Hiring Designs With Ambar as my Day-of Coordinator was one of the best decisions I made for my baby shower.
When I first reached out to Ambar, I explained that I had already done ...the heavy lifting—developing the vision, selecting vendors, and handling payments—but I needed someone professional, detail-oriented, and firm enough to take over the project management and ensure “the trains ran on time” on the day of the event. That is exactly what she delivered.
Ambar seamlessly stepped into the role of lead coordinator, managing vendors, overseeing the timeline, coordinating with the venue, bakery, bartenders, the live band, etc., and ensuring that every moving part of the event stayed on schedule. She took ownership of the day so I could focus on enjoying the celebration with my family and friends.
What impressed me most was her ability to enhance my event without ever changing my vision. She offered thoughtful suggestions along the way that improved the overall experience while remaining true to what I had planned. She understood what I was trying to achieve and helped bring it to life.
She also went above and beyond in ways I never expected. At the last minute, she helped update my souvenir bags and assisted with printing name cards that I had simply run out of time to complete. Those seemingly small tasks made a huge difference and removed an incredible amount of stress during the final days leading up to the event.
One thing that truly stood out was her use of technology and organizational systems. I am very detail-oriented and like everything documented, tracked, and clearly communicated. Ambar’s planning process gave me tremendous peace of mind. Through her project management tools, organized communication, and client portal on her website, I always knew exactly what had been discussed, what tasks were completed, what was pending, and what the next steps were. There was never any guesswork. For clients who appreciate transparency and organization, this level of tracking and accountability is invaluable. It allowed me to feel informed and in control without having to personally manage every detail.
Although I had already hired a separate decorator long before I decided to bring on a Day-of Coordinator, it became clear to me that Ambar is far more than a coordinator. She has a great eye for design and décor as well. Had I met her earlier in the planning process, I would have strongly considered hiring her for both coordination and decorating services. Her creativity, attention to detail, and understanding of event aesthetics were evident throughout the entire process.
Ambar is organized, proactive, calm under pressure, and genuinely invested in her clients’ success. If you have planned an event, from a baby shower to a wedding, and need someone you can trust to execute it flawlessly while protecting your vision, I highly recommend Designs With Ambar.
Thank you, Ambar, for helping make my baby shower everything I hoped it would be and allowing me to actually enjoy it.