Wedding Design & Venue Styling FAQs

Without a creative lead throughout your wedding planning journey, the suppliers you appoint often work in isolation—interpreting your ideas in different ways, which can lead to a disjointed look & feel on the day. A wedding designer brings clarity and cohesion to your entire aesthetic, ensuring every detail feels considered and connected.

Most venues and caterers provide only minimal setup—placing name cards, lighting a few candles, and laying out standard tableware. They don’t offer design input or creative styling, and often won’t have the time or creative eye to personalise details like napkin styling, or sourcing refined decor.

A wedding stylist transforms a practical setup into a cohesive, beautifully curated space—elevating every detail so your wedding feels elevated, and not just executed.

Think of a planner as your logistical lead and a designer as your creative lead.

A planner manages your timeline, budget, and supplier coordination.
A designer/stylist curates the look and feel—your colour palette, decor, ambience, and guest experience.

They work beautifully together, and if your planner doesn’t offer design, we’ll become your creative partner.

Yes, it’s called our Design Direction service. It’s perfect for:

• Couples who need to define their style, cut through the wedding trend noise, and give every supplier a clear, cohesive vision to work from—reducing overwhelm, saving time, and avoiding costly purchases that don’t align with your vision.

• Planners who want design support if its not a service they provide in-house. 

• Destination weddings with remote suppliers who need a visual guide to work from. 

You’ll receive a bespoke Design Book filled with intentional ideas, colour palette, styling notes, and supplier guidance—all tailored to your story and venue.

Explore our Design Direcetion service here. 

Absolutely. Couples often struggle to picture how all the elements will work together—and that’s where our Design Bookcomes in.

You’ll receive:

• A colour palette that complements your venue

• Moodboards for each styling focus area (ceremony, dining, stationery, etc.)

• Layout and styling suggestions so every detail aligns

Think of it as a visual blueprint that ties every element together.

We collaborate with a curated team of talented florists who share our creative vision, design values, and love for refined, heartfelt weddings.

We’ll recommend the perfect florist based on your aesthetic and take care of the creative direction—so your flowers enhance the design, not compete with it.
Already booked a florist? No problem. We love collaborating and they always appreciate the clarity of our design book.

Yes. We are trusted stylists for luxury venues across the UK and beyond.

Preferred supplier venues: 

Birdsall House  | Iscoyd Park |   Dorfold Hall 

Other venue favourites: 

Hawkstone Hall

King Street Townhouse

Holford Estate

Garthmyl hall

Tyn Dwr Hall

The Compton Gallery

Dewsall Court

Middleton Lodge

Plans Dinam Country House

Cornwell Manor

Owen House Wedding Barn

Euridge Manor

FiveFour Studios

Tower Hill Barns

Wyresdale Weddings

Combermere Abbey

Whether you’re getting married in a manor house, marquee, or modern space—we tailor our design to suit the surroundings while reflecting your personal style.

Our Signature Styling Service includes:

• Full design concept

• Sourcing of all visual elements (linens, crockery, glassware etc.)

• Decor hire from our exclusive collection

• Bespoke stationery & signage – design and production

• On-the-day styling setup and full installation

• De-rig and decor removal the following day

You don’t have to juggle multiple suppliers—we manage the whole visual journey from concept to candlelight.

Every couple’s priorities differ, but most of our clients invest around:

• 10–15% of their total budget on design & styling

• 10–20% on florals

• 3-8% on stationery, signage & custom production

By starting with a cohesive design, you avoid overspending on decor that doesn’t align—saving money and avoiding costly mistakes.

As soon as you’ve booked your venue.
Design is the first step to avoid confusion and ensure consistency as you hire your suppliers.

Peak dates book up quickly (especially spring and summer), so we advise booking 12–18 months in advance for popular seasons.

Yes. Our Stationery & Production service is perfect for:

• Couples who already have a clear design vision and already have a designer & stylist booked

• Couples getting married abroad who don’t require a designer/stylist

• Wedding Planners needing a creative production partner

All items are designed and produced in-house—giving you consistency, quality, and quick turnaround when needed.

Beyond our passion for creativity & timeless styling, you will always be met with warmth & professionalism throughout your wedding styling journey.

Wedding design & styling can be an overwhelming, time-consuming part of wedding planning; we’re here to guide you through the abundance of trends & inspiration to deliver a beautifully curated celebration that bespoke to you.

Our Booking Process: 

1. Get in touch to book your complimentary discovery call via our here or email hello@soiréestudio.co.uk

2. Based on our conversation, we will send you a bespoke proposal detailing along with further details of how to secure your booking.

3. On receipt of your deposit, you’ll receive a link to an online client file where all details of your booking will be shared.

4. Based on your proposal, we will arrange details such as venue visit & begin the design process, guiding you through the finer details.