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Whether you’re trying to find a way to cover up an eyesore at your wedding venue, or you want something stunning for your guests to admire while they’re waiting for you to arrive these DIY wedding backdrops are just what you need!
They’re easy to make (though time-consuming if you have a whole alter to decorate) and easy on the budget too (way cheaper to make your own than pay someone to create something for you).
And they have the wow factor, which is even better when your guests say “what, you made that? Wow!”
You can use these backdrops to cover up an eyesore or hang behind your alter space. You could use one to “frame” your wedding cake or dessert table. Or just as an interesting backdrop for your wedding photos.
DIY Wedding Backdrop Ideas
DIY Ombre Magnolia Leaf Wedding Backdrop
Give some faux magnolia leaves the ombre look with this stunning leaf arch backdrop. You can choose the colors to match your wedding decor.
DIY Paper Flowers Backdrop
You'll need your trusty die cut machine to help you out with this project, and make sure you leave enough time to make all of the flowers you will need. An alter backdrop will take longer than a cake table backdrop.
DIY Felt Backdrop
Felt is the perfect material to make your wedding backdrop because it's easy to transport and doesn't crinkle or crease.
DIY Silk Floral Macramé Backdrop
This beautiful silk flower macrame backdrop is the perfect choice for your boho wedding. You can scale the design up or down depending on how large you want your backdrop to be.
DIY Hershey Kiss Dotted Backdrop
This fun idea for a dessert table backdrop is made using candy Kisses! You can pick and choose the colors to match your wedding decor, and design a pattern or even spell out your monogram!
DIY Wax Paper Backdrop
This stunning backdrop is made entirely of folded paper and is the perfect choice for your industrial or barn wedding.
DIY Dip-Dyed Coffee Filter Backdrop
If you like the draped paper look but want to bring some subtle color to your backdrop try this ombre project.
DIY Tulle Wall Hanging
If you love a good IKEA hack you'll go crazy over this fairytale-esque tulle backdrop, that started out life as an IKEA curtain panel.
DIY: Floral Pergola Project
Or how about combining hanging fabric with flowers to make a stunning pergola like this one?
DIY festive streamer backdrop
Or add a splash of color with this fabulous crepe paper streamer backdrop!
Carnation Backdrop
If your wedding venue has an ugly arch check out this project to find out how to transform it into something you actually want in your wedding!
