There is so much planning and preparation that goes on for a wedding that a backdrop for the head table is usually the least of a bride's worry.  Setting up a backdrop makes a big impact to the front or the head of the room and there are a lot of options available to choose from.  The backdrop does not necessarily have to be for a wedding it can also be for a Quinceanera, Bat Mitzvah, Anniversary, or other events or functions.

Look at the backdrop as a blank canvas and decide what you want to put there.  Check the dimensions both vertical and horizontal.  Also look for obstacles that may be in the way and figure out how to work around it.  For example this picture has two wall mounted televisions that cannot be removed.  

Some of the things that can be used for backdrop set up are ballons, plants, statues, columns, urns, large vases, french doors, lattice fences, pipe and drape.  With a little creativity a fantastic look can be achieved that will transform the venue.  Start with keeping the center plain and setting up items around the edges to achieve that effect.   The set-up above includes pipe and drape that are ivory and eggplant in color and manzanita trees as decorations.  

Pipe and drape is very common for a backdrop and it creates an elegance look and feel.  To get started first you need to get pipe, drape support, and base.  How many you need will depend on how tall and wide you want your backdrop to look.  Standard pipe height is 8 foot however with an adjustable pipe you can go as high as 18 feet to cover most of the height.  

Here is the drape support for the pipe and drape system and this is needed for the drape to hang on.  This is adjustable up to 10 foot in width however the more it's extended the less stable it may become.  Secondly, what type of drape would you like to have hanging as your backdrop. Pick a neutral color that will match your decor, however make sure its not too heavy as it may not hold up and not too light or sheer because you may be able to see right through it.

This is what the base looks like for the pipe and drape system.  You will need to have as many of these as the number of pipes that you will be getting.  Once you get them the pipe will slide into the base.  The taller the pipe the more weight you want at the bottom to prevent pipes from falling over. 

You can even get a custom backdrop or banner that has bride and groom's name on it by ordering it online.  Click on the banner below to check it out.  Many designs are available plus you can rent LED lights to emphasize the banner.   

A whole room can be transformed by the right backdrops and there are so many options to choose from.