Event Decorators Are Magicians but before that, We’re Artists on a Deadline. Most venues only give vendors 2 hours to set up and 1 hour to break down. Sounds reasonable, right? Except… transforming an empty room into your dream space takes time, detail, and precision. When setup time is limited, decorators have two options: 👉 Pay for additional venue hours 👉 Or bring in extra labor to meet your event’s timeline Neither is “extra billing” — it’s simply what it takes to deliver your vision beautifully and on time. So, before booking your venue, always ask: “How many setup hours are included?” Because time… is part of your event budget.