needs we build for. Last year, we supplied a set of 50 10-inch vintage filament ornaments to a wedding venue in upstate New York, and their project manager called me a week before install, panicking because they’d ordered the lights and thought brackets were included. They were installing the ornaments on a 40-foot canopy, and needed heavy-duty brackets that could hold up to wind gusts of 40 miles an hour, plus the weight of the ornaments. We expedited a set of 50 galvanized steel brackets to them for free, because I’d had that exact same conversation with a similar client two years prior. For commercial orders, we do offer bulk discounts on brackets—10 brackets for $50, instead of $7 each, which is a big savings when you’re ordering 50 or 100. The key here is that we design our ornaments lights with standard mounting holes, so any third-party bracket will work if you know the size—we just offer our own because we’ve tested them for our products and know they fit. That’s another thing I make sure clients know: if you have a preferred brand of brackets you like, or you’re a contractor that already has a supply, you don’t need to buy ours. We just want to make it easy for people who don’t want to source extra parts.
I get asked a lot, too, why we don’t just make all brackets standard size, or why some ornaments seem to have brackets and others don’t. The truth is, our product line has evolved to meet different needs over the years. For example, our line of temporary holiday ornaments for retail store displays—these are designed to be set up and taken down in a weekend, so we sell them with a small, clip-on bracket that attaches to storefront window frames, no screws needed. Those brackets are included with every temporary display pack, because that’s the intended use. But our permanent commercial line, meant to stay up year-round on building facades, doesn’t come with brackets because the brackets are built to order, sized to the height and width of the building, and installed by the client’s electrician or maintenance team. We had a major coffee chain order ornaments for 120 storefronts last year, and each bracket was custom-cut to fit the store’s window frame size—none of those were included with the lights, because they were made specifically for that project.
Another common misconception I hear: if your ornaments light doesn’t have a bracket, you can’t install it safely. That’s not true at all. We always recommend that for permanent installations, you use a bracket, because it distributes the weight of the light evenly, protects the wiring from getting pinched or frayed, and keeps the ornament straight (no lopsided globe lights hanging crookedly on your house). But for temporary, short-term displays, like a backyard party or a holiday pop-up, we’ve had clients use sturdy zip ties, heavy-duty fishing line, or even small hooks designed for hanging holiday decor. The only time we warn against that is for ornaments larger than 8 inches, or ones that are made of glass or heavy metal—those can get unwieldy in wind, and a bracket will prevent them from falling and breaking, or damaging the power cord.
I also want to talk about safety, because that’s the biggest reason the bracket question matters to me, not just as a supplier, but as someone who cares about making sure clients get a product that works well and doesn’t cause harm. Last year, we had a residential client contact us with a story that stuck with me: he’d bought a set of our 8-inch teardrop ornaments, installed them with fishing line, and one fell off his second-floor deck during a storm, landing on a car parked in the driveway. The ornament broke, and the car’s roof got a dent. We didn’t cover the damage, because he’d installed it with something not recommended, but we did send him a free set of our medium brackets as a gesture of goodwill. It was a simple mistake—he didn’t know the bracket wasn’t included, and he was trying to save a few dollars on installation parts. That’s the exact scenario we want to prevent by being clear about our product packages from the start.
Over the years, we’ve also added a lot of educational content to our website and support resources to answer this question before anyone has to ask. We have a video that walks through how to mount our ornaments lights with our brackets, and another video that shows alternative mounting options for temporary displays, so people can choose what works for them. We also have a size guide for brackets, so if you have a particular ornament size, you can pick the right bracket without guessing. I think a lot of suppliers make the mistake of hiding this kind of information, assuming clients will figure it out, but we’ve found that being transparent about what’s included and what’s not builds trust, and makes customers more likely to come back for future orders.
If you’re reading this and you’re planning to buy ornaments lights for your home, business, or next event, here’s a quick checklist to make sure you’re covered: first, confirm the intended use of your lights—permanent vs. temporary. Second, check the product page to see what accessories are included, and if mounting brackets are listed as sold separately. Third, measure the diameter or size of your ornament to pick the right bracket size—we list all the dimensions on our product pages, so you don’t have to guess. Fourth, if you’re hiring an electrician or installer, let them know the ornament size so they can source the right brackets, or order them from us at the same time as your lights.
At the end of the day, the answer to “Do ornaments light come with a mounting bracket?” is: it depends. It depends on the type of ornament, the intended use, and the package you order. We’ve found that this flexible model works best for our customers, from the homeowner putting up holiday lights to the commercial contractor outfitting a new venue. If you have more questions about our product line, mounting options, or bracket compatibility, our team is here to help—we don’t just sell lights, we help you make sure they’re installed safely and look exactly as you envisioned. Whether you need a single bracket for a residential porch or bulk brackets for a large event, don’t hesitate to reach out for a custom quote or more details on how to make your ornament light project a success.
Home Lighting References:
- International Association of Lighting Designers. (2021). Outdoor Decorative Lighting Installation Best Practices.
- National Electrical Manufacturers Association. (2022). Guide to Mounting and Securing Low-Voltage Decorative Lighting for Exterior Use.
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. (2020). Holiday and Outdoor Decor Lighting Safety Guidelines for Residential and Commercial Applications.
- Decorative Lighting Association. (2023). Product Packaging and Accessory Transparency Standards for Ornamental Lighting Products.
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