diff --git a/openlp/core/lib/serviceitem.py b/openlp/core/lib/serviceitem.py
index 3170e0a93..941f54897 100644
--- a/openlp/core/lib/serviceitem.py
+++ b/openlp/core/lib/serviceitem.py
@@ -364,6 +364,9 @@ class ServiceItem(object):
         """
         self._uuid = other._uuid
         self.notes = other.notes
+        # copy theme over if present.  Assumes overridden
+        if other.theme is not None:
+            self.theme = other.theme
         if self.is_capable(ItemCapabilities.HasBackgroundAudio):
             log.debug(self.background_audio)