Planning your dream wedding at Durham Masonic Hall? One of the biggest decisions couples face is how to decorate their venue. Do you take the DIY approach or hire a professional venue dresser? Both options have their pros and cons, and we’re here to help you decide what’s best for your big day.
DIY Wedding Decor – A Personal Touch
Some couples love the idea of creating their own decor. It adds a personal element, can be budget-friendly, and lets you have full creative control. But before you commit, consider:
✔️ Time & Effort: You’ll only have access to the venue on the morning of your wedding, meaning setup needs to be quick and stress-free.
✔️ Help on the Day: You won’t want to be arranging centerpieces while getting ready! Do you have reliable friends or family to handle it?
✔️ Storage & Transport: DIY means sourcing, storing, and moving decor yourself—think about logistics!
Why Hire a Venue Dresser?
A professional venue dresser takes the pressure off by handling everything for you. They bring experience, creativity, and efficiency to set up your vision exactly as you imagined. Benefits include:
✨ Stress-Free Experience: Arrive at your wedding with everything beautifully in place.
✨ Expert Design & Styling: A professional will know how to make your theme shine.
✨ No Clean-Up Hassle: Most venue dressers take down everything at the end of the night, so you don’t have to.
NEW: DIY Setup Service at Durham Masonic Hall
We know many couples want to bring their own decorations but can’t be there to set them up. That’s why we now offer a DIY wedding decor setup service!
For a fee, our team will take care of arranging your decorations exactly as you planned, so you can focus on getting ready and enjoying your big day. It’s the best of both worlds—your personal touch, without the stress of setting up.
💬 Ask us about our DIY setup service when booking your wedding!