DESAI DESIGNS
EVENT PLANNING | WEDDING COORDINATION
ADITYA VEMUGANTI
"Planning a wedding during a pandemic is no mean task, hence I cannot praise Ushma and her team enough for the work they put in for our wedding at Lake Lanier, GA. The wedding was the end product of months and months of detailed planning and immaculate execution. We reached out to Ushma after our original plan of performing the wedding in India couldn't happen and planning an event in America was alien to us since most of my family is based in India.
But Ushma eased the burden on us by carefully planning each step and connecting us with the vendors best suited to our budget and taste. The wedding weekend went by really smoothly and gave all of us involved an experience we will never forget. She and her team ensured Covid protocols were followed by everyone present.
Ushma was very accomodative about last minute changes and I would highly recommend her for your events, both big and small, as she works really hard to bring your dreams to life and has the imagination to make them unforgettable!"
SUDHIR KOVUR
"She made sure that each and every event was meticulously designed, executed exactly as planned and grandly celebrated. She had poured in countless hours in bringing this vision to life by making sure that every little detail was attended to. It was truly a dream come true.
This was the wedding that had people arriving from not only various parts of the US but also from India. Which meant, comfortable accommodations and food/beverage arrangements for all of them 1 week ahead of the wedding. We have no words to explain how smoothly all of this was executed adhering to all of COVID safety protocols, given the current circumstances. The guests could actually see and appreciate the effort that was put in.
She understood each and every request of not only the bride and groom but also of the immediate families and had consistently ensured that all or most of these were incorporated into the grand vision. If something did not fit in due to budget or logistical constraints, she would humbly make sure that the family understood it".
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NIKITHA PATEL
"Over the last couple of years, I have seen Ushma in action first hand. She's been the organizing power for many of my friend's weddings and when it was time for my wedding, she was the first one that came to mind. Ushma went above and beyond to make sure my wedding day was perfect, she kept me organized and held me and my vendors accountable to get her all the things needed to prepare for the day of. She is naturally a problem solver so anytime an issue came up, she was able to creatively help me solve it without putting additional stress on me which I truly appreciated. From the decorations to catering, to the DJ, she walked me through each and every step as if she was planning a wedding for her close friend or family member. Every detail, every step of the way was perfect. I would highly recommend Ushma and her team so you can have a stress free day and enjoy your wedding as much as we did. She truly makes you feel at ease from the minute you meet with her to the day of your wedding. Thank you Ushma for everything, I truly appreciated you and could not have had such an amazing event if it weren't for you!"
BHUMIKA PATEL
"We were looking for someone for day of coordination for our wedding and a friend recommended Ushma Desai as a wedding planner. The day we met we knew she would be perfect for this job. She is sweet, organized and knowledgeable. She planned the events very nicely. She made sure everything was running smooth during the wedding. Made sure I get lunch and dinner as well. Also made sure all the vendors are paid on time. She was amazing and we were so glad that we came across her as our wedding planner.
She is nothing but the best. I strongly recommend her as an event planner.
Thank You"
ROSHNI PATEL
"Ushma, our wedding coordinator, managed a wedding of many people, worked with multiple vendors, and ensured that my husband and I had the time of our lives while sticking to our timeline. All of this she did with absolute grace, poise, and ease. My husband, who is not a fan of timelines, could not stop raving about how patient and kind she was to him and all of our family and wedding party. Ushma came in and thought of every detail needed to make our wedding run smoothly, things that we could not have imagined! We were so grateful to Desai Designs: from the planning stages of our wedding through the beautiful event itself. I highly recommend her and her team, to any bride and groom (or for any event for that matter!) She will make sure to make your special event elegant, fun and stress-free and leave a lasting impression on all your guests. We love you. Jay & Roshni"
MELISSA SHRESTHA
"Ushma was referred to us by one of our close friends who had also hired her for her wedding. Although we hired her for day of coordination, she provided much more than that. She provided vendor suggestions and advice which was helpful since we were planning the wedding from out of state. Ushma was readily accessible and answered questions promptly via text or email. Although we had some issues during the wedding, Ushma and her assistant made sure to meditate the issue and kept the wedding day running smoothly. She went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, taken care of during our wedding day, and definitely helped hype things up for a good time. We had also referred her to our friend and would continue to do so."
PARTH PATEL
"Ushma did an amazing work for our Diwali Party. Once she took the torch she ran with it - it was on Auto Pilot mode for us. Her execution was exceptional whether its dealing with vendors, finalizing food menu or ensuring guests have good time during the event. She gets more credit on her thinking on how to make event stand out, she did Anaakut based on sweet sharing, festive plates and great return gifts, which to be honest was above and beyond our expectations. Thanks Ushma again with all your help!"
SONNY ISRANI
"Our experience with Ushma was nothing but fantastic. We decided to have a wedding planner after going back and forth for a while, and decided get one only a month in advance. Ushma was really organized and did her best to accommodate all our interests for the day of the wedding. We really wanted someone to coordinate and execute things on the day of, so none of our family and close friends have to worry about anything. I think Ushma did a remarkable job of keeping things smooth and timely! I must say that Ushma deserves a chunk of credit for making sure all vendors were kept informed and coordinated things accordingly. She has some great ideas and better execution. My favorite part was coordinating our first look where I didn't see my bride until the actual photoshoot moment and it went perfect!
RITHIKA PATEL
"Ushma and her team were fantastic! They rocked our wedding coordination and was absolutely flawless. She's a rockstar when it comes to time management, bridal party management, and vendor management. I was not stressed at all because she had everything handled. It's definitely not easy to handle a bridal party of 30 people but she conducted herself effortlessly. Her gutsy attitude and attention to detail made me and Sahil feel extremely comfortable and confident in her skills. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for a coordinator or planner to hire Ushma!"
BEENISH ZULFIQAR
"Had my baby shower this past weekend and Ushma and her team did a phenomenal job. From planning to execution of the event, I was completely stress free because of her. The event turned out to be a great success, that’s mainly from her excellent planning skills and taking care of minor details. She is very friendly and thorough. I would highly recommend her for anyone planning their event in Atlanta. Kuddos!!"
REENA PATEL
"Ushma was such a delight to work with. Even though we had to pretty much cancel everything for our wedding due to COVID-19, she graciously helped with whatever I needed help with. Very easy to talk to and such a sweetheart. Even though we were not able to utilize her talents for our wedding, she was a delight for the time we did have her help. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to feel safe on wanting thei big day to run smoothly."
NEETA SHETH
"Ushma coordinated my son’s wedding and reception December 6th which despite all the COVID-19 related challenges went amazingly flawless. Ushma was very meticulous throughout the planning process and made sure that the bride and groom and the family’s vision of the wedding was fulfilled. Ushma’s friendly, caring personality combined with her professionalism made the day memorable. Thank You Ushma to you and your team."
NEIL PATEL
"Ushma did a fantastic job coordinating our wedding and reception. She is very friendly and detail-oriented. With her enthusiastic approach to handling different aspects of our events, we were able to enjoy our special day to the fullest. We highly recommend her."
ARMINA KHWAJA
"We used Desai Designs for day of coordination for our pithi ceremony. Ushma was really flexible throughout the entire process, as well as incredibly informative, available, and positive. On the day of, she consistently checked in and made sure everything was running smoothly. She definitely cares for her clients and their happiness. We'd definitely recommend utilizing her services if you're looking for support!"
JIGNA DESAI
"Ushma is an amazing event planner/co-ordinator. She brings great enthusiasm, fabulous ideas & vast experience in planning weddings/events. Her passion reflects in her dedication and attention to details. She will personally ensure everything is well executed with her equally efficient staff. If you want to relax and enjoy the moment, knowing everything will be done just as you want....she is your answer!!!"