Vinyl Party Backdrops

the idea

Vinyl party backdrops offer more vibrant colors and are a thicker, more durable alternative to polyester tapestries; great for outdoor events and dessert table backdrops

black and gold chevron vinyl party backdrops

blue and white flower vinyl party backdrop

the how

Choose an existing design, size, and material (vinyl or canvas polyester)
Request text, color, and other customization changes and approve final artwork
Choose pole pockets if hanging from a backdrop stand or grommets if using hooks to hang from wall
Check out my separate page of Backdrop Stands, Frames, and Fixings for help hanging vinyl party backdrops.

boxwood hedge printed vinyl party backdrop

black and white striped vinyl 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

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

Jack Daniels whiskey style vinyl party backdrop

the why

this idea

Durable; vinyl backdrops are thicker, heavier, and more durable than tapestry backdrops
Vibrant; colors appear more vibrant on vinyl backdrops than cotton/polyester backdrops
Less creasing; Ship rolled so less likely to incur creases and wrinkles
Weather proof; Better for outdoor events
Special occasions should feel special; generic ‘off the shelf’ decorations are lazy and unimaginative
Personalized; customized decorations are more special and show you made an effort
Dramatic; makes a big and bold display to wow guests
Elegant; lends your decorations an elegant and sophisticated touch

Tropical themed kid's party backdrop behind a dessert table

Congrats Grad! custom photo graduation party backdrop

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“Whether you’re using as a backdrop to a table / bar or to dress walls in a larger room, vinyl party backdrops look best if you ‘frame’ or ‘blend’ the edges with additional decoration; 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 poster or bed sheet hung on the wall.

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

If you’re using as a bar / buffet / dessert table backdrop, keep in mind the lower third of the design will be hidden behind the table. When choosing the size, ensure you have a sufficiently high ceiling so you can hang it higher than normal so any key words or design elements are still visible once the table is positioned in front.“

'Butch's Retirement Par-Tee' custom golf themed vinyl retirement party backdrop

purple and gold 60th anniversary party backdrop

where to buy

SHOP vinyl party backdrops

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