Three Ways to Event Drape for a Wedding

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

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  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.

• 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.