Sequin Fabric Party Backdrop | Party Ideas by a Pro

the idea

Add a touch of sparkle and glamour to your party decor or dessert table display with a sequin fabric party backdrop

gold sequin fabric party backdrop behind a dessert table for a birthday party

gold sequin fabric party backdrop for a birthday party

the how

Choose a ready-made sequin fabric backdrop (see below), available in a range of colors
Alternatively, make your own using sequin fabric by the yard like the one East Texas designer Kristal Childs created for her daughter Arden Rose’s 1st birthday (main pic above)
Ready-made backdrops come hemmed with rod pockets
Hang from a backdrop stand or with a curtain rod and damage-free adhesive hooks
Check out my separate page of Backdrop Stands, Frames, and Fixings for help hanging your sequin fabric party backdrop.

black sequin fabric party backdrop behind a dessert table

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

gold sequin fabric party backdrop behind a dessert table for a wedding party

blue sequin fabric party backdrop behind a dessert table for a birthday 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

rose gold sequin fabric party backdrop surrounded by balloons

gold sequin fabric party backdrop behind a party dinner table

the why

this idea

Easy; ready-made sequin fabric backdrops come 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)
Dramatic; makes a big and bold display to wow guests
Elegant; lends your decorations an elegant and sophisticated touch
Inexpensive; a cost-effective party idea that won’t blow your budget
Reusable; can be re-used for future events or home decor

rose gold sequin fabric party backdrop behind a party dinner table

gold sequin fabric party backdrop behind a table for a wedding or anniversary party

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“While the value range of ready-made sequin fabric party backdrops below make this an inexpensive party backdrop, they are quite sheer.

However, If you don’t like the sheer look, you can just hang some basic plain fabric behind to act as a liner. This actually makes the sequin fabric stand out more.

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

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.“