Some rooms need a little help. Plain walls, dated features or a big empty hall can all be transformed with draping, and it’s one of the simplest ways to make a venue feel luxurious. Here’s where draping makes the biggest difference and how to make it look its best.
- Draping hides plain walls and features and softens a room instantly.
- Behind the top table and around a stage are the most effective spots.
- Uplighting on draping multiplies the effect.
- Some venues have rules on fixings, so check early.
Where draping makes the biggest difference
You don’t have to drape a whole room to change how it feels. Focus on where people look:
- Behind the top table, for a soft, elegant backdrop to every speech.
- Around a stage, front and back, for a clean, professional finish.
- Across plain or dated walls in function rooms and halls.
- As a backdrop for a photo spot or cake table.
Light it up
Draping and lighting are made for each other. Uplighting in your colour scheme turns white drapes into a wash of colour, and it changes the whole mood of the room once the sun goes down.
Check with your venue
Most venues are happy with draping, but some have rules about fixings. Tell us where you’re celebrating and we’ll check with them before the day, and agree setup times so it’s all in place before your guests arrive.
What goes well with draping
A draped stage is perfect for awards nights and galas. For weddings, pair draping with a flower wall and light-up letters for a top table that looks straight out of a magazine.
Draping at venues we work with
We regularly set up at hotels, golf clubs and country houses across the area. Find your venue for local tips:
Frequently asked questions
Will my venue allow draping?
Most do, but some have rules on fixings. Tell us your venue and we’ll check with them.
Can you drape a stage?
Yes. Draping the front and back of a stage gives a clean, professional finish.
How long does it take to put up?
It depends on how much we’re draping. We’ll agree setup time with you or your venue.
Sturdy, professional staging for bands, speeches, awards and performances. Clear sound and stunning lighting for speeches, bands, parties and corporate events. Statement backdrops for photo spots, top tables, stages and cake tables. Lush flower walls that make the perfect backdrop for photos, top tables and ceremonies. From our base in Luton we deliver, set up and collect everywhere in between. See local venues and delivery prices for your town: Tell us about your event and see your instant price for draping, with delivery to your venue. A 25% deposit secures your date.Goes perfectly with
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Event draping for weddings, galas and corporate events
Event draping is one of the simplest ways to make a plain room feel finished. Whether you are planning a wedding, an awards night, a charity ball or a corporate event, we use draping for events behind the top table, around the front and back of a stage, or across walls that need softening. It also makes a lovely backdrop for a photo spot or cake table.
We deliver, set up and collect, so there is nothing for you to carry or take down. Venue draping hire is from £110, and prices include VAT. We work from Luton and cover Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London. Tell us where you are celebrating and we will check with your venue about fixings and agree setup times.
A 25% deposit secures your booking, and the balance is due 28 days before the event. If you would like to talk it through, call us on 08005930003.
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What customers say
“Absolutely fantastic service, cannot recommend them enough! I desperately needed help with a dancefloor 2 weeks before my wedding and they were happy to assist. Such an amazing business, friendly, kind and so professional. Thank you for helping make …”
“Thank you so much for supplying LED letters for our wedding reception. They looked great! The whole process from start to finish was very professional and stress free. Excellent customer service provided and we would highly recommend to everyone!”
“Speakers and lighting were perfect for a pre wedding party. Ben was super chill and made everything easy. He even came a few days after the wedding to grab the speakers/lighting as he knew how busy we were. Legend! Will 100% be using them again in the future.”
Your questions, answered
What is venue draping?
Venue draping is fabric hung to hide plain walls and dated features and to soften a room. It's one of the simplest ways to make a venue feel more luxurious.
Where in a room does draping make the biggest difference?
Behind the top table and around a stage, front and back, are the most effective spots. It also works well across plain or dated walls, and as a backdrop for a photo spot or cake table.
How much does venue draping hire cost?
Draping hire starts from £110, including delivery, set up and collection. Prices include VAT, and you can see your exact price and check your date online in about 2 minutes.
Can I add lighting to draping?
Yes, and the two work very well together. Uplighting in your colour scheme turns white drapes into a wash of colour and changes the mood of the room once the sun goes down.
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