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Hi, I'm Heather at Make Believe Events 👋
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Welcome to Make Believe Events - Where the Magic Happens✨ Every event starts with a little bit of imagination - and at Make Believe, bringing those ideas to life is what we do best. With over 8000 events styled (yes, really!) and a mantelpiece full of awards spanning over a decade, we’re proud to be Scotland’s most decorated wedding decor company - and official suppliers for more than 40 of the country’s most incredible venues & wedding planners.
Make Believe Events Pricing & Costs
All our products are individually priced. We have some weddings that are around £300/£400 but we have done weddings that have been over £7500. Our average wedding order is around £900.
Typical venue styling
From
£1,000
Time to get your full day decor in place - from ceremony through to reception we have you covered!
What's included
Archway
Aisle Decor
Candlelight Ceremony Decor
Signing Table Decor
Premium Centrepieces
Top Table Decor
Make Believe Events Details

Products and Services

Last-Minute Orders
Complete Styling Service
Chair Covers
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Lighting
Candles
Dance Floor Hire
Candelabras
Showroom
Dining Furniture Hire
Decorative Hire / Props
Giant Letters
Set-Up
Greenery Hire
Bar Hire
Lounge Furniture Hire
Bunting
Make Believe Events Full Description

Established in 2009, Make Believe Events is one of Scotland's leading wedding decor and styling companies, creating memorable, show stopping weddings for couples across Glasgow and throughout Scotland.

From the first idea to the finished room, Make Believe Events helps couples transform their venue with wedding decor that looks incredible, works together and makes a real impact. With years of experience and thousands of weddings and events behind them, the team knows how to get the most from a wedding decor budget – whether that means one statement feature or styling the whole room.

Their extensive range includes wedding chairs and chair covers, linen, lighting, furniture, centrepieces, floristry, backdrops, neon signs, props, archways and more, with new and original creations added regularly.

Make Believe's collection of archways includes a wide range of styles, giving couples a beautiful way to frame their ceremony, entrance, top table, cake table or other key areas of their venue. From elegant and classic to modern and statement-making, there's an archway to suit almost every wedding style.

For couples who want their decor to work as a complete look, Make Believe offers a range of wedding decor packages, taking the guesswork out of choosing individual items while still allowing couples to personalise their day. Their expert design consultation also gives couples the opportunity to talk through their ideas, get professional advice and create a cohesive look for their wedding.

Lighting is a particular speciality, with options ranging from subtle fairy light and festoon canopies to bold neon signs and bespoke light installations. Make Believe Events is known for creating unique, high impact wedding decor and show stopping features, including custom designs created specifically for individual weddings.

For couples searching for the best wedding decor company in Scotland, the best wedding styling in Glasgow, unique wedding decorations or creative ways to transform their venue, Make Believe Events combines experience, creativity and practical expertise to make the most of every wedding decor budget.

If you want wedding decor that makes people walk into the room and say “WOW”... that's exactly what Make Believe does.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Heather McGowan
We've been making weddings look bloody brilliant since 2009 & after thousands of them, we've got pretty good at it! Whether you're starting with “I have absolutely no idea what I want” or a Pinterest board that's getting slightly out of hand, we're here to help. From statement archways to gorgeous lighting, neon, florals & complete decor packages, we'll help you turn your ideas into a wedding that feels 100% you. Come & chat to us– we'll bring the ideas & experience and get your decor sorted!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2009
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Reviews
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Rhianne & Jamie
Happy couple married in August
September 2026
Wow
The decor looked incredible and fit our dark romance vibes perfectly! The neon signs were an absolute hit and we felt comfortable trusting them entirely with our vision, they sorted everything from when we first went to their showroom all the way to the wedding day.
Sarah and Mark
Happy couple married in November
April 2025
Best they have ever seen
Mark & I wanted to thank you for all your hard work on our wedding day making our vision come to life! The festoon lights, the barrels and the flower wall with the neon sign, along with all the other bits made the room even more beautiful! I don't think I'm meant to say this but our photographer said it's the best they have ever seen the Garden Room look & we agree! Your styling of our welcome sign and the picture of our fur-babies made us all tear up before we walked down the aisle.
Bryan and Amy
Happy couple married in October
April 2025
Ensuring our wedding was perfectly 'dressed'.
"This is just a quick email to say thank you for ensuring our wedding was perfectly 'dressed'. The venue on fantastic on the day and we especially loved the black table cloths and gold disco ball!! Lots of guests commented on the look! Thanks again Bryan and Amy The Engine Works 11/10/24"
James
Happy couple married in September
April 2025
THANK YOU for helping create a wonderful wedding
“I wanted to drop you a message to say a massive THANK YOU for helping to create a wonderful wedding! The lights looked stunning! Thanks for fielding all of my questions in the lead up. Many thanks James. Guardswell Farm“
Karina & Mark
Happy couple married in November
April 2025
It was all perfect
"Hi Heather & the full team We just wanted to send an email to thank you for your hard work setting up St Luke’s for us for the wedding party. It was stunning we can’t tell you how many compliments we got on the decor, the trees, the colours, the fairy lights - it was all perfect. As soon as we get our professional pics back, we’ll be sure to send some over and tag you on our socials and of course leave a lovely google review. Thanks so much again 🩷🩷 Karina & Mark"
Kerri
Happy couple married in December
April 2025
It has been a fantastic service from Make Believe
"We just wanted to say a huge thank you to your and your team for the décor that you provided at our wedding at the Engine Works last week. The venue looked absolutely magical and was exactly the festive vibe we wanted. It has been a fantastic service from Make Believe Events since making our initial booking at your open day."
Mr and Mrs Turner
Happy couple married in November
April 2025
We could not be happier with how everything looked
"Jordan and I really wanted to say a massive thank you to the Make Believe team that came up. They were so lovely, and did a fantastic job of decorating our venue. Everyone commented on how lovely they made each room look. Jordan and myself loved how they made the whole venue look so romantic and cozy with all the lights and candles; we could not be happier with how everything looked. Thank you so much ❤️ Mr & Mrs Turner " Duisdale - Skye
The Cooke's
Happy couple married in March
April 2025
Thank you for making it everything we wanted!
"I wanted to send a quick message to say thank you to you and your team for making our wedding venue everything we wanted and more! Everything was perfect and absolutely how we wanted it to be! Thank you for making it stress free for us, we appreciate you and your team 😊 for all your hard work!
Lisa & Phil
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Beautiful decoration
We booked make believe events for our wedding at Roman Camp Hotel and they did a great job with the decoration of our ceremony and our tables. We had a great experience!
Siobhan and Callum
Happy couple married in October
October 2023
Beautiful decor
Hired one of your moongates and it was a beautiful statement piece at our ceremony everyone loved it! Prompt at answering emails for any questions, great company to work with
Make Believe Events Location & Contact Details

Address

UNIT A, GLASGOW NORTH TRADING ESTATE, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G20 9BT, Scotland, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Glasgow

Nearest Train Station

Kelvinbridge Underground

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What wedding decor and styling services does Make Believe Events offer?

Pretty much everything you need to transform your wedding venue! From chairs, linen, furniture and centrepieces to floristry, backdrops, archways, neon signs and lighting, we can help with the details or style the whole space.

We offer individual hire items, complete wedding decor packages and expert design advice, so whether you need one show stopping feature or the full room makeover, we've got you covered.

What wedding decor packages does Make Believe Events offer?

Our wedding decor packages are designed to make getting your venue looking amazing much easier. We bring together key decor elements so you don't have to spend hours trying to work out what goes with what.

From ceremony decor and statement features to packages covering multiple areas of your wedding, there's a range of options to suit different styles and budgets.

And if our packages don't quite fit what you're imagining? We'll build something that does that is unique to you!

What wedding archways can I hire for my wedding?

We've got 13 different wedding archway styles, so yes... we're a little bit obsessed with arches!

From elegant and romantic to modern, bold and seriously statement-making, our archways can transform your ceremony space, entrance, top table or other key area of your venue.

And because they're part of a much bigger decor collection, we can style your archway with florals, lighting and other details to make it properly WOW.

Why is Make Believe Events considered one of the best wedding decor companies in Scotland?

Because we've been doing this since 2009, have styled thousands of weddings, and genuinely know what we're doing!

We're constantly creating new products, designing bespoke pieces and finding ways to make a wedding look incredible without wasting the budget on things that don't make an impact.

We combine a huge range of wedding decor with experienced designers and an installation team who know how to turn an idea into a finished room.

Basically, we're pretty damn good at making weddings look brilliant and we've got the experience to prove it!

Can Make Believe Events decorate and style my whole wedding venue?

Absolutely! In fact, that's one of our favourite things to do.

We can help bring your whole wedding look together, from ceremony and reception decor to lighting, furniture, centrepieces, backdrops and those all important statement pieces.

You don't need to know exactly what you want either. Tell us about your venue, your ideas and your budget and we'll help turn it into a space that feels completely yours.

What wedding lighting does Make Believe Events offer?

From subtle and romantic to “woah, look at that!”, we've got lighting for pretty much every wedding style.

Our range includes fairy light canopies, festoon lighting, statement lighting installations, neon signs and bespoke lighting designs.

Lighting can completely change the atmosphere of a room, so we're big believers in using it to make an impact - not just to stop people bumping into tables.

Can Make Believe Events create bespoke wedding decor?

Yes... and we LOVE it.

We're constantly designing and creating new products to add to our collection, and we can also work on bespoke wedding decor and custom lighting installations when you have an idea that doesn't exist yet.

If you've seen something you love, have a completely bonkers idea, or simply can't find the thing you're looking for, ask us. We love a challenge.

How can I get the most impact from my wedding decor budget?

This is where our experience really comes in.

You don't need to decorate every square inch of your venue to make a huge impact. We can help you identify the areas that will make the biggest difference – whether that's a statement archway, incredible lighting, a show-stopping backdrop or one really clever focal point.

Our design consultation is completely free, so we'll work with your ideas and budget to help you spend your money where it will have the most impact.

We're all about big WOW factor, without wasting your budget.

I have no idea what I want for my wedding decor - can you help?

YES. And honestly, you're in very safe hands.

You don't need to arrive with a Pinterest board, a colour palette and a fully formed plan.

Our free design consultation is there to help you work out what you actually like, what will work in your venue and where to spend your budget.

Bring us your vague ideas, your screenshots, your “I don't know but I want it to look AMAZING” and we'll take it from there.

Where does Make Believe Events provide wedding decor and styling?

We're based in Glasgow and provide wedding decor and styling across Scotland, working with couples and venues throughout the country.

So whether you're getting married in Glasgow, Ayrshire, Edinburgh, the Highlands, the Isles or somewhere else in Scotland, we're always happy to chat about what you're planning and how we can help transform your venue.

If you're looking for one of the best wedding decor companies in the WHOLE of Scotland, you're in the right place.

Press & Awards
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