Once you've decided to book your wedding decor, the next question is usually: what am I actually getting for my money? Wedding decor packages vary a lot between London suppliers, and without a checklist to compare against, it's easy to assume something is included when it isn't — or to pay for extras you didn't realise were optional in the first place. Here's a practical checklist of what a proper wedding decor package should cover.
The Core Visual Elements
Most wedding decor packages are built around a few key visual pieces:
- A stage or top-table backdrop — usually the single biggest visual element of the room, and the natural centrepiece for photos
- Table styling — centrepieces, table runners or linen, and any small decorative details for each table
- Entrance or aisle decor — the first thing your guests see as they arrive
- Signage — a welcome sign at minimum, with table plans or directional signage for larger weddings
Not every wedding needs all of these, but a good supplier should be able to talk you through which ones will make the biggest difference for your specific venue and guest count.
Delivery, Setup and Collection
This is the part that's easiest to overlook — and the most important to confirm before you book. A wedding decor package should include full delivery, professional setup well ahead of your guests arriving, and collection afterwards. If a quote looks unusually low compared to others you've received, this is the first thing worth double-checking, since setup labour is a genuine cost that some suppliers separate out rather than including upfront.
Design Consultation
A proper package includes time spent actually understanding your vision — your colours, your venue, your inspiration photos — rather than being handed a generic, pre-set design. This conversation is where a decor team earns their fee: translating what you want into something that will genuinely work in your specific space.
What's Usually Optional (and Worth Asking About)
- Lighting — can transform a stage or backdrop but isn't always included as standard
- Sofa or seating upgrades on a stage
- Extended or personalised backdrops, including names or initials
- Extra centrepieces beyond a baseline number of tables
- Furniture hire — lounge seating, additional tables, plinths or props
None of these are essential for every wedding, but it's worth asking specifically whether they're included or chargeable as extras, so nothing surprises you later.
Questions Worth Asking Before You Book
- Is setup and collection included, or charged separately?
- How many tables/centrepieces does the quoted price actually cover?
- Can the design be adjusted closer to the date if my guest numbers change?
- What happens if my venue has restricted access times for setup?
A supplier who answers these clearly and specifically — rather than vaguely — is usually one who's used to managing real weddings, not just selling props.
Getting a Clear, Itemised Quote
The best way to know exactly what you're getting is a proper, itemised quote rather than a flat headline number. Once we know your date, venue and vision, we'll break down exactly what's included — stage, styling, delivery, setup — so you know precisely what you're paying for before you commit to anything.