Habesha Wedding Decorator in Columbus, Ohio
Ethiopian and Eritrean wedding décor, from the reception to the Melse, designed, installed and taken down by our Columbus crew. From $1,500 per event. Most families book 3–6 months ahead.
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Events By Maryam designs and installs Habesha (Ethiopian and Eritrean) wedding décor in Columbus and across Ohio. Planning figures start at $1,500 per event (Essential tier). Your written quote confirms the décor, setup and any travel.
Events By Maryam is a Columbus décor studio founded in 2024 by Maryam Adeel, rated 4.9 stars on Google from 60+ reviews. Figures updated . More from our Columbus wedding décor studio.
Ethiopian & Eritrean Wedding Décor Done Right
For a Habesha wedding or Melse celebration, tell us the ceremony sequence, outfits, seating and décor your family wants. We can discuss a separate reception look and Melse setting or a shared palette, with the venue access and setup for each event confirmed in the quote.
For the main reception, we create the luxury Habesha families expect: dramatic stage and sweetheart settings, floor-to-ceiling drapery, gold accents, fresh florals, and lighting that photographs beautifully. For the Melse, we shift to tradition — warm tones, woven mesob-inspired elements, traditional patterns, and a setting where the buna (coffee ceremony) corner can take its rightful place at the heart of the room.
We understand the details that matter: the his-and-hers throne seating, the space needed for eskista dancing, the head-table arrangements for large wedding parties, and the way a Habesha guest list has a wonderful habit of growing — so we design layouts that stay elegant at real-world capacity.
From Church Reception to Melse Night
Reception hall transformation with stage, throne seating, and drapery. Melse decor in traditional colors and patterns. Coffee ceremony (buna) corner styling. Head table and VIP family seating design. Entrance and walkway decor for the couple's grand arrival. Centerpieces, lighting, and full-venue floral work. We serve Ethiopian Orthodox, Eritrean Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, and Muslim Habesha families, and we adapt every design to your family's specific traditions. See also our African wedding services.
Habesha Wedding Décor Across Columbus & Central Ohio
Columbus’s Ethiopian and Eritrean community books large guest lists, throne seating, and dance floors sized for eskista. We design reception stages, Melse nights, and buna coffee-ceremony corners from our Columbus studio, and we travel to Dayton-area venues, Cincinnati, and nearby ring cities.
Gold, green, and traditional textile accents are matched to your palette without copying a stock template. Get a ballroom quote via estimate, compare packages, or send guest-count notes on inquiry. See also African wedding décor and stage decoration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Habesha wedding decoration cost in Columbus?
Our estimator's planning figures for a wedding reception start at $1,500 (Essential), $3,500 (Premium) and $7,000 (Luxury) per event. Guest count, venue and design change the total, and your written quote sets the final price.
Do you decorate the Melse as well as the reception?
Yes - we design both. Many families book the reception and Melse together as a two-day package, with the reception styled in modern luxury and the Melse styled in traditional gold, green, and cultural patterns, including a dedicated coffee ceremony corner.
Do you work with both Ethiopian and Eritrean families?
Absolutely. We serve the full Habesha community in Columbus - Ethiopian and Eritrean families of all faith backgrounds - and we design around each family's specific traditions.
Can you set up a traditional coffee ceremony corner?
Yes. The buna corner is one of our favorite details to design - traditional seating, woven elements, and styling that makes the coffee ceremony a centerpiece of the celebration rather than an afterthought.
Do you style Melse and coffee ceremony spaces?
Yes. We design Melse décor in traditional colors and patterns and create styled buna / coffee-ceremony corners that still photograph well beside the main reception stage.
What guest counts do Habesha receptions usually need?
Many Habesha receptions in Columbus run large — often hundreds of guests — so we plan stage sightlines, VIP family tables, and eskista dance-floor space from the floor plan before install day.
Planning a Habesha Wedding in Columbus?
From the reception to the Melse, we'll design a celebration your family will talk about for years. Get your free quote today.