Unique wedding backdrop to make

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Unique wedding backdrops to make

We've been talking about backdrops for wedding and how to make your own backdrop for your wedding. I've decided to look for a few unique backdrop ideas where you will not use any fabric!

The biggest challenge with this backdrop will be to get the two doors to stand AND remember - you can only do such a backdrop in a place where the wind does not blow. You don't want to end up on your own wedding with a bump on the head where the doors fell just when you where about to say yes! Make sure that who ever helps you to do the setup will make sure that those door are well anchored to the ground. Another thing that you must make sure that you place the doors and the flowers that each side looks similar.

This is a unique backdrop where you will use a big piece of hardboard and blackboard paint. Again - the biggest issue with this backdrop will be the way that you get it to stand up straight without causing an accident. As someone to make you a stand that is stable and then use small cable ties to tie the board onto the stand. Make sure it will not fall over. Something else that is important is that with a music backdrop like this you will have to make sure that your lines is straight and that the overall finish of the backdrop is very neat. I always tells my student to look through the lenses of a camera! Even the smallest mistake will be noticeable and you will see it on your wedding photos for the rest of your life!

This is also a very easy backdrop to make for yourself. Use a big piece of hardboard, divide it in 4 even pieces. Make sure that you ask the wood company to cut the corners for you so that all the corners looks the same. Go to a paint shop and buy yourself 4 different color paint. It will all be a blue or a red - but just in different huges. When you paint it just make sure that your paint even. Again - any mistake can be seen through the lenses of a camera. Use a permanent marker to draw the heart and write your message. Make sure it stands up straight and even for the camera.

Some more backdrop ideas:

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Marieta

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Photo's from:

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/164381455123139440/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/179581103864263324/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/72620612713729102/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/337910778263905582/

How do I make my own wedding backdrop?

Our blog focuses on providing up to date info and ideas on the latest news and trends in the events industry. We want to inspire our students and our clients across the country and even around the world to create and inspire the most exquisite events and weddings dreams are made of. For information on our latest #courses and specials visit our website www.ectaint.com or follow the links to Draping, Wedding Planning and Decor courses. We offer in-class, correspondence and for our internet addicted students, online. Enrol today! For our video tutorials, please click here!

There are so many brides out there that can not afford to pay a decorator or drapist to come and do the #draping at their wedding - but they would like a beautiful backdrop. How can they make their own backdrop. In this blog I try and give those brides a few ideas on how to make their own backdrop!

First of all you will need to hire in a draping pole stand. You can get those type of stands from companies like Display Scene - http://www.displayscenes.co.za/

If you are far away of companies where you can rent a draping pole stand you can try and make your own. The only problem with this idea is that you can not make this stand to high because it will then be wobbly. One possibility would be to use something like a thin wooden pole to strengthen it.

Also check out this tutorial on how to make a backdrop stand: http://riverroadrustics.blogspot.com/2013/02/photography-backdrop-stand-tutorial.html

If you need advise on your wedding backdrop - send us an email and one of our facilitators will help you with advise on how to do it!

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Marieta

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Backdrop ideas

Why would we need backdrops? For parties, Fashion shows, weddings and so much more! There is such a variety of backdrops available and such a lot of companies that promises you the backdrop of your dreams.

When choosing a draping or backdrop supplier - what do you need to look at? Always ask for references! It is the most important thing. Ask questions like: Was the draping clean? Was the draping set up professional?

If you can not get a company to do your draping - why don't you think about alternatives to material backdrops? In the above picture they used ribbons of different color and different length. When doing something like this - try and keep the colors as close as possible - specially if it is for a wedding.

 In this case the bride and groom wanted to go for a bright color backdrop. An easy way to make it is to buy a few meter of each color material. Then you tear the material (or cut the material) is small strips and hang it over the draping pole, cable or whatever you are going to use for a base.

Normally it is better to hire in a company to come and do your draping if you want a formal fabric draping behind your wedding table.Look at this brilliant draping course that you can consider doing if you want to learn how to do your own draping!  A little bird told me that this course is going to be available as a correspondence course during the next few months!

Photo's from the following sites.

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/195273333818172425/

http://www.lynnspin.com/?p=2411

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/560557484840202630/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/337910778264084653/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/337910778263905574/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/32932640999243478/

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Indian Wedding - Colors of India

Indian Wedding Décor Ideas

Have you seen ECTA - Youtube tutorials on DIY themed decor?

http://www.youtube.com/user/ECTASA

What is there not to love about the Indian Wedding Décor? The bright colors, vibrant décor and amount of flowers!

If you decide to use the Colors of India for your wedding – make sure that you choose bright jewel colors and not dull pinks, purples etc.  Use your color for specific purpose – don’t just throw colors around. If you decide to use it on your backdrop for your wedding table, consider using something more simplistic on the wedding table. Maybe a bright pink tablecloth with colourful flowers.

The easiest way to bring India to your wedding is to play around with flowers. String the flowers and hang it in the venue, Paint a picture with the flowers on the floor, Paint a picture with flowers on the table etc.

With an Indian Themed Function it is important to keep in mind the 5 basic senses of humans- Seeing, Hearing, Smelling, Feeling and Tasting. Your guests need to see India in the bright colors, they have to hear India in the music, they have to smell India in the incense, they have to touch India with all the wonderful décor and lastly they need to taste India in the food.

Just remember not to overdo any of the senses. Some people will get a headache from to much incense and some of your guests would not be able to eat to much curry.

Photo’s on the Indian wedding mood board from the following sites:

maharaniweddings.com

indianweddingsite.com

http://pinterest.com/umamz/bengali-wedding/

botanicaevents.com

http://pinterest.com/ellengr/cakes-indian/

http://pinterest.com/fmdtreasures/the-boho-dance/

http://pinterest.com/debrakblum/buddha-and-other-things-indian/

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Victorian Hat Themed Wedding

How to begin to describe a Victorian Wedding or a Victorian Hat Wedding theme. What better than to go to the website of The Knot.com

“A Victorian wedding is about class and grace, and calls for romantic gestures of a dainty nature --fine floral china, lots of lace, and sweet-smelling rosebuds. We've always been fans of era-embracing events: '40s swing celebrations, medieval affairs, and Western weddings are all creative and delightful. But it's the Victorian-style events that are a little more refined, as all modern wedding things are essentially Victorian in nature. After all, it was Queen Victoria who set the trends for white wedding gowns and white floral arrangements. But most importantly, there are few (if any) historical periods that are more romantic. So to plan your affair, you'll need to start considering things like lace hankies, corsets and petticoats, and cupid cake toppers. How are you going to pull off a celebration that's elegant and romantic, but not stuffy (or, even worse, tacky)? Here's our take on hosting a vivacious Victorian celebration.”

Read more: Wedding Style: A Victorian EventTheKnot.com - http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-themes/choosing-wedding-themes/articles/a-victorian-wedding-event.aspx#ixzz2Gii73VZC

When you decide on a Victorian Hat wedding or Victorian Hat Tea party the main ingredients will be the same. Lace, Soft romantic colours, Hats, Pearls etc. Obviously you yourself must be a lady that loves the old vintage times, the romance of the 19^th century.

How can we implement a vintage hat themed wedding? We have put together a mood board for you to help and to show you how you can go about to do décor for a vintage hat themed wedding.

Start of with the right save the date and invitation!

http://www.projectwedding.com/post/list/lace-themed-wedding

Remember to work with a soft colour scheme like pink, peach, mauve etc. Your invitation is the first thing that anyone of you is going to see of your wedding. This will set the mood to your big day. Then you need to find the right dress. Again – look for soft, romantic, lace etc. You can either choose a dress from a second hand shop, one that comes down with the family or get a good dressmaker to make you the dress of your dreams.

http://clickamericana.com/topics/beauty-fashion/a-new-dress-from-a-heirloom-wedding-dress-1950

When you decide on a wedding venue… you can do whatever will make your dream come true! An old castle, A stylish old fashioned ball room, a lovely Victorian garden…. We can go on and on. Make sure that the venue will fit into the theme. If you get the right venue –you don’t even have to spend a lot of money on décor because the venue is the décor! Take for instance a Victorian rose garden. What better venue can you get for your Victorian Hat Themed Wedding!

http://www.thornewoodcastle.com/wedding-venue.html

Mood board images from the following sites:

http://pinterest.com/ajdye/craft-ideas/

http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2012/07/03/vintage-bridal-shower-tea-party/

http://www.collectibledollsales.com/servlet/the-VICTORIAN-TREASURES-cln-Victorian-Hats-And-Millinery/Categories

http://www.darlinganddaisydesigns.blogspot.com/

http://pinterest.com/uspiper44/tea-for-me-you/

http://www.victoriarosecottage.com/category_89/BROMANTIC-LINENS-LACE.htm

http://www.capemaytimes.com/weddings/default.htm

http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-boots-1

http://www.polyvore.com/victorian_wedding_contest/set?id=24180705

Christmas 2012