Atlas Design Studio - Santa Cruz, California

Jillian Puskas

Working with Chelsea and Atlas Design Studio was one of the best decisions we made throughout our wedding planning. Her clear communication, organized process, strong industry knowledge, bubbly personality, and relatable humor made wedding planning so simple and fun! It was so easy to immediately click with Chelsea; she is an amazing listener and could turn a quick email or conversation about what we were picturing into reality without us every having to check back in. Atlas' partial planning package was the perfect way to get the trusted vendor recommendations we needed. Atlas knew our venue (Holman Ranch in Oct) like the back of their hands as well as every vendor in Monterey County. Chelsea made us feel like we were in safe hands throughout, always keeping us informed on upcoming deadlines and taking over all communications completely closer to the date. On the day, we didn't have to worry about anything because we knew she had it covered. We loved working with Chelsea and would whole-heartedly recommend her to anyone!

Emily Kubitskey

Katie and Chelsea are nothing short of THE BEST!!! Their talent and dedication made our Carmel-by-the-Sea wedding an absolutely dream come true. They helped us plan and execute everything in less than 11 months, and they were there with us every step of the way - handling every detail with professionalism. Not only was the planning itself fantastic, but my wedding looked like it was straight out of a magazine, thanks to them!

Additionally, their knowledge of the Bay Area was invaluable! Their ability to manage vendors and coordinate logistics (as well as deal with my extremely Type A personality) exceeded all expectations. We cannot thank Katie and Chelsea enough for creating such a magical and unforgettable experience. They are truly the best wedding planners with the most amazing personalities - we couldn't have asked for anyone better and they are 100% part of our family now!!!!

Natalie Redig

Chelsea at Atlas Design Studio was the single most impactful thing we spent money on for our wedding. She made the wedding planning process bite sized and attainable. Having an expert resource to answer my numerous questions, understand our priorities and tailor recommendations, filter down the endless options for our tastes, be the design expert, deal with all the vendor details, keep me on track, and make sure nothing was forgotten was invaluable.

She's not a cookie cutter, everyone gets the same thing planner. She understood our styles and preferences without me even being able to articulate it sometimes. And helped us create a wedding that reflected our personalities.

Being a type A perfectionist, I was so grateful that Chelsea is the same. She was on top of everything before I even asked to the point that I was so relaxed when my wedding arrived. I had absolute faith that everything was taken care of by Chelsea and all the vendors she recommended that I had zero worries. I had already done my work and Chelsea made sure the execution of the wedding was flawless.

She gives the best candid advice and recommendations based on her experience with vendors, at the site, and general wedding planning. And she's a gem to work with. Truly the kindest, most selfless person. She's incredibly responsive and detailed. More than what I even hoped for when looking for a wedding planner, especially after having interviewed a handful.

Chelsea will save you time, stress, and mistakes.

Allison Reiss

We can't thank Atlas Design Studio enough for making our wedding day perfect! They found us the best venue, handled unexpected guests like a pro, and made everything run so smoothly.

Katie was always on top of things, super organized, and really cared about making our day special. Her calm and friendly attitude make the design process so easy and fun. We're so grateful for all her hard work.

If you need a wedding planner who will go above and beyond, Atlas is the one. They truly made our dream wedding happen!

Pour Girl

Katie from Atlas Design was an absolute gem as our wedding coordinator. Her communication style struck the perfect balance between graceful and assertive, ensuring that everything ran smoothly without ever making us feel overwhelmed. As owners of Pour Girl Bartending, we've witnessed numerous weddings, but being on the other side gave us a newfound appreciation for the meticulous planning that goes into these events.

Handing over the reins to Katie for the month leading up to our big day was the best decision we made. She effortlessly handled the stress and decision-making that often accompanies wedding planning, allowing us to truly enjoy the journey. Katie's magic seemed to unfold behind the scenes; she was omnipresent when needed and otherwise orchestrated moments seamlessly.

Katie's assertive talent didn't go unnoticed, winning the approval of my dad, who's quite discerning. Yet, her sweetness added a wonderful touch, making everyone feel at ease. Her partner Chelsea, was a delightful addition – funny and charming, she complemented Katie's style perfectly.

With a plethora of details we hoped would be flawlessly executed, Katie exceeded our expectations. She embraced our vision and translated it into reality with finesse. To say we were grateful is an understatement!

In the world of wedding coordination, Atlas Design shines as a rare and invaluable gem. They are sweet, witty, and utterly proficient, and they turned our special day into a flawless masterpiece. Thank you Katie and Chelsea!

Kelsey de Lemos

Katie is an absolute DREAM to work with. I found her through instagram based on her amazing work at waterfall lodge in Ben Lomond, CA and I instantly fell in love with her style and her work ethic. She was extremely responsive, and offered a wide range of services, catering to exactly what you need for your event. I was a pretty hands on bride, especially with design but I knew I wanted Katie's artistic and creative influence so we chose her design and coordination package. She built a beautiful design board based off of my own pinterest board, which was pretty eclectic. I commend her for taking my vision and finding a theme for it. She sourced great local vendors whom she had developed a relationship with and she even used her own commission to give us a discount. You could just feel that she wanted to help fortify a great relationship with her clients while helping to provide them with the day of their dreams. She has an excellent relationship with the team at Waterfall Lodge, she is the perfect planner in general but specifically for this venue because she knows it so well. Our planning process was well over a year and she kept me on track all throughout the way, facilitating multiple communications on my behalf. I could not have survived my wedding day without Katie and Chelsea. They worked seamlessly to make every detail fall into place and they brilliantly kept our giant wedding party and family on schedule. They are master problem solvers and excellent communicators. One of my biggest regrets is not getting a picture with these two amazing women, because by the end of the whole thing I really found a friendship in Katie. She's an amazing and genuine human being, running a fantastic business and I would recommend her to anyone for their event planning and coordinating needs in the bay area!

Karen Hoang

My husband and I got married about 10 months after we were engaged and I don't think that would have happened if I didn't have the help from Katie at Atlas! With both of our busy schedules, I had no clue how much time wedding planning required. She presented me with a short list of highly rated vendors in the area so that the process was not too overwhelming, was responsive with all of my emails / inquires, and had a ton of great ideas for to help us achieve the wedding of our dreams. Katie even packed up our car during the reception so we didn't have to deal with it!

Reem Allen Bazzari

Atlas Design Studio transformed our dream wedding into a reality. From our first meeting, to the planning, to the big day, Chelsea was there every step. We asked for the month of package and added on design. Chelsea helped us put our vision into a mood board, then helped us bring the mood board to life.