Akaar Testimonials
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Corporate Services
Bridgette Akunal, Executive’s Circle – Top 10%, INTERO Real Estate Services
"We want to take a moment to express our gratitude and sincere opinion for services provided by Akaar Events with over the past two years and thank them for the professionalism, expertise and commitment they showed towards our real estate team.
On each occasion, the attention to details and the selection of the menus were excellent which left a great impression on our clients as well as on our team members. Akaar Events delivered all possible options on a timely manner and this amazing team is very capable of putting together exclusive private parties to very big company events that include hundreds of guests. Sujatha and Suzy are very resourceful, sensitive to details and organized during every step of the way
We recommend this great team to any person, family or company who would like to have a great party experience.
Intero wishes them a great future and will continue to support and recommend them to our clients as well as social circles."
Eduardo Salaz, Diversity and Inclusion Leader, INTUIT
"I found Akaar to be an incredible asset in helping us plan for our Intuit diversity employee network events and celebrations. They are always very professional in terms of event planning, collaboration, subject matter expertise, strategic branding and positioning with network members and executives. I wholeheartedly recommend Akaar as your event planning expert for any corporate conference, retreat, celebration, seminars or diversity events."
John Mastrorilli, Sr. Customer Experience Manager, INTUIT
"If you want a fresh, unique and professional approach to planning your next event you should consider Akaar Events. I liked Akaar’s passion and commitment to making our event successful. They helped us execute on the vision and bring all the pieces together. Their sense of urgency and responsiveness was refreshing and appreciated from start to finish."
Mario J. Paredes, Director, Hispanic American Market, MERRILL LYNCH
“Sujatha Suresh is an extraordinary professional, highly committed with great professional skills and very responsible in the execution of any task.”
Suresh Gupta, Partner, CAPCO
“I have known Suzy for over six years - I spoke at the SRI conferences organized by her. I was greatly impressed with Suzy's ability to launch conferences on leading edge topics and her uncanny ability to attract high profile speakers and C-level attendees from Fortune 1000 companies. She has my strong endorsement.”
Reshma Dordi, CEO Pearl Entertainment, & Host of SHOWBIZ INDIA TV
"A true professional, efficient and grace under pressure."
Matt Milligan, Office of Diversity, PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS
"Akaar Events was absolutely critical to the success of our Diwali Celebration. Thank you so much for your attention to detail, ability to turn around requests in a very short period of time, and for creating a beautiful, authentic environment for our event. Our office is still buzzing about the event, and we could not have pulled it off without your help."
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Guest, Dhooom '07
“Great party! Great organization! We all had a wonderful time at Dhooom '07. The kids were absolutely thrilled with their arrangements as well"
Soirees
Dolly & Vinod Dham, Fremont, CA
“We have attended the AIF event where Sujatha Suresh managed a gathering of over 1000 people as well as a much smaller private party at Atherton. You executed both with remarkable professionalism, courtesy and attention to detail. You are very personable and easy to work with and at the same time very organized and resourceful, to get the job done right. I will always give the reference of Akaar Events to anyone wants an elegant, tastefully done event, whether it is private, nonprofit or corporate.”
50th Birthday, Comments
"I wanted to congratulate your partner Suzy and you for putting together an outstanding celebration! It was tasteful, and carried out meticulously. Many thanks for putting together a super show."
Radhika and Madhu, Los Altos Hills Diwali Function
"Superb service! Our Diwali event was a smash hit with your help. Your attention to detail was well received and the guests had a ball. Thanks!"
Non Profit Services
Lata Krishnan, Vice Chair, Board of Directors, AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION
"Managing an event to a contract and owning & caring about an event are entirely different. In our minds Akaar was an extension of our organization completely taking charge of our annual Gala, enabling us to reach our goal of rising $1.5M and working professionally and cohesively with staff and donors alike. We look forward to engaging them again."
Nivisha Mehta, Director of Development, SOUTH ASIAN HEART CENTER
“Akaar Events did a fabulous job for the South Asian Heart Center Open House. Their efforts resulted in over 450 attendees, and over ten restaurants donating the food for this event. I would highly recommend Akaar Events for your next event! Sujatha and Suzy are an incredible duo!"
Patricia McLeod, Deputy Director, Lucas Artists Programs, MONTALVO ARTS CENTER
"Akaar created two superb events for Montalvo Arts Center for the opening of The Edge of Desire, an exhibition of contemporary art from India. The reception at Villa Montalvo featured wonderful food, traditional music, and the decor was just right enhancing the gallery setting.The private reception for trustees and special guests following the member event, at a private home, was even more beautiful - the decor at the entry set the tone for the party, the hors d'ouevres and wine were absolutely delicious, and the henna artist added to the festivities. Thank you for everything! I would not hesitate to recommend your services or call upon Akaar again!"
Roxanne Peterschmidt
"I recently had a reception at my home for artists from India that were in Saratoga as guests of Montalvo Arts Center. Akaar Events transformed my house and garden for the themed event. The decor and food were fabulous and the guests loved it."
Raj Jaswa, President, TiE Silicon Valley, TIECON BANQUET 2006
"Thanks to Akaar Events, the 2006 TiE Banquet’s presentation and décor has become the talk of the Silicon Valley. The creativity and ideas used to enhance and incorporate the concept of the Global Bazaar theme, the innovative ideas to work within a budget, and the stunning blend of Eastern and Western concepts surpassed all expectations. Akaar Events’ attention to detail was seen in all aspects of the evening from the grand entrance and the dhol player serenading the attendees to the stellar entertainment, and the thematic décor on the buffet stations. I recommend Akaar Events to anyone who wants to have a professionally managed event delivered on time and within budget."
Kalpana and Raj Jaswa, TiE Global Charter Member Luncheon 2006
"Less than a week to go, 200 people expected to attend… no bandwidth to accommodate preparation… we called Akaar Events to take care of our Charter Member Luncheon and as their byline stated we just left it to them.” The results were outstanding! The cuisine catered by a leading chef in the Silicon Valley was appreciated and enjoyed by all guests, the thought put into the creation of the menu, the elegant setup of venue, seamless management of vendors and the ease of having one point of contact, all made our lives easier and we were able to focus on our guests from across the globe."
Weddings
Chandana Reddy-Sinha, Product Management Consultant
“We had just two months to plan our wedding and a vineyard with no event facilities for the location...we panicked. Sujatha and Suzy were up for the challenge. With their experience, vendor network, creativity and careful and personal attention to detail they turned it into a fairytale wedding for us. They were actively engaged, full of ideas, always available, and thoroughly professional through the process of planning as well as on the day of the event.
Thank you for taking all the stress and pressure away and making our wedding absolutely beautiful!"K.G & Nita Ganapathi, Clients
"It was a real pleasure to have you manage our son's Upanayanam event. With all the guests from out of the country, and the rather hectic schedule, it was a tremendous relief to have Team Akaar take so much of the load off our backs in organizing the location, the food arrangements, the decorations, the pictures, the guest lists and invitations, the hotel lodging and even helping with the religious ceremonies. It was professionally done, and with minimal supervision and hassle. Above all, Nita enjoyed working with the two of you on a personal level, and values the personal friendship she has developed. Thanks again!