Dear Shushil and Team,

How else can I start this off but to say AMAZING!!! Michael and I along with our parents cannot even begin to tell you how beautiful Shushil and his team made our events. Our wildest décor dreams came true by everything that Shushil along with Angelica and their teams did!

About 6 years ago, our parents had attended a wedding. This is I believe the time that Shushil had started his business. My mom said that she did not remember much from the wedding, but the décor she did remember. What Shushil did then and what he does now is nothing in comparison, but it still was something to talk about, and enough so that my parents knew who to call.

I first talked to Shushil around March of 2010 and immediately knew he would be the one to design our fairytale wedding. I was so excited and couldn’t stop talking about some of the ideas that he mentioned to me over the phone! I had never seen anything, nor even met Shushil, but his ideas created a visual appearance in my mind, and I just had to have it!

My family thought we had one problem though….we live about 1500 miles away from Atlanta GA…we live in Wyoming! Before we proceeded with any discussions, we had to make sure that this would be a “destination” that he would be able to do. With no questions asked he instantly said yes. He never once even questioned the distance or how he would get everything here. He took on the task of bringing our dream wedding to the open plains of Wyoming and did it with style, grace and an elegance factor that people in this area are still talking about.

I talked to him a few more times and then had a web meet with him. I think instantly after seeing some of his work and then hearing my ideas, he as well as all of us, knew that this was going to be an over the top affair with elaborate décor and ideas! We knew that this would be a task because I was not near him and unable to pop into his design studio and see ideas and suggestions, but it proved to never even once be a problem at all.

Over the course of a year, my family along with Shushil and his team developed a relationship outside of just business. We went and visited them in Atlanta, and Shushil and Angelica came out to Wyoming and met us here. We gained a sense of trust and comfort with them and once again were assured that our dreams would be made true by them.

Shushil constantly and consistently kept me up to speed on any and all new ideas and changes as well as provided so many suggestions and ideas! As you can imagine, a bride already has so many decisions to make, but Shushil understood what we wanted and guided us along in that route. It was comforting to know that our fairytale wedding was in good hands.

Shushil made the extra effort to be on the same page with our ideas so much so that I never even once looked at anything again from October 2010. Our wedding was in July 2011 and I knew that he would do everything absolutely perfect. He made it so comfortable for us to give him all reigns and design our dream wedding.

The time came for our wedding week and let me just tell you how comforting it was to know that we did not at even one point have to worry about what was going to be where. The décor was done beautifully, and as I said earlier, something that our guests are still talking about! The Mehndi was decorated so tastefully with a traditional flare across the hall, the Garba was done with so much tradition that it made people feel that they were in a royal Indian palace….at least that is how Michael and I felt.

Shushil and Angelica used such vibrant colors for these two events and incorporated so many details above and beyond what we had even picked! They went the extra mile to make those events happen with the elegance we were seeking, but fun all in the same bit.

The wedding and reception made Michael and I along with our guests realize that our wildest dreams had all come true! The sheer beauty of what Shushil, Angelica and their teams of people did cannot even be expressed in words! A bride many times thinks about all of things she can say or do, and I was no exception. I had an idea of course, but was left completely speechless when my eyes saw what Sushil did. Again, Shushil and his team went above and beyond and added so many little touches that made the entire day and night a wedding to always remember.

It took everything in me to hold back the tears because I could not believe what I was seeing. The flowers and candles and crystals were placed so beautifully. Everything was done with such precision and was simply breathtaking.

The entire process of wedding planning was made simpler knowing that we had Shushil on our side. We can honestly say that beyond our professional relationship, we have made a friend for life. That is what made our journey through this process more complete! With best regards and a hope for continued success, we wish you all of the best!

Love,

Patanga and Michael
Piyush and Jayshree Patel
Wyoming

Dear Shushil and staff,

After getting engaged, I didn’t think twice on who I would work with for my wedding decor – I immediately called on Shushil! The relationship we developed 5 years back when we worked together for my sister Bindi’s wedding never stopped. Shushil became a close friend to many members of our family and I would not trust anyone else with the details of our wedding. I was already very impressed with his professionalism, attention to detail, eye for style, and creativity. Most importantly, I knew he would always listen to our desires and thoughts and do his absolute best to reflect those in his work.

When we met to discuss our wedding, I was shocked to see the growth in his business! In 5 years, the variety of decor to choose from had increased beyond belief and the selection was amazing. His office and warehouse where he stores his collection make it very easy to see what mandaps, backdrops, and other decor accessories will look like at your wedding. He even has lighting there so you can get the full effect! This makes the selection process easy – I was confident we chose the decor that reflected our style and could clearly envision what my special day would like like. This was particularly helpful for my husband, Matt, who had never seen an Indian wedding before.

We loved the addition of floral to Shushil’s business. Florals really add extra depth and elegance to his already beautiful decor. Angelica’s creations are everything from simple to elaborate, soft to dramatic, and they always complement the look and style of the chosen decor.

Shushil really guided us through the planning process and always had creative suggestions for how we could create a look that was unique to us. When he visited the sites for both the garba and wedding/reception, he really took the size, shape, layout, lighting and look of the hall into consideration before sharing his thoughts on how we could use decor to enhance its look. He wasn’t there to push cookie-cutter decor on us! I could see his excitement as his mind filled with new, creative ideas that were perfect for our two halls.

When our wedding weekend arrived, I knew I wouldn’t have to worry about Shushil and his team getting things done. They take care of everything perfectly and seamlessly without bothering the bride, groom, or their families. I will never forget the feeling I had when I walked into the garba hall. The bright colors, the fabrics hanging from the ceiling, the candles and flower details – it was incredible!! It was far beyond my expectations (which were already pretty high!). Shushil had done a few extra things as a surprise for me and that really made it special. He knew and understood our style so the extra additions were perfect! Our friends and family are still raving about how fun the decor was and how it set the stage for a fantastic evening!

The wedding and reception were no different – the hall looked fantastic and every detail down to the last rose petal was perfectly in place! The floral elephants Angelica created for the event were probably the most photographed things of the entire weekend! Coupled with the hanging diyas, jasmine torans, a beautiful Ganesh table, and a hand carved mandap, our wedding was beautiful and elegant – just as we had wanted.

Thank you, Shushil and team, for all your help!! You played such an important role is making our wedding dreams come true! It was everything we had imagined and MUCH more! I would not hesitate in recommending your services to anyone and will continue to refer family and friends to you. I’m so glad to have worked with you twice now and to have you as a dear friend.

Our best,
Bella and Matthew (Bride and Groom)
Dhansukh and Kashmira (Parents of the Bride)
June 2011
Columbus, GA

Dear Shushil and team,

What can we say? After seeing the over the top decor that you created for our special event, we were all speechless. Your attention to detail was exquisite, and made the day even more special.

We began preparing for Preeya’s Arangetram almost 2 years ago, and throughout the entire journey Shushil was there perfecting every detail regarding the decor. Shushil’s talent and eye for detail made the decor look that much more amazing. He worked for hours and hours to prepare for that day and it was seen on the stage and also at dinner. Even now we receive compliments on our decor from families saying it was “exquisite”, “elegant”, and “magnificent”. Shushil truly puts his heart and soul into his decor and that is why it turns out as marvelous as it does.

Not only does Shushil help with decor but he also helps with finding the perfect flowers to put in the right places. Shushil knows exactly how to make the event look elegant and not over done. He is willing to help with everything and anything even if it doesn’t involve decor. He is truly dedicated to his work and to helping make everyone’s special day that they have been dreaming about from a young age into reality. I know for a fact that he made our little girl’s dream for her arangetram come to life and now at the age of 17 she is already telling us that she wants Utopian Events to be the decorator at her wedding!

We want to thank Shushil and Utopian Events for his magnificent job and we cannot wait to get the chance to work with him again.

Love,

Sanjay and Dharmistha Banit (parents)
Preeya Banit (daughter/ performer)

What can we say?!?! Words cannot express how impressed we were with Shushil and his team at Utopian Event’s.

Throughout the entire process, he was consistent in the amount of creativity, elegance, and intricacy when it came to decorating our wedding. The decoration work he provided us was detailed, pristine and most importantly…. unique. Each aspect from mandap, furniture, floral, centerpieces, aisleway, lighting, was our personal wedding vision and not some cookie-cutter look from a catalog.

We cannot tell you how many people complimented our wedding decor, calling it “glamorous”, “refined”, “elegant”.

In addition to the spectacular decorative part of the wedding, Shushil went ABOVE and BEYOND to help us in other areas. Whether it would be something as large as coordinating our cake order and delivery or helping us select our caterer; to something small like obtaining our garlands, or providing props for our Pithi, you always had a sense that you could go to him for help and he would ALWAYS come through.

Shushil’s way of doing business is commendable. His number one focus is on ensuring that the bride and groom have nothing to worry about on their wedding day. It’s truly admirable! Shushil is incredibly invested in each wedding and will ultimately provides his clients with a service and a sense of comfort that you will not find anywhere else. We honestly did not worry on our wedding day because we both knew it would be in good hands with Shushil and Utopian Events.

Thanks to Shushil and the Utopian Events Team!

Ankit & Priya Patel, Atlanta, GA
February, 2011

Shushil,

Aseet and I wanted to say thank you for making our dream wedding become a reality. The decorations were amazing, it was definitely more than I could have ever asked for. Your ability to deliver exactly what your client is looking for is impeccable. We had such a great experience working with you and have already begun referring you to all of our closest family and friends. Look forward to seeing your amazing work in the future.

With best regards,
Himali & Aseet
Chattanooga, TN

 

 

To Utopian Events,

When I needed advice on anything regarding the wedding, you where there for me! Shushil would take out time just to call me back or text back just to give me advise on how to handle the happy-stressful period of planning a wedding. Thank you for all your hard work you put into my wedding to make it as perfect as it was! Everything was so beautiful and organized! I recommend you to everyone! The friendly crew are very easy to talk to about what exactly is it that you what with the decorating. The decorating is very well done. Shushil knows exactly what he is talking about when it comes to decorating and mandap work! I have been to a few weddings recently and none of the mandaps are as good as Utopian Events. Utopian Events is very unique and no one can compare to their work and their understanding of what you as a bride want to make your day special!

Sarita Patel

 

The entire wedding day was a blur for me, but the one thing I do remember and have been constantly reminded of after the wedding day were the amazing decorations. I was a bit worried about the color scheme for the reception because of the color of my lengha.

At the consultation prior to the wedding, Sushil ensured me that the flower colors, sashes, table covers we had chosen would come out beautifully – and they, infact, did! I cannot begin to describe how beautiful the room looked that evening and it put a smile on my face especially since there were so many other things that didn’t go as planned. Infact, all of our guests loved not only the reception decorations, but also the mandap and sangeet set up!

Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job and decreasing my stress level on that day! I really appreciate all you did for us – not only in terms of the beautiful set up but also keeping everything within our budget! Hope to see you at sister #3’s wedding as well!

Love,
Aakrash Ahuja and Neha Kakkar
Murfreesboro (Nashville), TN

Hi, Shushil! We’re so sorry that we missed you after the wedding. We wanted to personally thank you for everything you did. Your vision for our hall was inspired, and you and your team really brought it to life. You’ve been a joy to work with from start to finish. I hope you don’t mind my saying this, but I now think of you as a bade bhaiya (I looked that up!). You have such a charming and endearing personality. You not only handled decor, your advice and contacts for other aspects of our wedding were also very helpful. Planning a wedding in a few months turned out to be a LOT more work than we’d ever imagined, but we’re SO glad we had you in our corner. I was so nervous about adding some traditional elements that our parents wanted, but you pulled it off with such style and grace. I breathed a huge sigh of relief when I saw the room.

Gracias, aabhar, shukriya, nandri! Keep in touch and best wishes!

Jaimin & Seetha Modi
Atlanta, GA

 

 

 

I thought everything was rolling along just fine with my wedding planning until I had to change venues unexpectedly. Looking back, changing venues was a blessing in disguise. My first decorator did not care to hear or implement what I had envisioned for my wedding. After I explained my frustrations to a family member, I was referred to Utopian Events and met with Shushil right away. During our first meeting, I felt an enormous weight lifted off my shoulders because Shushil completely understood my vision and I knew I would be able to trust him to perform the job in a highly professional manner. Needless to say, right after our meeting, I cancelled the other decorator and hired Utopian Events.

I’ve been to numerous weddings over the years and have seen some remarkable mandups and decorations, but they all paled in comparison to what I saw on my wedding day! In fact, I think saying the word “decorations” in this instance would be an injustice because the performance Utopian Events pulled off was so much more than that! The first time I saw the decorations I had to remind myself I was in the same venue as my jaw dropped because of how truly unique,
unprecedented, and full of life the decorations were! Even my husband who knows nothing of wedding decor was taken aback by how a simple venue he had been to a number of times could be transformed into something so magical. The garlands and the scent and colors of the fresh flowers produced an aura that vibrated throughout the entire venue!

In addition to how extraordinary the decorations were, Shushil and his
staff provided some much needed stress relief because I knew I could trust them before I even saw the finished product, unlike many others wedding vendors I dealt with. Shushil was incredibly patient and even let me rant about my frustrations with all the other aspects of my wedding!! In the end, I discovered an incredible artist and an incredible friend!

Anju & Pete Patel
Nashville, TN