Fabric Garland Backdrops

the idea

An elegant alternative to a traditional fabric backdrop, these fabric garland backdrops lend a charmingly handmade look and are great for dessert table displays

pink and white fabric garland party backdrop behind a dessert table

pastel unicorn colored fabric garland backdrops

the how

Choose colors, height, and width or inquire about a custom order
On receipt, hang immediately or steam / iron to remove any wrinkles
Hang from a backdrop stand or directly to the wall using damage-free adhesive hooks
Check out my separate page of Backdrop Stands, Frames, and Fixings for help hanging fabric garland backdrops.

pastel pink, orange, and white fabric garland party backdrop behind a dessert table for a birthday party

peach and white fabric garland party backdrop

the why

AS PERIMETER / WALL DECORATIONS

Transformative; helps transform a domestic space or empty venue into a party environment
Masking; helps hide or distract from existing or incompatible room décor
Size; can help dress large areas
Atmospheric; perimeter decorations are important early on, before the room fills up, to help create a party atmosphere and ensure it feels like a special occasion
Intimacy; helps define the party space and envelope guests to create an intimate atmosphere

green, gold, and white fabric garland party backdrop for a graduation party

multicolored fabric garland party backdrop for a Fiesta party

the why

as a backdrop

Value; allows you to create a large, eye-catching, feature wall / display
Maximize budget; by concentrating decorations around one larger display rather than dress entire room
Impact; a backdrop creates a strong visual impact, turning a bar / food table into a display
Special; a dessert / buffet table with no backdrop can look a bit sad, lacking, or underwhelming
Visibility; backdrops help identify the location of bars and food stations in large or crowded rooms
Focal points; more visible bars and food stations encourage mingling by creating destinations for guests to explore
Versatile; a backdrop to a dessert / buffet table or bar can double as a photo booth backdrop later in the evening

pink and white fabric garland party backdrop behind a dessert table for a bridal shower

white fabric garland party backdrop behind a dessert table for a baby shower

the why

this idea

Easy; comes fully assembled and ready to hang
Light; made from a lightweight fabric that’s easy to hang with or without a stand or frame
Wow-factor; decorative backdrops offer more wow-factor than vinyl or tapestry backdrops
Personalizable; can be personalized with a custom name sign (see bottom of page)
Customizable; colors can be chosen to fit your party design concept
Dramatic; makes a big and bold display to wow guests
Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or unexpected decorations
Elegant; lends your decorations an elegant and sophisticated touch
Professional; makes it look professionally decorated and elevates it from a party to an event
Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for guests to share and tag on social media
Reusable; can be re-used for future events or home decor

pastel pink, orange, and green fabric garland party backdrop behind a baby's high chair for a 1st birthday party

green, gold, and white fabric garland party backdrop for a sweet sixteen party

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“Unlike the paper or plastic streamer backdrops, these are made from fabric, lace, and ribbon, making them much more special.

They are also hand-made, hand-cut, and made to order.

Check out my Backdrop Stands, Frames, and Fixings page for tips on different ways to hang fabric garland backdrops.

Whether you’re using as a backdrop to a table / bar or to dress walls in a larger room, these look best if you ‘frame’ or ‘blend’ the edges with additional decorations; be it bunches of balloons, balloon garlands, artificial flowers / garlands / vines, or paper flower decorations (check out the links at the end of this post).

This helps soften the harsh side edges—where the backdrop ends and it meets the wall—so it blends into the surrounding decor and doesn’t just look like a flat panel on the wall.

Plus they can help hide the legs, sides, and crossbeam if you’re using a backdrop stand or frame.

You can also personalize these backdrops by pairing them with a custom name sign. Check out my round-up of creative party signs here or preview some in the images below.“

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