Atlas Design Studio Reviews
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Britt R. Sent on 09/01/2023Hire them!
Atlas Design Studio was the best find of my wedding planner journey. After connecting with Katie & Chelsea we immediately knew we had to hire them. We were paired up with Chelsea and it was a match made in heaven. We wanted a planner who was on top of her stuff, met our vibe and made the whole process feel FUN - Chelsea did all of that and more. She has this unique thing about her where she is so relaxed and calm about everything while checking everything off and making sure everybody is in their place at the same time.
When it came to wedding weekend (we hired her for our rehearsal/welcome, as well) she was everywhere all at once! She made us feel at ease and commanded the room/vendors/bridal party/family when we needed her to. She helped to bring our full vision to life and we couldn't have done it without her. If you're looking for a planner - you've found your gal. I will truly miss working with you, Chels!
ps. I also had other vendors we hired reached out to tell us how amazing she was to work with and echoed the exact sentiment above.
-BrittAtlas Design Studio's reply:
Britt!!!! Thank you sooo much for all the kind words! I am going to miss planning with you and Riker (as well as meetings with Finn)! The day was absolutely gorgeous and I thank you for trusting me with bringing your vision to life. Ps...You are the true hero having taco bell delivered as a late night snack at the Running Iron :) xx Chels -
Pam C. Sent on 08/23/2023
Katie is a Wedding Saint
Katie from Atlas Designs is the absolute dream wedding planner!! Don't let her Santa Cruz laid back vibe fool you - she is ultra organized, has an amazing eye for design and planned a wedding weekend for me that was just magical. She's an amazingly kind person who also happens to be extremely talented at what she does. She's the best in the biz and a huge reason why I had zero nerves on my wedding day. She has an aura of calm that is contagious - no catastrophe will shake her. Her excellence is reflected by every vendor jumping at the chance to work with you because they know they are in good hands. Do yourself a major favor and get Katie on board. You'll have a great wedding but you'll also get a chance to work with someone truly special and talented!!Atlas Design Studio's reply:
Thank you Pam for your review! I absolutely LOVED planning with you and your parents - there aren't too many brides who would trust me enough to luck a banana slug LOL
Your wedding weekend was such a dream and I am so grateful that I was able to witness it all come together and be a part of it! It was truly a magical weekend and I miss you all already! xx
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Alice L. Sent on 10/26/2023
Atlas is the best!!
Working with Chelsea at Atlas Design was hands down the BEST decision we could have made for our wedding. From the initial call with Chelsea to the end of our hectic wedding night, I always felt comfortable and taken care of. Chelsea is SO personable and sweet with the best taste. I felt like she took my vision to the next level and really listened to what I was looking for. Nothing felt too small for her which was an amazing feeling! Chelsea also had amazing vendor contacts and gave me great advice. The day of our wedding went so smooth because of Chelsea. She helped all the details come together and I truly had nothing to worry about. Although I can't hire her again to plan my wedding, I want to give her contact to all my bride friends so I can experience the magic they create again!! Seriously, the bestAtlas Design Studio's reply:
Alice!!!! You and Calvin were so much fun to plan with. Thank you for trusting me when with your big day! I absolutely loved bringing your vision to life. I will forever have your anniversary memorized and think of you two every birthday! Thank you again and hopefully I will see you at another wedding if any of your bride friends hire me ;)
xx,
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Mujda A. Sent on 12/16/2022Absolute professionals with incredible taste
I cannot say enough good things about Katie! Like many other couples, we had to reschedule our 2020 wedding due to COVID. I did not have it in me to plan another wedding all on my own, so my husband and I hired Katie. She was a true professional through the entire process. Our wedding was far beyond our wildest dreams (and way better than anything I could have planned on my own)! I didn't really have a clear vision of what I wanted and had a hard time articulating what I was looking for. But Katie asked all the right questions and ran with my vague suggestions to put on a beautiful and memorable event. Our guests could not stop gushing about how stunning everything was and how seamlessly the night went. Katie remembered every detail and left absolutely nothing to chance. If you're at all on the fence about hiring Atlas Design Studio, you will NOT regret itAtlas Design Studio's reply:
Thank you so much for the review Mujda! I just received your wedding gallery last week and I loved looking back on all of the photos. You and Hugh were so great to plan with! I appreciate you both trusting me with your special day and it turned out so beautiful, I loved being a part of it. Have a great holiday and I wish you two all the best!
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Haley Sent on 09/12/2022Personalized Approach, Highly Recommend
The Atlas team were an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only were they responsive, creative, and organized, they approached everything with a sense of humor and lightheartedness that is duly needed when planning a large-scale event. Highly recommend!Atlas Design Studio's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind review. You are an absolute riot which made planning with you and Tommy so much fun! Thank you again for trusting me help bring your vision to life!
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Rachel T. Sent on 07/13/2022
Katie is a STAR..even with a Type A bride ;)
Katie was a STAR on our wedding day and in the planning phase up until it. We utilized her to help with month-of planning and design support and I couldn't be happier that I did. I am Type A and have been a bridesmaid a dozen times so I knew what I needed to do generally, but having Katie as my main counsel for decision making and then turning over the reins the month before was a lifesaver. I was truly able to trust that she'd follow up on all details (correctly) and when we got to that month-of she was super detail oriented and responsive. Communication was #1 for me and I never felt like I had to chase her or wait for her reply. She is dependable and reliable while being easy going, detail-oriented and always has a smile on her face. I was able to be honest and direct with her and I also tried to find ways to save money and she was very helpful and resourceful in doing so. At the end of the day, Atlas will help bring the wedding of your dreams to life!! Couldn't recommend them more!Atlas Design Studio's reply:
I am so thankful that Liz referred you to me! You were so great to plan with, and I love my direct type A brides :)
Everything was so beautiful and was so thankful to be a part of it.
I can't wait to see you at Jessica's wedding next year!
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Samantha Q. Sent on 06/02/2022Amazing wedding planner and designer
Altas Design Studio team was amazing! I'm definitely a Type-A personality who likes getting things done. Katie, not only she was personable, she was the type of person who gets it done! She was on our team for the long haul. She knew what I wanted and helped plan everything altogether. I was headstrong on my vision and she exceeded my expectations! I wanted someone who understood the logistics of the venue (Waterfall Lodge & Retreat) and design what works best. She helped out with the vendors and provided great guidance, let alone understood my budget. I cannot thank Katie enough! She contributed so much on my special day. You definitely need her on your team if you want perfection. All of my wedding guests were in awe of everything. We love you Katie! Thank you so much.Atlas Design Studio's reply:
I am so thankful to work with you and Mitchell! I always loved chatting with you both your energy and fun loving attitude is so contagious! It was so special to see you get to celebrate your marriage finally with everyone :)
I had a blast and I know everyone else did too! It all turned out so beautiful I hope to see you both next time you are in California!! xx -
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Kristine C. Sent on 04/04/2022Amazing, professional, high-quality, low-stress experience
There's so much to say about Atlas Design Studio, it's hard to know where to start. We first started talking to Katie in February of 2020 after we booked our venue. She came highly recommended and we liked her approach to wedding planning. Her pricing is also extremely reasonable for what she offers. She works with you to set a budget, build a mood board, and gather all the vendors to make your wedding vision come true.
March 2020 hit and COVID introduced a lot of uncertainty into our wedding planning. Katie helped us take it step by step and was highly communicative with us in general; we greatly appreciated her time and effort here.
We also had an unfortunate situation with our original wedding photographer who we booked for both engagement and wedding photos but never talked to again after we asked to move the wedding date due to COVID. Katie did all in her power to help us contact the photographer and find a backup plan. Unfortunately we had to let go the original photographer and we ended up going with one of her other recommendations for a photographer, which worked out great.
When we had to move our wedding date, we started working with Katie's assistant, Chelsea. Chelsea is just as professional as Katie; she was very responsive about all our random inquiries, helped us navigate vendor timelines, and decided on final rental details. She defined an ambitious yet manageable timeline for the weekend (which I think was executed very well considering there were few if any vendor mishaps) and helped us address last-minute rain concerns. The rain literally appeared in the forecast the week of the wedding and sent us into a scramble since this was an outdoor wedding; Chelsea (and Katie) were essential to the process of deciding and executing on backup plans.
After two years of planning, we finally had our wedding. The entire wedding weekend went without a hitch and many of our guests complimented us on how smooth the wedding went. The wedding turned out beautiful, memorable and just what we wanted. We're very grateful to Katie and Chelsea for all their hard work; without them I don't think the wedding would have been nearly as successful.Atlas Design Studio's reply:
Thank you so much for the review Kristine! We are thrilled that we were finally able to celebrate you and Kenny! I cannot believe the roller coaster planning was for you two, thank you so much for trusting us throughout the process and being able to roll with the punches between vendors, covid and weather (you really had it all!)
You two were such a dream to plan with and we are so grateful you let us be a part of your big day. Wishing you two all the best and CONGRATS again on finally tying the knot!
Love,
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Francesca N. Sent on 01/02/2022
Atlas design studio made it possible!
Katie is an incredibly gifted and dedicated wedding designer and planner! She and her team ensured our October 2021 Carmel wedding exceeded our expectations!
I contacted Katie 9 months before our wedding date knowing that I was well over my abilities (read panicking a bit) in organizing a destination wedding allowing our family to blend together. It was important that we include our four kids in the entire day as well as ensure that our out-of-town guests enjoyed their experience. She not only made it happen in a short amount of time but also during a pandemic...and what seemed like hundreds of delayed Covid weddings happening in the same month... with some staffing shortages in the service industry...also while finalizing the details of her own wedding!
The process was so easy and for two busy professionals with minimal time her organization skills and patience gave us peace of mind that she had it all handled. From the design board she presented encompassing the feel and overall mood we were hoping to achieve, to the recommendation of a dream team of vendors, her ability to pivot when needed and offer options, millions of questions I had that she handled with patience, to the day-of organization, we could not have had a better experience with Atlas Design Studio.
Thank you Katie!!
The Jacobs
Atlas Design Studio's reply:
Thank you so much for the review Frankie! I just received your wedding gallery from the photographers I can't wait to see them all! I loved planning with you and it was so beautiful to see your two families come together. Thank you for trusting me with the design and planning while you were out of state - I was obsessed with how it all turned out and had so much fun celebrating you both! Wishing you two all the best, and if I ever come to Texas again we'll have to grab a drink! :)
Best,
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Nicole T. Sent on 10/18/2021Great team to work with!
Working with Katie and Chelsea was wonderful! I can't recommend them enough! I worked with Katie initially and she helped me find the perfect vendors and helped so much with the styling of the wedding. The fact that Katie offers design help was what made me choose her over others, and I'm so happy I did! My friends all told me it was the best styled and most fun wedding they had ever been to! Chelsea was there on the day of and was a life saver! I was a little stressed (not surprising) and sent her a somewhat frantic text in the morning. She helped calm me down and even arrived early to help me out! Our wedding was absolutely perfect and I know a large part of that was due to working with Atlas Design Studio. Thanks ladies!!Atlas Design Studio's reply:
Thank you so much for your review Nicole! We loved working with you and Ben so much and are so thankful that you let us assist you with the design for a stunning wedding day! Still can't get over that cake ;)
Wishing you and Ben all the best! xx
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Casey M. Sent on 09/14/2021Knocked it out of the park!
Katie and Chelsea worked with me for my Labor Day wedding and absolutely killed it in every sense. I hired Atlas in May just as COVID restrictions were lifted and I knew I would actually be able to plan the wedding of my dreams... which was scheduled a few months from that time. I needed a lot of help sourcing vendors and planning how my big day would look. They designed the most GORGEOUS wedding and helped me find fabulous local vendors I would not have known about had it not been for their strong relationships throughout the wedding industry.
These girls were so cool, very considerate of my time, super responsive and detail oriented. Come wedding day, everything ran so smoothly (and if anything went wrong I certainly didn't know about it!).
I hopefully will never have to hire them again (ha - ha) but would recommend them to absolutely anyone in search of a fantastic planner & design duo.Atlas Design Studio's reply:
Thank you for your kind words! We had a blast working with you and loved celebrating with you! By the way all of your friends are hilarious haha
Wishing you all the best! xx
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Ahmed N. Sent on 09/04/2021Queen of dessert bars!
What a team! Atlas brought to life a dream two years (and two postponements) in the making. We’re so lucky to have worked with Chelsea and Katie, who executed our event (down to the last detail) with such care, while managing to keep us calm, hydrated, and happy at every minute of our wedding. The event displays were extraordinary and the dessert bar was SUBLIME -- truly the QUEEN of all desert bars. THANK YOU ATLAS!Atlas Design Studio's reply:
It was so much fun to work with you and Samir! Chelsea and I loved every second of your wedding day - and I do have to agree with you the dessert bar was FIRE haha
So glad you two finally got to celebrate - wishing you and Mango all the best! -
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Jen D. Sent on 10/22/2019Katie is the best!
I had the pleasure of working with Katie Hillenga for my wedding and I could not have asked for a better wedding coordinator!! She is very knowledgeable of vendors in the area, responds quickly to emails, texts and phone calls, remains organized throughout the process, and has a very professional and calm demeanor. She was very accommodating to making my vision for my wedding a reality and was always available to answer any questions I had or offer advice based on her experience in the field. I cannot say enough good things about Katie and my experience working with her. I would recommend anyone looking for a coordinator to book her ASAP! You won’t be disappointed!Atlas Design Studio's reply:
Thank you Jen for the review! I had so much fun planning with you and your family, I hope to see you soon! Wishing you and Phil the best honeymoon! xx
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