Share this
by PORT on Oct 14, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Every couple wants a fairytale wedding for their special day. One way to create the reception you’ve always dreamt of is with drapes. Whether you want a subtle accent or a dramatic display that leaves your guests in awe, drapes can create an amazing array of effects. There are draping techniques suitable for any venue, from a tented outdoor space to a church basement. Drapes can also emphasize or downplay a room's size or disguise unsightly walls.
Sheer, gauzy fabrics such as chiffon or organza create an ethereal look, while heavier drapes such as silk or velvet impart a more tailored, formal atmosphere. For a rustic event, the textured elegance of linen is a stylish option.
While white and other soft tones are the most common colors for wedding draping, there’s no reason you can’t choose another hue to create drama. If you love rich colors and jewel tones like burgundy, teal, or midnight blue, go for it! Colored drapes are vibrant and a great opportunity to emphasize your wedding color scheme or the season.
Read on for three ideas for how to customize your wedding celebration with drapes!
1. Adorn the walls and ceilings
-
If you don’t like the color of the walls, the overall décor, or the look of your reception space, you can use drapes to disguise and transform. Draping walls also helps create a more intimate environment in a larger space for a more personal feel..jpg?width=350&name=2021-06-20%20(1).jpg)
- If your reception space has lofty ceilings, you can highlight the height by adding diaphanous drapes overhead for a romantic look. Ceiling drapes can cover the entire ceiling, hang in flat panels, fan out from the center in a carousel style, or crisscross with loose, floaty ends. Adding fairy lights along the drapes or alternating drapes with lights can mimic a starry night. Combining larger lights creates a crisper, more modern look.
2. Add some natural elements or a photo op
.jpg?width=335&name=2021-11-06%20(2).jpg)
Similar to lights, greenery or flowers can be used in combination with drapes to compliment your venue. Weave an ivy garland through the drapes or intersperse fresh flowers to add color and romance.
- Many couples want to include a photo wall at their receptions and drapes are an easy way to create a gorgeous backdrop for professional snapshots. Keep it simple, with a uniform color and fabric, or add some dazzle with twinkly fairy lights.
3. Make a vow and an entrance
- A creative event professional can fashion a standalone canopy or small tented space out of drapes for a cozy, intimate location for you and your future spouse to recite your vows.
- Want to make an impactful first appearance as the newly married couple? Enter your reception in style by adding drapes to a doorway the way you’d frame a window or drape the ceiling of a hallway to create a striking tunnel-like effect.
PORT – Creating the wedding of your dreams
At PORT, we have the technology, know-how, creativity, and tools to create the wedding ceremony and reception you’ve always imagined. Our skilled team will work with you to design a look that suits your color palette, event ambiance, event lighting, and personal style. In addition to wedding drapery, we provide:
- Theatrical Lighting Design/Specification
- Theatrical Lighting Installation
- Stage Curtain & Rigging Installation
At PORT, we understand that a wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and we want it to be everything you’ve ever wanted. We are passionate about what we do and are 100% committed to excellence across every project – it’s our guiding light! Want to learn more about how we can enhance your special day? Contact us for a consultation.
Comments (1)