Wedding Accessory Hire in Essex

Laceys Event Services is a multi-award winning event design and wedding styling company with over 15 years of experience in the industry. They can supply one-off products or a full design and hire package for a wide variety of events. Read on for more behind the scenes info plus hints on what to check in a prospective supplier.

What do you need to know from an organiser in order to provide a comprehensive quote?

In order for me to supply clients with a basic quotation, we ideally need to know the date and location of the event. How many guests are expected to attend or even better still, how many tables and chairs they anticipate;
For a more comprehensive quotation where floral designs, backdrops and centrepieces are wanted then its extremely handy to be given colour themes, designs the client already has in mind or styles they are looking for.
It's important to remember that numbers and colours can change between the time of enquiry to the actual event date itself, so try not to get too caught up in the finer details such as shade matching and exact flower selection at the time of quotation; as details like this can be tweaked up until the month of your event anyway!

What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

It's important to research your suppliers and make sure they are suitable for your event. We all have different tastes and designs and although you may find two very competent stylists, one may have different design flair to your own vision. If you are looking for floral designs but are speaking to a company that predominantly has balloon decor your options may be limited and vice versa.
If a supplier has already worked at your venue this is a major bonus; they will be able to help you plan and visualise the styling in your venue, and will know what works and does not work, giving you support throughout the design process and ensuring you have the right products for your event setting!

Please tell us a little bit about how and why you started the business.

Laceys Event Services was founded in 2008 and opened officially in 2009 by myself, Charlotte.
As a super organised and time managed individual, naturally, I was previously working in Event Management. I soon realised that it was the Styling and Design side of the industry that truly held my passion though.
I love being able to work with clients helping them bring their visions to life, from initial planning stage where my design qualifications and background can be utilised, right up to the day itself where I am personally on-site setting up the room, ensuring every last detail is executed exactly as we have planned.
I believe it is my passion for design and care for my clients that have led me to win 8 industry awards over the years; including Best Event Designer Essex and Best Event Designer UK through the Wedding Industry Awards.

Please tell us about a booking you've had through Add to Event, how did it go? Would you recommend us to others?

I have many clients find me through Add to Event for products such as backdrops or chair covers; many go on to realise my vast product catalogue and packages that I offer and end up contracting me to work on the full styling of their event too.
I have been contracted by corporate clients, brides and grooms, as well as party hosts.
It is a great platform and so easy to use and stay in contact with clients. We have been using it for 3 years now!