Have you ever wondered how you can revamp any background with different lighting? What happens when you choose a certain color backdrop, but you want to offer a versatile background choice for a variety of acts? The solution: LIGHTING. This dilemma…
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…
Our new backdrops for the month of November are sure to make you excited for your next event. Our talented graphic designers & artists have been working hard this month & we can't wait to show you what our team…
We've added some beautiful new backdrops to our ever-growing inventory for the month of October. We love to keep you up to date on the latest & greatest backdrops we've been designing & painting. We're so excited to share them with…
This weekend is the kickoff of the United Dance Merchants of America (UDMA) shows. These shows are ideal for dance studio owners and dance teachers to look at the latest trends, choose costumes, and plan their upcoming recitals. We're super…
Who doesn't love to have fun? That's why we're always excited to be the background to exciting and entertaining event ideas. The San Diego Museum of Art hosts their popular sundown series Culture & Cocktails. This series invites their members and…
Want to plan an incredible Bar or Bat Mitzvah? We've rounded up advice on how to make your event memorable, unique and fun for all of the kids. Over the weekend, we were inspired at our BESA Boogie event. So many amazing…
What do you get when you have creative designers, amazing artists, and passionate clients that all collaborate together? Incredibly unique and beautiful new backdrops. We've rounded up a few of our favorites today to show you what we've been up…
Have you ever planned a themed event & thought about an effortless way to instantly transform your space? Maybe you thought that it didn’t exist? Once you see these images from the Under the Sea themed Awards Gala at NACE…
We are so excited to share our new backdrops with you. We always have so much fun adding new backdrops to our inventory. This time is no different. These new backdrops are keeping us in the mood for enjoying the…
Last month we had the pleasure of exhibiting at BizBash Florida in Fort Lauderdale. We were so excited to travel to Florida to connect with attendees and other exhibitors. We showcased our gorgeous Garden Gazebo backdrop. This backdrop was painted side…
We are so excited for a few reasons. First, it's Spring and what's there not to love about Spring? Blooming flowers, beautiful weather, the countdown to summer. Second, our designers and artists have crafted some awesome backdrops during this lovely…
Looking for a way to use backdrops at your next event? Always wanted to use backdrops, but you're not sure how to? That's what we're here for! Check out 5 reasons to use backdrops at your next event below and let…
We traveled to Salt Lake City to be a part of one of our favorite theater trade shows, USITT. We loved meeting so many students with passionate aspirations and talented theater directors and stage managers. The heartbeat of the theater…
It's almost March, which means Spring is around the corner! Being in backdrops, we love to be involved in different industries that we truly care about. When we think about Spring, we don't only think about warmer weather and blooming…
Here are our featured new backdrops for the month of February! We're super excited to show you these hand-painted backdrops. Our designers and artists have put all of their talent and effort into making these awesome backdrops. Our Street Mall…
Love is in the Air, Valentine Valentine's Day is right around the corner! We're excited to celebrate with our loved ones. Valentine's Day is also known as Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine. Although the holiday didn't…
We are officially counting down to the Superbowl is this weekend! Who is planning on throwing a Superbowl Party? It's definitely one of our favorite past times and we are looking forward to this year's party! We've rounded up our…
#TSE2016 was one for the books! The Special Event Show is ALWAYS one of our favorites & this year was no different! The Exhibit Hall was so vibrant, the events so exciting, and the people were so passionate about the events…
What's the most exciting thing about being in the backdrop business? Seeing all of our beautiful backdrops at your stunning events, dance recitals, and theatrical performances! The close second is adding new backdrops to our inventory! Since our inventory is…
Don't miss out on our last sale of the year! It ends tomorrow night as we ring in the New Year! 15% off all backdrop rentals! We're celebrating the end of 2015 with a bang! Call us now to book your…
It was such an honor to be a sponsor of such a meaningful cause. We jumped at the idea of being a sponsor of The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) annual event, 'A Time For Heroes', at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, CA. A…
How is it already December? Our artists have been working hard to create new hand-painted backdrops and they have outdone themselves. These backdrops are seriously creative, amazingly vibrant, and definitively unique. This Brooklyn bridge inspired backdrop speaks volumes about the…
It's time to showcase some of our newly painted backdrops! These are our fall favorites that may or may not have anything to do with fall & that's alright by us! It's so fun to constantly add to our inventory.…
We cannot believe that it's almost October! Of course, that means Fall, cooler weather, and Halloween just around the corner! No matter how you celebrate Halloween, there's always a hand-painted backdrop that can completely transform your experience. Are you having a…
Our inspirational graphic designers and talented artists have created some unique and vibrant backdrops during the month of September! We're so excited to have these backdrops available to be rented or purchased for your upcoming dance recital, special event, theatrical…
We had such a great time over the last few months traveling all over the states for one of our favorite industries: DANCE! We met so many ambitious, creative, and amiable dance teachers and studio owners during our travels. Our first…
It's time to showcase what our talented graphic designers and artists have been up to this past month! Our team has been busy designing and hand-painting these beautiful backdrops. We can't wait to see them at your event, theatrical production,…
We've heard a few times before that it's #AllAboutTheNACE & we couldn't agree more. We travelled to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, which was such a gorgeous resort we never wanted to leave. While we know summer in Arizona is no cool feat,…
It's about that time again - our new hand painted backdrops for the month of July! Let's see what our graphic designers and artists have been up to this past month. I have a feeling we'll be seeing some flavorful…
[caption id="attachment_1244" align="aligncenter" width="550"] USA FLAG 6 FIREWORKS BACKDROP[/caption] We would like to wish all of our friends, partners, and customers a very happy, safe, and enjoyable 4th of July! We love celebrating our Independence Day (especially when it makes for a…
Did you get a chance to see us at BizBash Los Angeles? We had such a wonderful time exhibiting among all of the other innovative vendors. We enjoy any opportunity to see our partners within the industry and meet new and upcoming event professionals.…
We had the honor of being involved in the Love Benefit on June 2nd at the Morgan Run Resort and Club in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. It's always a pleasure for us to give back to the community, especially when it…
We love having the opportunity to create, design, and paint new backdrops on an ongoing basis - it's what keeps our creative vibes flowin' and inspires our team to continue to develop backdrops that push the limits of design. We are often inspired…
Every year, we look forward to exhibiting at BizBash South Florida and this year topped all of our expectations! We were so excited to travel to paradise (aka Ft. Lauderdale) to share new ideas with fellow vendors and attendees, inspire and…
This past week we had the honor of being a continuing supporter and exhibitor at the 2015 USITT Conference and Stage Expo. USITT which stands for the United States Institute of Theater and Technology, is the premier annual event for…
Last month, while the entire country was covered in snow we spent two amazing days at the The Special Events conference and expo in Anaheim, CA. This year marked another huge success and it was significant to see how the…
This week we exhibited in New York for BizBash and we decided on showcasing our Frozen backdrop. It is evident that nowadays kids have a say in the decision making of their event just as much as adults do. I…
NACE Austin presents the Wonderland Eat the Heat Fundraiser This year Backdrops Beautiful was fortunate to be a sponsor for the Nationally Recognized and Award Winning annual fundraiser EAT THE HEAT: Wonderland hosted by the Austin Chapter of NACE.…
It's true what all my friends that are parents say, kids definitely grow up lightning fast! My son recently turned one and I have no clue how this happened! My friends and family gathered to celebrate my son Christian's birthday…
Despite the cold weather, the Special Event Show in Nashville, TN was a big success for us. As always, it was great connecting with old and new event professionals. The hosting venue, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, was an amazing…
Not sure on how to dress up your stage? Our stage backdrops allow for any AV companies to offer a wow factor to their clients, especially if their budget does not allow for an LED screen. Instead of boring black…
Anyone a fan of Hart of Dixie? Our Palace Interior Gold Backdrops were featured in Season 3 Episode 4 – Help Me Make It Through The Night: Junior League Halloween Masquerade Party! HART OF DIXIE “Help Me Make it Through…
So... you are not sure what gift to get for someone special? Don't know if they already have the gift you want to give them? Don't know if they will enjoy the gift you give them? Don't have time to…
We are honored and humbled to have once again been given the opportunity to participate on the Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego Gala and 4th Annual Chef Appetizer Challenge on July 20, 2013 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. …
Once again Backdrops Beautiful participated in the Holy Cross Mothers Guild Fashion Show & Luncheon on April 27, 2013 by donating a backdrop to their event. We donated our London Skyline 2 Backdrop. This years theme was A Knight in…
Giving back comes in many forms! February remains the month associated with love. Our CEO Ilana Goldstone paid a visit to her hairdresser as usual, however this time she felt like she needed a change and so she requested to…
We would like to thank everyone who visited our booth! It was fantastic seeing old friends and meeting new event industry professionals. We had so much fun capturing pictures of everyone in front of our backdrop via our partner Open…
Backdrops Beautiful is excited to Exhibit at the 2013 Special Event Show in Chicago, IL. Please join us in booth 813, January 16-18 at Chicago's McCormick Place (www.thespecialeventshow.com) and learn about our latest backdrop inventory. Make sure to stop by…
Our customer service is second to none and we always go the extra mile to help our customers. A few weeks ago, our customer Michele Rubino was in distress because of an issue with not receiving one of the backdrops she…
Last week I attended the 2012 BizBash Florida Expo & Awards in Fort Lauderdale. This one-day event is the Florida’s largest gathering of event and meeting professionals, with over 1,500 attendees and 130 exhibiting vendors. This was our third year…
It was a thrilling challenge and accomplishment launching Backdrops Beautiful less than 4 years ago. I myself was taken aback at the rate of growth in the first year alone. Luckily, I’m a “sporty” individual as I mastered jumping hurdles…
Event Solutions Magazine has announced the finalists for the 2012 Spotlight Awards, being presented at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. The finalists were chosen by the 2011 Event Solutions Advisory Board. We are honored and humbled to be a…
On May 19, 2011, San Diego’s event professionals, clients, investors, and staff gathered at 1020 Prospect Street Suite 100, a chic, modern event space in La Jolla’s trendy downtown, to celebrate the launch of Destination Event Center. The venue’s versatility…
For those that visited our booth while attending a trade show or conference, a big THANK YOU! We are now offering everyone a chance to win a Slide HD Flip Camera. You can enter here. Good luck! Please remember to…
When did we decide we needed our own shampoo brand? I remember growing up and only having one brand, Suave! And for the most part it was the shampoo & conditioner in one to save space and money. Growing up,…
We all love to personalize our bodies and material things whether we do it with tattoos, piercings, clothing, vehicles, etc. In most cases, we have a large canvas to work with such as our bodies and cars which make it…
Claim Your Business on Facebook and Offer a Deal If you own a local business with a physical location that your clients can shop and haven’t claimed your place on Facebook, you are missing out on a great opportunity to…
It is definitely OKAY in my book to let loose once in a while. Attending the NACE / ISES San Diego Annual Holiday Party on December 7, 2010 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego gave us all the…
I often get asked for help on how to set up an assigned username for Facebook pages. In fact, the question of how to setup a username came up via twitter in last night’s #eventprofs chat. So I thought I…
I’ve been a fan of Demi Moore and David Duchovny for many years now; Demi as early as Indecent Proposal and David from early childhood watching the X-Files. Upon receiving “The Joneses” via Netflix (my promotion of Netflix) I was…
Who doesn’t love The Cheesecake Factory? Most of my friends and family love The Cheesecake Factory and frequently suggest going there for lunch, dinner and sometimes brunch. Don’t get me wrong, I love their food, drinks and of course cheesecake. …
Social Media continues to provide us with the opportunity to meet amazing people. We recently exhibited at Dance Teacher Summit in New York and it was wonderful to see how many internet friends came up to our booth and introduced…
I define social media as the essence of communication. It provides a playground for creativity and non-conventional methods of self expression. It motivates individuals to reinvent themselves and move past traditional approaches. It is new media without boundaries. My educational…
Guest Blog by Leslea Clark I wrote a similar post almost two years ago called The Power of the Net , It's amazing how things change. We had just started our journey incorporating social media within our studio. I am…
Over 2 millions iPad’s have been sold already. No contract is needed with AT&T and the user experience this time will be consistent worldwide with much reduced dependency on a mobile provider such as AT&T or some other international wireless…
In the months to come we will be rolling out new and fun ways to help you take advantage of our ongoing specials including QR Codes that you will be able to scan with your smart phones such as the…
Are you having an event? Are you looking for inspiration? Attend BizBash Expo in Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday June 9, 2010. If you’re an event, wedding, corporate planner or meeting professional you will not want to miss this top notch networking event…
Guest Blog by Ashani Mfuko Have you ever hit a stalemate in your business? Maybe you're in slow season, or maybe things aren't bad, but they're not growing either, they're stale. Well, years ago you might have considered printing and…
We had a great time exhibiting at The Canadian Special Events & Meetings Expo (CSEME) in Toronto this year. CSEME 2010 provided us the opportunity to meet our existing clients F2F and new ones as well. It is imperative to…
We exhibited at the 2010 Event Solutions / Catersource Conference & Tradeshow in Las Vegas for the first time. It was a great experience and will definitely continue to participate in the years to come. We decided to showcase one…
Guest Blog by Jann Davis The Digital Dance Studio What are you using to attract more customers for the fall of 2010? You have your email list, you have your website, your photos for the fall ad campaign are in…
We all love it when we get positive feedback on our products/services. But what happens when we stumble upon a customer who has had a bad experience? I’ve been doing a lot of reading on why businesses are afraid of…
Last week I attended the Special Events Show (TSE) in New Orleans, LA. I'll post more later on some detailed observations, but I did not want to delay getting some initial thoughts posted. First, everyone was talking about how much…
The San Diego Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (SDMPI) held its annual holiday party on December 8, 2009 with a Golden Age of Las Vegas theme. The event took place at the beautiful U.S. Grant Hotel in the historic Gaslamp…
New Year’s Eve is the celebration that commemorates the beginning of a new year. For some, 2009 was a trying year yet we learned new ways to survive in an ongoing recession. New technological opportunities boomed allowing companies to reach new masses. …
Rest assured that at Backdrops Beautiful you won't have to jump through hoops or camp out by our office to get great deals on our backdrops during the holidays. Several department stores are offering great deals on black Friday and…
Twilight fans and addicts were able to participate at the only New Moon Movie Experience Event in Northern California on November 19, 2009. All participants received goodie bags, giveaways and prizes from Twilight Scene It, Hot Topic, Scholastic, Twi-Life Tour,…
[gallery columns="3"] We are proud to feature one of our client’s artistic visualization. They converted an empty hall space into a fall forest wonderland. Together we designed 9 backdrops showcasing different settings of the Woodlands. Each backdrop was hand painted…
Wendy’s goes back to basic with its new ad campaign. It has removed its focus off the iconic red wig and back on the product itself; the juicy, sizzling, and unfrozen square patty. And all because “it’s real!” versus some…
We deliver on our promise that our backdrops will transform any given venue! We are in an era where event planners need to think strategically about their events and introduce new ideas to their clients when it comes to décor.…
How many of you watched the Season 2 finale last night of The Real Housewives of Atlanta? It was another exciting episode full of drama as usual and we could not expect any less from the Atlanta Housewives Divas. What…
[gallery] The 9th Annual Harvest Festival at The Prado in San Diego, CA was a huge success! The event was first class offering wine tasting from all over the world and great hors d'oeuvre to compliment the wine. The desserts…
We’d like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth in Schaumburg, IL. We have a lot of follow up and are looking forward to serving everyone’s backdrop needs. UDMA’s Dance Resource & Costume Shows have now come to an…
If you are planning a happy occasion such as wedding reception, Bar and Bat Mitzvah parties, graduation, holiday party, anniversary party, or milestone birthday party you need to be at the Simcha and Mizvah Fair in Saint Louis, MO this…
Backdrops Beautiful would like to thank everyone for stopping by our booth at the UDMA Dance Resource & Costume Show in Secaucus, NJ. The 3 winners of our $300 off backdrop rental raffle will be announced via email. The Secaucus…
Backdrops Beautiful has arrived in Secaucus, NJ! We are looking forward to another successful show by UDMA! As we continue to exhibit our beautiful backdrops across the US we continue to meet and greet new and current customers! Exhibiting at…
Last week we were greeted with great Southern hospitality while attending the 16th annual UDMA show in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta is a beautiful city with great landmarks and interesting sites such as the Coca Cola Museum, the Birth Home of…
Somaly Mam Foundation's 2nd annual Los Angeles Gala was held at a private residence on September 29, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. The Somaly Mam Foundation recognized both Jeff & Mei Sze Greene with the "Voices for Change Award" for…
Social networking has allowed Backdrops Beautiful to interact at a more personal level with all of our existing customers and has given us the opportunity to meet new ones. As we continue to evolve in these fast changing times we…
Price Match Guarantee At Backdrops Beautiful we want to help you survive the recession by offering you the best prices, service, and savings we can. We price match all our competitors quotes for backdrops within a similar category. We prefer…
Backdrops are used in theaters to set up the atmosphere or scenery in a particular play or act. This painted curtain placed at the back of the stage is really effective in transporting the audience, even if only mentally, from…
Most of us can’t think of autumn without thinking of the rich vibrant hues of red, orange, yellow, and brown, presented by Mother Nature. There just isn’t anything that can invoke images of autumn in one’s mind of these lush…
This year we decided to exhibit at various dance conferences throughout the country. Our first dance show was Chicago National Association Dance Masters (CNADM) in Arlington Heights, IL. The show was very intimate which provided lots of time to interact…
