Design Studio South

not hiring them for day of the wedding to try and save a little money . After working a year with Danielle , we were so excited to see it come together , so would have loved having her there. Also , we know she would have executed it all perfectly , and adjusted where needed which was difficult with the venue provided planner I highly recommend Design Studio South for planning, design and definitely after all your collaboration and hard work hire them for day of so you are sure , it is executed properly and you are free to enjoy it all .

. We had so much fun working together, which I've learned is quite rare! We planned a destination wedding in Savannah (+ navigated a year postponement) and I felt so confident every detail was covered along the way. It's so important for all of your vendors to work in sync with one another and her relationships and outstanding reputation made that possible for us. No matter your wedding budget, a planner is truly a gift you can give yourself and I will sing the praises of DSS and Danielle for the rest of time.

ential to have someone on the ground in Savannah with strong vendor relationships. Danielle helped me put together a dream team, and everything was executed flawlessly. I could not have been more pleased with the results!

and responsiveness, and their pricing was competitive. Our wedding was scheduled to happen in May of 2020 and the pandemic unfortunately made that impossible. The effort and support that DSS provided during the pandemic was invaluable. Danielle was our wedding planner and she handled everything we could think of and more, including being the liaison between us and our vendors. We ended up scheduling a new date with our venue and she handled the rest. She coordinated all of the changes with our vendors, helped us with navigating the contract changes, and made sure that the rescheduling process went smoothly. She even sent us a beautiful care package to help us keep our spirits up during the crazy times. Unfortunately, the pandemic continued for longer than anyone expected, and instead of rescheduling a second time, we ended up deciding to cancel our destination wedding and have a small intimate wedding in our hometown. Cancelling our wedding was not an easy decision, but Danielle and the team at DSS made it an easy process for us. They took care of contacting all of our vendors, let us know which ones we could expect money back from and which ones would keep our deposits. They also helped us change our photographer, floral, and bakery contracts so that we could keep our deposits and have a special weekend get-away where we could put them to good use. DSS went above and beyond to work with our baker, florist, and photographer to plan a very special anniversary trip for us in Savannah. She planned out a photoshoot with our photographer with multiple location stops throughout the city; she planned out a cake and baked goods with our baker so that we could have a gorgeous cake and all the desserts we could eat during the weekend; and she had our florist use our deposits to create a bouquet, floral arch, and other arrangements so that we could have an intimate vow renewal ceremony. It was a beautiful weekend and it would not have been possible without all the effort from Danielle and her team. We would 100% recommend DSS to anyone who is planning on having a wedding in the Savannah or surrounding Low Country area. They will go above and beyond to give you the wedding of your dreams.

simply planning the event, anticipating their clients needs so couples can feel like guests at their wedding celebration while soaking up every single moment. As wedding professionals we have worked with many event planning and design companies throughout the years but will always jump at the opportunity to work with Design Studio South, they are exceptional.

edding planner, and her love and enjoyment of her work shines through in the end result. We had a magical weekend of events designed and executed superbly. We are beyond grateful!

how to replan our wedding (multiple times in fact) due to COVID-19 restrictions to ensure that it would be extremely safe and as special as we initially imagined. They went above and beyond the day of to ensure that neither of us experienced any stress whatsoever and could be fully present in the moment - including cleaning my dog's paws after she ran in the marsh minutes before she was supposed to walk down the aisle! Couldn't have asked for more!

eyond. Everyone that we talked to from their team was always so kind and helpful too. We are using them again next year for our full celebration!!

h event a dream and one to remember. I highly recommend DSS as your event designer/planner.

ugh the challenges of being in different cities and me being an unorganized bride working on a night shift schedule. Her creativity as a wedding planner is astounding! She really did transform a plain outdoor space into a ethereal wonderland. So many times she would make a suggestion that I would have never thought of, and we would just trust her because she brilliantly knows what she is doing. And we are so glad we trusted her with the biggest day of our life thus far! She eased our stresses and she WAY exceeded our expectations. Thank you Danielle, for everything!

he ceremony venue of their dreams! They are so knowledgeable about the area and it’s vendors. They were always so approachable and willing to go above and beyond. Danielle was such a big help to me with bringing everything together and handling all of the week of coordination details. Her and her team were so organized and professional. I’m a bit of a type A personality being a planner myself and all but I knew Danielle would get the job done. My clients were beyond thrilled with everything and I couldn’t have done it without Design Studio South. I can only hope to convince another Bride and Groom to get married in Savannah so that I can work with them again! Haha

a finger and were able to completely enjoy our day and take in everything. Danielle and her assistant kept everyone so organized and made sure everyone was where they needed to be, when they needed to be. They turned all of my dreams into reality on the day of the wedding!

d especially the day! After she came on board our team, I had no more stress - even with a hurricane lurking off shore! Design Studio South handled all of the intricate details with all of our vendors and several of them reached out to me to let me know how much they enjoyed working with her. The actual day of the wedding was perfect thanks to the DSS team. They stayed with us all day and made sure that everything went smoothly. As mother of the bride, I really appreciated not having to handle the million things that happen. I was able to relax and enjoy the event. I give DSS the highest recommendation. My only regret is that I did not hire them sooner!

udget, and knew just the right vendors to go with! Trust her judgement and you will be happy you did! Thanks Danielle!! We are beyond happy!!

ave made it through wedding planning without them. We live in Los Angeles and planned our wedding from afar, so it was such a joy and relief to pass off all of the last minute logistics and coordination to DSS our wedding week. They did a pitch-perfect job executing everything we had planned and our wedding day was again absolutely *perfect.* Here's why you should hire DSS. 1) They have personal relationships with all of the wedding vendors in Savannah, and will help you pick the best vendors for your wedding. 2) They are seasoned pros who will help you think through every minute detail. I am a type-A organized person but there was still so much that I never would have thought to plan or think about without DSS's help. 3) If you're planning a destination wedding, and want to use one of Savannah's Parks, DSS will go to City Hall and book it for you. 4) Again if you're planning from afar, you can ship all wedding related items to DSS in Savannah. 5) Wedding week coordination is SO important! It was absolutely key for us to have DSS's team transport last minute items to our ceremony site & reception, navigate the threat of rain, keep things on schedule, and gather all of the wedding items at the end of the night so you don't have to stay for cleanup (toasting flutes, flowers, extra favors, signage, etc.) I could go on and on about how important DSS was for our wedding. They gathered up my bridesmaids' belongings to bring to the reception (so they weren't lugging them around during photos), they arranged all signage at our ceremony and reception, they had umbrellas at the ready when it started to lightly sprinkle during our ceremony, they helped politely herd folks to the trolleys, they ran our rehearsal and paced our ceremony procession perfectly, etc. etc.! 6) I mentioned I was type-A already. I can very honestly say that I had so much faith in DSS that I truly relaxed during my wedding weekend and didn't worry once about the logistics. I highly recommend hiring a coordinator/planner so you can truly enjoy your wedding day and be fully present. 7) Personal anecdote: DSS made a wonderful on the fly recommendations to us on our wedding day. During cocktail hour they invited us to head into the empty reception hall to take a break and have a moment to ourselves. It was such a joy to have a quiet moment together to see the fruits of our labor, and take a much needed breather. In short, you will not regret hiring DSS. They are the best of the best.

and DSS stepped up and offered to help in any way they could. We were a destination couple and didn't get to meet the team until we arrived in Savannah. We were completely out of element and, admittedly, a little disorganized and didn't even know how we were going to do our ceremony, but Teresa and Taylor came to our rehearsal and began to put our nerves at ease. They are all so efficient, helpful and sweet. The day of the wedding, Teresa pulled off the timing and coordination of everything seamlessly. I mean I still don't know how they got three trolleys to our ceremony square and filled with guests and off on a tour in less than 5 minutes but they did! They got everyone where they needed to be and on time. Taylor and Mary Margaret were with me the whole day and did things like steamed my dress, kept track of my bouquet and accessories, and even reminded me to eat a few bites of lunch! By the end of our wedding, we were sad to say goodbye to everyone. We relied so heavily on them and they were the reason everything went so smoothly on our wedding day. It really was the best day of my life and I owe so much of it to DSS.

What could go wrong ? The attention to detail was spot on . You presented us with the "dream wedding" and let us pick what was really important. The suggestions for caterers, florist and even seating arrangements were perfect. Complete strangers came up and introduced themselves and said it was the best wedding they had ever attended. Danielle and her team from DSS kept us on track and organized and we never felt rushed. We even came in under budget on many items. Money well spent for memories that will last a lifetime. .

re talented in design (truly listened and understood my vision), but also have an amazing business and are committed to providing the most incredible service. They consistently go above & beyond and are just all around really good people. Endless thank you's for everything!!!

om afar. I reached out to a few different planners in the Savannah area and when I called DSS I was able to speak to Alysse right away. Long story short we ended up having an insane amount of things in common (fiancé went to high school with her, her and I went to the same college but different years .... yes I know, crazy) BUT that is not why we ended up hiring her. From the moment we spoke, Alysse was very professional and organized. She emailed me right away with detailed information outlining exactly what they would offer. We ended up going with the full planning service and eventually added on the gift bag service as well. When Danielle and Alysse sent me the mood board I knew I had picked the right team. I couldn't believe how accurately they captured our style and what we wanted the day to look and feel like. Alysse and her team helped us pick all of our vendors, order invitations, programs, etc. They helped us do IT ALL. We only went to Savannah once during the entire year of planning to do cake tastings, catering tastings, and a design meeting. I am a SUPER type A person (thanks Alysse for putting up with my emails and spread sheets, you dah best), so I was nervous to find a planner I could trust, BUT Alysse met me right back with her organized spread sheets and color coding. I always joked with her telling her how in love I was with her organizing systems. When it came down to the wedding weekend, I was the most calm I think I've ever been. I honestly think I was more nervous at friend's weddings than my own. I was able to just relax and enjoy every minute of the weekend all thanks to Alysse and her team. I was blown away by how beautiful everything was. To see everything we had talked about for months come to life was just incredible. I knew every detail that was going to be in that wedding but when I actually saw it in person I was shocked. They far exceeded our expectations and gave us a wedding weekend we will never ever forget. Thank you Alysse, Danielle, Tyne, Rachel B., Andrea H. and the whole DSS team for everything!!

of planning began where it was difficult to get responses and answers to my emails. At times after weeks without a reply I would have to call directly to get an idea of what was going on in the planning process. Closer to our wedding however the communication became a lot better and appreciated the team including me in meetings and discussions with our vendors in order for everyone to be on the same page. I did feel that some of the elements of our wedding weren't what we asked for from a few of our vendors but overall everything turned out beautifully. In the end I am thankful for all of their efforts to make our wedding as smooth as possible and would recommend DSS to another bride.

cane Florence, for helping us to negotiate the ups and downs of last minute details. And most of all for your seamless execution of our day. I heard bits and pieces of things that your team made happen and other things that were quickly righted and made perfect. Thank you for helping to keep me calm, making me eat, for fluffing my hair, and for stopping me from (anxious) cleaning! All this effort behind the scenes to ensure our day was perfect— and it was!

consulted her on how to include some special moments we wanted to share with our guests while they were in Savannah. With her help we were able to create a wedding that perfectly reflected our relationship. We were planning our wedding from Atlanta and Lacy was our connection to Savannah throughout the process. She was generous with her time and responded promptly to any questions we had. She even met with us in person on a weekend trip to Savannah so we could meet her before the big day. We knew from the moment we met her that we were in the best hands! If you are on the fence about needing a wedding planner - you do!! And request Lacy!! She and her team will take care of all the details for you leading up to your wedding so you can enjoy this special time and celebrate the love and company surrounding you all night!

rain threatened our outdoor reception. I got so many complements from friends and family on how professional, friendly, organized and on point the DSS team was. They were a joy to work with. Highly recommend :)

knowledge of the venues in the area, what works for them and what doesn't. They handle so many details I wouldn't have even thought of with the Designer Day plan--providing layouts which I certainly didn't want to attempt making myself, to having long calls with our caterer to ensure they had everything they needed to cook on-site, to being a fantastic presence during the wedding day to handle all sorts of odds and ends. I honestly would have paid double or even more than what we paid for Designer Day in terms of value we received from it. Planning a wedding is stressful, do yourself a favor and use the services of DSS. We had such a stress-free wedding day where everything ran smoothly, and it was truly thanks to them.

ng a destination wedding on Saint Simons Island, GA, and we had no clue where to start with vendors, locations, etc. so that's why we went with DSS (that and their fabulous reviews). How I work, I like options but not too many... So Lacy would come with her best 2-3 recommendations, we could then do the research, ask questions, compare quotes, and make an informed decision without being overwhelmed (I'm quite type A). Lacy would then keep everyone on track... It's time to pick a florist, it's time to order the invitations, it's time to pay the final deposit on the band, etc. She knew the details of every contract backwards and forwards and ensured everyone got paid on time and in full. Gave us such piece of mind! The design team was FABULOUS as well, they truly got the look and feel we were going for, and executed it flawlessly (thanks, Danielle!) We also hired the DSS team to handle our welcome bags. That I cannot recommend enough (especially since we had 100). That process was so smooth, and we literally did not have to lift a finger... The DSS team got them where they needed to go! Now the BIG weekend! I had a DSS team member with me at all times, Tyne was sweet, adorable, very attentive. She ran a tight ship while I was getting ready (8 bridesmaids can be hard to wrangle). And Lacy and Skye tended to EVERYTHING! Even getting a last-minute tent put up for us in less than ideal weather... The DSS team is the way to go, and Lacy was so thorough, attentive, kind, accommodating and has such a commanding presence! I'm a little sad she won't be telling me what to do anymore!