PRICE GUIDE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · 2026–2027
Event Decorator cost in the UK
£150–£1,250 per event. Typically £350.
An event decorator in the UK usually charges £150–£1,250 per event, with around £350 typical for dressing a room. Venue size, centrepieces and backdrops, how much is hired versus made, setup and clear-down and the date decide the fee.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does an event decorator cost in the UK?
| Low end | £150 | simple table styling from stock |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £350 | what most people pay |
| High end | £1,250 | a fully themed wedding room |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the event suppliers near you.
What moves the price
- Size of the space — dressing a small function room costs far less than a ballroom or large marquee
- Scope of décor — centrepieces, backdrops, ceiling drapes and table runners each add to the event decorator's quote
- Hired or bespoke — stock décor from the decorator's range costs less than pieces made for one event
- Setup and clear-down — an event decorator working late to clear the room charges for those hours
- Theme complexity — a fully themed room with props and lighting takes much more planning
- Peak dates — weddings and Christmas parties book event decorators far in advance
WHAT YOU GET
What an event decorator booking includes
Takes: Setup usually takes two to six hours on the day, with clear-down after the event. Not included: Fresh flowers, balloon displays, lighting, furniture hire and out-of-hours clear-down are often quoted separately.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common event decorator jobs
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How to pay less
- Choose décor from the event decorator's existing stock rather than bespoke pieces
- Focus on centrepieces and one backdrop instead of dressing every surface
- Pick a venue that already looks good so less decoration is needed
Before you book
- Check the venue's rules on candles, fixings, confetti and setup times before booking the event decorator
- Ask whether fabrics and props meet the venue's fire safety requirements
- Agree the full décor list, setup time and clear-down time in writing
- Confirm the event decorator holds public liability insurance
Event Decorator cost: questions people ask
Usually £150–£1,250 per event in the UK, with around £350 typical for dressing a room. Simple table styling sits lower and fully themed weddings sit higher.
Two to six hours for most rooms, depending on size and how much is being set up.
Only if the venue allows it. Many venues require LED candles or enclosed flames under their fire safety rules.
Some event decorators offer flowers and balloons too, while others work alongside a florist or balloon artist.
Fresh flowers, balloons, lighting, furniture hire and late clear-down are commonly separate.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK event and wedding decorator prices. They show the national range, not a quote.
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