Affairs in the Air Reviews
Reviews
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Tim Sent on 12/04/2022Beautiful work!
The lighting provided by Affairs in the Air truly made our wedding feel like a fairytale! Working together with Kristina has been a treat, and she was super helpful and flexible in accommodating our many reschedulings (due to the Covid travel ban; we’re from the Netherlands).
The ideas we discussed came to fruition perfectly, and everything was put together beautifully and with care. We highly recommend Affairs in the Air :) -
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Ashley Sent on 06/19/2022
beautiful twinkle lights for outdoor wedding!
Affairs in the Air was wonderful to work with! We were married at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club in Sarasota and used Affairs in the Air to add twinkle lights throughout our entire reception area, including our open air patio. Kristina was extremely easy to work with and responsive. Would absolutely recommend Affairs in the Air to anyone looking for unique lighting for their wedding! -
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Joni Sent on 04/25/2021Makes your dream come true!
Affairs in the Air made my wedding dreams come true! Due to covid we ended up having to postpone twice and they were very accommodating and understanding. They did not charge me more money because of the inconvenience even thought the wedding had to be rescheduled to a new year. Their suggestions and design skills were brilliant! The light up wall behind my cake added a magical touch along with the swoops on the ceiling. They truly capture your dream. Highly highly recommend. -
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Stephanie Sent on 02/27/2021
A lighting dream
Affairs in the Air made my wedding dreams come true! Due to covid we ended up having a small backyard wedding. I envisioned a winter wonderland with twinkle lights and boy did they deliver! I couldn’t believe what they were able to create while being extremely affordable. The team at Affairs in the air were professional, communicative and brilliant with their lighting design skills! Highly recommend and hope to work with them again in the future. -
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Shelby Sent on 01/19/2021Excellent Customer Service!
We worked with Affairs in the Air for nearly two years as we planned our wedding. With the 2020 pandemic at play, we encountered many changes and adjustments not only to our date but the entire event design. The Affairs in the Air team was always easy to work with, and they provided excellent images of set ups at our venue so that we could see how our event could look as well. Our wedding event design was absolutely perfect. We highly recommend Affairs in the Air. -
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Jacqueline Sent on 02/28/2020Gorgeous, Professional, & Easy!
Affairs in the air was so wonderful to work with! I sent some inspiration photos and they sent me a quote back almost immediately. Communication was a breeze and they were definitely one of the easiest vendors I worked with. The twinkle lighted swoops at my reception looked so perfect and princess- like, I was in awe when I stepped into the room for the first time. Thank you so much for everything, we are so grateful!! -
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Jaclyn Sent on 11/11/2019LOVED Affairs in the Air!
We worked with Affairs in the Air for our drapery and lighting for our wedding at Selby Gardens. Our vision was to have a simple yet elegant/romantic feel and they were able to deliver! The décor was absolutely breath-taking and we loved all the lighting they did outside over our cocktail hour area. The team was awesome to work with and we highly recommend anyone use them for their wedding or other events. -
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Kelsey Sent on 07/02/2019Beautiful Reception Space
We hired Affairs in the Air for their string lights and draping. They completely transformed our reception space. They were easy to work with and were able to provide lots of pictures as samples of their work to choose from. I would highly recommend them for indoor or outdoor events! -
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Bobbi Sent on 01/28/2019
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful!!!!
Affairs in the air did all of the lighting at my grandmothers for my surprise wedding and it was absolutely stunning. I could not have asked for a more perfect setting. Their work is amazing!!! -
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Michelle Sent on 12/27/2018Lighting up the night
We used them for our daugter’s wedding at the Ringling Art Museum Courtyard in December 2018 and the night became a dream come true. Our guests were amazed and in awe of the beauty that was created for the evening. They lit up the ceremony as well at the Ringling Mansion, which high turned the beautiful venue into a ceremony of love and glorious splendor. -
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Kristy Sent on 03/04/2018Affairs in the Air did an absolutely phenomenal job at our wedding! I would 100% recommend them to anyone and everyone
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Cheryl Sent on 11/29/2017the draping and fairy lights were exactly what we asked for! Many compliments on the decor.
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Rose Sent on 11/27/2017AITA was great to work with! Kristina always answered my e-mails promptly. We booked them over a year in advance due to every one of our vendors recommending them, and I see why! We had the draping with twinking lights, as well as draping and lights behind our head table and we also ordered our Gobo through them as well. They nailed the design I was envisioning and it looked so beautiful! I would 100% use them again! They worked with our venue, Lakewood Ranch Country Club, a lot so knew exactly what I wanted and coordinated everything with Rachel so I didn't have to worry about a thing! It was perfect :)
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Anna Sent on 11/14/2017Affairs in the Air was THE BEST! We used them for draping at our venue and it was perfect! They came to set up and break down and the staff was friendly and helpful! We would recommend them to anyone who need draping for their event!
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Adam Sent on 08/06/2016Amazing!! We got married outside at night so lighting was crucial- Affairs in the Air went above and beyond for us and made our wedding so beautiful. Our guests were astonished. They were also very easy to work with, we loved them! -
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Brittany Sent on 12/15/2014Affairs in the air was simply amazing and made my dream wedding come to life! They did beautiful chandeliers, string lighting and draping. It all felt like a fairytale and people are still telling us how beautiful and magical it was! They are the best of the best! -
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User1047252 Sent on 12/17/2012Fantastic lighting and drapery!! Affairs in the Air put my wedding over the top and finished it off with such elegance! We were in a tent but with the lighting they did- you felt like you were on a glowing outdoor rooftop! It was sensational!! Thank you!!! -
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Beth Sent on 11/17/2012AITA helped us work through a last minute adjustment. We added a tent which changed our lighting set-up. They were very flexible and everything looked beautiful! Hanging outdoor chandelier? YES PLEASE! -
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Klavey Sent on 04/29/2023Affairs in the Air
Great vendor to work with and helped my vision come to life for a gorgeous garden wedding.
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Julie Sent on 08/14/2022Beautiful Decorations!
We were married at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Affairs in the Air works exclusively with Selby Gardens. Originally, we did not have solid plans to use their services. About two months prior to our wedding as everything was starting to come together, we decided we wanted some additional decor.
Kristina was quick to respond and accommodate us. She was exceptionally patient throughout all my questions and indecision leading up to the wedding.
We were immensely happy working with Affairs in the Air and the elegant decorations they provided. We highly recommend Affairs in the Air!
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Emily Sent on 03/19/2019Gave our dance floor some dressing up!
We hired Affairs in the Air to do some draping and twinkle lights on the ceiling above our dance floor at our wedding. It really looked great! My only issue was the value...it cost over $500 to do the draping & lighting, set up and removal. I noticed when we were at the venue the night before the lighting and draping was already up, so they charged both us and the wedding party the night before for installation and removal when it only had to be done once. Like I said, happy with the final product, it looked great but the value was just a little low. Wished we could’ve had more draping or lighting for the and price. Would I use them again, yes? Would I try to haggle...lol...yes! -
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Carolyn Sent on 02/10/2010Simply put, Affairs in the Air turned an ugly room into a magical wonderland. I got the full ceiling drape, panels all along the back wall behind the sweetheart table and cake table, and a decorated bathroom divider. They came back the morning of the wedding to add a section that wasn't quite right and made the room perfect. The one mishap I saw was a section of the ceiling drape that fell down twice in the night. A ladder had to be brought out so it could be fixed. No big deal though. The room left everyone breathless. -
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Madi Sent on 12/04/2024Brides Beware of Affairs in the Air and Carolynn’s Appalling Behavior
My experience with Affairs in the Air (AFA) was a nightmare from start to finish. The owner, Carolynn, was one of the most unprofessional individuals I’ve ever dealt with. This review reflects my experience with this vendor, and you better believe I’m coming to the table with receipts.
We rented Selby Gardens’ South Lawn for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and the North Lawn Ballroom for our reception. Since AFA is the exclusive lighting and décor vendor for Selby Gardens, we had no choice but to hire her. Unfortunately, this exclusivity left us at her mercy, and it quickly became clear that her priority was keeping our money—not providing service.
Selby informed us 23 days before our wedding that, due to storm damage, the South Lawn was inaccessible. They offered us a partial refund if we moved our wedding to the North Lawn, which was also severely storm-damaged but still “operational.” We declined, as it was beat up, and we were only planning to use the indoor ballroom. Selby ultimately refunded us in full due to the circumstances.
We found a new venue 10 minutes down the road that allowed us to keep our date. The new venue recognized AFA and said Carolynn had worked there before, so we were thrilled! But when we proposed relocating and renegotiating her services, she flat-out refused, claiming that she didn’t have insurance for the venue—a requirement never mentioned in our original contract.
Despite a clear Force Majeure clause in AFA’s contract, Carolynn insisted we weren’t entitled to an adjustment or refund. Her reasoning? Selby was still hosting weddings on the salt-burned, leaf-bare North Lawn—even though our contracted space, the South Lawn, was deemed unsafe and unusable by Selby!
Our AFA contract states: “If renegotiated, a full credit of your retainer will be applied to the new and updated contract. If your event is rescheduled due to a conflict on your part, we will only be able to accommodate you if the new date is available on our calendar.” We kept the same date and time, and she was available. This wasn’t a conflict on our part—it was Force Majeure. Up until her refusal to cooperate, we never asked for a refund; we simply wanted her to fulfill the contract.
We even offered to pay for her insurance to retain her services and were happy to renegotiate the contract for any upcharges or changes. Instead of collaborating, Carolynn doubled down on her dismissive and rude behavior. Her communication was curt, unprofessional, and often grammatically incomprehensible.
When it became clear she was going to deny service and keep all our money (we paid in full), we involved a lawyer. Carolynn suddenly offered us half of our deposit back if we signed an agreement not to leave a bad review. I obviously didn’t sign that or accept the offensively low offer because she DID NO WORK.
Carolynn’s behavior was appalling. She showed zero regard for the contract, her professional obligations, or the difficult situation we were navigating. Every other vendor adapted with grace and compassion. AFA, on the other hand, was unethical, uncooperative, and showed no respect for their clients.
I urge Selby Gardens to reconsider its exclusivity with this company. Even Selby staff warned me about how unpleasant Carolynn is. Brides should not be forced to work with such a difficult vendor.
Brides and grooms, my advice is to avoid Affairs in the Air at all costs. Never pay a vendor in full until services are rendered, and always buy event insurance. Wedding planning is stressful enough without dealing with someone who disregards contracts, customer service, and basic human decency. -
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