pastel pink, turquoise, and red paper cone garland backdrop for an indian wedding
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Paper Cone Backdrops

the idea

Abstract and versatile, these paper cone party backdrops provide striking decorations for any occasion and would make a great dessert table backdrop

white paper cone party backdrops for a wedding
white paper cone party backdrop

the how

  • Choose color, length, and number of strands
  • Attach strands to horizontal hanging wire or twine (not included)
  • Attach the horizontal line to the wall with damage-free adhesive hooks (see below)
  • Alternatively, attach each strand to a backdrop stand / frame
  • Check out my separate page of Backdrop Stands, Frames, and Fixings for help hanging your backdrop.
white paper cone party backdrop behind a party buffet table
blue and white paper cone party backdrop

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
white paper cone party backdrop
red paper cone 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 dรฉcor
  • 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
white paper cone party backdrop
white paper cone party backdrop behind a buffet table

AS overhead DECORATIONS

  • Visibility; overhead decorations remain visible when the room is full of people
  • Intimacy; lowers the ceiling, reduces empty space, and makes large rooms and cavernous venues feel more full, which helps create a buzzy atmosphere
  • Focal points; decorations above bars, food stations, dance floors, or activities can identify their location in large or crowded rooms and encourage mingling by creating destinations for guests to explore
red, pink, and green paper cone party backdrop
paper cone party backdrop

the why

this idea

  • Light; 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)
  • 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
  • Unusual; a less common party idea to impress guests
  • Reusable; can be re-used for future events or home decor
white paper cone party backdrop
purple and white paper cone party backdrop

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

Matt James professional event planner

“These paper cone party backdrops look best when you hang each strand fairly close together. You wanโ€™t to avoid leaving too large a gap between each garland, otherwise you dilute the โ€˜curtainโ€™ effect and it looks less like a backdrop and more like general hanging decorations.

Also, give some thought as to what will be behind the paper cone backdropI think these actually look best when theyโ€™re NOT hung up against a wall. If you keep each strand close together, itโ€™s actually best to have some open space behind them to make the most of the โ€˜curtainโ€™ effect.

If youโ€™re planning to hang these from a backdrop stand, Iโ€™d recommend you choose one thatโ€™s got a decorative frame, rather than the basic black metal backdrop stand, as the delicate strands wonโ€™t be able to hide the legs, sides, and crossbeam very well.

Check out my Backdrop Stands, Frames, and Fixings page for tips on different ways to hang a backdrop.

Alternatively, you could hide the backdrop frame by surrounding it with a balloon garland, paper flowers, orโ€”for a more natural lookโ€”some artificial flower / garlands / vines. (Check out the links at the end of this post).

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

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where to buy

SHOP paper cone party backdrops

  • For more info and prices check out the links below

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backdrop stands & fixings

  • Check out my separate page of Backdrop Stands, Frames, and Fixings for help hanging your backdrop.
cheap adjustable metal backdrop stand
fabric backdrop attached to a backdrop stand with clamps
backdrop pulled tight to a backdrop stand with string clips
clamps to attach a backdrop to a backdrop stand or frame

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faux flower garlands & vines

  • For more info and prices check out the links below
artificial green leaf and pink rose garland
artificial purple wisteria garland
artificial green leaf and white flowers garland
artificial magenta floral garland

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CUSTOM PARTY SIGNS

  • Check out my separate page of creative party signs that can help personalize backdrops
girl standing in front of a birthday party backdrop with a custom neon sign spelling Abbi
Custom wood name sign saying Happy Birthday Ellia on a kid's birthday party backdrop
marquee sign spelling Bar at a party bar
giant letter balloon party decorations spelling LOVE above a party dessert table

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balloon garlands

  • Check out my separate page about balloon garlands
pastel colored balloon garland party decorations surrounding a backdrop
balloon garland party decorations draped around a party bar table
balloon garland party decorations draped around a number 50 marquee sign
balloon garland party decorations hanging from ceiling in a kitchen at home

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paper flower decorations

  • Check out my separate post about paper flower accents and embellishments
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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