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YJDecorating

YJDecorating

Chicago, IL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 170 Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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    Meiqing F. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Great florist for my budget

    I did not want to spend a lot on florist and picked a naturally beautiful venue that did not require tons of decor. When I had the consultation with Yvonne, I was impressed by her professionalism and familiarity with her portfolio as well as the quality of their 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.

    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 in set-up and flipping the room. I definitely recommend YJDecorating.
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    Trang P. Sent on 09/29/2023
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    Florist and Decor

    Yvonne was amazing throughout my wedding planning process. She made it to my walk-through appointment, did my draping as well and provided me with a beautiful wedding color palette 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!
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    Jenna C. Sent on 10/15/2023
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    Could not have had a better experience!

    If you have not found a florist, look no further! Yvonne [of YJDecorating Inc.] was amazing to work with. Unlike other florists we contacted, the responsiveness and reasonable pricing 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.
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    David Sent on 06/03/2023
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    Absolutely amazing

    Yvonne was truly amazing to work with. The wedding florals were absolutely gorgeous. We were blown away when we saw everything come together so nicely and better than we could've ever imagined. We appreciated her attention to detail and guidance when we couldn't decide on certain flowers. She's a true professional and an artist. We would highly highly highly recommend YJDecorating!
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    Professional and Easy to Work With

    Yvonne was very accommodating when helping to build our floral design and palette. She responded promptly to questions, and was very flexible in contract options. She even came out 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!
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    Almasa D. Sent on 07/24/2023
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    Amazing and transparent!

    Yvonne and her team were incredible and so easy and fun to work with. She took the time to have several zoom meetings with me in order to ease my mind and go over our vision for the 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.
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    Joshua A. Sent on 06/02/2023
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    A Storybook Wedding Design Come to Life by YJ Decorating

    We used YJ Decorating to help design and decorate our wedding venue and we are very thrilled & happy with our decision! I cannot speak highly enough of Yvonne and the YJ Decorating 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!
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    Katherine L. Sent on 10/01/2023
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    Amazing work!

    Yvonne and the team were fantastic to work with! They were very great in helping provide ideas when I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted and the value was unbeatable! We were blown away by how beautiful everything was. Thank you!
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    Andrea Sent on 10/23/2022
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    Amazing experience

    YJDecorating (Yvonne and team) were a dream vendor to work with for floral and design. Yvonne took time to understand my vision of romantic garden vibes and brought to life a beautiful 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!!!
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    Kathryne M. Sent on 10/09/2022
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    YJ Decorating delivers your vision

    Going with YJ decorating for our wedding was one of the best decisions I've made in a long time. Yvonne is a pro and has been in the business and delivering exquisite designs for a 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.
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    Stephanie S. Sent on 08/09/2022
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    Great to work with!

    We worked with Yvonne at YJDecorating for our wedding and couldn't have asked for a better decorator. Yvonne is excellent at what she does; she's creative, she has a great eye for design, and she turned our vision into an incredible display. We are so happy that we hired YJDecorating!
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    Jax K. Sent on 07/10/2022
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    Above and Beyond Incredible!

    Yvonne and her whole team were absolutely incredible to work with! She is passionate about what she does, very easy to communicate with and is able to put together your vision even when you aren't sure about it yourself! Also, she is very willing to work with your budget and keeps you honest. Her flowers are gorgeous and arrangements are breathtaking! Don't just consider, but CHOOSE YJDecorating for your wedding — you won't regret it
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    Diane S. Sent on 01/26/2023
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    He talks about not being cheesy and it’s right

    He talks about not being cheesy and it’s right – he uses the right blend of new and old school
    music to get everyone pumped up. I’ve had guests who told me they never realized how fun cocktail hour
    could be with great music.
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    Fabiola V. Sent on 05/11/2022
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    Book the YJDecorating team immediately!

    Yvonne and her team at YJDecorating were phenomenal to work with! Yvonne guided me through the process of selecting flowers, center pieces and decor expertly. We were very pleased 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.
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    Linda S. Sent on 05/25/2022
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    Above and Beyond!

    Amazing! The floral arrangements were breathtaking! Beautiful beyond our expectations. But that is not why we consider Yvonne and her team exceptional - they are truly there 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!
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    Niki D. Sent on 05/07/2022
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    Book Yvonne Now!

    We loved working with Yvonne at YJDecorating! I knew right away that she would be doing floral and draping for my wedding and we are so happy with her beautiful work! Yvonne is friendly and professional and you will not regret using her for your special day :)
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    Jessica R. Sent on 02/02/2023
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    2022 Spring Wedding

    Working with YJ Decorating was truly an amazing addition to our big day. From pre-planning to the big day, we felt supported! We booked in 2021 after having to move our wedding date due to COVID and we were thankful to receive such accommodating service in a time of uncertainty. The day of is super crazy and everything was delivered on time and the team even pivoted to help at the church due to our large wedding party! Set up at our venue was everything we could have asked for. We were taken in to see our venue before everyone got in and we were in awe! The level of service is amazing, if you are looking for a great florist stop your search here! Thank you so much for all your hard work YJ Decorating and patience in delay writing reviews! :)
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    Melanie E. Sent on 04/14/2022
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    Run, don't walk, to work with YJ!!!

    The best decision you can make for your wedding is hiring YJDecorating as your florist. I can't say enough good things about the team; they are extremely kind, helpful in guiding clueless 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!
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    Shika R. Sent on 11/16/2020
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    Excellent customer service and great execution of vision for my wedding!

    Yvonne had great ideas for my wedding. We absolutely loved the flowers and the ceremony design was beyond beautiful. The company is very professional. You will not be disappointed if you are looking for a company that will make your wedding vision come to life.
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    Gina B. Sent on 12/16/2021
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    Great florist!

    Yvonne and team did such an amazing job bringing our floral and decor vision to life! We were looking to bring elegant and romantic vibes in our ceremony and reception spaces through 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!
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    5 star review for YJ Decorating!

    YJ Decorating created the most beautiful, breathtaking aesthetic for our wedding. From the moment we began to communicate our vision, YJ transformed our dream into a reality. We 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!
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    Seamless and Gorgeous

    Yvonne is absolutely incredible. We had a big wedding and by the time we reached discussion about floral, I was all out of the energy to make choices. She asked me some basic, but 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.
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    Zulmarie H. Sent on 03/10/2021
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    Best draping service !

    We hired YJ Decorating for our church wedding draping and they exceeded our expectations. Professional, caring, and very helpful. They made the church look beautiful!
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    Alexandra M. Sent on 09/21/2021
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    Beyond my dreams

    Yvonne- I literally have no words. I am going to copy and paste this review on all websites/Yelps/Googles, because I cannot imagine recommending anyone except her. We were a COVID 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

    YJDecorating's reply:

    Alex you and your mom were amazing to work with and we are grateful for your trust. We love what we do and when we have such wonderful people to work with and for it's even that much better! We hope to work with you again on another important life celebration.
    Yvonne Polenc
    YJDecorating
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