The last thing you need is lost time and money, not to mention loads of unnecessary stress (unless you like that type of thing), added to the other moving parts of planning a wedding.Your wedding day is one of the most special times in your life. If there is a huge floral installation that requires days of set up with expensive product, or if there is a hot air balloon involved (see below), it might be best to leave it to the professionals. It is easy to get wrapped up in the world of DIY projects and Pinterest, so our best practical advice is to know your limitations. If you’re looking for more options color and material wise, Oriental Trading and Party City should be able to suit your needs.
And don’t forget about my personal fave, eBay for used or new craft supplies, among them I found these sheer backdrop panels that come in a variety of colors, starting at $29. If you are looking for unique or traditional fabrics for that PVC pipe and drape system you just built, Etsy has a ton of options (like this pink sequin backdrop for under $35).You can guarantee that the flowers will be super fresh, local (meaning less stress on the flowers), and cost efficient, since they won’t be getting shipped from half way across the world. Support your local farmer or go to the nearest farmer’s market. But there are ways to get around paying an arm and a leg so that you can create some flower magic. If you don’t have a Daiso near you, Amazon also has a huge selection of paper on their site. If you want to make a backdrop that requires a lot of paper (and some serious effort-see the paper crane backdrop below), check out your local Daiso, where you can purchase a box of origami paper: 480 sheets of gold highlighter paper for $22.56. Pretty paper can be expensive, and the price can add up quickly.But if you want to save money and are up for a little extra legwork, this is a cheap way to go! Make a PVC Frame (Around $25) You’ll want to make a taller frame than this tutorial, and keep in mind this kind of frame will only hold something as lightweight as fabric.Also, make sure you stability test before the day of. Make a (beautiful) Wooden Frame (Use our wedding arch tutorial.) This won’t be considerably less than buying a seamless frame (and it will be way more expensive if you buy expensive birch poles), so only build it if you’re dead set on making something super pretty for the frame itself.Pipe and drape is often available to rent, but if you want to buy one, you can sell it on Craigslist after your event or hang onto it for future parties. The plus, no hammer or nails required for assembly! Pipe and Drape Backdrop ($139) If you don’t feel like building a frame but want something heavy duty that you can hang anything off of, this is the way to go.They’re great functional frames, and you can sell it on Craigslist when you’re through. These are used for backdrops in photography, and APW owns one (that we use all the time). It’s light, super portable, and easy to set up.
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