black and yellow striped backdrop saddle bag draped over the base of a backdrop stand for stability

Backdrop Stands | Party Backdrops

Backdrop Stand Saddle Bags

ByMatt James March 10, 2024October 24, 2024

the idea

Maximize stability by filling these backdrop stand saddle bags with sand, rice, rocks, or gravel

weighted backdrop stand saddle bags draped over the base of a backdrop stand for stability

weighted backdrop saddle bags draped over the base of a backdrop stand for stability

the details

Designed to straddle the legs of a backdrop stand
Sits over the top of the leg to distribute weight on either side
Fill with sand, rice, rocks, steel shot, or pea gravel to add weight
Approx 20 lbs per pack
Approx $4 per bag
Works well with the inexpensive backdrop stand from my previous post

the why

Stability; provides piece of mind that your backdrop is less likely to fall over
Safety; helps prevent accidents, people getting hurt, or things getting broken if backdrop stand falls over
Outdoor Use; essential for outdoor events to help guard against windy conditions

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“To ensure the saddle bags aren’t visible, I’d recommend dressing the sides your backdrop with additional decorations, such as bunches of balloons, balloon garlands, artificial flowers / garlands / vines, or paper flower decorations (check out the links at the end of this post).“

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where to buy

SHOP backdrop stand saddle bags

For more info and prices check out the link below

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balloon garlands

Check out my separate page about balloon garlands

balloon garlands page

pastel colored balloon garland party decorations surrounding a backdrop

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balloon garland party decorations draped around a number 50 marquee sign

balloon garland party decorations hanging from ceiling in a kitchen at home

faux flower garlands & vines

For more info and prices check out the links below

faux flowers & foliage

LOW COST FLOWERS & FOLIAGE

artificial green leaf and pink rose garland

artificial green leaf and white flowers garland

paper flower decorations

Check out my separate post about paper flower accents and embellishments

paper flower accents

pink paper flower decorations attached to a black and white striped party backdrop

white paper flowers attached to sheer gold fabric swag curtain backdrop behind a console table

yellow paper sun flower decorations attached to a wood party backdrop

red paper flower decorations attached to a white wall

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Matt James

Event Producer

Matt is a professional event producer with 27 years experience.

Clients include Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, Stella McCartney, Kevin Spacey, and more.

He is the winner of 30 industry awards and author of 'Become an Event Planner: Secrets for Getting Hired from Employers, Recruiters, and Event Professionals'