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Located in Santa Cruz, California, Atlas Design Studio is a wedding planning and coordination business that serves the San Francisco Bay, Carmel Valley, and Monterey areas. Founder, Katie Ray, incorporates her past studies at the New York Fashion Institute and extensive experience planning special events into each new project she oversees. The Atlas team aims for clients to enjoy their wedding and the days leading up to it with as little worry as possible, providing assistance and guidance each step of the way.

Services Offered

Working closely with clients, Atlas Design Studio endeavors to create a celebration that effortlessly fulfills each couple’s wedding dream. Combining creativity with methodological execution, Katie offers clients the following services:

  • Preferred vendor referrals
  • Event design and planning consultations
  • Space conceptualization and layouts
  • On-the-day coordination services
  • Wedding rental management
  • Venue attendance and walkthrough
  • Schedules and to-do lists
  • Services for rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions
  • Destination and all-inclusive planning packages
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$3,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$75

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
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

2
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Reviews of Atlas Design Studio

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Katie and Chelsea from Atlas Design Studio receive rave reviews from multiple couples for their exceptional wedding planning and design services. Couples appreciate their professionalism, organization, and ability to bring their wedding visions to life. They are praised for their knowledge of local vendors, design skills, and flexibility. Katie and Chelsea are commended for their communication, attention to detail, and ability to handle any challenges that arise. Overall, couples highly recommend Atlas Design Studio for a stress-free and beautiful wedding experience.

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Katie and Chelsea from Atlas Design Studio receive rave reviews from multiple couples for their exceptional wedding planning and design services. Couples appreciate their professionalism, organization, and ability to bring their wedding visions to life. They are praised for their knowledge of local vendors, design skills, and flexibility. Katie and Chelsea are commended for their communication, attention to detail, and ability to handle any challenges that arise. Overall, couples highly recommend Atlas Design Studio for a stress-free and beautiful wedding experience.

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Britt R. Sent on 09/01/2023
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Hire 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.

-Britt
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Pam C. Sent on 08/23/2023
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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!!
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Alice L. Sent on 10/26/2023
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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 best
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