Event Planning & Design
$1,900 starting price
NJ, NY, PA, CT
Service area
Sarah Mastriano
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
A Lovely Universe is a wedding event planning studio based in Red Bank, NJ. This company is all about making your big day as beautiful and magical as you’ve always imagined. Whether you need an impeccably crafted event timeline, experienced eye for event design or fabulous favors for your guests, they can accommodate all of your event day needs.
Company owner and passionate professional Sarah Mastriano loves helping couples to create all elements of their wedding celebration. From wedding design to full-service planning, Sarah can assist with it all. She aims to help every couple to truly immerse themselves in their day while she handles all of the details.
Sarah and the Lovely Universe team offer a selection of planning options to choose from. These include month-of coordination, partial planning, a design-only package, and full planning. They also offer an array of a la carte services to enhance your occasion. No matter your wedding needs, Sarah aims to exceed your expectations with her wealth of carefully crafted services.
Woman-owned Business
Prices & packages
No pricing details yet
Reach out to get a customized quote from this vendor.
Details
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Full Service Wedding Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
Any questions?
Meet the team
Sarah Mastriano
Owner
Hi! I'm Sarah. A New Jersey native, wife, a mom to two little boys and lover of all things pretty. I started A Lovely Universe as a tiny shop in 2013 and have proudly watched it transform since then. A lot has changed since those early days but what remains the same is the overall message behind the business which is to honor life's simple and lovely moments.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.032 reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
Review Summary
This AI-generated summary is a snapshot of this vendor's ratings and feedback.
A Lovely Universe, particularly Sarah and her team, receives overwhelming praise for their wedding planning services. Multiple reviewers highlight Sarah's professionalism, organization, and ability to bring couples' visions to life seamlessly. She is described as efficient, knowledgeable, and attentive, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable wedding day experience. Reviewers appreciate Sarah's inclusivity, vendor recommendations, and knack for handling last-minute details with ease, making her an invaluable asset for any wedding planning needs. Highly recommended for brides seeking a dedicated and creative planner to execute their dream weddings.Review photos
Showing slide number 1 out of 4
- Top reviews
- Newest first
- Oldest first
- Highest rated
- Lowest rated
Sort by
alia a
Highlighted review.
5.0
11/19/2024
First off, if anybody is thinking about working with Sarah, let this be a sign to do it!
What was important to us was having a wedding planner who saw our vision and helped us realize it as well as someone who was always going to be on our side, and that was Sarah. She saw our crazy, half-baked vision and was able to give us the words and tools and vendors (and timeline) to achieve our dream wedding. My husband loved Sarah from the getgo, between their adoration of methodical planning and music (he will never forget her love of the Replacements)…he was sold. My favorite thing was how seen Sarah always made me feel. I’ll never forget she asked if we should talk to the florists about letting guests take the centerpieces home, and it’s like she saw my culture of stuffing your purse with bread rolls (even if we have breads home) and she embraced it.
Weddings are such personal events and we put such high expectations on them (duh. Understandable)—of course that means as a couple, you’re both anxious. Sarah was a calming presence in our life and helped us fill in the unknowns.
Important note on inclusivity: Sarah was super helpful and sensitive and thoughtful as we planned. I am Cuban American and from Miami and my husband is Bangladeshi Italian from New Jersey and she helped us make sure the wedding was representative of us. She also heard our concerns in making sure our wedding was a great experience for everyone and their specific dietary restrictions and that we had a wedding weekend that was safe for people of all genders and orientation. Rest assured, if you are a BIPOC, queer person looking for support, look no further!!
Vendor response 11/19/2024
Alia & Hasan- words can’t express how grateful I am for this review! working with you both...
was an absolute pleasure and your wedding day is goin’ down in the books as one of my favorites EVER. Thank you so much for trusting me with your day xo
Meaghan C
5.0
12/16/2024
If you are planning a wedding, we highly recommend A Lovely Universe!! Sarah is pleasant, professional, punctual, organized, efficient and ever so nice. The Bride and the Mother of the Bride need this service at least a month before and most importantly, the day of the wedding - Sarah was a life saver!. You want all your time, money and efforts to go exactly as you planned without the stress on the big day.. Sarah will take care of details you didn’t even know you needed. She was the glue to all the many pieces of the wedding puzzle. We are so happy we got to work with Sarah and enjoyed every minute of our special day!!
Vendor response 12/16/2024
Meaghan- thank you SO much for this sweet review! Absolutely loved working with you & feel...
so grateful you trusted me with your big day! It was such a fun, beautiful wedding 🥰 wishing you all the best! Xo
Any questions?
Kendall D
5.0
12/16/2024
We hired Sarah for a 60 day wedding package and she was just so amazing! My sister got married last year and used her as well and we were just pleased by all of her expertise, enthusiasm and guidance throughout the whole process. She got to know my family very well, having dealt with two of our weddings and we were just so grateful to have her. She is so organized, professional, and is always available to bounce off ideas and answer questions. She makes your dream wedding come to life and makes sure you and your partner enjoys every minute of your special day! She is amazing!!
Vendor response 12/16/2024
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review, Kendall! You and your family are so wonderfu...
l and I am so appreciative you all trusted me with not one but two Dunn sister weddings :) What a beautiful day. wishing you nothing but the best! 🥰🥰
Devon F
5.0
12/13/2024
We used Sarah for our month of and day of coordinator. She was extremely helpful and down to earth! Wedding planning and coordination can be stressful and she made us feel that everything would be taken care of and it was! The day was perfect and special and we are extremely grateful to have had her!
Vendor response 12/13/2024
Devon - you are so kind for writing this review! Thank you so much for trusting me with yo...
ur day. Working with you, Rich and your families was such a pleasure and I wish you both nothing but all of the love in the world! xx Sarah
Gabrielle H
5.0
12/01/2024
We worked with Sarah for our July 2024 wedding and it was such a great experience! We did not originally plan to hire a planner but once we started searching for a venue we quickly realized we needed help. Sarah was the perfect fit for us. She truly listened to what we wanted, understood our budget, and helped us pull off the perfect day for us, never pushing anyone else’s agenda! Every vendor she suggested was as total dream and she helped us prioritize where to use our resources best using her great range of experience. Also, she has stunning design taste! I can confidently say we would still be trying to plan a wedding to this day if we had not hired Sarah and nothing we would have done by ourselves would have been nearly as good! We are so grateful to have found a kind, talented, easy going person like Sarah to work with for our wedding and we cannot recommend her enough!
Vendor response 12/02/2024
Gabby - thank you so much for this kind review. I can’t tell you how much it means to me t...
o hear this! working with both you and Chris was such a great experience and your wedding was really such a smooth, happy and fun day! Wishing you both so much love and thank you again for trusting me throughout the whole process ♥️
Jillian R
5.0
11/23/2024
Working with Sarah was a dream! She was incredibly organized, so on-top of everything, and made me completely at ease. She totally understood my vision for our day! Sarah was super communicative, helpful, and so so sweet! I knew I had nothing to worry about on my wedding day because Sarah had everything so seamlessly handled. Her calming presence on the day of my wedding was such a blessing.
Vendor response 11/23/2024
Jillian! Thank you SO much for this review. It was such a pleasure working with you (and y...
our sweet Mom!) on your beautiful day. I can't get over how stunning and FUN it was! Wishing you and Nick all the best xoxo
Annie D
5.0
11/15/2024
We cannot say enough about Sarah. Without her the wheels would have come off. We hired ALU using the 60 day package, and it was the best decision we made for our wedding. She went above and beyond in every aspect, was super knowledgeable on timeline, local vendors, who and where was best given our wishes and sometimes crazy ideas, and really helped bring everything together seamlessly. I cannot stress enough how important it was for us to have Sarah in our corner through out the entire process and especially the day of. If you are getting married in the New Jersey area you need to work with Sarah and ALU.
Vendor response 11/15/2024
Annie- thank you SO much for taking the time to write this review. It means so much & I ap...
preciate it endlessly! Xo
Natalie G
5.0
10/21/2024
Sarah and Hayley are the BEST! They helped bring our vision to life for our big day. Our expectations were beyond met, and so much of that has to do with the ALU team. The entire wedding planning process and wedding day was so much less stressful because we had Sarah and Hayley on our side. We cannot recommend them enough!
Vendor response 10/22/2024
Natalie! Thank you SO much for this sweet review- it was such a pleasure working with you ...
and we wish you and Dan all of the best!! Xoxox
Lauren S
5.0
7/24/2024
Sarah is the BEST! She goes above and beyond and really ensured that everything was taken care of. I never had to worry about missing something because she was always on top of it. Our wedding turned out to be the most incredible stress free day and I couldn't recommend her enough!
Vendor response 07/24/2024
Lauren!! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review - working with you was...
such a fantastic experience and your wedding day was so beautiful and fun. Wishing you and Austin so much love & happiness!
Michael B
5.0
4/23/2024
Sarah is absolutely fantastic! Incredibly helpful in every step of the process, from finding vendors to managing the events for the Big Day itself.
She kept us on track all throughout the planning process, I couldn’t imagine doing this without her help and experience. Would absolutely recommend to anyone and everyone planning their own wedding!
Vendor response 04/24/2024
Mike and Maya - thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! You two are su...
ch kind hearts and it was a pleasure to work with you on your big day! Wishing you both nothing but happiness and love! XO
Lisa H
5.0
1/04/2024
My husband and I chose a "non-traditional" venue for our wedding that had a lot of charm but entailed a ton of DIY-ing while adhering to its many (many many) rules--thank god our very next decision was hiring Sarah because there's no way the wedding would have happened without her. Instead, with Sarah's help, we had the very best day of our lives (and an extremely cool party, though I am biased).
My husband and I wanted a wedding that dispensed with many of the traditional components that weren't right for us but would still feel really special. Sarah helped us realized that vision and gave us lots of creative ideas while guiding us through making choices in a timely and organized fashion (I am neither timely nor organized so this was a Herculean task!)
Sarah is super responsive and communicative and really knows the answer to pretty much any random question you could throw her way. She is unflappable, but also funny and real. Her vendor relationships are top-notch and we absolutely loved working with everyone she recommended.
Most of all, we know she handled so many tasks (both small and not small at all) behind the scenes so that we could just enjoy our day. She'll also keep spirits high when it pours on your wedding day! And just like everyone says, it really won't matter. But for the stuff that does matter you can trust Sarah to get it done.
Vendor response 01/05/2024
Lisa & RJ- thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I cannot tell you h...
ow much I enjoyed our planning process together. The two of you had a unique, creative and fun way of viewing how you wanted your wedding day to go. The whole wedding kept me on my toes (in a good way!) and went beautifully - rain be damned! You two are so special and I wish you and Baby Cash (will I still be calling him this when he's 15?) the best XOXO Sarah
Emily N
5.0
12/01/2023
It feels almost impossible to put into words how amazing it was to work with Sarah for our 9/30/23 wedding! She was with us from the beginning of our wedding planning journey; from traveling around NJ/PA to find the perfect venue to setting up every detail on wedding day. Sarah was truly a joy to work with. You can tell how much she values her couples and she makes you feel like family. Her organization, creativity, and vision helped to curate the wedding of our dreams. Our venue even raved about the seamless timeline she provided! I would recommend her services to any couple!
Vendor response 12/01/2023
Emily! You became like a younger sister to me during this process - it was a complete hono...
r to be by your side from the very first step til the last! The wedding wound up beautiful and seeing you and Matt so in love throughout the whole day was just the cherry on top! Let's do it again!! xo
Karen J
5.0
11/30/2023
When I first started planning my wedding, I thought I could do it myself. I learned very quickly that it’s difficult to keep track of everything and to remember every single detail. I became overwhelmed. I’m so thankful for Sarah helping me plan my wedding. She is so organized and kept me within my budget. She is exceptional at what she does and I literally couldn’t have done it without her. My wedding day is the best day I’ve ever had. All the small details came together and everything flowed seamlessly. I wasn’t stressed about anything.
I follow her on Instagram and I am amazed at the weddings she plans. Every single wedding looks amazing and beautiful.
Thank you Sarah for all the great work you do💕
Vendor response 11/30/2023
Karen- this made me tear up! I appreciate this so so much. You were one of the easiest bri...
des to work with EVER and such a kind soul. You do such important work as a nurse during your days that it was truly my pleasure to take any added stress or wedding tasks off of your plate ❤️ your day was so special. Wishing you and Michael nothing but the best! Xo
Mackenzie D
5.0
11/28/2023
Sarah is the perfect person to add to your wedding vendor list. I knew I wanted someone to assist with the flow, timeline and set up for the wedding so that my family and I didn’t have to worry about anything day-of, and Sarah really delivered. She helped us stay organized from the start, making sure we had everything documented so that everyone would have less questions if things were to go a little array. She planned a wonderful timeline that made the day so easy and fun, and set up was super seamless. She was in contact with all our vendors right before our wedding to make sure they had all of the right information and timeline, she gave us so much peace of mind. She even came to my parents house the morning of the wedding because we forgot something the venue needed and got it there so we could continue getting ready. I can’t thank her and her team enough, you won’t be disappointed!
Vendor response 11/28/2023
Mackenzie! Thank you so much for taking the time to submit this beautiful review! I absolu...
tely adored working with you throughout the entire process and cannot wait to work with you/your family again in 2024! :) xo
Savannah J
5.0
11/19/2023
Sarah made our entire wedding day a reality! I seriously don’t know what we would’ve done without Sarah. There are so many things you don’t realize the day of your wedding and having Sarah there to coordinate our day just made our day carefree and easy. Not only was Sarah there the day of the wedding to make the day run smoothly, but she also helped us the month out which was perfect because we were starting to feel a bit stressed! I cannot recommend Sarah enough for your wedding day!
Vendor response 11/20/2023
Savannah & Craig- thank you for being SUCH a breeze to work with. Both of you had just the...
best vibes and your super fun and love filled wedding reflected that. Thank you for trusting me with your day! Xoxo
Gabrielle B
5.0
10/29/2023
Sarah and Hayley were FANTASTIC to work with! They were both not only so professional, communicative, organized, and helpful, but also genuinely so kind. They both made me feel so at ease with all the details and logistics of our wedding, and were ready to go with back up plans and changes at the last minute if needed. Sarah also made the most beautiful seating chart for our wedding and really brought the whole aesthetic to life. I am so thankful I worked with them for our wedding day. Highly recommend!!!
Vendor response 10/31/2023
Gabrielle! Thank you SO much for this super kind review - you were an absolute dream bride...
to work with! So grateful you trusted us with your big day! Congratulations again to you and Kevin - I hope to collaborate with you again in the future :)! Xoxo
Erica L
5.0
10/13/2023
Sarah started helping me 2 months prior to the wedding . She kept me on track, gave me her opinion and recommendations, and helped me with any out of the box idea that I had. She really helped me fulfill my vision and even stepped up when I needed help with communication with the venue coordinator. My day went extremely smoothly thanks to Sarah organization and time management, don’t hesitate to hire her !
Vendor response 10/13/2023
Erica, thank you SO much for this sweet review :) It was such a pleasure working with you ...
and Luigi. Your wedding day was beautiful so congratulations again! I appreciate your kind words! xo
Samantha F
5.0
6/13/2023
Sarah was a godsend! Due to unforeseen circumstances we had to switch planners a year into planning and 4 months out from our wedding, but Sarah swooped in and absolutely crushed it! She eased all our worries and thought of everything we couldn't have possibly considered and helped up prepare for it. She also had fantastic suggestions and really saved the day when we had another vendor go rogue. She always kept her cool and problem solved, which was very much needed when I'm normally so anxious. She made the entire experience so smooth and joyful and made sure our rehearsal went off without a hitch so when the big day arrived everything went perfectly! We could not have asked for a better planner, who really rolled with the punches as they came and delivered such a beautiful wedding day for us that we will look back on with absolutely joy and gratitude! We could not recommend Sarah more highly! Thank you for making our rainy wedding day so magical!
Vendor response 06/13/2023
Samantha, thank you SO much for this kind review! You and Mark were so wonderful to work w...
ith and your wedding day was so much fun - it really went so smoothly and so much had to do with your laid back, totally in love personalities! Wishing you nothing but the best in your lives together xo
Marisa A
5.0
4/03/2023
I don't know where to begin... Sarah was truly the most amazing, thoughtful, organized wedding planner. We planned over 12+ months and it felt like I was always speaking to a friend. She treated the smallest tasks with the same care as the biggest ones. She's incredibly creative, helped with so many fabulous ideas, helped to work within budgets and offered alternative solutions whenever we weren't thrilled with another vendors suggestion. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a planner and will absolutely be using her again for our next party!
Vendor response 04/04/2023
Marisa- it was truly such a wonderful experience working with you planning your special da...
y. Your attention to detail, excellent communication and great taste inspired ME as a planner! Plus, I also felt like you became my friend as well which is just the best! I miss our chats and hope we can collaborate again soon xo
Olivia B
5.0
4/01/2023
SARAH IS EVERYTHING SARAH IS EVERYTHING SARAH IS EVERYTHING!!! I mean wow could our big day gone any smoother?? As an out of town bride, she made everything so hassle free and was available to talk whenever about whatever. If I were to write everything I could about Sarah it would be longer than the Bible probably. Do yourself a favor and hire her I promise you will not be disappointed.
Vendor response 04/07/2023
Olivia! You are so sweet. I loved working with you, Michael and your sweet families. Your ...
wedding day was a true BLAST and so reflective of your outrageously cool personalities. I hope to work with you again soon xoxo
Erin K
5.0
1/11/2023
What a feeling of relief after hiring Sarah! My husband and I are quirky and wanted a quirky little backyard wedding with very little of the traditional “weddingy” things. I had not even thought about anything pertaining to our party until about 4 months before we got married when more and more people were trickling onto our initially small guest list. I started to panic under the time crunch and was so afraid of throwing a dud of a party, and then Sarah swooped in with all the support and guidance and enthusiasm I needed to keep the integrity of our vision while also giving it a glow-up! She was recommended to me by a family friend who had gotten married a month before us, and I couldn’t be more grateful for that recommendation. She came through with the perfect suggestions and she and her mom even provided our gorgeous flowers! Perfect little bud vases, votive candles, and flowers for the tables, flowers and greenery for our little arch that we got hitched under, and the perfect bouquet and boutonniere for both my husband and my dad. She took over all communication with vendors for the entirely of the month leading up to the wedding, and she helped me find a DJ when I thought we would end up with a music-less party! From behind the scenes, Sarah orchestrated everything from start to finish and we honestly had the most perfect wedding and are thrilled to have the memories we do thanks to her 💖 Thank you Sarah!!! Would absolutely recommend!
Vendor response 01/16/2023
Erin! It was such a delight working with you - super personalized, non-traditional backyar...
d weddings are honestly my favorite and you and James' love and personalities shined through your day tremendously. There was such love in the air that day and I am so thankful you and your sweet family trusted me with your day xo
Lauren M
5.0
12/02/2022
A Lovely Universe was a life saver the last 30 days of our wedding, especially the day of! I was a type A bride with a vision that she executed perfectly and added her professional touch, which was so appreciated. She also took over the vendor conversations the last 30 days of planning, which alleviated my stress. A true pleasure to work with and would recommend her to any bride!!
Vendor response 12/03/2022
Lauren, it was such a pleasure working with you and Antonio! Your wedding was filled with ...
such love from your family and friends and attention to detail due to your beautiful vision - it was such a great evening I was lucky to be part of! Thank you so much for trusting me with your big day xo
Perri O
5.0
11/17/2022
Sarah is an ABSOLUTE COASTAL GRANDMA-INFUSED DREAM to work with even if you're four months out from your wedding (guilty), have no design vision in mind (guilty), and live in another state from your venue so need someone who can point you in the right direction on....everything (also guilty; though I'm sure she'd be just as detail-oriented and helpful even if she's planning your dream wedding away from her stomping ground of the classy Jersey Shore).
After interviewing another wedding planner there was no question Sarah was the right choice for us. She's organized and on top of everything (I'm talking emails you back at 10pm on a Tuesday even when you tell her not to! Anticipates things before they go wrong! Tells you what to save money on and what is worth splurging on...the list goes on and on) but laid-back and not type A neurotic. And if she ever was super stressed throughout our short and busy planning process, she never showed it, which is super important when you (the couple) are likely stressed about 800 things behind the scenes. She has a way of making you feel like everything is going to work out.
And speaking of which, it does! She helped pull off an enchanted garden-esque wedding for us and 40 of our closest loved ones complete with fielding and executing lots of random but important requests from us (chess-themed cookies, a great trivia host, a bloody mary toast in the middle of our ceremony, a strings' trio that didn't break the bank, a late-night fried chicken delivery surprise for the groom, flowers waiting at the hotel for the bride, etc.) with a smile.
She's also a genuinely nice and caring person. A lot of wedding planners are going to look at you like "huh? you don't want bridesmaids and groomsmen?" but she makes you feel confident about whatever traditions you choose to follow / not follow, and gently steers you in the right direction if she thinks you're making the wrong call (trust us, your wedding planner knows best).
If you want one of the most stressful processes of your life to be a giant weight off your shoulders, hire Sarah. We're still getting handwritten notes and emails about how our wedding was so perfect, in no small thanks to Sarah's behind-the-scenes wizadry.
Vendor response 12/03/2022
Perri & Jake - you two are wonderful! It was such a fabulous experience working on your we...
dding with you in SUCH a short period of time! We really made it happen (!!!) and I'm so thankful that you both trusted me with your big day! xoxo
Liz H
5.0
10/28/2022
I don't even know where to begin with Sarah and how amazing she was throughout our entire wedding process. After speaking with a few other planners, I didn't feel like I connected with any of them or felt they understood my vision for the day. Upon meeting Sarah, she instantly understood what I wanted without me even having to tell her too many details. Her style is impeccable and she always had new ideas to share.
When our initial venue didn't work out, she immediately helped us find a new one which turned out to be our DREAM venue. Over the next year or so of planning, changing my mind on florals, design elements, etc. she was always patient and reassuring. I appreciated her honestly and how her main focus was making our dream day come to life while staying within budget. On the day of, she was on top of EVERYTHING and all of the details. If anything went wrong, I never knew it!
I cannot recommend Sarah enough to help make your dream day a reality. She is truly the best! I (and my family) loved working with her and she became a friend to all of us!
Vendor response 11/04/2022
Liz, thank you! It was SUCH a pleasure working with you and Patrick. Being part of your ma...
gical day is something I'll always cherish! Wishing you both so much continued love + happiness! xoxo
Laura Q
5.0
10/24/2022
We hired Sarah as our Wedding Planner about 2.5 months before our big day. When many people were telling us no to that tight timeline, Sarah told us yes! She was absolutely amazing and pulled off the wedding of our dreams, despite the tight timeline. Sarah is professional, extremely responsive/available to your needs, prompt in all communication, knowledgeable, creative, and highly organized. She helped us manage our vision, time and our budget, and she had great recommendations where/when we needed them. She was the voice of reason I needed throughout the process when moments felt overwhelming. Sarah checked in on us all throughout our special day to ensure our satisfaction with every detail. She also followed up after our wedding to see if there was anything we were displeased about so she might help us resolve outstanding issues with vendors. There is simply no world where we could have pulled off our wedding without Sarah's expert help and guidance. I can't recommend her enough!
Vendor response 11/04/2022
Laura, it was such a complete joy to work with you on your special day. Your vision, kindn...
ess, and overall taste level kept me feeling energetic and inspired as a planner! Wishing you and Will nothing but happiness and love! xoxox
Katie M
5.0
10/21/2022
Where do I even begin! We hired Sarah as not just a wedding planner, but also wedding designer! Sarah was there every single step of the way in our wedding process. Sarah designed our wedding suite & mailed them all out, sarah helped create our color palette and vibe for the wedding, as well as all of our signage. Sarah provided ideas on how to make the night one we will never forget. As time ticked down and the wedding got closer, Sarah coordinated communication with all of our vendors and got everyone on the same page (we had well over 7 venders)! Sarah also created a stunning and detailed day of timeline for us and our vendors to follow. The entire wedding day was flawless. Everything went off without a single bump in the road! Sarah left no stone unturned! Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤️
Vendor response 10/23/2022
Thank you SO much for taking the time to write this review, Katie! Working with you was so...
much fun and your wedding day was truly a pleasure. Between your beautiful ideas, warm and down to earth attitude and clear love for Bryan, you were just so wonderful to work with ❤️❤️
Alexis G
5.0
7/04/2022
Sarah was a dream to work with. She understood our vision and made it come to life. She helped find and hire vendors for our outdoor wedding based on our requests. She was so easy to work with and helped us with any questions and concerns that popped up through the planning process. As for the wedding day itself, she was heart of the operation. Not only did she make our wedding day timeline and coordinate the day, she helped decorate! She designed signs for our reception and was there that morning to ensure the decorations matched our vision board. We were so happy to have a wedding planner who understood us and took away more than half the stress of wedding planning. We will be looking forward to working with her for future events!
Vendor response 07/20/2022
Alexis - it was SUCH a pleasure to work with you and Tyler. You made the whole process suc...
h a joy because of how excited, kind and organized (!!!) you are. Seeing you and Tyler so in love and filled with joy on your wedding day truly made me so happy. I wish you nothing but the best and hope we can work together on something again soon :)! xo
Shawna S
5.0
11/15/2021
Sarah is amazing! She helped my vision of a unique backyard wedding (starting with a blank slate) come to life. She has a very good eye and wealth of experiences/ resources to keep within budget or tell your where she believes we should splurge and why. Everything was perfect leading into the event and everyone who attended or saw photos pointed out that we made the right choice by going with A Lovely Universe! She helped me stay on training and remain calm by acting like a bit of a therapist through it all. Book Sarah!!!!
Vendor response 11/16/2021
Shawna! Thank you so much for this review! I had so much fun working with you on your beau...
tiful backyard wedding! It was truly a fantastic experience from start to finish and I am so glad you trusted me with your big day! Wishing nothing but the best for you and Jon! ❤️
Jessica A
5.0
11/09/2021
I cannot say enough great things about Sarah and her team! When Andrew and I first hired A Lovely Universe as our wedding coordinator and event designer, we were in the beginning stages of wedding planning. The entire idea of wedding planning seemed overwhelming and stressful until Sarah stepped in and made the whole process seamless, stress-free, and fun! Her organization skills, amazing creativity, calm demeanor, and impeccable taste helped Andrew and I to feel 100% confident in relying on Sarah to design our wedding day. She went above and beyond to make our wedding dreams come true and even ended up exceeded our expectations. We are so grateful to A Lovely Universe for making our day so special!
Vendor response 11/12/2021
Jessica - thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! Working with you, as...
always, is such a pleasure! Thank you for trusting me with your day and I wish you and Andrew a lifetime of happiness! You are both wonderful! xoxo
Paige V
5.0
2/06/2021
I can vouch with Sarah in a unique way as her day-of wedding coordinator because even as a planner, you should be able to enjoy your own day stress-free! Working closely with Sarah I was able to see how thoughtful and organized she was for her wedding day as well as creative and with a sense of whimsy. I could tell that it was incredibly important for her to create an experience for her guests and to make sure they were taken care of and enjoyed themselves fully. As a couple, they created so many of the decor items themselves to make sure their wedding felt personal and I know she would work with any couples to make sure their wedding felt unique and personal as well. Sarah's personality is as genuine and as sweet as they come. In a world that can be very high stress, she took any changes with grace and made sure she enjoyed the process. I know you will love working with Sarah just as much as I did!
Vendor response 03/11/2021
Paige, thank you so much for taking the time to submit this incredibly thoughtful review! ...
Working with you was a complete pleasure and I look forward to the day we can connect/collaborate again! xo Sarah
Emily R
5.0
2/05/2021
Sarah was positively fantastic to work with. I am not super big into stereotypical "bride" merchandise and when I reached out to Sarah about creating boxes for my 9 bridesmaids, she understood my preferences and aesthetic immediately (and responded quickly!). She had a multitude of super cute options and the hardest part of the process was figuring out how to narrow it down to a few pieces! I loved that she offered products made by small businesses that were affordable and nontoxic, and that I could send the girls a personalized note in the beautiful boxes. It was all so sentimental and fit my personality perfectly. And my bridesmaids loved them and were especially raving about the candles!
I couldn't recommend working with Sarah enough. She was so professional, extremely timely with her communications, she translated my preferences superbly, and she worked within my budget (which is hard when you have a big crew!). And even beyond that, when one of my bridesmaids' boxes wasn't delivering because of a mailbox issue, she solved it with the local USPS office, and it was all the way in California! I truly couldn't believe how above and beyond she went with this, and it was truly a pleasure to work with her. Whether it's for a custom project or an event, work with Sarah! She has an incredible track record and is a delight to work with!!
Vendor response 03/11/2021
Hi Emily! Thank you SO much for taking a moment to review A Lovely Universe! Working with ...
you on your bridesmaid boxes was a true pleasure. Everything from the concept creation down to the assembling of the boxes themselves was a complete joy to work with you on. I look forward to more fun projects to collaborate on in the future! You're such a wonderful person! Xo Sarah
Jessica R
5.0
2/03/2021
I have been a long time ALU customer from back when the company was just a small store in Brooklyn! I always loved Sarah’s taste and innate sense of style. ALU makes amazing gift boxes that I’ve used a million times for a quick personalized gift. When it came to planning my wedding in the middle of covid last summer, I contacted Sarah after not having a clue what to do. She helped to organize a great little outdoor shower that was perfect and so special! I highly recommend her for any event. She’s organized, responsive, and very creative. Would use her again in a heartbeat!
Vendor response 03/11/2021
Jessica, you are not only one of the funnest, most supportive clients, you are also incred...
ibly supportive and loyal to ALU since day one! I am so lucky to have you not only as a customer but as a friend. Working with you (and your family who are also clients!) on any event or gift project, big or small, is always a complete JOY! xo
Contact
Curious to learn more?
Start the convo
*=Required
Use this secure form to reach out and share your wedding vision.
Sarah Mastriano
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
- Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
- Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
- Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
- For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.
By clicking 'Request Quote', you agree to The Knot creating an account for you, if you don't have one, and to our Terms of Use. See our Privacy Policy to learn what data we collect and how we use it.
Wedding vendors in Red Bank
A Lovely Universe
A Lovely Universe's photos
Why use The Knot to message vendors?
- Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
- Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
- Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
- For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.