London, Essex, Suffolk
karen@kmshire.com
07951 255731
KMS Hire - Weddings, Birthdays & Events
KMS Hire – Wedding & Event Decoration Hire in Essex, Kent, London & Beyond
Dream weddings and unforgettable events start here.
Luxury venue styling, light-up letters, flower walls, LED dance floors, blossom trees and full on-the-day coordination across Essex, Southend, Kent, Hertfordshire, Suffolk and London.
Eco-friendly faux florals, handcrafted UK-made lights and 4ft–7ft letter lights that have featured on TOWIE, Good Morning Britain and ITVBe.
KMS Hire is a family-run wedding and event styling company based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. We specialise in transforming venues into breathtaking spaces with high-quality decoration hire and professional setup. From romantic ceremony décor and elegant table styling to show-stopping evening pieces, we handle everything so you can relax and enjoy your special day.
Our range includes one of the largest selections of giant light-up letters and numbers in the UK, premium eco-friendly flowers and centrepiece, LED dance floors, blossom trees, magic mirrors and much more. Whether you're planning a wedding, birthday, anniversary, corporate event or any celebration, our experienced local team delivers, installs and collects everything – making the process stress-free from start to finish.
Aisle Decorations
We are continually updating and adding to our range so please also see available to hire for more of our range. Please contact us if you're searching for something that's not listed.
Why Choose KMS Hire?
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UK’s leading letter light specialist — handcrafted 4ft to 7ft light-up letters & numbers in multiple styles (LOVE, MR & MRS, initials, names, dates and more)
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Premium eco-friendly faux florals — realistic, sustainable, allergy friendly and perfect for photos
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Full venue styling & on-the-day coordination — we set up and manage everything on the day
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Featured on national TV — seen on TOWIE, Good Morning Britain and ITVBe
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Hundreds of 5-star reviews — trusted by couples and event hosts across the South East
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Local Essex-based team — reliable delivery, professional installation and collection included
Our Most Popular Hire Items
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Giant Light Up Letters & Numbers
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LED Light Up Dance Floors
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Flower Walls & Floral Arches
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Blossom Trees & Centrepieces
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Magic Mirror & Vintage Photo Booths
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Ceremony Arches, Aisles & Hoops
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Table Décor, Runners & Top Table Styling
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Heart Arches, Light Boxes & Post Boxes
Browse our full range and see real wedding photos in our gallery or Instagram.
What Our Clients Say
Aimee
Absolutely fantastic service! Set up was quick and smooth and was unnoticeable! Everyone made wonderful compliments on both the arch and the dance floor! The arch really set off our wedding breakfast and added some drama to the room! ✨🤍 Thank you so much!
Karen and the team are absolutely amazing. They are passionate and work above and beyond to make you happy. From the start of our journey we knew what we wanted, however we were not sure what exactly was needed for the venue to be complete and look as we imagined it should look. Karen listened to us going on and on, and nothing was too much trouble for her. Amazing value for the price, attention to detail and lots and lots of options to choose from. All these managed by an amazing, talented team! Thank you for adding the sparkles to the room to make our day truly magical! ✨
Thank you so much Karen and the KMS team for making our wedding venue so prefect. It was truly spectacular and everyone commented on how beautiful it was. Will not hesitate in recommending you to everyone! Thank You!!!!
Ria & Josh
Cristina & Bryan
Awards, Previous Clients and Preferred Venues:
Recommended Venues
Please click on the venue name to view the venue photo gallery.
Please see our venues/events page for all the venues we work at.
The Barn at Sir Henry's
Frinton on Sea Tennis Club
The Laker Suite at Holiday Inn Southend
Areas We Cover
We proudly supply weddings and events throughout:
Essex • Southend-on-Sea • Chelmsford • Kent • Hertfordshire • Suffolk • London • Bedfordshire • Cambridgeshire • and many surrounding counties.
Delivery, professional setup and collection are all included in our packages.
Towns:
Basildon
Benfleet
Billericay
Braintree
Canvey Island
Chelmsford
Great Wakering
Hadleigh
Hawkwell
Hockley
Laindon
Leigh on Sea
Rayleigh
Rochford
Shoeburyness
Southend on Sea
Thorpe Bay
Thurrock
Westcliff on Sea
Wickford
Ashford
Bournemouth
Brentwood
Bury St Edmunds
Cambridge
Colchester
Epping
Harlow
Ilford
Ipswich
Kesgrave
Maidstone
Ongar
Salisbury
Sudbury
Whitstable
Woodbridge
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas do you cover for wedding and event decoration hire?
We are based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex and cover Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, London, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas.
Do you hire out light up letters for weddings?
Yes – we offer one of the largest ranges of handcrafted 4ft–7ft light-up letters and numbers in the UK, including popular options like LOVE, MR & MRS, initials, names and dates.
Are your flowers real or faux?
We use high-quality eco-friendly faux florals that look beautifully realistic while being sustainable, long-lasting and great value for money.
Do you provide setup and on-the-day help?
Absolutely. Our friendly team delivers, professionally installs all items and collects everything afterwards, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
Can you style both the ceremony and the reception?
Yes – we create coordinated looks across the whole day, from ceremony arches and aisles to table décor and evening dance floor setups.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for peak wedding season (spring/summer). Contact us for current availability.