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Modern Wedding Drape Ideas for the Creative Couple

Modern Wedding Drape Ideas for the Creative Couple

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The key to our hearts is wedding decor, uh huh. So we’ve been cataloging our favorite wedding drape ideas nonstop since this failproof recipe for classical romance has grabbed hold of couples everywhere. From colorful fabric panels to calligraphed vow signage, it’s flower-free decor like this that can sometimes make the biggest impact.

outdoor wedding with long table under a clear tent with pops of pink, coral and blue

Santa Barbara Wedding with Coral Garden Roses planning and design Onyx and Redwood, photo Birds of a Feather

It’s a serendipitous meeting between light and silk in this al fresco cabana reception inspiration. With climbing flowers and mid-century chairs, it’s no wonder this scene exudes romance at every level!

silk draping wedding reception cabana


Photo by Dana Fernandez Photography with planning by Sparkle Shine Events and florals by Mibellarosa Designs

colorful fabric wedding backdrop


Photo by Mary Costa with planning by Harmony Creative and florals + installation by Shindig Chic

modern wedding drape ceremony


Photo by Melanie Duerkopp Photography with planning by Kaella Lynn Events and florals by Mibellarosa Designs

wedding drape ceremony backdrop with bridesmaids


Photo by Sarah Peterson Photography with florals by Siren Floral Co

modern wedding table with silk linen draping


Photo by Meaghan Brianne Photography with planning by Fawn Events, florals by Lovestruck Blooms and draping by Party Crush Studio

Hand-dyed silk in a moody marigold hue drapes perfectly imperfectly across the blue velvet linen. Paired with drippy petals and a jaw-dropping floral installation, we wouldn’t trade anything for this modern wedding view.

wedding reception draping decor and acrylic seating


Photo by Jen Huang with planning by Honour & Blessing and florals by Myrtle et Olive

modern bohemian wedding ceremony backdrop


Photo by Laura Goldenberger with florals + design by Shindig Chic and florals by Affaire of the Heart

beige draped wedding cake


Photo by White Parrot Photography + Film with cake by Marina Machado Cakes

And you bet the wedding drapery trend has made its way to confections too! This beige beaut with artfully bunched fondant has our hearts beating fast, that’s for sure.

wedding cloth signage backdrop


Photo by Lauren Fair with florals by Oleander Curated

sailcloth tent with blush drapery


Photo by Katie Stoops with planning by Toast Events, florals by Florescence Flowers and draping by Classic Event Rentals

wedding reception with romantic draping


Photo by Gideon Photo with planning by A Charleston Bride and draping by The Social Spool

cloth wedding signage with bride and groom


Photo by Lauren Fair with planning by Brenda Babcock Celebrations and florals by Oleander Curated

Oh how we love this draped cloth signage serving up a congratulatory message for the newlyweds! This Italian chapel wedding is classical elegance at its best.

classic wedding bar with open air drapes


Photo by Lacie Hansen with planning by Shannon Leahy Events and florals by Botanica Muse

ombre floral wedding reception decor


Photo by Davy Whitener with planning by Mariee Ami and florals by Blossoms Events

wedding reception with blush draping


Photo by Laura Gordon with planning by Pamela Barefoot Events and florals by Holly Chapple

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modern wedding bar with white drapes and greenery


Photo by Olivia Rae James with planning by Calder Clark and florals by Blossoms Events

You bet your bottom dollar this decked out bar with a white, black and green palette from an upscale Southern wedding landed in our bookmarks folder fast. Just goes to show that draping doesn’t always translate to that loose organic style. There’s structure + pattern too!

pastel wedding reception with classical draping
color block fabric installation backdrop for a minimalist warehouse wedding with bride in lace embroidered wedding dress and groom in white tux jacket

Minimalist Colorblock Wedding in NYC event design by Jove Meyer, photo by Forged in the North

You probably thought draping could only apply to ceremony and reception decor, didn’t you? This sweeping, draped wedding dress look is golden for so many reasons.

boho wedding table with white gauzy linen


Photo + decor by Sweetbella Decoration and planning by Glow Planner

mixed pink wedding drapes


Photo by Aaron & Jillian with planning by A Charleston Bride and draping by The Social Spool

classic wedding reception drape decor


Photo by Julia Dags with planning by Kristin Chambless, florals by Juniper & Jasmine Designs and draping by The Social Spool

Now we’re pretty enamored by the romance of lush white draping and the way it cascades from the sky to begin with, but if you’re worried about that look feeling too blank for your taste, organic climbing greenery is always a great way to spice up those billowing “walls” (and a cost effective solution).

pink wedding drapes reception decor


Photo by Andrew Bayda with planning by Dlya Dvoih and florals by Flower Bazar

It might take you a while to calm down from this high, but once you’re ready, head on over to this roundup of butterfly wedding ideas that will make your heart flutter just like this one!

Follow along on Pinterest and Instagram for more wedding inspiration!
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