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What is the story behind Afrin Designs?

Afrin Designs is a wedding decor and design business located in Chicago, IL. If you have a particular vision in mind, this business can help turn it into a beautiful reality for your big day!

Founded by Afrin, this talented professional has always loved art and design from a young age. With some motivation and a heart full of passion, Afrin graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago. For many years, she was a lead designer for Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design, and her work has been featured in several publications. Since 2013 after helping her close friend create her wedding, Afrin started using her skills and knowledge in the world of event design and has never looked back.

When working with Afrin Designs, she gets to know each of her clients personally and understands their unique style and vision. Whether it's for your romantic ceremony, rehearsal dinner, or evening reception, this business has items to accompany every occasion. Some products you can expect include uplighting, centerpieces, drapery, linens, altars, and much more. For more details, you can contact Afrin to arrange a consultation.

Learn more about us at https://www.afrindesigns.com

  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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What is included in Afrin Designs's packages?

What lighting services do you provide?

Accent
Chandeliers
Lanterns
Monograms
String
Uplighting

What decor services do you provide?

Clean Up
Delivery
Drapery
Event Design
Floral Design
Setup

What decor items are available?

Backdrops
Candles/Holders
Table Runners
Trinkets
Vases

What are real couples saying about their experience with Afrin Designs in reviews?

This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

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Reviewers rave about Afrin Designs, praising transformative, detail-driven decor that exceeded expectations and created fairytale settings. Clients highlight her creativity, patience, responsiveness, clear budgeting, and helpful guidance throughout planning. Setup was timely and stress-free, with guests repeatedly complimenting the stunning, personalized touches.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers rave about Afrin Designs, praising transformative, detail-driven decor that exceeded expectations and created fairytale settings. Clients highlight her creativity, patience, responsiveness, clear budgeting, and helpful guidance throughout planning. Setup was timely and stress-free, with guests repeatedly complimenting the stunning, personalized touches.

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Sheheryar Sent on 10/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable Valima Decor

I truly don’t know if words can do justice to how incredible our Valima décor was. From the moment we walked into our Valima, we were absolutely blown away. She didn’t just decorate a venue — she completely transformed it and brought our vision to life in a way that was even more beautiful than we could have imagined.

Every single detail felt intentional, elegant, and thoughtfully designed. The stage backdrop was absolutely breathtaking and became the perfect centerpiece for our evening. But what really showed how much care she put into everything were the smaller details — especially the beautiful hummingbird elements she incorporated throughout the décor. Those personal touches made everything feel so unique to us and took the entire design to another level.

She truly went above and beyond in every possible way. You could see the creativity, passion, and attention to detail in every corner of the room. There were so many moments throughout the night where we would stop, look around, and just admire how beautiful everything was. Our guests could not stop complimenting the décor either!

What made the experience even more special was knowing how much heart she put into making our day perfect. She completely outdid herself and gave us something far beyond what we had envisioned. Looking back at our photos, the décor still feels magical.

Thank you for creating such an unforgettable setting for one of the most important celebrations of our lives. You helped make our Valima feel like a dream, and we will always be grateful for the love, effort, and artistry you poured into it.

If you are looking for someone who will genuinely care about your vision, obsess over the details, and go above and beyond to make your wedding feel extraordinary, we cannot recommend her enough. An absolute 10/10 experience from beginning to end. ❤️
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Irin Sent on 09/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely stunning work! Afrin Designs brought our vision to life!

Working with Afrin Designs for our wedding was an absolute dream! From day one, she listened carefully and truly made our vision come to life. She paid incredible attention to every single detail and never once rushed us through the planning process. Whenever we felt lost, she patiently guided us, helping us explore every option while giving expert advice when we had no clue where to start.
Her kindness and patience made the whole experience completely stress-free. The custom mock-ups and sketches she drew for us were a game changer—they helped us visualize exactly how everything would come together before the big day.
When we saw the final setup on our wedding day, we were completely blown away! Everything complemented our venues and our outfits so perfectly. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how gorgeous all the decor looked.
If you want a decorator who is talented, patient, and truly cares about making your day look magical, we cannot recommend Afrin Designs enough!
Prerana
Prerana Sent on 09/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Vendor

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Afrin Designs! From the very beginning of the planning process all the way through our wedding day, Afrin was so kind, accommodating, and truly amazing to work with. She made the entire experience feel so easy and stress-free, and she was always willing to listen to our ideas and bring our vision to life.

Our wedding decor and florals were absolutely BEAUTIFUL and honestly exceeded our expectations. She gave us everything we asked for and MORE! Every detail was thoughtfully done, and she truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect.

You can tell how much passion and care she puts into her work, and it showed in every single detail. Our guests were blown away by how gorgeous everything looked, and we were completely in love with it.

If you’re looking for someone who is talented, professional, kind, and genuinely cares about making your special day everything you dreamed of, I HIGHLY recommend Afrin Designs. We are so grateful to her and her team for helping make our wedding day so beautiful and unforgettable!

Thank you so much, Afrin, for making our day absolutely perfect! We will forever be grateful!
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Samaa Sent on 09/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Stunning They Made Our Wedding Dreams Come True! ✨

Our wedding decor was absolutely breathtaking! From the very beginning, our decorator was so kind, professional, patient, and truly listened to everything we envisioned. They took our ideas and turned them into something even more beautiful than we could have imagined.

Every single detail was thoughtfully done, from the beautiful flowers and elegant centerpieces to the stage, lighting, and overall setup. Everything came together perfectly and created such a romantic, elegant, and magical atmosphere. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the decor and asking who did it!

What we appreciated most was how easy and stress-free they made the entire process for us. They were reliable, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for our special day. You can truly tell that they care about their work and take pride in making their couples happy.

We are beyond grateful for everything they did for us. They helped make our wedding day feel like a fairytale, and we couldn’t have asked for a better decorator. If you’re looking for someone who is talented, professional, creative, and genuinely cares about bringing your vision to life, we highly recommend them! 🤍✨
Sabreena
Sabreena Sent on 08/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Definitely recommend!!

Afrin was so helpful, professional and transparent throughout the planning process. Anytime I felt like I couldn’t decide, she broke down each options in terms of logistics, pricing and her recommendation with my overall vision in mind. Her passion for this trade truly shone throughout my time working with her. She was also very responsive and accommodated my busy schedule. 10/10 would recommend!
Hidayah
Hidayah Sent on 07/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Working with Afrin

Working with Afrin was an absolute pleasure! She is incredibly patient, kind, and truly listens to your vision while elevating it with her creativity, expertise, and experience. From the moment we started working together, I knew I could trust her with my wedding and I'm so grateful I did.

Every event was thoughtfully designed with so much care, attention to detail, and love poured into it by Afrin and her entire team. They went above and beyond to make each celebration feel special and unique. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and would wholeheartedly recommend Afrin to anyone looking to bring their dream event to life!
Nida
Nida Sent on 04/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decorator In Chicago!

Working with Afrin for my wedding events was an absolute pleasure! She was extremely helpful, thoughtful, and reliable. Afrin and her team were professional and very easy to work with, adjusting to any changes I needed without hassle. She worked great with me and my family on anything we requested. It was her hard work and attention to detail that allowed me to have the wedding of my dreams! She listened carefully to my vision and executed it perfectly! She also had wonderful suggestions and ideas which made the process much easier for me. Afrin responded quickly, was always available to discuss details and assist me with whatever I needed. She truly is a huge reason why my wedding events went flawlessly and my friends and family had a wonderful time. I am very grateful for her and her time to make my dream wedding a reality!
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Zinat Sent on 02/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

Afrin was so easy to work with. She was very responsive and understanding of my budget. I fully trusted her to execute and she helped me figure out my vision when I wasn't really sure. My venue was not one I was super enthusiastic about and she completely transformed it. All of my guests commented on how beautiful everything looked. It was honestly more than I could have imagined. The day off I did not have to worry about a thing. Highly recommend using her.
Neha
Neha Sent on 10/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Literally stunning

Afrin absolutely NAILED our wedding design and we couldn't be happier. I gave her a few examples of what I liked but was otherwise super vague in what I was looking for - but she somehow took the exact vision I had in my brain and executed it perfectly. Our guests were stunned by how beautiful everything was! She also thought about things I didn't -- seating on the mandap, type of lighting to get the mood that I wanted, etc. Afrin was also SUPER responsive - I could always expect a response within a day or two, and she was always transparent with costs. If you are thinking of hiring her team -- DO IT!
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Hajira Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Royal dreamy wedding

Afrin was amazing to work with. She gave plenty of options keeping our budget in mind. She did a phenomenal job of bringing our vision to life. It was not a typical decor. Everyone loved it. And thought it was unique.
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What awards has Afrin Designs won?

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Do wedding professionals recommend Afrin Designs? Which ones?

1 Endorsement
Maha Studios Maha Studios Wedding Photographers

Afrin is the consummate designer! She takes care to understand her clients wedding decor needs and create elegant creations. She has a background in interior design which is a HUGE skill to have because she understands how to create a design that is pleasing to the eye!

Where is Afrin Designs based?

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