Archive for the ‘Ideas’ Category

Drive-Through Events: A Wave of The Future?

May 26th, 2020

As social distancing is becoming the wave of the future, events have moved to the virtual world. During the shelter in place guidelines, it’s been refreshing to attend virtual concerts, birthdays, and so much more. This makes sense temporarily, however, there is an innate need for humans to connect with each other face to face.

How can we make this come to life in a world with COVID-19 and no vaccine? How about a drive-through event?

Drive-Through Events: Graduation

Upon having a conversation with one of our creative clients, it seemed that she came to a realization. In her case, she was developing an idea to honor and celebrate her students at graduation. Why not create a ‘drive through’ event complete with custom 2020 décor? Students will drive by this event and take pictures and videos in front of a 2020 school themed backdrop – one by one, six feet apart, or even in their cars. That way a memory will be created and etched in her students minds forever of their 2020 graduation. A unique solution for an unprecedented time. Discussing events like this made us excited again! We are so lucky to have clients who are incredibly creative and supportive during this trying time.

Drive-Through Events: Food & Cultural Festivals

As more and more people are yearning to attend events again, a drive-through concept may be the band-aid we can all look forward to. Imagine filling parking lots with socially distanced cars, a myriad of food vendors offering delicious bites, an assortment of drive-in movies, and musical acts. If you live in New York City, you’re in luck. Read more here. Hopefully there will be more of these in many other locations as well!

As we navigate this new normal, know that we are here through it all. Please be safe and be healthy.

How to: Classic Blue 5 Ways

December 31st, 2019

Happy New Year to you and yours! Classic Blue is the Pantone Color of the Year for 2020! Simplistic yet elegant – classic blue is timeless. We love that we’re going back to the basics with a classic. Are you thinking of ways to incorporate classic blue into your events? Become inspired for your events below!

1. Classic Blue Drapery

Classic Blue Pantone Color of the Year - Blue Drapes with Stars

How can you vamp up a classic color to transform your event into a night to always remember?Drapery is always a wonderful option. Showcasing blue drapes will differentiate your stage or production from the traditional red drapes. Our blue drape backdrops will be the perfect scenic element for a classic blue event.

2. Tropical Blues

Classic Blue Pantone Color of the Year - Tropical Beach 15 Moonlight

The beautiful blue dusk in a tropical setting is an incomparable beauty. This tropical beach evening scene encompasses the classic blue elements that can bring this theme to life. Bring this tropical theme to life with our beach backdrops.

3. Classic Blue Kid’s Party

Classic Blue Pantone Color of the Year - Dream Room 4 Blue

Classic Blue isn’t only for the adults! Transform your party for the little ones into the room of your child’s dreams! Create fun stations for your tiny guests to play at, including a craft station to take home a piece of your classic blue party!

4. An Evening Garden Party

Classic Blue Pantone Color of the Year - Garden Gazebo

An elegant garden party can turn your production into a fancy occasion. Highlighting the evening blues as dusk approaches will bring your classic blues to life. Our Garden Panel can be the background to your event. Complete with a bright fountain, park bench, and a romantic gazebo. Your guests can take a stroll in the garden no matter where you are!

5. Classic Blue Under the Sea Affair

Classic Blue Pantone Color of the Year - Coral Reef 9 Dolphins

The Under the Sea theme is a way to incorporate the classic blue elements with a playful ocean environment. Our Coral Reef backgrounds provide variety in underwater elements from vibrant coral to colorful fish and peaceful dolphins and sea turtles. Pair these backdrops with a seafood menu and centerpieces filled with shells and sand. This subtle classic blue affair will delight your guests and transport them to a world under the sea!

How are you going to incorporate classic blue into your 2020 events? Leave us a comment below & let us know!

Beach Inspired Summer Events!

May 23rd, 2019

What’s not to love about summer around the corner? We’re looking forward to the beautiful weather, pool parties, beach days, barbecues, summer soirees and so much more! Spice up your summer events by bringing the beach with you. Incorporating beachy elements into your events will enhance the summer atmosphere!

Summer Events - Beach Boards 5

It’s easy to showcase beach themed décor to bring your summer event to life. No matter where you live, a beach inspired event can start summer off on the right foot! Feature our scenic beach designs with palm fronds and sand as centerpieces, surfboards & beach balls, pineapples, umbrellas, and beach chairs. Pair these elements with tropical drinks and appetizers. Get inspired for your next beach event here.

Summer Events - Sunset Beach 11

This Beach Sunset scene sets a serene picture of an ideal tropical vacation. The ocean crashing onto the sand can transport you to a remote island. Showcasing this at your event will remove your attendees from their hustle & bustle into complete relaxation! Couple this scene with reggae music to enhance the island vibes. Browse our other sunset beach designs here.

Summer Events - Tropical Beach 15 Moonlight

Summer Events, Day to Night!

Transition your event from day to night! Through the bright sun, beautiful sunset, and moonlit coastline. This moon illuminates this tropical beach scene at dusk. Take your attendees through the fun and the sun of a day at the beach to the romantic and serene night on the coast.

Our beach collection includes beach hammocks, palm tree lined coastlines, ocean waves, tropical islands, and sunset scenes. If you have another idea for a beach inspired backdrop, we’d be happy to create a custom design for you. These custom designs can be either rented or purchased. Read more about our Custom Process here. We can create any backdrop that you have in mind! The sky is the limit & our team is ready to make your design dreams come true!

3 Ways to Create an Autumn Wonderland

October 18th, 2018

Autumn is a special time of the year, especially if you’re in an area with fall foliage. The change in the color of the leaves usher in a new season. Changing of the tides can be felt from one season to the next. Orange, red, and warm yellow hues signify Autumn’s in full force.

Want to bring the Autumn feeling to your next event? We are proud to feature our client’s artistic visualization below. An empty hall space was converted into a fall forest wonderland with our Woodlands collection. See below for 3 ways to transform your venue into an Autumn Wonderland.

1. Choose your Autumn Color Palette

Woodlands 2 Bridge

Set the scene with warm tones – hints of yellow, orange, red and brown. Once your guest walks into your event, these colors will make your theme felt immediately. Utilize your color palette to coordinate your furniture, décor, florals, and menu.

2. Highlight Autumn Wonderland Décor

Woodlands 7 Road

Autumn inspired décor will make your event a true fall forest wonderland. From fall centric centerpieces complete with branches, pumpkins, and squash to Autumn backdrops to adorn the walls. Our client utilized our Woodlands collection to create a completely immersive experience for their guests. This look was achieved by wrapping the room in our backdrops. What a magical Autumn wonderland experience.

Woodlands 1 Path

This gorgeous event design created the perfect Autumn Wonderland for this occasion. Each backdrop in our Woodlands collection was painted side by side to capture a 360° panoramic ambiance. Although our Woodlands Backdrops are a part of a series, they can also be rented as independent backdrops or as a set of panels. This depends on the look you want to achieve at your event.

3. Enhance Lighting to Achieve a Variety of Looks in Different Spaces

Woodlands 5 River

Lighting can create versatility and change the mood as the event progresses. Lighting can also provide a variety of different looks throughout one event. Above on left, blue lighting enhanced the River scene in our Woodlands collection. While warmer yellow lighting was utilized to enhance the fall colors of our Woodlands Road scene on the right. Combining lighting with scenic décor will not only provide versatility, but enhance your guests experience at your next event as well.

5 Candyland Party Tips

April 9th, 2018

Planning a party for someone sweet? Our Candyland party ideas will help bring your party to life! Whether it’s for a quinceañera, Bat Mitzvah, or a birthday party, this theme is sure to be a hit. Don’t forget your sweet tooth. This delicious party will be one to be remembered for ages.

Sweet Inspiration for your Candyland Party

Look below for inspiration for your Land of Sweets party. From the entrance to the centerpieces to the décor and so much more.

1. First Impressions are EverythingCandyland Party Ideas - Kaylaland

Impress your guests even before they enter the party! As you enter this Bat Mitzvah, you will be immersed in an amazing, candy-filled world of Kaylaland. The playful lettering, candy accents, and purple florals set the mood for the joyous occasion.

2. Determine your Color Palette

Candyland Party Ideas - Candyland 5A

With a Candyland theme, there are endless varieties of colors to choose from when determining your color palette. With bright and colorful candy elements, we suggest choosing the favorite color of the person you’re honoring. In this case, the Bat Mitzvah girl loves shades of purple and pink. These hues were highlighted throughout the event. The linens, florals, and centerpieces all shined brightly in shades of purple and pink.

3. The Sweeter the Décor the Better

Candyland Party Ideas - Candyland 11

When you’re planning a Candyland party, the sweet the décor the better. Our Candyland Backdrops can effortlessly bring your theme to life. Explore yummy meadows of sugary treats with rolling fields of swirly lollipops and frosted pink mountains. A chocolate river overflows with colorful candy and sugar cones. Striped orange popsicles tower over berry cupcakes at the beginning of the candy coated pathway. Gooey gumdrops make their way up the windy roads leading up to the mountain.

4. Don’t Skimp on the Dessert Table

Candyland Party Ideas - Candyland 5B

At a Candyland themed event, all of your guests will expect a decadent and delicious dessert table. Provide the most scrumptious sweets, so your guests can taste your theme. From candy to donuts to mini cakes and cookies, your sweet tooth will be satisfied.

5. When in Doubt, Wrap the Room!

Candyland Party Ideas - Candyland Room Wrap

To create a completely immersive experience for your guests, wrap your room in backdrops! Wherever your guests will look, they’ll be reminded of your sweet theme. Many of our Candyland backdrops are painted side by side in order to make a room wrap more effortless!

Planning a different themed event? Browse our panels to see other backdrops that can be used for room wraps!

One Backdrop, Endless Possibilities

September 26th, 2017

Wait till you see what our talented client accomplished below! With over 2,500 backdrops in our inventory, your options to enhance your production are abundant. With so many sizes, themes, and designs, your bound to find a background that you love. If not, we pride ourselves on our custom work – both rental and purchases. Create any backdrop you can dream of and we’ll be more than happy to paint it.

Today we’re so excited to showcase one of our incredible clients that went above and beyond to transform their dance studio’s performance. Our client trusted in the versatility of lighting options to provide many different options for their recital with only ONE backdrop. See how it was done below!

Drapes Purple Stars

1. Choose the Perfect Backdrop For Your Event

Our backdrop consultants are eager and ready to assist you in all of your backdrop needs. From planning and strategizing event themes to checking availability of your favorite backdrops, we’re here at every step of the way. The versatility lighting provides can help you in changing the atmosphere of your production in an instant. Our Purple Drapes with Stars Backdrop was effortlessly transformed with the help of a backdrop’s best friend – a lighting designer.

Drapes Purple Stars

2. Create the Atmosphere You Want

No matter if you’re planning a dance recital, theatrical production, or stunning event – the atmosphere is of the utmost importance. When choosing a backdrop, it’s vital to analyze how the background will enhance your affair and complement the existing décor and costumes. What’s good to know is how lighting can change any backdrop you choose.

Drapes Purple Stars Backdrop

3. Enhance Your Look with Colorful LEDs or Gels

In order to create a versatile & cohesive collection, use different color gels or LED lights to achieve any look you want! Our talented client utilized a variety of gel colors to change our Purple Drapes with Stars backdrop to green, pink, blue, and yellow! It’s truly hard to believe that all of these pictures are ONE backdrop. You can achieve so many different looks with just one backdrop!

Purple Drapes Stars Backdrop

Drapes Purple Stars Backdrop

When you combine backdrops and lighting design, the possibilities are truly endless. Have any great lighting tips to add? Comment below to let us know!

Wine Not? Event Décor for the Wino in All of Us

June 2nd, 2017

How can you transform your space into a dreamy wine cellar or even a vineyard? We’ll show you how with our variety of hand-painted backdrops ready to be rented or purchased! Let’s get inspired to enhance your next event below! Wine not?

A Picturesque Tuscan Sunset

Tuscany 3 backdrop - Wine Not

Our Tuscan Sunset backdrop is a charming scene that instantly transports you to the Italian countryside. From the lush green vineyard to a vibrant sunset and country home in the distance, this scene is both majestic and romantic. Who wouldn’t love to grab a few grapes from the vine or drink a glass of wine in this vineyard? Check out our Tuscan Sunset backdrop in action at a wine inspired event below.

Tuscany 3 - Wine Not

Romantic Elegant Garden Scenery

Elegant Garden 6A
No need to travel to Wine Country. You can bring this theme to wherever your event is! Our Elegant Garden backdrop is the perfect scene that combines the view from a beautiful estate looking out of lush hills and vineyards. The depth perspective in this backdrop provides an opportunity to look into the distance and dream about the relaxing Italian lifestyle. Wouldn’t this be perfect for the Wino in your life?

Create a Wine Cellar wherever you go!

Wine Cellar 2A

Our Wine Cellar Backdrop can effortlessly revamp your space into a wine cellar. Our Wine Cellar backdrops can be placed next to each other to create a seamless wine cellar experience for your guests. Pair these cellar backdrops with lots of good wine and cheese to make your event complete. Hang vines throughout your special affair to bring the feeling of a vineyard to your cellar room! Add a final touch of few wine barrels to your décor to tie in the theme!

Our myriad of wine inspired backdrops can bring any idea to life!  The options to elevate your next production are truly endless! Wine not?

3 Event Design Ideas

May 22nd, 2017

Do you love thinking of unique event design ideas? Inspiration can come from anywhere! Our backdrops can provide you with different ideas for your upcoming productions! Our talented team has been working hard in developing and painting new backdrops that will inspire you when designing your next event. Check out our backdrops below and let us know what you think!

You’re the Next Contestant!

Game Show 2 - Event Design

Who wouldn’t want to be the next contestant on this game show? Our Vintage Game Show backdrop has all of the fun and retro elements to bring you back to the days where game shows had it all. Step right up to have some fun! The retro designs on the windows complement the red brick wall in the background. This hand-painted backdrop can easily be rented to enhance your next event or production! It will instantly transform any space into the game show of your dreams. Effortlessly perfect your themed event by adding elements to your event design to bring this theme to your whole event.

Always Dreaming

Horse Racing 4 - Event Design

Did you bet on Always Dreaming to win the Kentucky Derby? Our Kentucky Derby inspired backdrop brings all of the fascinating elements on a horse race to the scene. The muscular composition of the horses are strongly defined at the forefront. The way the hooves of the horses move swiftly around the track demonstrate how quickly they are moving. The audience is in awe as the competition is close. Which horse will win when they reach the finish line? Your guess is as good as mine. Enhance your derby event design in no time with our horse racing backgrounds.

Stand Under my Umbrella

Umbrellas 2 - Event Design

If you’re going to stand under my umbrella – it better be colorful, right? Our Vibrant Umbrellas backdrop is the perfect backdrop to add a fun, unique design element to your event. Imagine colorful umbrellas all throughout your event -hanging from the ceiling, along the floor, and on the tables. Complete the look with transforming your space with our colorful background. A fun and playful event design that will impress your guests!

5 Fun VBS Themes

May 15th, 2017

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is an entertaining and educational way to engage children in biblical studies. VBS themes can take your experience to the next level! Students are so excited to participate in themed activities and learn in a unique way. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite VBS themes below!

In a Galaxy Far Far Away

Space 14 Backdrop - VBS Themes

Engage your students by delving deep into the universe! Create an out of this world experience. Explore the depths of the universe by journeying throughout space. Traverse the galaxy and amaze your students!

Travel Around the World

On Vacation 1 Backdrop - VBS Themes

Pack up your bags, it’s time to hit the road! Adventure along with your students to new sights everyday! Create a new country to visit each day and weave your theme throughout your décor and more!

What’s your Super Power?

Comic Book 6B Backdrop - VBS Themes

BOOM! WHAK! POW! For all of the Superheros, this one is for you! Channel the power of God in all becoming Superheros! This super fun and super cool theme is sure to make your students feel the love! Create your own masks and capes! Design & become the superhero you’ve always wanted to be! Out of all of the VBS themes, this will make you feel as if you have a super power!

Gear up for a Factory of Fun!

Steampunk 4D Backdrop - VBS Themes

It’s time for all your makers to come together! Gear up for our VBS themes by setting the scene with Steampunk décor! Shift into high gear with this theme. An entertaining and futuristic steampunk world! Gears, wheels, and all things MAKER! Vacation Bible School has never been this fun!

Camp Out

Cabin Interior 1 Backdrop - VBS Themes

Who doesn’t like to camp out to gain a little courage? We’re thinking smores, tents, and fun outdoor activities! Easily transform you space with our camping collection of backdrops. There’s no shortage of exciting activities for a Camp Out theme!

Backdrops as Wedding Décor!

November 30th, 2016

Wedding: Sunset Beach 5 Backdrop

It’s Wedding Wednesday and we are so excited to share this gorgeous, vibrant wedding with you! Have you ever thought what could be the extra step that you could take to make your event unique and stand out above the rest? Or are you looking to trace a subtle theme throughout your day? That’s exactly what this couple did! A tropical, beach themed wedding complete with seashells, sand, and a scenic backdrop behind the band! A tribute to a couple that met near the beach! With all of the greenery and the beach themed backdrop, this indoor wedding was immediately transformed into an unforgettable affair!
Wedding: Sunset Beach 5 BackdropIt’s always the details that make a wedding distinct, extraordinary, and a night to remember. The details are often the fun part of planning a wedding anyways. Using a backdrop is an easy and affordable detail that we can take care of! It’s so simple to reserve a backdrop that will completely transform any ballroom or event space. Look at these pictures and I think you’ll agree. The decor at this wedding is absolutely stunning!

Wedding: Sunset Beach 5 BackdropWant more ideas on how you can use our backdrops to enhance your event? Call us at 858-300-2100 to talk with our team! We’re always here to give you ideas on where you can place our backdrops, how you can use them, and to suggest which backdrops be best at your wonderful affair! We have thousands of themed, abstract, and celebratory backdrops in-stock ready to create your ideal atmosphere. Want to rent a backdrop to complement your photo booth? We have an array of 10′ x 10′ backdrops just for that as well!

Wedding: Sunset Beach 5 BackdropInterested in seeing our other wedding backdrops? Click here to see more! We are so excited to see how our backdrops enhance your next event! Using backdrops as decor is a unique way to make your affair remarkable and distinct!