In the years that he has lent his vision and expertise as a wedding decorator to help make dream weddings come true, Nefianto Setiono finds not only a sense of accomplishment but his lifetime joy in designing and decorating events, especially weddings. This year, he will debut in the Table Design Exhibition in Istanbul from December 17-19, 2025.
Nefianto Setiono – The Dream Maker
With over 20 years of experience, Nefianto has become one of Indonesia’s most sought-after wedding designers, admired for his floral creations and special ability to reflect each couple’s character in his work.
A sneak peek of Nefianto's work
There is more to décor than a well-considered color palette and thoughtfully placed flowers. Setting the mood for any occasion requires careful consideration of the elements. This is especially true for weddings, which is where Nefianto Setiono can help. Setiono has assisted numerous prospective brides and grooms in realizing their dreams of the ideal wedding day with his team at Nefi Décor.
He officially began wedding decorations in 2004, but started as a small florist and boutique shop in 1999.
He shares:
"It was in 2008 when we put up wedding decorations at a client’s house. We converted the backyard and swimming pool area for the blessing ceremony, creating the first-ever floating isle way. The theme for the decor was gardens, which fit in naturally with the surroundings. We had to build a tent to cover the blessing ceremony and decorate it with branches and leaves to give it a natural garden look."
First Started Doing Floral Parcels for Clients
Nefianto has always been an artistic person and loves to build things with his hands. He loves seeing floral designs, but he never imagined becoming a wedding florist until we began exploring the floristry industry. Since then, it has become his passion.
Setiono says:
"When we first started doing floral parcels for clients, my interest in floral design grew, and I started learning from books. The demand for our floral bouquets grew exponentially, and we began receiving orders for floral designs to accompany small private parties, grand openings, intimate blessing ceremonies, corporate events, fashion shows, and other special occasions. People really started to notice us after we began doing floral designs for both local and international fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton, Kenzo, Alexander McQueen, and Hermès. Since then, I’ve never looked back."
An Expert Wedding Decorator Who Will Be Present at the Table Design Exhibition
When the topic arises, the first thing that often comes to mind is 'the dream wedding'. Every client has their own personal vision of what that dream looks like. The opportunity to create new designs and think beyond conventional boundaries fuels the designer’s imagination and drives continuous growth as both a creative and a concept developer.
Nefianto Setiono, welcoming you to this year's edition!
Transforming an existing space into an entirely new environment brings not only emotional fulfillment but also a strong sense of achievement. Ultimately, what makes the process truly meaningful is witnessing the joy that comes from bringing a client’s dream wedding to life. For Nefianto, his work is always centered around the client because, without them, creating such imaginative and personalized designs would not be possible.
He shares:
"Any design can be a great design depending on the beholder. Creating something unique and outside the box is a challenge in itself, but by doing it for the client, stepping into their shoes and understanding them personally through love is the greatest design."
You cannot miss out on seeing, listening to, and learning from Nefianto at this year's Table Design Exhibition in Istanbul.
Photos by: @nefi.decor.
