Easy DIY Photo Backdrops Ideas For Your Party
Some of the best parts of events such as weddings and baby gender reveal parties are the photos you get to take in front of the unique backdrops. Whether it’s a decorated flower wall or a brightly colored mix of balloons, these backdrops make for the best Instagram moments that really pop in your feed. Renting a photo background for an event can cost you hundreds, and the chances are you never get to use it again. This is where DIY becomes your best friend.
DIY photo backdrops don’t have to be complicated or expensive, and they’re perfect for every occasion. A trip to your local craft store is the first step to making your masterpiece. You can make a spectacular-looking wall and still keep it budget-friendly. Find an area of your home or yard with perfect lighting, so the backdrop is well lit. Set up a cell phone or camera tripod, and you’re ready to go.
If you’re itching to take some cute photos at your next dinner party or beer tasting party, we’ve got some exciting ideas for you. We’ve put together a list of simple yet stunning DIY backdrops that you can put together yourself for your next party. We’re talking Pinterest-worthy decor that you can make at home.
DIY Floral Hanging by Wedding Chicks
Flowers are never out of style, and they look absolutely lovely for almost any occasion. The great part is, you really can’t mess up a DIY flower wall either. This version is super simple, very portable, and only requires a few steps.
Get yourself some string, a sturdy stick, and fake flowers in your favorite colors that also have some greenery on them. Tie a string to each flower in varying lengths, as you see in the photo, and then tie them to your stick.
It might take a little bit of tying and untying until you’ve created a pattern that you’re happy with, but once you’re done, you’ll be so impressed with what you’ve made. We love this particular design because you can just toss it in your trunk and take it anywhere. It doesn’t require any sort of complicated setup, and you can hang it literally anywhere for an impromptu bohemian photoshoot.
Crepe Paper Streamer Backdrop by A Visual Merriment
This design is so stunning in its simplicity. You can make it to match any theme or color palette of your event, and it’s so easy to put together.
All you need are streamers in your preferred colors, a thin dowel, and some command hooks to hang it on the wall.
Cut the streamers so that they’re your desired length when folded in half, and simply drape them over the dowel. You can use a little hot glue or super glue to adhere them to the dowel if you’re nervous about the moving or blowing away.
Hang it as you see in the photo, and you’ve just made yourself a whimsical little backdrop that you can create over and over again using different colors and patterns.
*an even easier method of putting this one together is putting some double-sided tape on your wall and simply stick the streamers to it in your desired pattern.
Simple Balloon Wall Ideas by Hitched
While we’d love to give you tips on how to create those stunning and intricate balloon walls, we’re pretty sure you don’t need a Ph.D. to put those together. This simple balloon wall is still beautiful and absolutely does the trick in a pinch.
To be on the safe side, get yourself at least 20 balloons in a variety of colors and throw in a pattern or two to make your design pop even more. Grab some sparkly ribbon that you can curl and tie to the balloons to make them look fancy. Try to blow them up evenly, then connect the ribbons to the balloons. The place them on the wall in a cohesive pattern; you might need a friend to spot you and give you some guidance on placement. Stick them to the wall with some tape, and you’ve got a stunning balloon wall. This will wow everyone that sees it, and you’ll be so proud that you made it.
Hanging Fake Plant Baskets by Artificial Azaleas
Who doesn’t love plants? It seems like every influencer’s got a small jungle in their home these days, but not everyone is gifted with a green thumb. This basket design makes for a gorgeous backdrop and can be left up as a trendy decor piece as well.
For the three baskets, you can order some online, find them at a craft shop, or mix and match a few that you find at a thrift store. For the greenery, you can use any dangling artificial plant you’d like. Superglue them into your basket and hang them on the wall using white command hooks, and your home will instantly start to look like a plant lover’s dream. Photos in front of this fake backdrop will have a light and airy vibe that’s perfect for summer.
Get Crafting!
These backdrops are incredibly versatile, so you can do more with them than just take gorgeous photos. You can set these up behind a dessert table, at an office party, or even just as decor in your home. All of these are great ways to keep getting use out of your gorgeous backdrop. No matter the theme or the event, you can always make a fun backdrop. If you love to take artistic photos for your Instagram, you’ve just found a way to keep altering your backdrops, so your feed never gets boring.
Pick a white wall in your house, and just keep changing your backdrop whenever you’re feeling inspired to make a change. Take to Pinterest for inspiration, head on down to your local craft store, and get your glue gun ready. Don’t forget to post your masterpieces on social media and share your DIY project with everyone!
