Northern Lights Event Hire: Styling the NI Social Media Awards 2025
If you want your next event in Northern Ireland to look as good on camera as it feels in the room, you need a team that blends creative styling with flawless production. On 18 October 2025, Northern Lights Event Hire will bring that blend to the NI Social Media Awards, creating a setting that is elegant, photogenic and perfectly on brand. From statement centre-pieces to cinematic stage looks, their approach shows how the right partner can transform a vision into a show stopping guest experience. If you are planning a gala, awards night, corporate event or wedding, discover how their process can elevate your plans, and how to book them for your date.
Who are Northern Lights Event Hire
Northern Lights Event Hire is a specialist event hire, styling and production company based in Northern Ireland. They support everything from intimate celebrations to large scale conferences and awards nights with creative design, premium hire items and experienced technicians. Explore what they do on the main site at Northern Lights Event Hire, or skip straight to the services overview at What We Do.
What they are bringing to the NI Social Media Awards 2025
Awards nights demand a balance of sophistication, practicality and shareability. Guests want to feel immersed in the theme, the production team needs clean sightlines and reliable cues, and photographers require lighting that flatters people and product alike. Northern Lights Event Hire will deliver cohesive room styling and photo friendly features, all carefully planned against the venue layout and running order for 18 October.
A signature arrival moment
Guests will be greeted by a sleek room design concept that sets the tone for the evening. Think black and gold accents, considered elements designed for old carpet style images. To create similar impact at your own event, consider their popular 4ft Light Up Letters and Numbers for a name, category, or campaign hashtag.
Cohesive tablescapes
In the Europa Hotel Grand Ballroom, consistent linen choices, elegant seating covers and bespoke centrepieces will tie the theme together. The team’s end to end styling means everything works as one, from centrepieces to stage design. If you are seeking full concept support, the What We Do section is a great place to start a conversation.
Cinematic stage looks
Stage presence is the difference between flat and unforgettable. The crew are pulling together something dynamic transitions which we will reveal on the night! For events that need an extra spark, ask about Pyrotechnics and Lighting to deliver safe cold spark effects or confetti moments that punctuate the show.
Built in social moments
Shareable content flows when you design for it. The team can integrate interactive features like their Photo Booths and 360 Booths, which keep guests engaged and produce ready to post clips that extend your reach long after the last award is announced.
Services that make your event shine
Room styling and theming
From linens and tableware to centrepieces and feature props, the styling team creates a cohesive visual story that aligns with your colours and tone. For inspiration across the full range, browse What We Do, then note any items or looks you love for your enquiry.
Lighting, AV and special effects
Lighting is the fastest way to transform a space, create atmosphere and flatter photography. The technical crew designs looks for arrivals, dining and stage moments, then manages cues on the night for a seamless flow. If you want a show stopping reveal or winner celebration, explore Pyrotechnics and Lighting.
Signature letters and scenic features
Statement pieces help guests navigate the space and give photographers strong focal points. The handcrafted 4ft Light Up Letters and Numbers are ideal for brand names, initials, category tags and milestone numbers.
Interactive photo capture
Encourage user generated content with Photo Booths and 360 Booths. The 360 option is a favourite for dynamic clips that perform well on Instagram Reels and TikTok, while classic booths keep queues buzzing and produce print keepsakes.
Outdoor and daytime options
Planning a social or family friendly event? Consider their Mini Golf Courses and lawn games to encourage relaxed networking and light hearted competition.
A proven approach from brief to showtime
Discovery and concept
The conversation begins with your objectives, audience and venue. The team gathers brand assets and practical details, then proposes a concept that will translate beautifully on site and on social.
Design and logistics
Once the direction is approved, you receive a clear plan covering floor layouts, seating, styling elements and technical zones. Timelines are aligned with your caterer, venue manager and any external production partners.
Delivery and show management
On the day, the crew installs, focuses, tests audio and positions feature elements for impact and safety.
De rig and follow up
Post event, de rig is efficient and considerate of the venue. If you have multiple dates, the team can template the design for consistency across a series, saving time and ensuring brand continuity.
How to brief them for awards night success
Share your headline objective
Do you want a premium feel for VIP hosts, a content rich experience to drive shareable moments, or a celebratory atmosphere that keeps people networking after the show. Clarify the priority and let it guide decisions.
Map the guest journey
Plan how people arrive, where they queue, where photos happen and how they move from reception to dining. The team can propose entrance features, signage and lighting states that keep flow comfortable and photogenic.
Bring your brand to life
Provide colour codes, fonts and any campaign visuals. Northern Lights Event Hire can mirror your palette through linens, lighting and scenic details so every photo looks on brand.
Design for content
If organic social or press coverage is important, invest in dedicated capture spots. The Photo Booths and 360 Booths options are proven crowd pleasers, and signature letters deliver instant backdrops that guests gravitate towards.
Consider comfort and sightlines
Great styling still needs thoughtful spacing, good acoustics and clear views of the stage. The team will advise on table layouts, stage height and lighting angles so your room looks beautiful and works perfectly for speeches and cameras.
Answers to common questions
Do they cover my area
Yes, they work across Northern Ireland and the border counties. For availability and travel specifics, reach out via the Contact page.
Can they provide full production
They can, from styling and scenic to lighting, audio and special effects. Use the What We Do page to shortlist elements you want, then share your date, venue and guest count.
Are the 4ft letters suitable for stages
Yes, the 4ft Light Up Letters and Numbers are designed as feature pieces for stages, foyers and photo zones. The team will advise on placement, power and audience sightlines.
What if I need branded moments
They can create signature backdrops and integrate logos through lighting gobos, scenic panels and styling touches, all aligned to your guidelines.
Where to see their work and get inspired
You can browse case studies and recent projects on the website, and you can also see behind the scenes content and event highlights on their social channels. Follow them on Instagram, connect on Facebook, and explore videos on YouTube. If you want a quick overview of the range before you enquire, start at What We Do, then click into individual service pages for details, for example Pyrotechnics and Lighting or Photo Booths and 360 Booths.
How to book Northern Lights Event Hire
Ready to put your date on hold The simplest way to start is to share your venue, guest numbers and key objectives via the Contact page. If you already have a mood board or colour palette, include it with your enquiry. For couples planning weddings, or marketers organising awards and conferences, the team will recommend a package that suits your space and budget, then confirm logistics and timelines so you can focus on guest experience.
Why choose the team behind the NI Social Media Awards 2025 look
The NI Social Media Awards are a flagship celebration of creativity and community in Northern Ireland, which means the styling brief must hit several marks at once. It has to feel premium without being fussy, it has to photograph beautifully under stage conditions, and it must support smooth show management throughout the running order. Northern Lights Event Hire will bring these threads together on 18 October, and that same balance can be tailored to your own brand or celebration. Whether you want refined black tie, bold colour blocking, or a minimal monochrome concept with one strong accent, their in house styling and production capabilities give you the flexibility to get it right.
Your next step
If you would like your event to look as strong as the NI Social Media Awards 2025, begin with a quick browse of Northern Lights Event Hire, shortlist the elements that excite you using What We Do, then enquire via the Contact page. For regular inspiration and a feel for current projects, follow along on Instagram and Facebook. If you want to see dynamic event recaps or feature installations in motion, check out their channel on YouTube.
The team at Northern Lights Event Hire understands that great events are built on details, from the first impression at the entrance to the last spark at the finale. Their work for the NI Social Media Awards 2025 on 18 October will show how styling and specialist effects can turn a busy running order into a seamless, social first experience. If you want that level of craft for your own event, reach out today and start planning a setting that will impress guests, delight photographers and live on through every post and reel that follows.