15 Creative Wedding Cake Table Backdrops
wedding cake sorted, what about the backdrop?
Do you want to make your wedding cake stand out? Then a show-stopping backdrop will effortlessly make it the focal point your wedding reception. From carnival-inspired garlands to industrial installations, take a look at our favourite ideas for wedding cake table backdrops.
15 Creative Wedding Cake Table Backdrops
Greenery and foliage-filled weddings are still going strong. Wreaths adorned with wild greenery and foliage look striking hung behind your wedding cake. They’re also a wonderful choice if you love the thought of a botanical wedding theme. A job for your wedding florist, they can be hung from a wooden frame.
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If you adore the thought of using greenery as part of your table backdrop but want something a little more romantic, consider creating a cute heart-shaped garland instead. This will look super sweet behind your cake or dessert table. You could also create mini versions for your place settings and give as favours.
For a rustic country backdrop this flower curtain is perfect, the delicate flowers hang on individual strings creating such a pretty look. If your cake is against a wall or door this can easily be attached with a couple of nails. You’ll have hung it up in 5 minuted and created such a wow factor.
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For a completely unique wedding cake table backdrop, consider using a black chalkboard. If you’re particularly talented when it comes to drawing, you could design a personalised backdrop for your cake. You could write your initials, the date of your wedding or your favourite quote.
Hanging installations are becoming extremely popular when it comes to alternative table centrepieces, but why not use them as part of your table backdrop too? Metallic geometric vases hung behind your wedding cake will look modern and stylish. Team with a golden or copper wedding cake and a metallic sequin table runner.
If you love the thought of creating a unique and unusual backdrop for your wedding cake, why not go for something completely different to the norm? You could display your cake on a vintage stool or an antique armchair. It’s something your guests won’t have seen before! Surround it with a variety of brass lanterns and tealight holders for an extra special touch.
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You may have seen our blog post about 10 ways you can incorporate moss into your wedding, but we love the thought of using it as inspiration for your backdrop. A board adorned with dried moss is a fabulous choice if you’re dreaming of a woodland wedding. Coordinate the theme by using moss table runners throughout your reception tables.
Shutters make gorgeous pieces of decor for your wedding venue, and they can easily be used as part of your cake table backdrop too. Pair them with a vintage dresser or desk to display your wedding cake. This style of table backdrop would lend itself beautifully to a country garden affair, what do you think?
Dreaming of a beach wedding? We’re seeing couples spending their wedding day celebrating with their toes in the sand and the fresh sea air – sounds like heaven! A driftwood-inspired table backdrop is a perfect fit for a seaside wedding theme.
Backdrops made out of pretty flowers and forest leaves always look incredible, and they can be a simple DIY task for a creative bride and groom. You’ll simply need some small wooden pegs, a roll of twine and a handful of gorgeous blooms.
If you have a romantic quote or saying that you’re particularly fond of, why not use it as inspiration for your wedding cake table backdrop? Ask a calligrapher to write it onto a blank canvas adorned with your wedding flowers and it’ll look beautiful.
Our gold CAKE balloons are the perfect addition to any wedding venue, and they’ll definitely make your wedding cake stand out at your reception. From a glamorous golden affair to a pretty blush colour scheme, they’ll look divine as a wedding cake table backdrop.
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Position your cake against a wall and turn the wall into a feature. Paper fans can look dramatic and easy to install behind your wedding cake.
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Couples often don’t realise the impact their wedding cake table backdrops can have on their wedding reception. It’s a chance for brides and grooms to get creative while reflecting their personality, theme and wedding style. How utterly gorgeous are these ideas for wedding cake table backdrops?
