Wedding Backdrops Aren’t Just Pretty Decor

When planning a wedding, most couples focus on the big-ticket items: the dress, the venue, the food, and the DJ. But one thing that’s often forgotten until the last minute? The wedding backdrop.

On The Tipsy Guest Podcast, we got to chat with the amazing Oji Martin from Backstory Backdrops, who reminded us that wedding backdrops aren’t just pretty backgrounds, they’re powerful storytelling pieces that help set the tone for your entire event.

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From Birthday Party to Wedding Day Star

Believe it or not, Oji’s journey started with her son’s 5th birthday party. She created a cool Austin City Limits-inspired VIP lounge (adorably named after him, Aston), and the compliments started rolling in. Friends took notice, and soon she was designing for weddings all across San Antonio.

With her background in branding and graphic design, Oji quickly found her calling: creating custom wedding backdrops that go way beyond what you see on Pinterest.

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It Starts with Your Story

Every wedding has a vibe, but Oji wants to know the story behind it.

She begins every design with a detailed consultation. Yes, she’ll ask about colors and style, but her real focus is on you. Your relationship. Your inside jokes. Your favorite places.

“We ask for all the details,” she says. “But then we also ask for the story. That’s really what we come back to.”

That’s what makes her wedding backdrops feel so personal and different.

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Every Detail Has a Story

Each backdrop design is built using what Oji calls her three storytelling pillars: the color story, the style story, and the font story. These three elements carry through everything, from the wedding backdrop to signage, seating charts, and even the photo booth.

This approach keeps your entire wedding design feeling cohesive and intentional, while still letting your personalities shine.

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Plan A… Or Plan B

If you’ve planned a wedding, you know things don’t always go as planned. Backdrops are no exception.

From outdoor setups with no walls to unexpected venue rules, Oji and her team have seen it all. Luckily, they come prepared, with tools, creativity, and a sense of humor.

“We’re Backstory Backdrops. The ‘B’ also stands for Plan B,” she laughs.

When you’re hiring someone for your wedding backdrop, that kind of adaptability is gold.

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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Oji is big on vendor communication, especially when it comes to wedding photo booths.

Without it, neon signs might mess up your lighting, or the backdrop could be too short for the booth frame. But when designers and photo booth pros work together? Everything aligns, and your photos look exactly how you imagined.

Pro tip: always loop your wedding backdrop designer in with your other vendors!

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Your Love Story, Front and Center

One of Oji’s favorite examples of a custom wedding backdrop? A couple who bonded over visiting baseball stadiums.

She created a baseball-inspired seating chart using pinstripes in their wedding colors, and floral arrangements that looked like baseballs. Guests were blown away, and totally got the connection.

That’s the magic of a backdrop that tells your story.

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Your Wedding Backdrop Should Feel Like You

So here’s the takeaway: your wedding backdrop is more than a background—it’s a piece of your story.

Whether it’s your ceremony arch, your photo booth scene, or a creative seating chart, your backdrop should reflect you. The real you. Work with someone who cares about that, and who knows how to bring it to life.

Because when your story leads the design, the whole wedding just clicks.

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Episode Sponsor: MBP Photo Booth

MBP Photo Booth, San Antonio and Austin’s leading Photo Booth company since 2015, is proud to sponsor this episode! Whether you’re looking for a fun, interactive experience or a customized photo activation, MBP has you covered. Let’s make your wedding unforgettable!