How should hired wedding décor be counted and returned after the event?
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Use an agreed inventory and condition check when hired décor arrives and again when it is collected.
Identify which stands, containers, fabric or furniture belong to the supplier and tell guests what must not be taken away. Name the person responsible for handover and record missing or damaged items before settlement. Keep the collection window and any deposit process in writing. A shared removal crew should not leave ownership or breakage unclear simply because the wedding programme has finished.
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