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erfect. The bouquets and table settings were spectacular. Our photos turned out amazing. I highly recommend YJDecorating for anyone look for stunning florals and exceptional service.

to communication. I appreciated her input in regards to picking florals and she was very accommodating to the changes that I made halfway thru the planning process! Yvonne stood out to me, as she was transparent in pricing from the beginning and being able to accommodate any budget constraints that were given. I also appreciated getting to know me as the bride on a personal level and us a couple. She went above and beyond what I had asked for and envisioned and added in some extra touches! I could not recommend YJ Decorating enough!

entire space felt magical. The flowers were of exceptional quality, absolutely stunning, and everything worked together so flawlessly that it took our breath away. Our guests could not stop talking about how gorgeous everything was. One of the most unforgettable elements was the flower-adorned staircase. We were kind of hidden on the upper level and had the chance to watch our guests come down the stairs and see their expressions when they first took in the room. Watching their reactions was incredible. The staircase flowers were not only gorgeous, but they created a grand, dramatic entrance for both our guests and the bridal party. They also became a stunning backdrop where so many guests stopped to take pictures. Seeing everyone descend the stairs surrounded by flowers was truly breathtaking. YJDecorating helped us tremendously with color selection, which was one of the hardest parts for us. We knew we didn’t want the typical white linen look or colors that simply matched the bridesmaids’ dresses we wanted something more elevated and cohesive. Yvonne has an incredible understanding of color and guided us every step of the way. From pairing tones beautifully to refining our vision, her suggestions were spot on, and she brought everything to life better than we ever imagined. The communication and customer service were exceptional. YJDecorating was always responsive, attentive, and incredibly personalized. Every meeting and Zoom call left us feeling excited, confident, and genuinely happy throughout the planning process. It never felt stressful. We used YJDecorating for flowers for our entire wedding, including church flowers that were transported back to our venue, and we still can’t believe how flawlessly everything worked together. The end result created such a magical atmosphere and elevated the entire experience for us and our guests. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend YJDecorating for your wedding flowers and room design. They exceeded every expectation, and we are so grateful for the beauty they created on one of the most important days of our lives.

vision to life. She constantly reminded me that if I had any concerns or wanted to change anything at all, I could reach out to her — she was always there and made me feel so supported throughout the planning process. From our very first consultation, she was incredibly thorough. She looked through my inspiration board with me and asked thoughtful questions to understand exactly what I envisioned. When I visited her studio, she already had a variety of budget-friendly floral displays prepared so we could review options efficiently and easily. Her knowledge of flowers, color combinations, and what pairs beautifully together is truly impressive. She was able to read me so well and made amazing suggestions based on my reactions and comments. Another major highlight was her consciousness of our budget. She went above and beyond to deliver gorgeous flowers — bridal bouquet, centerpieces, bridesmaids bouquets, chuppah florals, and sweetheart table decor — all within our price range, and the quality never suffered for a second. Everything was elegant, vibrant, held up throughout the day, and exactly what we hoped for. Yvonne also made our chuppah extra meaningful. She incorporated my grandfather’s prayer shawl, and even took measurements ahead of time to ensure it draped perfectly on the wedding day. When I saw it all set up, it was so beautiful and special that it brought me to tears. Our wedding was in August, and she was extremely thoughtful about the heat. She took extra steps to make sure the flowers would hold up, and even on the big day she continued to make small adjustments to ensure everything looked perfect from start to finish. On the wedding day, I didn’t feel a single ounce of stress about the florals because I knew Yvonne and her team had it all handled — and they absolutely did. My bridal bouquet was STUNNING and I still get so many compliments on it. The bridesmaids bouquets and table décor were exactly what we discussed — elegant, cohesive, and beyond beautiful. I cannot recommend Yvonne enough. She exceeded every expectation and truly made our floral dreams come to life. If you want someone who is talented, thoughtful, and completely dedicated to making your wedding vision a reality, Yvonne is the florist you want!

g to our budget and willing to work with us. Our decor at our ceremony and reception and flowers at our wedding were perfect! We were nervous getting married in a hotel conference room that it wouldn't feel like a wedding, but YJ Decorating did an amazing job making our venue feel like the perfect wedding and a dream come true. Thank you so much Yvonne and your team!

own for their luxurious floral arrangements, but I let Yvonne know ahead of time about the smaller budget I was working with and she still was able to make my dream come true! I know nothing about flowers and trusted Yvonne to make our bouquets, ceremony and reception beautiful. Everything was stunning, simple and classic all at the same time, which is exactly what I wanted. Yvonne was extremely kind, knowledgeable, communicative and answered all of my questions in a timely response. She even let me come into the studio to see examples of what my flowers would look like. The team was professional on site and everything arrived on time. I cannot say enough how beautiful everything was! Thank you so so much for being a part of our special day. 100/10. If I ever have another event that I need professional flowers for, I will always choose this company.

idance and suggestions when needed while also being supportive of our own ideas and creativity. The quality of their work was breathtakingly beautiful - the flower arrangements were detailed, concise, and perfectly organized. Yvonne was caring and connected with us from start to finish, even coming to find me and my dad while I was waiting to walk down the aisle to give us the best advice to slow down and soak it all in. She also brought me one of the arrangements so I could see it before the guests, which was such a memorable moment. YJDecorating truly made our wedding day so special, and I couldn't recommend them more highly.

as a wedding planner. Our team at Marryment is looking forward to working with YJDecorating in the future. It was all of the extra touches, details, and focus on the couple's vision that makes YJDecorating stand out.

which was not something we had seen from other decor companies. During our very first call with her, we shared a presentation of our vision. It was abundantly clear that she immediately understood what we wanted. Throughout the call, she pulled up examples of what she has done in the past and asked if that was what we were looking for and what tweaks and changes we would like. It was clear from the very first call that YJDecorating would make our vision come true. Throughout the process, we had made changes to what we wanted and Yvonne was there every step of the way. She made sure that we understood what would and wouldn't look good in a gentle manner, rather than just saying yes and putting something together because we were paying. It was that openness and honesty that we appreciated so much and that made sure our wedding looked perfect. Through YJDecorating, we had a Chuppah, aisle design, stage covers, drapery behind the sweetheart table and covering entrances, up-lighting, and 3 different types of centerpieces, florals. Everything turned out to be absolutely beautiful. When we took a look in the ceremony room before our wedding, we were in awe at how gorgeous everything was. The entire ceremony room was so much more beautiful than we could have imagined. When we peeked in the reception room, we could not help but smile. The centerpieces were perfect, the drapery was beautiful and unlike anything we have seen, and the up-lighting added the perfect touch to the room. Everything the day of went so smoothly and was beyond anything we could've dreamed of. We would DEFINITELY recommend YJDecorating to any couple getting married. They brought our vision to life and more. Everything was 100% worth every penny. Trusting someone to put together your own vision is not easy, but with YJDecorating, you can be sure that your vision will happen and your wedding will be even more beautiful than you ever have imagined!

sted so long and were all so beautiful and elegant. Everyone on the flower team was fabulous in arranging the flowers and made this beautiful Haley Mansion venue in Joliet Illinois even more magical. A special shout out to Lisa, who went above the "call of duty." Her kind and calming nature and assistance during a stressful situation I encountered upon arriving at the venue was exactly what I needed at that moment, and I am so grateful to her. Every one of your staff was so attentive. And, you are such a lovely lady. I loved your enthusiasm and assurances to us...it shows you really love what you do and are extremely good at it.

get (which we appreciated), for any design that we proposed she mocked it up and ensured it was what we wanted, and really collaborated with us to ensure our romantic white wedding was beautiful. Also, her services go beyond beautiful floral arrangements - her team installed our pipe and rape, lighting, and candles or all our tables. On the day of, we were beyond happy to see everything come to life.

ind about this or that, and had amazing recommendations to elevate our wedding spaces. She accommodated a welcome event the night before with lovely cocktail vases. She attended our walk-throughs with the Langham staff and our planner so everyone was on the same page. It gave us peace of mind to know that she has amazing attention to detail and is so passionate about her art. She constructed the most magnificent Manzanita tree I have ever seen for our entrance table. It was a last-minute request on my part, and of course, she made it happen. The uplighting was elegant. The crushed velvet aisle runner was BEAUTIFUL. Our forever ring of greenery was a lush, elegant statement piece. The table arrangements were stunning and of the exact density of flowers and greenery that I had requested. Thank you YJDecorating for making our perfect day even more magical!

professionalism and familiarity with her portfolio as well as the quality of theirs rental items. As another reviewer mentioned, she also respected my budget, unlike another florist who proposed floral centerpieces even though I requested rental items (geometric lanterns). Yvonne also offered to participate in final walk-through and a final in-person meeting despite our relatively low budget. She listened to us carefully and also offered her recommendations. No last-minute surprises. I did not get to talk a lot with Lisa, the day-of lead, but everything looked beautiful. The florist team seemed to work well with the caterer, and they completed flipping the room in less than 20 minutes. I definitely recommend YJDecorating.

ing stood out. Her professionalism, adaptability, and artistic eye for creating beautiful spaces was evident from our initial interaction. Her commitment to understanding our vision was apparent and she truly translated it into reality. After reviewing our pictures/examples, she outlined a comprehensive plan and promptly provided a transparent cost breakdown. Throughout the process, Yvonne’s passion and excitement for her craft was clear. Collaborating directly with us, she organized zoom consultations to share updates and discuss ideas. What impressed us most was the ability to pull up examples from her portfolio live as we were chatting to show a type of flower, example, or overall idea. This gave insight to her work and versatility. Even joining during a site visit, the thoroughness and perspective was invaluable. On the day of our event, Yvonne and her team arrived early and worked seamlessly with other vendors. Their dedication and focus on execution transformed the spaces to create a stunning evening. As guests arrived it set the tone and her work did not disappoint. We could not have made a better choice. Working with Yvonne was an absolute pleasure. She is extremely personable, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a florist who truly knows their craft.

away by how beautiful everything was. Thank you!

for flowers and decor. She took my vision of my preferred color palette like ice blue and a bright color and made all the decor beautiful. I couldn't believe they were real flowers. I also was on a budget and she took care to make me comfortable with whatever I chose. She coordinated with my many vendors to ensure great detail for my wedding. She also was very sensitive to a cultural wedding and provided me with candles as well as recommend petals for our altar (for a traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony). I can't recommend her enough!

until I found the right look for my wedding, which catered to my personal style. Her staff was on time and very professional, and contributed to a beautiful day.

everything arrived where it needed to!

, we didn't provide her with much guidance, yet she managed to surpass all our expectations. Our florals were beautiful and turned our venue into an enchanted place. Equally commendable was the professionalism and dedication displayed by Yvonne and her team. We planned our entire wedding from the other side of the country, and Yvonne was incredibly flexible with us as we navigated constantly-changing travel plans to Chicago. Delivery and tear-down was also handled seamlessly, which meant that we could fully enjoy our special day without any concerns about logistical challenges. WE loved working with YJDecorating for our wedding florals, thank you to Yvonne and the rest of the team for everything.

to the venue to see it first hand so she could put together the perfect arrangement for us. Her team was on time and everything went smoothly during set up and tear down. Highly recommend!

e day. Then, on the day of, she was behind the scenes trying to fix some mishaps with our personal decor that we provided for her team to set up. She even drove back to her office for a part that was missing from our neon sign. To say she was a built in bridesmaid would be an understatement! She is honest and transparent and will most definitely work within your budget.

team. Yvonne was exceptionally helpful in planning the logistics and assisting my wife in building out our vision of the ceremony & reception space. They did such a fantastic job decorating the venue, it was everything we were envisioning and more! Planning and designing our ceremony space & altar filled with lush greenery and gorgeous bouquets of florals were something out of a story book. Looking at how the reception & dinner space came together with our sweetheart/head table and all our guest tables with alternating florals and candles everything tied together so beautifully. The YJ team went above and beyond all our expectations. We’ve had numerous guests compliment all the décor and the general aesthetic of our wedding and we cannot thank Yvonne and YJ enough for making our wedding day so special and memorable for our friends, families, and ourselves. I highly recommend working with Yvonne and YJ for all of your wedding decorating needs!

able to host the celebration, so we worked with YJD over several years. The floral design had to be changed for a new venue and a slightly different time of year, and all went very smoothly. They were understanding about budget constraints and generally responsive and easy to work with. In the end, the room looked beautiful, and the flowers and candles were exactly what my daughter had wanted. The staff is very friendly, knowledgable and professional, and worked well with the team at the venue. You can't go wrong choosing YJ Decorating for your event!

iful wedding day for us. She worked through every detail with me, step by step, and guided our process. We came into her studio for meetings and she was also available for walk through + zoom calls. She was careful to help us understand costs and she went above and beyond day of to show up herself to our venue as she knew how detailed I was and what I was hoping for in my vision. The team sourced specific bud cases they did not previously own for my particular request and nailed it perfectly. From my bouquet, to our chuppah, to the head table, massive candles displays and more, Yvonne exceeded our expectations beyond our dreams. I am so grateful to have found this vendor. Their team will impress and put you at ease!!!

long time. As a bride who didn't know what she wanted, I leaned on Yvonne to help me get to my vision. She absolutely did NOT disappoint. We decided on less floral and more candles for our reception and boy did she deliver. The room was breath taking and romantic-looked like something out of a European fairy tale. Easy to communicate with and responds quickly to any inquiry. All you have to do is look at her website and her work speaks for itself. Thank you to Yvonne and team for a wonderful job making our special day memorable. 10/10 I would highly recommend Yvonne for any special occasion needs.

e home our decor at the end of the wedding, we were truly wowed. I had a specific vision for my bridal bouquet and centerpieces, and Yvonne brought it to life so beautifully. She is truly an artist, and can help you and your partner figure out your vision. She is detail-oriented, hard working, and has a heart of gold. We felt so taken care of by her and her team. One of the key reasons to hire YJD is that unlike other floral design companies, when you give them your budget, they stick with it. Other vendors quoted one thing online and then told us prices that were thousands of dollars more as we went through consultations. Yvonne on the other hand helped us make decisions so we could come in under budget. She even came up with creative ways to reuse florals throughout the wedding day to increase the impact of our flowers! She never tries to upsell you, but instead helps you figure out how to bring your wedding vision to life in a way that reflects your budget. Jewish brides, she also has many beautiful chuppahs to choose from. She came up with a custom plan for us to have a chuppah that really brought together our ceremony space, and it was absolutely stunning. Our jaws dropped when we saw how beautifully she decorated the space. On top of it all, Yvonne treated us like family. She gave honest feedback, had amazing ideas, and did so much more than we would ever expect from a decorator. Hiring Yvonne was the best decision we made for our wedding. Save yourself the stress and hire YJD!

e started with us with only 4 months to go, and from the start, she was very helpful. Yvonne provided critical advice and reassurance as we navigated the ups and downs of our wedding journey. She provided excellent suggestions for our vision and made sure we considered all angles of needs to make our dreams come true. Her team was awesome on the day of the wedding, supporting the whole bridal party and making sure we had everything we needed and were ready to go!

design, and she turned our vision into an incredible display. We are so happy that we hired YJDecorating!

when you aren't sure about it yourself! Also, she is very willing to work with your budget and keeps you honest. Don't just consider, but CHOOSE YJDecorating for your wedding — you won't regret it.

re to help ensure all goes smooth and according to your wishes. The day of our wedding, we received a torrential downpour of rain right when the guests were arriving. With no overhang at our venue (Victoria in the Park), Yvonne offered to have one of her team members help the guests inside with her umbrella- definitely not in her job description, but what a show of character! We very much appreciated the gesture, and while that really should have been the venues responsibility, YJ Decorating stepped up and took care of our guests. Above and Beyond! Highly recommend Yvonne and her team for all of your floral needs- they do not disappoint!

with the final result and YJDecorating executed our vision to perfection. What really sets YJDecorating apart is Yvonne's customer service and professionalism -- my mother's hair was windblown, and I saw Yvonne personally pin up her loose pieces before she walked down the aisle. She also fluffed my dress before my own walk down the aisle. That is the type of next-level service any couple can expect from YJDecorating.

endly and professional and you will not regret using her for your special day :)

lueless brides (like me!!!), and were beyond respectful of my budget. The team held a few preliminary calls with me to make sure we were nailing down exactly what I wanted - I didn't have a great vision, but I shared a few Pinterest photos, and we worked through every single detail to make sure they would deliver what I was looking for. They also showed me examples of what they had done in the past for inspiration to make sure they delivered what I wanted. Let me tell you; YJ delivered above and beyond what I ever could have imagined. They fulfilled my vision beyond what I could have expected. Everything from the ceremony (chuppah for Jewish weddings) to the escort card table to the reception tables was gorgeous and looked so amazing in the space. The team was beyond helpful and chipped in with my hair when it was windblown and fluffed my dress walking down the aisle. I also dropped off a lot of my personal items for the wedding to their warehouse, and they were able to set up everything up for me (such as table numbers, signage, etc.). You will be extremely happy with your florals if you go with YJ; they are in the business of making couples happy and want to make your wedding as beautiful as possible. I wish I could hire them again!

very beginning she was a consummate professional and never afraid to share her advice and opinions when we asked (and we definitely asked). Yvonne was always willing to work with us and talk through all the options, which was really helpful as we got closer to the wedding date. I do have to say though, she REALLY shined the day of the wedding. Because she’s a full service vendor who does draping and flowers and allllll the other things, it’s so much easier to coordinate everything. The venue looked perfect. Just absolutely perfect. She even stayed through the cocktail hour and helped me figure out how to fix a broken shoe!! When Yvonne says she wants a perfect wedding for you, she truly means it. She genuinely cares and will go out of her way to help you however she can. Could not recommend her enough! If it weren’t so expensive, I’d get divorced and remarried to my husband just so I could work with her again :). Love you, Yvonne!

pointed questions, took in my pinterest images and independently created a gorgeous display that I'm still receiving compliments about. Effortless to work with, gives you the best bang for your buck , amazing at reproductions. Also: Most people don't think about this much, but often flowers you may request in sample images might be out of season or simply unavailable regionally. Where Yvonne truly shined was her ability to replace flowers in my example bouquet with available blossoms that perfectly matched the feel and color scheme requested. Easily, by a grand margin, the best vendor we worked with. I had no worries, we didn't exchange a thousand emails. She just listened very closely, reassured me that it would be fine, I trusted in her vision and it was simply perfect. Additionally, she attended the wedding to supervise and it truly felt like such a gift to have her there. Wedding days are very anxious events and seeing the people who helped to put it together waiting at the ready to fix any small blunders is... absolutely priceless. I would recommend her for any large event.

gh several candles, roses, and eucalyptus greenery - YJ Decorating absolutely nailed it! We met with Yvonne a couple times to walk through exactly what we wanted, and she did a great job showing us examples of work she has done in the past to make sure she fully understood our vision.  From the bouquets, to the statement piece at our head table, everything was absolutely beautiful. We had several guests comment on our floral decor and ask which company we used, and Yvonne went above and beyond on our wedding day. She even assisted my sister in bustling my dress after the ceremony! Would definitely recommend working with YJ Decorating!

nne was very patient and understanding up to the very day and everything turned out wonderful.

wanted something unique, dramatic, refined, and sexy -- specifically learning towards a Phantom of the Opera theme for our masquerade-style wedding on Halloween eve. Our venue was transformed into a presentation of elegant gold candelabras, luscious and full of black magic roses, creams, and foliage, with classic crystal candles on alternating tables. But what knocked it out of the park was an original creative piece designed by YJ from scratch. This masterpiece was a cascade of black magic roses, flowing out of a crystal chandelier, and twined into an arch framing our sweetheart table. This stunning focal point was presented in front of theatrical pinned drapery, again – highlighting the elegant, dramatic look and giving to the Phantom of the Opera theme. We didn’t know what to expect as we began the floral/décor process for our wedding. However, YJ Decorating was responsive and strived to create exactly what we had envisioned within our budget. To do this, YJ had built on our ideas by asking questions and presenting visual options to understand, clarify, communicate, and capture our dream. And they were successful! We highly recommend YJ Decorating for your floral décor needs. You won’t be disappointed!

much going on, it was just perfect. I was a little bit disappointed in the girls’ bouquets and my own given how much I paid. $50 for a 5 rose bouquet is a lot. My bouquet was also missing one flower that I really thought I was going to have, but that might have been miscommunication and my own fault for not double checking the “detail” in the contract. Other than that the banquet was GREAT. From the centerpieces, head table to the couches outside. Loved it all.

couple with three different wedding dates. My budget wasn't the smallest but it wasn't anything crazy either. I met Yvonne and was in LOVE- told her my budget right away, she was ALWAYS there to answer a question. She was honest with what we would get for the budget we had, and she made it RAIN! She had a solution for everything. Our budget didn't allow for the flowers we wanted on 19 tables plus head table, so she offered these beautiful thin, long, clear candlesticks (not the old, passe candelabras), and had 8 on each table. She showed me where I could save money and just her creation and passion is amazing. I'm sure all of the staff there is wonderful, but she truly made me feel special. So special, that she was able to be there on the day of my wedding. I have truly never worked with a vendor like her, and I have been in the wedding industry for quite a few years. She will be my only recommendation to all of my brides, fundraisers, and galas. Go with her if you like honesty and want your vision to come to life... and if you don't have a vision, she will give you so many ideas- you will not be disappointed. I love you Yvonne, Alex Mikulski + Matt Harrold

wedding planning less stressful! The flowers were beautiful!! They ask you for photos that you are inspired with and they create it for you. I was very impressed! They did a wonderful job. I would suggest this florist to anyone!

king the entire day seamless and stress free. I couldn’t recommend this vendor more!

very reasonably priced compared to other vendors out there. I was able to feel completely relaxed on my wedding day knowing I was in great hands with them. 10/10 would recommend YJDecorating to any future brides out there!

budget. The flowers and decorations were gorgeous! They really brought everything to life!