Walima Decorator in Columbus, Ohio
Walima reception stages, centerpieces and florals, set up and taken down by our Columbus crew. 3 Walimas completed. From $1,500 per event. Most families book 3–6 months ahead.
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Events By Maryam designs and installs Walima reception décor in Columbus and across Ohio. Our event records show 3 completed Walimas. Planning figures start at $1,500 per event (Essential tier). Your written quote confirms the décor, setup and any travel. Our Pakistani wedding décor guide covers how the Walima fits with the Nikkah and Mehndi.
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 wedding decorator in Columbus, Ohio.
Walima Reception Décor That Honors the Tradition
In Islamic tradition, the Walima is the feast — the public announcement of the marriage, the groom's gift of celebration to family and community. For many Pakistani, Arab, and Somali families in Columbus, the Walima is the largest and most elaborate event of the wedding weekend. It's the reception guests will remember, the venue that gets decorated from floor to ceiling, the celebration that the entire community attends.
Events By Maryam has decorated Walima receptions across Columbus at venues ranging from intimate banquet halls to grand hotel ballrooms. We understand that a Walima isn't just a party — it has specific cultural significance, and the décor should reflect that. The groom's family hosts. The celebration is inclusive and joyful. The aesthetic tends toward luxury, grandeur, and a celebration of new beginnings.
We design Walima setups across the full spectrum: white and gold for a timeless Islamic wedding aesthetic, rich burgundy and champagne for a royal feel, blush and rose gold for a romantic modern look. Stage design, full table settings, floral centerpieces, ceiling draping, uplighting — we coordinate everything so that when guests walk into your Walima, they understand immediately that this family does not compromise on celebration.
Everything for a Grand Walima Reception
Sweetheart Stage Design
A dramatic head table stage for the couple — draped backdrop, floral arch, crystal chandeliers or pendant lighting, and every detail coordinated to your palette.
Full Table Settings
Cohesive table design across every guest table — floral centerpieces, charger plates, linens, candles, and all décor elements designed as a unified visual story.
Venue Lighting & Draping
Uplighting in your wedding colors, fairy light canopies, fabric ceiling draping — transforming any ballroom or banquet hall into an extraordinary reception space.
Photo Walls & Welcome Areas
Custom welcome signs, floral photo walls, and entry décor that set the tone before guests even enter the reception hall.
Dessert & Cake Table
An elegantly styled dessert table display to showcase your wedding cake and sweets — coordinated florals, custom signage, and beautiful display elements.
Full Setup & Teardown
We handle everything — delivery, setup, on-site management during the event if needed, and full teardown after. You celebrate; we handle the rest.
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Recent Walimas We've Decorated
3 completed Walimas from our event records, most recent first. Our venue and event record lists omit client names; photos appear only with permission. See every venue we've decorated.
“Maryam and her team decorated my son’s reception hall, and I truly can’t say enough about how professional they are. They created the most beautiful setup imaginable.”
Walima Decorator FAQ
How much does a Walima decorator cost in Columbus?
Walima décor starts at $1,500 (Essential), $3,500 (Premium) and $7,000 (Luxury) as planning figures, depending on guest count, stage size and florals. Your written quote sets the price. Get a free estimate.
Can you do both Nikkah and Walima under one package?
Yes — multi-day packages covering Nikkah and Walima are available, with each installation and any practical reuse itemized in the quote. We design each event distinctly but with a cohesive color story across both days.
What Columbus venues do you work with?
Hotel ballrooms, banquet halls, country clubs, and mosque or community halls across Columbus. Recent walimas were at Amelita Mirolo Barn in Upper Arlington and The Pinnacle in Maumee, and other venues we've decorated include Scioto Reserve Country Club, Villa Milano, White Willow Meadows, Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center, Crowne Plaza Columbus North–Worthington, Hilton Columbus at Easton, The Junto, and Embassy Suites Dublin. Send us your venue and we'll confirm its load-in rules before we design.
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Grand or intimate, traditional or contemporary — your Walima deserves the best. Let's design it.
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