About this vendor
You deserve more than a Pinterest board and a checklist. You deserve a celebration that feels like you—stylish, intentional, full of joy, and stress-free from start to finish. That's where Amani Affairs comes in.
Amani Affairs is a boutique wedding planning and design company based in Wilmington, NC, often chosen for its charm as a coastal gem. We plan weddings across North Carolina and beyond for couples looking to celebrate in style, wherever love takes them. Whether you're a local or planning from afar, we're your expert partner on the ground—helping you turn inspiration into reality, logistics into ease, and ideas into moments your guests will never forget.
At Amani Affairs, we specialize in complete planning & design, wedding management + design, and wedding management—starting 8-10 weeks before your wedding. We don't do day-of coordination because, honestly? You and your wedding deserve more than someone showing up at the last minute with a clipboard and hope. Our services are built around giving you support, clarity, and the breathing room to actually enjoy your engagement season.
Our couples are busy professionals with great taste, full lives, and high standards. They're down-to-earth but design-savvy. They care more about meaningful moments and guest experience than outdated traditions—and they want a planning partner who gets it. Our job is to help you stay organized, save time, make smart decisions, and bring your vision to life in a way that feels both luxe and authentic.
We only take one wedding per weekend, which means you get our full attention. From our first call to your final dance, we're in your corner—handling the moving parts, managing the vendors, creating mood boards, triple-checking timelines, and cheering you on every step of the way.
We're known for building real relationships with our clients (and their families), flawless execution, personalized details, and events that feel like you, not like everyone else on your feed. We laugh with you, cry happy tears with you, and keep things calm when the group chat is doing the most.
We believe that weddings should be deeply personal and ridiculously beautiful—but also easy to enjoy. If you're looking for a planner who's organized, experienced, honest, and truly invested in your day, welcome. We'd love to hear your story and help you create an affair to remember.
✨ Booking 2026 & 2027 weddings now
📍Wilmington rooted | Serving all of NC + beyond
💻 Planning virtually + in person
💜 LGBTQIA+ inclusive | All cultures, all love
👀 Find us on Instagram @AmaniAffairs
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Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- Budgeting
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- RSVP Tracking
- Wedding Design
- Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
- Bachelorette Party
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Amani Affairs made our wedding planning experience truly effortless. From our first chat, they were thoughtful, detail-focused, and incredibly easy to communicate with. Their profe...
ssionalism and efficiency ensured our wedding day went off without a hitch. We didn’t have to worry about a thing—everything was seamless! Jihan and the team felt like family, and we’re beyond grateful for their dedication. If you’re looking for a wedding planner who brings your vision to life flawlessly, Amani Affairs is the way to go!
We cannot say enough amazing things about Jihan from Amani Affairs! We recently got married and she handled everything to perfection. She helped us craft our vision and made our we...
dding feel like the perfect blend of classy, timeless, and fun. She helped us design a wedding that felt extremely personal and customized to exactly what we wanted. We worked with her for over a year planning our wedding and she truly feels like a part of our family. Jihan and her team were super professional, friendly, and we loved working with them. They even joined us on the dance floor towards the end of the night which was a core memory for us!! We had clear, frequent communication with her throughout the entire planning process. She handled all vendor communication leading up the wedding and has lots of experience working with Wilmington vendors. Leading up to the wedding I didn't feel stressed at all because I fully trusted Jihan to take care of everything. The wedding day was stunning, and she helped facilitate a smooth, stress-free day. Her experience as a wedding planner speaks volumes - she gave us invaluable advice that allowed us to enjoy the day to the fullest. She is extremely organized and her spreadsheets prevented me from feeling overwhelmed with all the things we needed to do. Jihan was truly amazing to work with; her services are worth every penny and I cannot recommend her enough!!
Jihan stepped in with only two months to prepare! She is thorough, personable, professional, and was an absolute pleasure to work with. My husband and I couldn’t have pulled our we...
dding day off without her! Much respect to Jihan and her team!
The best decision I made was having Jihan as our wedding planner! Things went so smoothly with her at the helm. We had the time, and space, to enjoy our day without having to worry...
about the logistics of anything! Truly the best investment in an amazing person and professional!
We had no idea the kind of attention to detail and quality of service we were going to receive when we chose Amani Affairs, but they exceeded every expectation. Jihan took our visi...
on and brought it to life by really getting to know us understanding exactly what we wanted. Wether that be through virtual meetings, quick communication over email or even phone calls, Jihan and her team were always available to provide the help we needed. One of the best things the team was able to do was work with us to create the perfect timeline and actually execute it perfectly on the day of the wedding. The Amani Affairs team really cares about their clients and they deliver for you on the best day of your life!
Amani Affairs was extremely professional and organized... definitely not their first rodeo! We were provided with a checklist that included tasks, task assignments, deadlines based...
on our wedding date, and items personalized based on our own personal needs. During our meetings with Jihan, she made sure we weren't falling behind and was quick to reach out to vendors with any questions, concerns, or recommendations.
We are so happy we went with Amani Affairs for our wedding planning leading up to and during the wedding, as well as after the wedding. We highly recommend this group, they'll make your day as easy and special as you could ever imagine!
We are incredibly thankful to Amani Affairs for their exceptional support and service, especially while we were abroad. Due to our work assignment, we were planning a wedding while...
we're abroad but Jihan & Tiffany made the entire process smooth and stress-free.
Jihan and Tiffany were very detailed to accommodate our needs and ensure that everything was perfectly arranged. Their clear communication, proactive updates, and ability to handle details from afar were invaluable. We were consistently impressed by their responsiveness and dedication, which made us feel like we were right there in the midst of the planning, even from thousands of miles away.
On our wedding day, their impeccable coordination and management ensured that everything ran flawlessly. Their support allowed us to fully enjoy our celebration, knowing that every detail had been taken care of by a team we trusted completely.
If you’re looking for a wedding planner in North Carolina who offers exceptional support, Amani Affairs is the perfect choice. Thank you for making our wedding day truly magical and for being such a reliable partner throughout the planning process!
I cannot recommend Jihan and Amani Affairs highly enough! From start to finish, she was a true professional who went above and beyond to ensure that every detail of our special day...
was absolutely perfect.
One of the things that stood out to us was her incredible attention to detail. They thought of everything, including so many details we hadn't even considered.
Not only did their team exceed our expectations, but they also won over our wedding party and family with their exceptional communication skills, creativity, and genuine passion for their work. Everyone had only great things to say, and we all felt grateful to have such a dedicated and talented individual by our side.
If you are looking for a wedding planner who will make your special day truly unforgettable, look no further. Jihan truly stands out as one of the best in the industry, and we couldn't be happier with the incredible memories they helped us create.
Choosing Amani Affairs was one of the best decisions we could have made. Jihan and Tiffany are knowledgeable, professional, and organized, their attention to detail is impeccable, ...
even down to the smallest of details, things we wouldn’t have thought of were planned out. Communication was easy and personable, they helped us stay on track throughout the planning process. We were asked for our opinions and were given options, they wanted our vision, and they didn’t try to take over or push anything on us. Choosing Amani Affairs is possibly the difference between having a good day, or the best day of your life. It's been almost a month since our wedding, and our guests still tell us how our wedding was one of the most beautiful and organized weddings they have been to. Thank you, Amani Affairs, for giving us the wedding of our dreams!!!
We really enjoyed working with Amani Affairs. They are so fun to work with and they really listened to us and understood our vision. We highly recommend them.
Amani Affairs is an amazing company to work with! Jihan and Tiffany guide you through the entire wedding process to make sure that your big day is everything you could have imagine...
d and more. They go above and beyond by adding small details to your wedding that you did not even know you wanted but they are perfect. They are organized, hardworking, and dedicated to each and every client. I could not have imagined my wedding without Amani Affairs and I highly recommend them to everyone!
Highly recommend hiring Amani Affairs to plan your wedding! They really did an outstanding job bringing my dream wedding to life by helping me find the perfect venues and great ven...
dors. Easy to work with, and I found their pricing very affordable. Do yourself a favor and hire them!
My big day would not have happened without Amani Affairs! The meetings we had prior to the wedding day were extremely detailed and thorough. Every question we had was answered. At ...
the rehearsal there were a few hiccups that Amani Affairs had helped rectify. They ensured my wedding was exactly what I wanted, within budget and smooth. I wouldn’t recommend anyone else to plan a wedding!
When you start planning your wedding everything will be overwhelming. Just go ahead and hire Amani Affairs!!!! Jihan, Tiffany, and the entire team will take care of every little de...
tail for you. We had very specific asks regarding vendors because we wanted most of our vendors to be women, BIPOC, and/or queer. And they delivered. We also didn't want flowers and they worked with us to make sure our design was JUST what we wanted. All of that happened months before, and then a week prior we had a major snafu with our caterer. Amani Affairs was able to get us a new caterer in ONE DAY. This was all thanks to the relationships they have in the industry. It is important that your wedding planner have relationships in the industry and if they don't, it's important people like them so they can work with them. That's a MAJOR factor that I don't think we thought about before but were happy to find out Amani Affairs knew all the right people! I would recommend them time, and time again not just for birthdays but for any and all celebrations.
Amani affairs is simply the best.
We utilized their services for month of and day of coordination, but Jihan made sure we knew she was with us from the beginning, checking in to m...
ake sure we were on task and not panicking. The team at Amani affairs is professional and on point, the ladies who coordinated our day did not come to play any games, and made sure everything flowed exactly the way we all intended for it to. Their extra personal touches on decorations and last minute put togethers made everything come together flawlessly. I am beyond blessed to have had these women be a part of our day and help keep me sane, they are worth their weight in gold and then some!
Jihan with Amani affairs went above and beyond to bring our vision for our wedding to life. We had lots of extravagant ideas and she found ways to save us money. She also found ...
an alternate vendor 2 weeks before the wedding when an original vendor fell through. We were very pleased with the Amani Affairs team. Our wedding was unforgettable.
Jihan and her team were amazing to work with. Her vision came together beautifully and her professionalism was top notch. She was a pleasure to work with!
It was amazing and a honor to work with Amani Affairs. Jihan made sure everything was in order and her team made sure all the details was handled and made this wedding look so amaz...
ing. Them really went far and beyond from start to finish. I can't wait to work them again.
Amani Affairs was amazing. They were very attentive to every detail. Amani Affairs treated everyone like family members. Amani Affairs was punctual and always willing to speak duri...
ng the planning time.
As of the date of this review, I haven’t hired a wedding planner. I’m still trying to get everything in order. HOWEVER, I am hopeful that I will be able to hire Amani Affairs to he...
lp me. I have had several conversations with them and they even helped prevent a mini meltdown I was on the verge of having, even before the date was set. If they are willing to help you before you’ve even hired them, I can only imagine the amazing service you’ll receive once you do. Like I said, when I have tweaked a few things, I am hoping to be able to hire them.
It was an amazing opportunity to work together with Jihan and her team at Amani Affairs. Not only is she an expert in Event planning and execution but has years of experience in ac...
hieving superior ratings. We love collaborating together to with our clients to exceed all of their greatest expectations!
Where do I start? It was truly a great experience working with Jihan at Amani Affairs! She was very knowledgeable, experienced, and resourceful.
She helped me plan our 40th we...
dding anniversary and vow renewal. Her advice and guidance was right on point. I had a vision, and she helped to make it come to reality (better than I had dreamed)! In more stressful times, her calm, level demeanor was invaluable.
The result of a team effort (Amani Affairs, great vendors, my husband and myself ), we had a beautiful, fun, memorable event!
I am a hairstylist and I so enjoyed working with this team at a decent wedding . They gave me space to do my own thing all while keeping us informed and supporting anything we need...
ed ! They are a must have!
It was an honor to have worked with such a talented and professional team. I can't wait to work with them again.
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Jihan and her assistant Logan did a PHENOMENAL job bring my visions to life! They were extremely professional and patient, as well as highly detail-oriented! She and Logan both ens...
ured that every single detail was exactly as my husband and I requested. I honestly cannot say enough to commend Amani Affairs on a job MARVELOUSLY done!!
If you're considering Amani Affairs for your wedding - do it! Amani Affairs should be part of your wedding budget. I was not originally planning to hire a wedding coordinator for m...
y daughter's DIY home wedding for 80 guests, but I briefly considered a day of coordinator. I found Jihan on Thumbtack and realized within a few moments that we not only needed a day of coordinator, but that we needed Jihan!
Jihan and I had several meetings leading up to the wedding that covered everything, including tiny details that may have been overlooked at a home wedding. My nerves were immediately subsided after any communication with Jihan (which was often!) She is knowledgeable, organized, and professional. She's also friendly, easy going, and fun. All qualities you should look for in a wedding coordinator.
The day of the wedding, Jihan and Angel were fantastic. We had a team of people assisting with set-up, decor, food, etc., but if something needed to be done - Jihan and Angel stepped right in to assist. Jihan kept us on task and on time without nagging (or if she was, you couldn't tell!)
Above all those things, Jihan genuinely cared for my family and my daughter's wedding style. She fit right into our family and took the reigns once my daughter said "I do" so that we could enjoy the evening. And we did, because we knew Jihan had everything under control. I highly recommend Amani Affairs for your wedding!
Ms. Jihan François of Amani Affairs was the wedding planner of choice for my daughter’s destination wedding in Grand Cayman. There were multiple challenges since this was not only...
a destination wedding, but it also defied the conventions of a destination wedding whose intent is to have a small gathering. We had over a hundred invited guests! The challenges were further compounded by the fact that all the members of the wedding party, the parents of the bride and the groom all lived in different states, a couple in other countries, the farthest coming from from China. It was a truly international event with the quests also coming from various countries. This meant additional non- traditional jobs for our planner such as coordinating airport runs.
Jihan, however, is a planner par excellence and efficiently managed all the intricate details to create a memorable event that our family cherished and our friends still talk about. Her dedication to making this the dream wedding for my daughter was shown when she spent hours putting together welcome gift bags for the hundred plus guests and orchestrated the welcome beach party with food and music for our large crowd.
And if all these were not enough challenges, the day before the wedding, we were told that there would be an outdoor jazz fest next door to our venue and that there would be rehearsals going on during the wedding ceremony, which was also outside on the beach. Jihan again came to the rescue, working her miracles and our event was completed without a hitch and without interruption.
If I sound effusive, it is because Jihan and Amani Affairs went way beyond our expectations. She respected our wishes and treated our family with courtesy and empathy, as if we were her family. I can assure you she will give her all to making your event as successful as ours was.
Jihan,
You really came through. You got our families to the launch pad by remote control from the other side of the country. That seemed like the easy part, as you learned the like...
s and dislike of the bride, groom and family, and successfully navigated it all.
I was amazed that the plan could be developed so precisely with players scattered across the country.
When we all arrived for the big weekend you were ready to call the plays. What a partnership you and the priest formed to execute a beautiful ceremony. For me , as the groom's father, I was very proud of the rehearsal dinner that we hosted. Our family and friends really had a great time. After the dinner, I relaxed feeling that everything was going to be alright. I had no idea of all the coordination that was just around the corner.
You guided us beautifully so that we are simply filled with lovely memories of the union.
Thank you very much
Mr. Henderson
“Sunset Wedding Happiness”
Amani Affairs provided superb support on my wedding day and kept the day running smoothly. There was potential for flubs in seating and a possibility of ...
interruptions to the ceremony due to the size of our wedding and the fact that everything was timed to an almanac's prediction of the sunset but Jihan made sure that it worked. There were a lot of balls to juggle: demanding guests, outdoor ceremony seating before the sun set, plus 'guarding the dress' during outdoor photographer work (again, working fast before the sun set). She rendered photo support all while simultaneously coordinating the outdoor string quartet and ensuring the pre-reception appetizers were served accordingly. There were little fires that she put out that I (as the bride) didn't even know about until I returned from the honeymoon.
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