Wedding décor styling and hire

Couples planning their own wedding, and wedding planners who need styling for several events.

Package prices or per-item hire fees, with extra charges for delivery, setup and collection. The same stock can be hired again and again.

• Good eye for design
• Organised with dates and stock
• Calm under pressure on the day

• Public liability insurance, and check what venues require from suppliers
• Storage space at home and whether your landlord or mortgage lender allows it
• Damaged or lost items, so check your terms and consider a deposit
• A vehicle big enough for delivery, and heavy lifting at setup

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on how much stock you buy, such as arches, signs and centrepieces. These are estimates, so build your stock gradually and allow for storage and a suitable vehicle.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,500, depending on how many bookings you take and how much stock you own. These are estimates, not guarantees, and you would need to cover costs such as replacements and fuel from that.

Check what public liability insurance you need and what venues require from suppliers. Also check storage space at home, including whether your landlord or mortgage lender allows it, how to handle damaged items, and whether you have a big enough vehicle.