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Designs that Matter offers wedding decor and lighting services in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

At Designs that Matter we cherish details. We believe it is those details that make an event truly yours. From that first impression, to personalized invitations, and even down to the smallest piece of decor, our goal is to ensure your event is designed specifically to your taste.

We have been in business for over 10 years, and have enjoyed every moment. Why? Because we like to get creative while working closely with special people like you. Whether you’re in search of beautifully hand-crafted signage or perfectly selected flowers, we do it all. If you are in need of a full-service company interested in helping you build the wedding of your dreams, we are committed to making that a reality. Because your vision matters.

Our various services include, but are not limited to:
Invitations and thank you cards
Seating charts and escort cards
Table numbers
Menus
Chalk board art and decorative signage
Sign-in boards
Wedding programs
Specialty centerpieces
Floral design
Balloon walls and garlands
Themed decorations

+ anything you can think of - we can bring your ideas to life.

xox
Yael

What You'll Love About Ann Arbor, Michigan

Couples who work with this wedding decor business can expect professional and reliable services. Yael is believed to be a consistent and passionate designer who goes above and beyond to bring her client's visions to life. Check out the FAQs section to see what decor items are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following does starting price include?

Clean Up
Delivery
Hanging Lit Decor
Setup
String
Uplighting

Which of the following does your most popular wedding package include?

Clean Up
Delivery
Hanging Lit Decor
Setup
Uplighting

What lighting services do you provide?

Hanging Lit Decor
String
Uplighting

What decor services do you provide?

Clean Up
Delivery
Event Design
Floral Design
Setup

What decor items are available?

Backdrops
Candles/Holders
Chalkboards
Paper Flowers
Signage
Table Runners
Trinkets
Vases

Reviews of Designs that Matter

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Designs that Matter, led by Yael, received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their exceptional wedding floral and decor services. Multiple reviewers praised Yael for her professionalism, creativity, and ability to bring their unique visions to life within budget. The florals and decorations were described as stunning, with guests and clients alike commenting on the beauty and elegance of the arrangements. Yael's attention to detail, responsiveness, and collaborative approach were highlighted, making Designs that Matter highly recommended for weddings and special events.

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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.

Designs that Matter, led by Yael, received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their exceptional wedding floral and decor services. Multiple reviewers praised Yael for her professionalism, creativity, and ability to bring their unique visions to life within budget. The florals and decorations were described as stunning, with guests and clients alike commenting on the beauty and elegance of the arrangements. Yael's attention to detail, responsiveness, and collaborative approach were highlighted, making Designs that Matter highly recommended for weddings and special events.

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Crystal Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception Centerpieces


I just have to tell you, EVERYONE raved about the centerpieces; the country club staff, our wedding guests, guests from an event held Friday night at the club!! They are still beautiful this morning. I will be sharing your name, if that’s ok. Everyone loved how unique they were. Thank you again for adding to our beautiful wedding for my son and DIL.

Thanks again,
Crystal
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 11/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We love yael! 🌻 she is a no brainer!

We didn’t think florals and decor would be important to us in planning our wedding, and Yael totally blew us away. Having listened to our preferences and our hesitation in doing anything that would feel not us or like it was too much, she designed what would turn out to be the perfect elements, executed flawlessly. She was insanely patient in mocking up several versions of options, and educated us in way that allowed us to make productive decisions. We trusted her entirely and she delivered, never forcing us to do something that didn’t feel right. She handled our chuppah, all florals, and unique decor elements that were true to our wedding theme. On the day of our wedding, seeing Yael and her team putting together our chuppah in cold temperatures and early hours, she had the warmest smile in greeting us, which set such a positive tone for the day. She had a professional and friendly attitude throughout the whole process. We are sooooo happy we worked with her. 🌻
Abby
Abby Sent on 11/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Designs that Matter!!

Working with Designs that Matter for our wedding was a wonderful experience! Yael was so fun to work with! She listened to us and captured our vision for a sustainable wedding perfectly. Yael reused materials and reduced waste, while still creating professional and elegant florals and decor. She took my Pinterest board and created beautiful table settings, a guest list board, florals, and a chuppah that made me cry because it was so perfect. I’m not a DIY bride, and Yael took my ideas and made them a reality. She came and set up early and stayed late to tear it down. My bridal bouquet was so gorgeous. Yael worked well with our vendors and went above and beyond to make our wedding special. My mom and I really enjoyed meeting with her in her studio. She asked thoughtful questions and wanted to make sure she created decor that fit our vibe. She nailed it! If you have an event coming up (bat mitzvah, wedding, baby showers, etc), hire Designs that Matter! You will not regret it!
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Darcy Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible wedding florals

From our first conversation, Yael at Designs that Matter was so easy to talk to and immediately understood the vision I had for our wedding flowers. Her work was absolutely gorgeous, incredible, and awe-inspiring. She brought our dream wedding to life, creating a bridal bouquet that was so stunning I cried when I first saw it! The florals for the ceremony and reception space were elegant and transformed the venue into the most beautiful event I have ever attended (I may be biased, haha). Designs that Matter truly made our special day perfect with their incredible attention to detail and special touches. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 10/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute most amazing partner in making the vision reality!

Working with Yael and Designs That Matter literally made all the difference in making my daughter's vision for her fairy tale wedding come to life! Incredible vision, capability, flexibility and commitment! Truly - engaging Yael and Designs That Matter was the absolutely best decision!
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Morgan Sent on 09/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Vision executed beyond my wildest imagination

Designs that Matter was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding flowers. Their communication style was excellent - they were always responsive, flexible, and went above and beyond to accommodate what we wanted. The quality of their work was truly stunning and captured our vision perfectly. I was excited to see our flowers, but nothing could have prepared me for how absolutely beautiful they were. We received dozens of compliments on the vibrant colors and perfect execution of our floral vision. Designs that Matter exceeded all of our expectations and I would highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
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Anna Sent on 09/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Yael is incredible!

Yael is absolutely incredible! She did our wedding and she worked with us on our budget! She did absolutely everything we wanted to a T and was so helpful, attentive, and everyone at our reception said it was the nicest decorated reception they have ever seen! I HIGHLY recommend her!
Heather
Heather Sent on 05/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Flowers

Designs that Matter is the best! Yael was so easy to work with and took the time to understand my vision and style. The flowers and the arrangements were ridiculously gorgeous! I would never hesitate to use DTM for any special event in the future. The number of compliments I received was incredible!
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Kelly Sent on 03/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning flowers!

Designs that Matter was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Yael, the owner, had a direct yet helpful communication style and was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process. The quality of her work was simply stunning - the floral tablescapes and welcome sign she created were bursting with color and truly made the wedding shower feel special. Yael listened closely to my description of the wedding palette and the bride's love of color, and she delivered flowers that exceeded my expectations. Every single guest noticed and complimented the beautiful florals throughout our home. The value of their services was well worth the cost, and I would highly recommend Designs that Matter to any couple planning their wedding or family member planning a shower.
Elana
Elana Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We loved working with Yael!

We hired Yael for several special family celebrations. Each time the results were amazing. She worked with us to create unique invitations and decorations that captured what we envisioned for each event. Working with Yael was always a pleasure. She is innovative, creative, thoughtful, and kind.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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