Full-Service asian wedding decor company
Run a full-time decor business with a unit, a van and a small crew, creating large mandaps and stages for wedding season.
- £10k-50k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
A full-time decor company with a rented unit for stock and preparation, a van and a small team. You offer complete packages including large mandaps, stages, floral walls, draping, lighting and entrance features for multi-day Asian weddings.
Your first three steps
- Build a portfolio of real events and gather testimonials, then set out clear package tiers with prices
- Find a unit with suitable access and storage, and get quotes for a van and for stock such as mandap frames and lighting
- Arrange regular supplier relationships with venues, planners and florists, and line up reliable freelancers for set-up days
Who pays
Couples and families planning larger weddings, plus banqueting halls, venues and wedding planners who hire you as a regular supplier.
How it makes money
Higher-value packages per event, add-ons and delivery, and repeat work with venues and planners. Peak income comes in the busy wedding months, so plan cash flow for quieter ones.
Skills that help
- Design and styling at scale
- Managing a small team and freelancers
- Quoting, budgeting and cash flow planning
- Knowledge of Hindu, Sikh, Muslim and other wedding traditions
- Customer service with demanding timelines
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, plus employer's liability insurance once you hire staff, and cover for stock and vehicle
- Check lease terms, business rates and whether the unit's permitted use suits storage and workshop activity
- Venue fire safety rules on materials, candles and flame effects; check each venue's requirements
- Seasonal income and high upfront stock costs, so keep a cash buffer
- Written contracts with deposits, cancellation terms and damage clauses
- Check whether you need to register for VAT as turnover grows
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Everything you need to start: full-service Asian wedding decor company
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- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a full-service wedding decor company?
Startup costs are typically around £10,000 to £50,000, depending on stock, the unit, your vehicle and team size. Monthly revenue is typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on the season and the size of the weddings you take on.
What insurance and rules apply to a wedding decor company?
Check public liability insurance, employer's liability insurance once you hire staff, and cover for stock and vehicle. Also check your lease terms, business rates, whether the unit's permitted use suits storage and workshop activity, venue fire safety rules, and whether you need to register for VAT.
How much time does running a decor company take?
A full-service company typically needs around 35 hours a week or more. Useful skills include design at scale, managing a team, quoting and cash flow planning, and knowledge of different wedding traditions. Income is seasonal, so keep a cash buffer.
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