11 Jun 2020  |  4 min read

6 Amazing Wedding Backdrop Ideas for the Ceremony

6 Amazing Wedding Backdrop Ideas for the Ceremony

Every bride wants a beautiful wedding ceremony backdrops for their big day not only to capture beautiful photos but a day to remember how special and beautiful your big day was.

During the special moment of saying “I Do” and with a beautiful ceremony backdrop is the most photographed time of your special day and that is your wedding day. It helps to set the tone and aesthetic of the whole day. We have put together a comprehensive list of wedding ceremony backdrop ideas for you to choose from. Whether you want to highlight your venue or create your own scenery, there’s something for everyone. Read on!

1. Highlight the Venue

Couples tend to spend a considerable amount of time researching and choosing the right wedding venue. If you have chosen one that has breathtaking views then speak to your wedding coordinator and consider using that as your backdrop place also simple beautiful coloured flowers to brighten the breathtaking views so that will leave your guests speechless and will consider doing the same ceremony backdrop ideas as yours.

2. Relaxed and Rustic

Rustic setups have a particular charm that cannot be replicated. This can be personalised and each couple can fully express who they are. You can go all-natural with your rustic setup and have trailing greenery hanging from a free-standing wall. For a simple wedding backdrop, use a wood shipping pallet and hang flowers on it.

3. Highlight One Colour

For a more elegant and cohesive look, use a colour scheme or keep it all-white backdrop. White draping and all-white elements such as white columns can make your wedding backdrop look regal and grand. Look for other wedding ceremony backdrop ideas with colour schemes that highlight one colour.

4. Some Mixed Elements

Different textures and materials can make your wedding ceremony really stand out. You can use a textured drop cloth backdrop to make it more visually stimulating. Vines and other greenery can add another aesthetic to the finished look. At the bottom, fuzzy pillows, candles and flowers will round out the mixed elements look for you.

5. High or Low

When it comes to wedding backdrop floral installations, you can go high or low. A low floral installation is perfect if you want to show off your wedding ceremony’s striking location. On the other end of the spectrum, you can have a higher than normal chuppah or flower arch which will make it more striking and look amazing in wedding photos.

6. Be Opulent

If you are a couple that loves the glitz and glam, be opulent with your wedding backdrop. There are many ideas you can use to make it lavish, beautiful and breathtaking. Consider having a fall of crystals for extra sparkle and bling perhaps. Unusual materials such as a brass ceremony arch can be used to give a different look to the ceremony.

Would you like to discuss wedding ceremony backdrop ideas with a qualified wedding planner? Our clarence house team is on hand via telephone and other electronic means to help you with wedding preps. Get in touch with us today.

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About the Author

Written by the Clarence House Team. Clarence House has been hosting weddings and events in Sydney since 1955. If you would like to discuss your upcoming event, get in touch with the team directly.

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