Backdrops Rental in Davis, CA
Delivered and styled across Davis and Yolo County from our Antelope warehouse.
Backdrops Available in Davis
Davis events lean bohemian and farm-forward — most of our backdrops end up at winery patios like Turkovich and Matchbook, at the UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo for intimate ceremonies, or inside Odd Fellows Hall downtown for PhD grad dinners. University department banquets at the Mondavi Center front terrace also pull arched floral backdrops for faculty photo moments. The aesthetic here runs softer than a typical Sacramento ballroom request: more unfinished wood arches, more greenery-friendly framing, less metallic geometric. Clients planning farm-to-fork rehearsals along Putah Creek usually pair a panel backdrop with Buckhorn's catering flow so the head table reads as a single visual focal point on camera.
Davis venues we know
- UC Davis Arboretum (Gazebo / Wyatt Deck)
- Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
- Odd Fellows Hall (Downtown Davis)
- Turkovich Family Wines
- Matchbook Wine Company
- Sudwerk Brewing Co. private room
Common Davis events
- Arboretum ceremonies with greenery arches
- Winery wedding photo moments at Turkovich and Matchbook
- PhD graduation dinners at Odd Fellows Hall
- Farm-to-fork rehearsal dinners along Putah Creek
- UC Davis department banquets at Mondavi Center
The two pieces that move most in Davis are our wood circle arch and the freestanding panel backdrop — the circle arch especially, because it reads well against the open oak canopy at the Arboretum and against barn wood at Turkovich. For a 120-guest winery wedding we typically send one arch for the ceremony plus a separate panel backdrop for the sweetheart table so the couple gets a clean reception photo without having to break down and move the ceremony arch during cocktail hour. Seasonality matters more than clients expect: April through June the Arboretum is green enough that a bare arch works with just a small floral corner, but by late July the grass turns gold and most florists want a fuller greenery install, which means allowing extra setup time. Indoor Davis venues — Odd Fellows Hall, Sudwerk's private room, the Silo Union event space — have ceiling heights between 10 and 12 feet, so our 8-foot arches fit but our tallest panel backdrops need to be confirmed for clearance before booking. Wind is the quiet issue at outdoor campus sites near the Arboretum; we stake and sandbag all freestanding pieces.
Delivery to Davis
Davis is a 35-minute straight shot down I-80 from our Antelope warehouse, so we can hit morning setup windows at the Arboretum before campus parking fills up. Backdrop frames travel disassembled with padded corner protectors — important because many Davis farm venues have dirt or gravel driveways where wheeled carts don't roll cleanly.
Delivery details →Davis × Backdrops FAQ
Can you set up a backdrop at the UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo?
Yes, but the Arboretum requires a no-stake policy on most lawn areas — we use weighted sandbag bases for our freestanding arches there. We also coordinate drop-off with Arboretum staff so we're not blocking the service path near Wyatt Deck during peak visiting hours.
Which backdrop works best for a Turkovich or Matchbook winery ceremony?
Our wood circle arch is the most popular for both — it photographs well against the barrel room at Turkovich and against the open vineyard view at Matchbook. For late-season events when the vines are bare, florists often add a fuller asymmetric floral install; we time our delivery to land 2 hours before florist arrival so they can decorate uninterrupted.
Will your backdrop fit inside Odd Fellows Hall in downtown Davis?
Odd Fellows has roughly 11-foot ceilings in the main room — our 8-foot arches and standard panel backdrops fit comfortably. We recommend against the tallest geometric panels there; the ceiling beams restrict sightlines for the photographer.
Do you coordinate delivery with Buckhorn Catering for Davis farm-to-fork dinners?
Yes, we frequently share setup windows with Buckhorn. We usually drop backdrops 2–3 hours before their kitchen load-in so both teams have clean access to the venue driveway without overlapping vehicles.
Can we rent just the backdrop frame and have our florist dress it?
Yes. Most Davis clients rent the frame only — circle arch or panel — and their Davis-area florist (we see a lot of orders that pair with Relles Florist or Strelitzia) handles the install. We deliver frames 2 hours before florist arrival and return to strike the morning after.
Is wind a problem for backdrops at outdoor Davis venues in spring?
It can be, especially on the Arboretum lawn and at Matchbook's exposed vineyard site. We bring sandbag weights rated for 30 mph gusts on every outdoor Davis backdrop order — no additional cost. For ceremonies booked in March or April we recommend a backup plan to move indoors if sustained winds exceed that.
