YJDecorating — Luxury Wedding Florals & Event Design, Chicago

The master florist styling a sweetheart table at a Chicago loft — YJDecorating

The master florist with a sweetheart table in a bright conservatory — YJDecorating

The master florist arranging tall white florals — YJDecorating

Our Legacy

Mesmerized by flowers for 20 years

“I can still remember when I was a little girl how I would stare and study each floral stem in a vase or on a wild prairie, in awe of the beauty and feeling it created within me.”

YJDecorating is led by a master florist and Wedding MBA Elite Certificate Holder — whose grandmother and mother had a love affair with flowers. Today that love story continues with every couple we meet.

We close once a year to focus on learning and mastering our craft — new techniques, colors, products and trends — so we can be the leader in floral and event design in Chicago. Our fresh product comes from the highest shelf, for the highest quality, beauty and longevity of each stem.

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Why Couples Choose YJDecorating

Personal from the first hello

Not a package to fit into — a florist who starts with your story. Here’s what couples say again and again.

She truly listens

“One of the only vendors who genuinely heard my ideas, valued my input, and helped bring them to life rather than fitting me into a standard package.”

Hannah

Honest about pricing

“Transparent in pricing from the beginning — and able to accommodate any budget constraints we had.”

Dina

Designs to your budget

“She helped us decide what was best for our venue and price point. The quality of her work was amazing.”

Natalie

With you, every step

“From our first consultation to the big day, we felt so taken care of and understood.”

Cyrena

A Single Vision

One team. All details intertwined to tell a story.

Florals, custom draping, designer dance floors and venue uplighting — designed together as one seamless composition, so your celebration feels effortlessly whole.

I.

Floral Design

Personal florals, ceremony & reception — the most spectacular floral creations, a reflection of your personal style.

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II.

Custom Drapery

Draping, chuppahs & fabric artistry — the “WOW” factor that turns an ordinary venue extraordinary.

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Dramatic blue venue uplighting by YJDecorating

III.

Venue Lighting

An ambiance of fantasy, romance and sophistication — your venue transformed into an oasis of color.

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Vinyl dance floor and graphics by YJDecorating

IV.

Vinyl Dance Floor & Graphics

Custom vinyl dance floors and monogram graphics — a personalized centerpiece that makes the celebration unmistakably yours.

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Real Weddings

Every celebration, its own story

Twelve weddings, each one built around the couple it belongs to. Click any to see the full gallery.

Amelia & Zachery

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Anetta & Nick

10 photos

Ariel & Aaron

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Elizabeth & Jason

10 photos

Jill & Murnal

11 photos

Kathleen & Dominick

10 photos

Katrina & Henry

9 photos

Kristin & Savan

10 photos

Megan & Dennis

10 photos

Raven & Rodney

9 photos

Stephanie & Caleb

10 photos

Sunny & Frank

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Possibilities

Endless possibilities, exquisitely designed

A glimpse of celebrations we’ve designed — and a window into what we can create for you.

Wedding party holding bouquets by YJDecorating — Personal Flowers

Reception tablescape by YJDecorating — Reception Styling

Ceremony floral arch by YJDecorating — Ceremony Styling

Custom ceremony drapery by YJDecorating — Custom Drapery

Venue uplighting by YJDecorating — Lighting

Floral installation by YJDecorating — Floral Design

Reception centerpiece by YJDecorating — Reception Styling

Draped ceremony backdrop by YJDecorating — Custom Drapery

Ceremony florals by YJDecorating — Ceremony Styling

Event design by YJDecorating — Reception Styling

The Film

A wedding, in motion

Love Notes

★★★★★

Hundreds of five-star reviews · Google · Yelp · The Knot · WeddingWire · Zola

Press & Recognition

Selected & published in print

Over twenty years, YJDecorating’s weddings have been hand-selected and published four–plus times — a distinction rarely earned by a single floral house.

YJDecorating wedding featured in Bespoke Bride

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YJDecorating wedding featured in Brides & Weddings

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YJDecorating wedding featured in Chi Thee Wed

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YJDecorating wedding featured in Chicago Style Weddings

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Wedding Guide Chicago — the magazine YJDecorating was featured in

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Our Process

With you, every step of the way

1

Share Your Vision

Fill out our consultation form — please answer every question, it all helps us design for you. Share your date, venue, colors and inspiration, then tell us your must-haves in the “Tell us your story” space.

2

Proposal & Meet

With everything we need, we typically send a preliminary proposal by email within 24–48 hours — even sooner in our off season. Love it and want to talk it through? We schedule a 20–30 minute Zoom with the YJDecorating team.

3

Secure Your Date

A save-the-date deposit — sent easily via Zelle — holds your day. No need to jump into a full contract right away; the deposit simply reserves your date while we design.

Request a Consultation

Your story starts with a hello.

Consultations by appointment only.

1.800.598.3170

yj@yjdecorating.com

3065 N. Rockwell St. Studio #203
Chicago, IL 60618