Hunter Ryan Photo
Modern Abstract Ceremony Backdrop
This three-panel ceremony backdrop was painted in soft shades of dusty rose and lavender to add softness to their industrial wedding setting—a steampunk-themed brewery in Tampa, Florida.
These gorgeous murals will add the perfect touch to your ceremony.
If you’re getting married somewhere other than a church, chances are you might have to craft up a ceremony backdrop—doing so will help create a focal point as you exchange “I dos.” Plus, since it’s likely one of the first wedding decorations your guests will see, a custom ceremony backdrop is also an opportunity to add some personality to your wedding setting.
If you’re fans of a handmade, hand-done aesthetic (nothing overly fussy or too perfect!), then you’ll love the idea of a painted ceremony backdrop. You could go in a modern, abstract route with brushstrokes in bright, bold tones; or, if you prefer a softer, more romantic look, then color-washed watercolors or an oversize canvas hand-painted with florals could be the perfect complement to your ceremony. Keep reading for our eight favorite takes on this painterly ceremony trend.
Matthew Moore Photography
Canvas Painting Tableau
For their al fresco ceremony, this couple created several original paintings in different sizes; they were artfully layered to create a sophisticated and modern ceremony backdrop.
Lauren Fair Photography
Geometric Backdrop
Make a bold ceremony statement with this colorful patterned backdrop. To DIY something similar yourselves, paint a repeating tile-like geometric pattern onto an oversize sheet of plywood.
One Love Photo
Watercolor Mosaic Ceremony Backdrop
For a more whimsical look, paint a bunch of art canvases in shades that complement your wedding palette; then, string them together with fishing wire to create a colorful and dazzling backdrop for your vow exchange.
Alyse French Photography
Hand-Painted Floral Frame
This handpainted ceremony backdrop creates the perfect frame around the couple during their vow exchange. The delicate floral pattern complements the venue’s green-and-white chinoiserie wallpaper.
Kathy Davies
Painted Cityscape
To enliven their ceremony space, this couple added a vibrantly patterned aisle runner, which led the way to a hand-painted backdrop depicting a whimsical Big Apple-themed cityscape.
Becca Pillmore
Hand-Painted Ceremony Screens
This rustic, floral-patterned backdrop was actually a DIY project created using a roll of window screening material and white acrylic paint—so genius! To make a similar freestanding backdrop, build and paint three frames and attach them together using hinge brackets.
Caitlin B Photography
DIY Painted Canvas
This ceremony backdrop was a true labor of love: The bride’s father built the frame and her mother hand-painted the hanging canvas (the copy reads and repeats “Found me somebody to love”).
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