Anniversary dinner setup in Exeter
Professional anniversary dinner setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
45-90 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Anniversary dinner setup - table arranged beautifully, lighting perfect, atmosphere created. You handle the meal, I'll set the romantic scene.
Restaurant Quality, Home Comfort
Want to celebrate your anniversary with a special meal at home, but you're already cooking and getting ready? This is help creating that perfect romantic atmosphere without the stress of doing it all yourself.
💡 The idea: You focus on cooking something special and looking good. I'll transform your dining space into something memorable - the kind of setup that makes your partner go "wow, you've really made an effort."
What Gets Done
| Setup Element | What It Creates |
|---|---|
| Table arrangement | Beautiful place settings, centrepiece positioned |
| Lighting setup | Candles arranged safely, ambient lighting positioned |
| Space creation | Furniture moved to make intimate dining area |
| Decoration hanging | Banners, flowers, special touches placed perfectly |
| Atmosphere | The whole space feeling special and romantic |
What You'll Pay
| Setup Complexity | Time Needed | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple table setup (arrange existing space) | 45 mins-1 hr | £60 |
| Full setup (furniture moving, decorations, lighting) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For
✅ Wedding anniversaries - make it special at home
✅ Milestone celebrations - 10th, 25th, significant occasions
✅ Garden dining - outdoor romantic setup
✅ Surprise celebrations - I can setup while you're both out
✅ After-kids-bedtime dinners - special meal once children asleep
Why Choose Us for Anniversary dinner setup in Exeter?
Table beautifully arranged for your celebration
Atmospheric lighting set up properly
Furniture rearranged to create intimate space
You focus on the meal, I'll create the setting
What to Expect
Step 1: Agree The Vision
You tell me what you're envisioning - formal dining, casual romantic, garden setup, whatever. I'll suggest what usually works well.
Step 2: I Create The Setting
Arrive a few hours before your dinner, set everything up beautifully, make sure lighting works, test candles are safe, get it all perfect.
Step 3: You Have Your Special Evening
Everything's ready. You just need to plate the food and enjoy your anniversary without having stressed about the setup.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to create the romantic setup yourself? Here's how:
🕯️ Lighting is everything
- Candles create atmosphere but need doing safely (stable bases, away from fabrics)
- Dimmer switches or low-wattage bulbs better than bright lights
- Fairy lights add sparkle without being cheesy (if done subtly)
- Test your lighting plan before the evening
🍽️ Table arrangement
- Less is more - cluttered tables feel messy, not romantic
- Centrepiece shouldn't block eye contact across table
- Make sure candles don't create smoke in faces
- Set the table properly (matching everything, no random mismatched stuff)
🪑 Create intimate space
- Move other furniture back to make dining area the focus
- Close curtains (creates cocoon feeling)
- Move table to better position if needed (corner, by window, wherever feels right)
- Make sure chairs are comfortable for a long meal
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Too many candles (fire hazard, too much smoke, overwhelming)
- Centrepiece too tall (can't see partner across table)
- Music too loud (want conversation, not shouting)
- Forgetting to test everything before the actual evening
- Spending so long on setup you're exhausted before dinner
💡 Pro tip: Whatever you're planning, set it all up the day before as a dry run. You'll discover what doesn't work, what's missing, what needs adjusting. Then you're not finding problems an hour before your anniversary dinner.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
💕 Surprise setups: Some people book this as a surprise for their partner - I set everything up while you're both out, you come home to a beautifully prepared space. Just need access and clear instructions on what you want.
Timing flexibility - we'll work around your dinner timing. If you're eating at 7pm, I might setup at 4pm. Gives everything time to settle and you time to finish cooking.
Garden setups - outdoor anniversary dinners are magical in good weather. I can do full garden setups with lighting, heating (if you have patio heaters), the works. But always have plan B for Devon weather.
Kids considerations - if you've got children, we can time setup for when they're out or setup in a room you can close off. Or setup after they're in bed for a late romantic dinner.
Decorations - you provide what you want (rose petals, special centrepiece, photos, whatever), and I'll arrange it all tastefully. If you're not sure what works, I can suggest based on setups I've done before.
Cleaning included - obvious tidying while setting up (clearing surfaces, putting clutter away) is part of the service. Not deep cleaning, but making the space look good.
Next day takedown - if you want decorations and special setup left overnight (romantic breakfast the next morning?), I can come back next day to pack it all away and put furniture back.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does anniversary dinner setup include?
Creating the perfect dining setting - arranging the table beautifully, setting up candles or special lighting, rearranging furniture to make the space intimate, hanging any decorations, basically creating a romantic restaurant-quality atmosphere in your own home.
Do you provide the tableware and decorations?
No, you provide everything (tablecloth, candles, flowers, whatever you want), and I'll arrange it all beautifully. If you need suggestions on what works well, I'm happy to advise based on what I've seen work for other anniversary dinners.
Can you help set up outside for a garden dinner?
Absolutely - outdoor anniversary dinners are lovely (weather permitting). I can set up a table in the garden, arrange lighting, make it special. Just be aware Devon weather can be unpredictable, so having a backup indoor option makes sense.
How far in advance do you setup before the dinner?
Usually a few hours before. Gives you time to do final food prep and get yourself ready without worrying about the table setup. We agree timing when you book - whatever works best for your plans.
What if I want help clearing up afterwards too?
I can come back the next day to help pack away decorations and put furniture back if that's useful. Some people want the romantic setup to stay overnight, others want it cleared next morning - whatever you prefer.
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