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INSANELY COOL & CREATIVE PHOTO DISPLAY IDEAS (PERFECT FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT!)

18/12/2021

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Creative Photo Display Ideas

AUTHOR: BEC OF 'FOR EVERY HEN'
Photographs are a lovely (and easy) way to add a personalised touch to your event. They will instantly bring back wonderful memories and, in turn, encourage story telling (those hilarious images can’t go unexplained). If sharing printed memories at your event is on your ‘to do’ list, see below for our favourite creative photo display ideas (they will guarantee that your images don't go unnoticed!).

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Cupcake Toppers

Do your sweet treats need a bit more personality? They could become the highlight of the dessert table with a little cheeky DIY!

Using scissors or craft cutters, chop some images of the bride into cute shapes (love hearts, circles, squares) and attach to toothpicks with a hot glue gun.

When dry, pop them in your cupcakes for instant, personalised party snacks!
Photo Cupcake Toppers

Frame It

'Whether they are attached to a wall or fencing, placed neatly on a table, or even shown on an easel - frames are a stylish and easy way to display photographs.

And better yet?

With a little preparation, they can ft in with your theme seamlessly, 


COLOUR SCHEMES
For example, if you're using certain colour/s at your event, track down frames in the hues featured throughout the rest of your décor. Does your theme represent a particular era? Hit up some op shops to find some cool, older-style options. After a simple and sleek look? Stick to using only black or white frames. 


HOW WILL YOU DECORATE?
Once you've decided on the colours, it's time to think about how​ you will decorate. Frames are wonderful because:
  • They come in a range of sizes; no matter the area, there will always be an option to suit
  • You can mix and match for a unique and fun display
  • Or you can stick to the same sized frame for a continuous look
See below for some of our favourite frame layouts and décor ideas for inspiration:
Decorate with Photos

Funny Badges

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After a subtle way to bring your group together? Why not create some hilarious badges that each and every guest (including the bride-to-be) can wear?!

​If purchasing in bulk, choose one epic photo (beautiful or cringe-worthy, the choice is yours) and have it made into cute button badges that can be handed out  and worn on the day.

DIYing it? Why not print off a range of different photos of the bride - creating a fun accessory and great ice-breaker all in one. After all, how can you walk past a guest wearing that incredible photo without stopping to view/chat?!
Photo Badges

Photo Banner

Photo banners are an easy yet beautiful way to display gorgeous moments in time. To create your own, all you have to do is:
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  • Print off a selection of your hen's favourite (or funniest) images. These could be from her childhood, relationship, partying, etc.
  • Cut twine (or string) to the required length.
  • Carefully peg each image to the twine (we love using mini wooden pegs for this)
  • Display at your venue as you would any other bunting or banner!

This can double as a game (What Age was the Bride?). Ask guests to take a guess as to what age the bride was in each image - the person with the most correct answers wins a prize!

HANDY TIP:
Rather than pegging photos to twine, you could attach to fairy lights - ambiance and memories all in one!

Creative Photo Display Game Ideas

Photo Collage (With a Twist)

Collages are a fab way to showcase lots of different photos in the one place. From hilarious moments in your bride-to-be’s life (tiny bub, awkward teen, fun nights out) to her relationship – anything goes!

And better yet? Due to the variety of ways they can be put together, collages will suit any venue (and just about any theme).

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SIZE MATTERS
The size of your collage will depend on where your celebration is, and the space you're happy to dedicate to it. They can be small (framed and placed on a table, images pinned to a pin-board, etc.) or larger than life (bluetak images to the wall, filling a huge area)

LOCATION
Hosting an outdoor celebration? Your collage could be displayed in a frame on an easel or table. Indoors? Alongside easel or table displays, you can also show off your handy work by mounting framed collages on the wall or, as mentioned earlier, by bluetaking photos directly onto plaster (no frame required).


STYLE LIKE A PRO
Before styling the collage, decide on the 'look' you're after. Will it be sleek and sophisticated? Colourful and creative? A bit of both?

​ADD PERSONALITY TO YOUR COLLAGE BY DOING 1 OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  • Incorporating different image sizes
  • Sticking to a colour palette (e.g. black & white images only, or photos using a particular filter to make them flow)
  • Adding special mementos (like a vision board). All guests can contribute by bringing along a memory - such as ticket stubs from a music festival they attended with the bride, a poem written just for this occasion, photos of the bride-to-be from their own collection, magazine cut-outs (words or images) that remind them of the bride, etc.
  • Featuring images of your bride with each of her guests. Not only a nice way to include everyone, but also a great ice-breaker (these piccies pave the way for back-stories)
  • Dedicating it to her favourite things (does she love coffee? Feature coffee images and photos of her drinking this delish beverage. Same can be done for the beach, holidays, food, etc.)

BUILD IT UP
Rather than having a collage ready to go for your celebration, why not make it appear throughout the day? Set up a polaroid camera - with one exception. Every photo taken must be stuck to the dedicated 'collage wall'.

As the day goes on, the collage will take shape.

What will result in a gorgeous decoration will also become a great keepsake for your guest of honour (there will be so many photos to look back on)!

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HAVE FUN
No matter the style, location or size - make sure you have lots of fun with it and let your best friend's personality shine through!

​See images below for layout inspiration:
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Photo Confetti

Add some fun to your tables with sweet little pictures of your best friend!

​Print your images off small and cut into circles (or squares, or rectangles, whatever shape your heart desires), and scatter across areas that need a little livening up.

You could use hilarious images of the bride throughout the years, pictures from her relationship with soon-to-be hubby, images of the bride with each of her guests, or a mix of all three.

HANDY TIP:
If you have a paper craft punch cutting tool this can be used to get a seamless shape. You may also like to create shapes in different sizes (e.g. circles that are small, medium and large) for a unique look.
Photo Confetti

Photo Drink Charms

Hilarious or sweet - these photo drink charms are guaranteed to be a hit at your party!

Follow these simple steps to get everyone laughing and talking from the moment they grab their bevvies:
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  1. Find photos of your bride-to-be (baby, teen, now). If you want to get people laughing, pick the most hilarious images from the batch. Want it to be a sweeter gesture? Those photos where your gal is looking her best are a guaranteed win!
  2. Make sure you have as many pictures as there are guests attending (plus a couple extras just in case)
  3. Print these piccies off as small as possible
  4. Source cups for your celebration (these could be wine glasses, glass jars, personalised cups, champagne flutes) and attach one photo to the stem or handle of each.

At the party, guests can select a glass and easily keep track of it (just look for the image they chose!). A great ice-breaker and super handy, this is a unique photo display that we highly recommend.
Funny Ways to Decorate with Photos

Photo Ornaments

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Come Christmas time, stunning photo ornaments are draped over trees – enjoyed for the month of December as a pretty and much loved decoration. But who’s to say they can’t be used at other occasions, too?

Bring back beautiful memories by having your bride’s favourite images turned into gorgeous decor. Special moments from your bride’s relationship with her soon-to-be hubby are ideal for this. They will not only be a feature of her hen/bridal shower celebration, but will also be lovingly used on their Christmas tree for many years to come.
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For outdoor celebrations, these photo ornaments can hang from nearby tree branches. Partying indoors, or after a special centrepiece? Fill a vase with sticks and hang from those instead.

Photo Slideshow

If you have a television available at your venue, make use of it with a cute photo and video slideshow. Fun moments, funny images, hilarious films, etc. can be used and played throughout the celebration (sound down, of course!).

​If you’re tech savvy, finding a way for images taken at the celebration to be incorporated into the slideshow is one AWESOME way to get everyone snapping and sharing photos from the day. 

​HANDY TIP:
Set up a popcorn bar near the slideshow. Guests can then help themselves to a cheeky snack whilst they watch the big screen.
Creative Ways to Display Pictures

The Bride's Guests

If you have contacts for everyone on the guest list, ask if they can send through an image of themselves with the bride-to-be. Playdates as kids right through to partying as adults, you are bound to receive a range of wonderful photos (that will make your sentimental bride feel oh so loved!). 
DISPLAYING THESE PHOTOS ON THE BIG DAY:
  • Displayed around the venue in cute frames
  • Stuck into a book, one image per page. This leaves enough space for guests to write a special message for the bride-to-be next to their particular photo.
  • Added to a collage.
  • Used as photo 'drink charms' (see section above). Each guest can then take the glass/cup that features their photo.
  • Made into a photo book. Have each guest send through an image and note for the bride-to-be (e.g. memories, well wishes, recipes for a successful marriage, etc.). Put it all together using an online photo book tool and order. This can then be presented to your best friend on her special day.
Unique Ways to Display Photos

Their Story So Far

A really sweet use of images. Remind everyone exactly why they're here celebrating with a little timeline story of the couple's relationship.

Start with where it all began, highlighting important milestones (such as the first date, first holiday, first house, the proposal) and then finish with where it's going (e.g. the date of their wedding and possibly a short note about how excited everyone is to see what their future holds).
Decorating a Party with Photos

Unique Guest Book

Double trouble! This idea not only provides decorations for your event, but also a beautiful keepsake for your guest of honour.

What are we talking about? A 'guest book' wall.

This wondrous decoration will encourage photos to be snapped and messages to be written. And the best part? They're on display for the party to see AND they can be added to throughout the night (hello cheeky notes as the drinks start to flow!).

​To set up:
  • Print each guest's name at the top of a piece of paper (one name per A4 or A5 piece). Make sure you leave enough space for photos and written messages. If you're after a rustic vibe, use kraft paper when printing.
  • Find a wall in your event space big enough to hold all of these printed pieces (this could be an actual wall, a pallet wall, a fence - get creative!
  • Attach your named pieces of paper (either by hanging them like photo bunting, as described earlier in this article, or by bluetaking them to the surface). 
  • Set up a polaroid camera and some pens on a table.
On the day, explain that each person has their own 'page' which can be decorated with polaroid photos, messages to the bride-to-be, funny moments from the party, etc.  As messages are written and photos are taken, the guest book will take form - making for a unique and fun decoration!

Following the party, bind these pages together and gift to your best friend.

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​Cheers to Beautiful Memories (Old & New)!

Before signing off, I just wanted to note one last thing: sometimes less really is more.

Including photos in your best friend's special day is such a thoughtful way to personalise the celebration. But you don't need to do every option on the above list. Pick and choose the option (or two) that work best for your particular event. And let them shine!

As always, we LOVE hearing your ideas and real life experiences. Please feel free to share pictures or your very own tips for decorating with photos in the comments section below (or via our socials)!

Cheers to a wonderful event filled with beautiful memories (both old and new)!

​Much love, keep smiling - Bec x
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