How to decorate for a birthday with personalized posters?
You have chosen a poster for your child’s birthday, but you are not sure where to put it or how to incorporate it into the decor? Start with the location: an entrance, a snack table, or a photo corner. You can then choose the size and the accessories to go with it.
Here are some ideas for showcasing your personalized posters at home without cluttering the room.
Welcome guests with a welcome poster
A personalized welcome poster naturally finds its place near the entrance or along the path leading to the party area. Choose a spot where guests can easily see it without blocking the way.
You can place it in a frame on a console table or use a sturdy easel. Keep the supports away from play areas and avoid leaving a fragile frame within reach of the little ones.
A single accessory can complete the look: a bandana for a western party, a toy, or a few items in the theme’s colors.
Put the child at the center of attention near the snack table
A birthday poster can be displayed behind the cake or on a small piece of furniture next to the table. Leave enough space in front so that the dishes and decorative figures do not hide its contents.
To choose the size, first measure the available space and your frame. A large model requires some distance; on a small table, a more discreet size may be easier to set up.
Create a photo corner around the poster
A clear, well-lit wall is all you need to set up a small photo corner. Place the poster at a height suitable for the desired framing, then add a few accessories. Avoid setting up directly in front of a window: the backlighting can darken faces and make the text difficult to read.
If the frame has glass, do a test with your phone. Slightly moving the frame or changing your camera angle can reduce reflections.
Take inspiration from a real party: Lyla’s 4th birthday
For her Toy Story party, Lyla had a welcome poster on an easel and a birthday poster on the table. The two displays occupied different spaces: one welcomed the guests, while the other celebrated her 4th birthday.
The gingham tablecloth, figurines, and cloud decor linked the spaces together. Discover the photos from Lyla’s Toy Story birthday to see this setup and get ideas to adapt at home.
Prepare the setup before the big day
- Check the dimensions of the poster, the frame, and the space.
- Test the stability of the support.
- Set up the empty dishes to check that the poster remains visible.
- Take a test photo to spot reflections and elements that obscure the decor.
Once the party is over, you can keep the poster flat or frame it in the bedroom. For a first birthday, the “My First Year” collection also offers another option to explore, depending on the memory you want to create.
Are you still at the beginning of your preparations? Find our guide to choosing birthday stationery, from invitations to materials for the big day.
