Ceremony Backdrops That Will Have You Saying, “I Do”

Dec 30

When exchanging your vows, all eyes and cameras will be pointed at you. What goes on behind you is what will be the backdrop of every single photo. If you aren’t getting married somewhere where nature will do the decorating for you, like a mountaintop or ocean, then you will want to pick out a ceremony backdrop that sets the scene and influences the rest of your wedding theme.

Balloon Backdrop

Balloons are an undervalued décor element. They can be large, small, black and white or colorful. Lay them out into any kind of pattern, shape, or design. Create a wall of balloons to stand in front of, an archway to stand under, or a sculpture to be placed on either side of you. The balloon possibilities are limitless.

Couple wears all black and sits on a couch placed in front of a gradient balloon formation to create a ceremony backdrop.

Retro Backdrop

Create vintage vibes with a retro backdrop. Retro elements can come in the form of bright colors like green, pink or yellow, funky shapes, or 70s-inspired patterns like paisley prints or circular designs. Play around pairing these elements together to create a retro backdrop that sets the scene for your wedding ceremony.

Boho, retro wedding wooden ceremony backdrop decorated with pampas grass and set-up outside at the end of an aisle made from oriental rugs.

Couple kisses in front of retro pink and white wedding backdrop at outdoor boho wedding shoot

Fairy Light Backdrop

Lights can do a lot to decorate a space. Hang lights from the a ceiling or archway to create a backdrop inside a dark venue or illuminate an outdoor evening wedding with lights draped behind you at your ceremony. All you need are white or colorful lights to create this simple, yet stunning, statement.

Couple kisses in front of fairy lights hanging to create a dropdown mural from tall ceiling in antique church.

White fairy lights drop down from high vaulted church ceiling

Floral Arch Backdrop

Incorporate fresh or fake flowers into your décor by creating an archway to stand in front of at your wedding ceremony. Spread them out through greenery or create a denser, more colorful look by placing more flowers closer together. Match the flowers to your bouquet and centerpieces to tie your floral theme together.

Archway covered in live flowers in a pink to orange gradient pattern set up outside.

Bride and groom stand with officiant in front of wedding arch decorated with pink, orange and white flowers at outdoor wedding.

Hanging Floral Backdrop

Believe it or not, a backdrop does not need to be behind your back. It can be above you! A ceremony backdrop is a decorative piece that a couple is centered in front of. This means you can center your seating under your backdrop, for example a hanging floral arrangement or streamers, so all eyes are focused on it and the couple will be placed underneath it.