Fly Me To The Moon
The moon backdrop was a special build for me personally, a project that combined my love for traditional woodworking with the sentimental significance of our wedding day. Crafted primarily from plywood, every piece was carefully measured, cut, sanded, and primed to ensure a smooth finish. It was designed to be both sturdy and visually striking, serving as a dreamy focal point for the celebration.
One of the most meaningful aspects of the build was the hand-painted face of the moon. My wife played a key role in bringing it to life, meticulously painting its facial features to give it character and charm. Her artistic touch transformed the backdrop from a simple wooden structure into something truly magical and full of personality.
Beyond the craftsmanship, one of the biggest challenges was figuring out how to transport the backdrop to the venue without compromising its design. Given its size, we needed a practical solution, so we engineered it to be foldable—allowing for easier transport while maintaining its integrity once set up.
This backdrop was more than just a wedding decoration; it was a labor of love, a reflection of creativity, and a tangible piece of a day that meant so much to us. It remains one of my favorite builds, a reminder of the time, effort, and heart that went into making our wedding uniquely ours.
Materials used: Plywood and solid wood components.
Finish:
Paint + sealer
Process to Product
We begin the backdrop by carefully spray mounting the printout, ensuring it adheres smoothly to the material. This serves as our precise guide as we cut out the shapes that will come together in the final design.
Once the pieces are ready, we begin priming, painting, and assembling them, gluing everything together to bring the final design to life.
With all the pieces painted and assembled, the next major challenge was designing the foldability for easy transportation. Once that was resolved, we rigorously tested the structure to ensure stability. The final step was adding the finishing touch—carefully hand-painting the moon’s facial features to bring it to life.
The result
