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About

Fervent Designs is a Houston, Texas-based full-service wedding planning and event design company that is available for travel. The team of planners at this business strives to be a one-stop-shop for all couples' wedding needs with their many services. While planning your wedding, Richandra and her team will endeavor to keep your needs, vision, and budget in mind. They are truly passionate about personalizing every event and making sure it reflects each individual couple.

Experience

Owner Richandra Nickerson-Ukpong has over 15 years of experience in the event industry. After over a decade planning corporate events, Richandra discovered her love of planning weddings after implementing her own wedding. Then after Richandra began planning weddings and events full time, Fervent Designs grew to be one of the top wedding planning and event design companies in the area. This team now specializes in multi-cultural weddings, themed weddings, and destination weddings.

Services Offered

Fervent Designs offers full-service and partial wedding planning collections. The team boasts previous experience with multiple wedding types and is able to accommodate an array of requests. Richandra and her team will flawlessly coordinate couples' rehearsal dinners in addition to their ceremony and reception. This team's planning services include the following:

  • Budget analysis
  • Coordination
  • Event design
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Vendor referrals

Other Services

In addition to providing wedding planning and event design, Fervent Designs offers an array of other event amenities, including photography, videography, florals, DJs, embroidery, and gifts.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$4,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

4
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Any other questions?

Reviews of Fervent Designs

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4.8 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.8 out of 5 rating
66 reviews
97% recommend it
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Fervent Designs is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding planning services. The team, led by Rich, is praised for their exceptional service, professionalism, and attention to detail. Reviewers appreciate their guidance throughout the planning process, their ability to handle any issues that arise, and their assistance in finding vendors. The team is described as reliable, organized, and dedicated to making the wedding day stress-free and memorable. Overall, Fervent Designs is highly recommended for couples looking for a reliable and experienced wedding planner.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Fervent Designs is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding planning services. The team, led by Rich, is praised for their exceptional service, professionalism, and attention to detail. Reviewers appreciate their guidance throughout the planning process, their ability to handle any issues that arise, and their assistance in finding vendors. The team is described as reliable, organized, and dedicated to making the wedding day stress-free and memorable. Overall, Fervent Designs is highly recommended for couples looking for a reliable and experienced wedding planner.

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Jk Photography Sent on 04/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeding Expectations: A Tribute to Houston's Premier Wedding Planner

As a wedding photographer who recently collaborated with one of Houston's top wedding planners, I can't help but applaud her remarkable workmanship. Her attention to detail was nothing short of impressive, ensuring that every facet of the wedding was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. From coordinating vendors to orchestrating the timeline seamlessly, she demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism.

What truly set her apart was her unwavering dedication to exceeding her clients' expectations. She anticipated their needs before they even arose, allowing the bride and groom to fully immerse themselves in their special day without a single worry. Witnessing her commitment to ensuring their happiness was truly inspiring, and it was evident that she poured her heart and soul into every aspect of her work.

Thanks to her exceptional efforts, the bride and groom were able to cherish every moment of their wedding day without the stress of managing details or vendors. Collaborating with such a talented wedding planner was an absolute pleasure, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple seeking a truly unforgettable wedding experience. Her professionalism, creativity, and genuine care for her clients make her an invaluable asset to the wedding industry.
Victoria
Victoria S. Sent on 04/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Blessing

What I could say about Fervent designs can be turned into a book, but I will try to keep this short. Rich was a dream from start to finish, from blowing me away at the bridal show all the way to personally dropping off my wedding license at my doorstep with OFFICAL COPIES.

I have never been a planning type of lady, especially not for 100 people or more. I was blessed to find Rich; she made everything so easy, she had vendors all over, and most were lovely. I had one odd experience and she handled it. (And it was the one vender I picked outside of her; guess I learned my lesson.) But it was handled repeatedly by her until it was done.

I was overwhelmed a lot and she talked me through things, it helped keep me grounded when I felt like I was drowning in wedding stuff. She MC’d My rehearsal dinner, she hosted my wedding beautifully?

I was nervous when my bridal assistant was not going to be her, but Bianca was a gift from God. That woman knows how to have fun, keep things calm all while keeping things moving. Immaculate professionalism from Bianca, Rich, and the rest of her lovely staff.

One of my dear friends of 10 years said, “I never knew my girl deserved and needed to have a wedding planner till I saw yours.” I had so many people refer to her by name, even my guests who liked to complain had nothing but compliments.

I do not plan to get married twice, but I will see her and her 11/10 staff when my baby shower happens.

Thank you for a magical night.
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Debra W. Sent on 09/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Wedding Planning Team Ever

Of you want the perfect stress free day ferventdesigns is who you should hire! There were so many stress-related incidents and stuff that had to be done but Rich and her team made sure we didn't have to worry about a thing! We had a beautiful stress free wedding and it would have been possible without them! Thanks so much and I definitely recommend them!

Professional Network & Endorsements

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SMB Films & Images SMB Films & Images Wedding Photographers

She is a great woman who provides an excellent service and will make your wedding a lifetime experience to remember.

Adauro Photography Adauro Photography Wedding Photographers

Fervent Designs is an excellent wedding planning company. The are budget friendly, and extremely detail oriented. You will not find another planning company that takes the load off of your shoulders so that you and your guests can simply be present and enjoy the wedding. If you are looking for help in the planning stages of your wedding, you should book now!

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