Wedding Backdrops are Wedding Reception Magic

How to Transform Wedding Décor With Imaginative Backdrops

Oct 28, 2009

From angels to wintry forests, cherry blossoms to the Emerald City, wedding backdrops make any wedding reception come alive.

Reception halls can be plain. Walls are traditionally white or cream, and rooms are boxy with minimal inherent charm. Such large, open spaces can be a challenge to decorate, and backdrops can make a quick, effective and extraordinary difference.

Wedding Themes Begin With Backdrops

When a new play opens on Broadway, the audience is instantly drawn into the action by the scenes on stage, and the most vital component of any scene is the backdrop. Entire worlds can be created to frame the actors and give the story a sense of place, time and mood. Today, the same can be done for the wedding reception.

Many companies that once offered backdrops only for the stage now offer the same quality backdrops for wedding receptions. Other companies have created a wedding-specific backdrop inventory and specialize in selling or renting exclusively to brides and grooms. Some even offer custom backdrops that incorporate photos provided by the wedding couple or painted art based upon a couple’s designs.

Paper Backdrops, Video Backdrops and Fabric Backdrops

The medium chosen for the backdrop depends upon factors such as coverage, the desired aesthetic result and the theme.

Ultra-modern wedding receptions may find a video backdrop to be a perfect fit, while a traditionally elegant wedding may deem such constant flash of color and movement to be far too distracting.

Digitally printed paper backdrops are slicker and cooler in appearance, and fabric backdrops, customarily made of fire-resistant muslin or canvas, create a warmer environment. There are also shade meshes for outdoor use. Fabric backdrops may be silk-screened, airbrushed, hand painted or digitally printed.

Once a theme is determined, it will be easy to determine which style of backdrop would create the greatest visual impact.

There’s also the option of a very personal backdrop. In lieu of buying or renting, an artist in the family may be able to create the perfect backdrop as a gift to the bride and groom.

Wedding Decorations With Appeal

Backdrops can be isolated or blended with other backdrops to create a wedding reception fantasy experience.

A single 15’ x 20’ backdrop is large enough to set the tone for any theme and will look stunning behind the cake table, head table or dance floor. One may be all that is needed. However, one backdrop for each wall can change a room entirely. Large backdrops can even be used to create a room within a room when the hall is too large for the number of guests.

Smaller backdrops representing similar but different aspects of a theme, such as flowers, castles or gardens, can be grouped in clusters of three, art museum style, for a unique, dramatic effect. Backdrops also provide a beautiful panorama for photographs of the wedding couple and their friends and family.

From the look and feel of ancient Roman coliseums to the fantasy of the Land of Oz, or the essence of a sun-drenched beach, backdrops can create wonderlands. Some wedding themes that would benefit from a backdrop or series of backdrops include:

There are a cornucopia of choices limited only by the imagination. Whatever ambiance a bride and groom wish to create at their wedding reception, backdrops are one of the fastest and easiest ways to do it. Backdrops are bigger than life, and combining them with complementary decorative items can result in a stunning wedding reception presentation.

Backdrop Essentials

Before contracting to buy or rent a backdrop, it’s important to discuss its use with the venue administrators. Reception venue rules may prohibit blocking windows or doors or otherwise inhibit the use of backdrops. While this would be rare, it’s wise to know the facts before placing deposits on wedding services of any nature.

Backdrops should be contemplated early. Some backdrops are very popular and always in demand. The more advance notice given, the better. Pricing for backdrop rental varies widely from company to company. Shopping not only for the best price, but for the best quality and company reputation will help insure wedding day happiness.

The Wedding Backdrop Experience

When a wedding reception is turned into something artistically extraordinary, it’s an event to remember. Whether its simple art that adds an extra touch of elegance or elaborate scenes that transport guests to another place and time, backdrops can truly make wedding reception magic.

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