Shipping rates and delivery information for our photography backgrounds
UK Shipping Info
Orders of paper sheets only - order by 1pm (UK) for same day dispatch on working days.
Working days are Monday-Friday. Orders placed after 1pm will be dispatched the next working day. Orders placed on Fridays after 1pm or over the weekend will be dispatched on the following Monday (Or Tuesday if it's a UK bank holiday!)
Orders containing new items available for pre-prder will be dispatched when the entire order is available. Dispatch dates for new items on pre-order are advised on the product page.
Tube packages for rolled paper backdrop sheets are delivered via Royal Mail on the following services. All weights and shipping rates will be calculated at the checkout for you.
- 2nd Class service, approximately 2 days
- £5.50 for orders up to 2kg, or
- FREE on orders over £60.
- Special Delivery Guaranteed Next Day by 1pm
- £8.90 for orders under 1kg, or
- £11.50 for orders from 1kg to 2kg
- Express Special Delivery Guaranteed Next Day by 9am
- £23.90 for orders under 1kg, or
- £27.90 for orders from 1kg to 2kg
Any tracking details will be advised with your dispatch confirmation.
Please understand – we can only control our dispatch times - delivery times may vary at the responsibility of the postal service or courier.
Mounted backdrops are made to order and dispatched in 5-7 working days.
Box packages for mounted photography backdrop boards are delivered via Parcel Force on a 48 hour service at the following prices. All weights and shipping rates will be calculated at the checkout for you.
1 board £10
2 boards £18
3 boards £24
4 boards £30
For a faster turn around or shipping on mounted backdrops or for more than 4 boards please call or email Sophie on 07866 636070 or hello@blackvelvetstyling.com.
European Shipping Info
Orders of paper sheets only - order by 1pm (UK) for same day dispatch on working days.
Working days are Monday-Friday. Orders placed after 1pm will be dispatched the next working day. Orders placed on Fridays after 1pm or over the weekend will be dispatched on the following Monday (Or Tuesday if it's a UK bank holiday!)
Orders containing new items available for pre-prder will be dispatched when the entire order is available. Dispatch dates for new items on pre-order are advised on the product page.
Tube packages for rolled paper backdrop sheets are delivered via Royal Mail on the following services. All weights and shipping rates will be calculated at the checkout for you.
- Europe Track and Sign Service
- £14.90 for orders under 1kg, or
- £19.90 for orders from 1kg to 2kg
- FREE on orders over £120
Any tracking details will be advised with your dispatch confirmation.
If you require a quicker delivery please email us and we may be able to help – hello@blackvelvetstyling.com
Please understand that even though we can use an expedited shipping or courier service the timings are not guaranteed and unfortunately it has been our experience that if there are issues with deliveries overseas it is very hard for us to deal with any problems and a with the shipping company.
We advise you to always have a second option for your shoot and try to allow an extra few days between the expected delivery date and your shoot date to avoid disappointment and inconvenience if there is problem delivering your order.
International Shipping outside of Europe
Orders of paper sheets only - order by 1pm (UK) for same day dispatch on working days.
Working days are Monday-Friday. Orders placed after 1pm will be dispatched the next working day. Orders placed on Fridays after 1pm or over the weekend will be dispatched on the following Monday (Or Tuesday if it's a UK bank holiday!)
Orders containing new items available for pre-prder will be dispatched when the entire order is available. Dispatch dates for new items on pre-order are advised on the product page.
Tube packages for rolled paper backdrop sheets are delivered via Royal Mail on the following services. All weights and shipping rates will be calculated at the checkout for you.
- USA
- Tracked shipping with DPD, up to 1kg £25
- Tracked shipping with DPD, 1-2kg £35
- Australia
- Royal Mail International 5-7 days up to 1kg £20.60
- Royal Mail International 5-7 days 1-2kg £24.20
- Brazil
- Royal Mail International 5-7 days up to 1kg £19.80
- Royal Mail International 5-7 days up 1-2kg £22.35
- Japan
- Royal Mail International 5-7 days up to 1kg £19.80
- Royal Mail International 5-7 day 1-2kg £22.35
- South Africa
- Royal Mail International 5-7 days up to 1kg £19.80
- Royal Mail International 5-7 days 1-2kg £22.35
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United Arab Emirates
- Royal Mail International 5-7 days up to 1kg £19.80
- Royal Mail International 5-7 days 1-2kg £22.35
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Suadi Arabia
- Royal Mail International 5-7 days up to 1kg £19.80
- Royal Mail International 5-7 days 1-2kg £22.35
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Rest of World, not listed above
- Royal Mail International 5-7 days up to 1kg £30
- Royal Mail International 5-7 days 1-2kg £35
Please understand that even though we can use an expedited shipping or courier service the timings are not guaranteed and unfortunately it has been our experience that if there are issues with deliveries overseas it is very hard for us to deal with any problems and liaise with the shipping company.
We advise you to always have a second option for your shoot and try to allow an extra few days between the expected delivery date and your shoot date to avoid disappointment and inconvenience if there is problem delivering your order.