Bisou Wedding and Events

h began working closely with us several weeks before the big day. As someone who likes to handle everything myself, I was worried it would be difficult to let go of control, but also knew that on our wedding day I didn't want to be faced with solving problems. My husband and I are both indecisive and when we first met with Sarah she answered all of our many questions and helped us decide on major day-of decisions. I immediately felt relief after hanging up the phone and knew we were in the best hands. Sarah created a detailed timeline and coordinated with other vendors, all while straightening out several last minute issues for us. Sarah also met with us at the venue a week and a half before the wedding to finalize the timeline and talk through the plan for the day with the manager of our venue. I really can't say enough about Sarah. Her positivity and up-beat energy is contagious and helped me feel reassured that things were taken care of as I dealt with family issues leading up to the big day. On our wedding day, Sarah made me feel like a celebrity with snacks, water, and champagne always nearby. She also helped me make changes to my dress for my "second look", and created a moment of quiet time for me when I started to feel overwhelmed before walking down the aisle. I have already recommended Sarah and her team to family and friends. I only wish I could work with her again!

ur wedding helped make the day feel completely organized and streamlined. They were there when we needed them for the small stuff (like getting the steamer for my dress back at the hotel) to the big stuff (putting together the entire timeline). And I’m sure there’s a million other things they did behind the scenes that we didn’t even notice, but that was the point: we were able to relax and enjoy the best day of our lives because we were confident that Bisou would be able to make sure things happened when they needed to and handle any issues that arose. Plus they are just kind people who clearly care about each wedding they work on. Highly recommend!

as incredibly organized and took care of every little detail so we could just focus on each other & celebrating. We couldn't have done it without her!

decisions are bigger than others because you care strongly about them, and some decisions are bigger because they inform or limit other decisions. (If you’re lucky, those intersect.) Sarah and Team Bisou’s gift to you, if you contract with them (we did full service, but “day-of” is possible too), is to help make your hard decisions a lot more joyful, and to give you peace of mind that you’re making your best choices. Another gift is that if a family member disagrees with your choices (Aunt Tammy refuses to understand that the wedding cake won’t be her favorite chocolate blackout flavor because your other cousin is allergic, but Tammy thinks it’s a “phase” or “a cry for attention,” while you just want to tell Tammy to be quiet and leave you alone), Sarah has your back, no matter what. Finally, and this is the far-away bit...Sarah’s job includes coordinating all of the vendors so that they’re all working towards a common goal (your wedding, how you want it) if you can’t. Like I said, my wife and I have some family in Upstate New York, but we couldn’t simply take a weekend whenever we wanted to...and even if we could, some vendors just aren’t open on weekends. Sarah’s on it, in the event that you can’t be on it. Or so you don’t have to be on it. Every couple is different. Long story short, Sarah’s the best and her team is super worth it!

l planning package, and from the beginning of our engagement to the wedding day, we could not have imagined a smoother, more delightful process. Sarah is not only a wonderful, sweet, and engaging person, but she is diligent and understanding of your style and needs. Sarah has long-standing relationships with incredible vendors across the area, and will be able to point you in the right direction for any of your needs and wants. She took care of every small detail, from liaising with vendors, to composing timelines, to handling welcome gifts, to helping us book complex transportation, to providing guidance and advice on details. She worked with us over a year to create a truly stunning wedding, and did so with so much grace and poise. Our celebration was comprised of multiple events, and she provided wraparound support for each of them and ensured that all four days of our weekend went off without a single issue. If you are looking for someone to plan your dream wedding, go with Sarah and her team. If you are looking for someone to provide day-of support, go with Sarah and her team. She was there for us the entire weekend of our wedding in ways we probably didn't even realize, whether it was adjusting my train and veil, or running to grab our vows before the first look, or working with dozens of vendors and their timing. It is impossible to be disappointed when you are working with Sarah Fichtman and her team at Bisou Wedding & Events!

pated, and the second Sarah came onboard, everything fell into place wonderfully. I was able to be present, enjoy the day, and not worry about a thing thanks to Sarah and her team!

ng on your wedding day goes seamlessly, and they think of all the things you may forget. Sarah is so organized, and she kept us on schedule and at ease the entire day. We used Bisou’s Day Of Coordination services, and they did so much for us, including putting together our wedding day timeline, communicating with vendors (getting their meal choices, confirming arrival and departure times), picking up and delivering the subs we ordered to both bridal parties, coordinating everything for the ceremony on the day of (including putting on boutonnieres!), ensuring the set up at the reception was everything we envisioned it to be, and then delivering the cards and guestbook back to our hotel room after the event was over. Sarah and her team were so organized, and on top of it all, they are the nicest, most patient people, and they help to make your day that much more special with their positivity. We could not recommend Bisou more highly!

mpressed by her knowledge and attention to detail to help make our dream wedding a reality. What noticed immediately how genuine and personable she was, as our Wedding Planner Sarah went above and beyond with answering all of our questions, finding other vendors we needed and setting up a schedule for our wedding. We had our wedding at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga, NY, ans Sarah was well versed on how weddings run there and helped us coordinate with the other vendors to get everyone on board with our timeline, something I'm not sure we could have done by ourselves. Sarah was always made herself available via phone calls and emails and was very prompt in returning any communication with us. On our wedding day, Sarah and her team were so amazingly helpful to keep our special day running smoothly, but handling all the little details we could not get to...they were fantastic!..also..not only was Sarah and Bisou great at what they do, but they are extremely nice people as well and just made everything so pleasant making our wedding so memorable..we can't thank her enough for the wonderful job she did!

coordinated timeline, vendors, and the rehearsal—really everything you can think of, she was on it. But I think perhaps most importantly, it was so relieving have an extra pair of eyes on every detail—it made me feel like I could really relax and enjoy the process. Also, there are so many things you don’t realize you need; for example, it was very windy during our first look photos, and she was there constantly adjusting my veil, hair, dress, etc. I know those photos wouldn’t have come out as well had she not been there (and when you’re spending thousands of dollars on a professional photographer, you’re glad you have that). Her personality is perfect for the job—warm, punctual, sharp, kind—just the person who you feel comfortable having around on this very special day, and on the important days leading up to the wedding, too—working together with Sarah as we finalized all of our last minute details was such a pleasure and I even look back on our wedding planning experience fondly. I legitimately miss her! There is no question—hire Sarah immediately before she is booked!

to make sure our wedding was better than we could have ever imagined. I will be recommending Bisou Weddings and Events to all my family and friends!

much work (finding my vendors, establishing time frames), but someone recommended that a wedding planner would help with making sure the day went smoothly. They were right! So many little things that would have made my day beyond stressful (on top of the stress already), Sarah and her assistant were there to take care of them. From tracking down employees who were supposed to unlock my venue for setup, knowing to ask the hotel to utilize their steamer to press bridesmaid dresses and scarves, sewing my bridesmaid's ripped dress, to standing out in the cold during pictures to hold my shawl and veil...Bisou did it all. Sarah mapped out at a detailed timeframe for all my vendors (hair/make-up, videographer, photography, food, music, priest) and reached out to all of them to ensure we were all on the same page. This took away the majority of my stress in the days leading up to the wedding. She is so organized, so calming, and such a pleasant person to have by your side on your wedding day. Thank you so much Bisou Wedding and Events!

so I reached out and from the moment I spoke to her on the phone, I felt a sense of ease. I knew Sarah and her team were top notch just from our initial phone call. Sarah and I met in person a few weeks before the wedding and she made me feel so comfortable - it felt like I was getting coffee with a friend. I shared our vision for the day with Sarah and left our meeting knowing she would help make it happen. Sarah was on top of reaching out to all of our vendors to create a timeline and plan for the weekend. Sarah came to our rehearsal and in that moment, I put all trust into Sarah for the rest of the weekend. She knew our plans inside and out and was so friendly to our wedding party, family, and friends who were a part of the mass. And then came the wedding....I wish I could sum into words the calmness I felt when Sarah arrived. It was pouring rain outside but she came in like a ray of sunshine. Sarah kept us on schedule and helped all of my bridesmaids off the bus with her umbrella so they did not get wet and made sure we were all smiling despite the sideways rain and high winds. While we were at the church, Sarah's assistant Mia was at the venue making sure everything was setup properly and everything was exactly where we wanted it to be. Sarah and Mia were there if any of us needed anything that night and I honestly feel like we had the best day ever because of them. By the end of the night, they felt like family. They went above and beyond in every detail and I plan on recommending them to anyone I know. If you are on the fence about hiring a wedding planner, I would highly suggest working with Sarah and her team....I promise you it is worth it. The next day, Joe said that hiring Sarah was the best decision we made besides getting married so I think that says it all!

wedding in Saratoga Springs so having Sarah's expertise regarding other vendors in that area was INVALUABLE. Without her, we'd have been lost with regard to finding a florist, transportation company (for a limo and shuttle), and calligrapher. Sarah also went above and beyond by helping to deliver welcome bags to hotels and by running our wedding rehearsal so we could keep our officiant's identity a secret from our family and friends until the day of! On the day of our wedding, from the moment my eyes opened, Sarah and her team were INVALUABLE. In advance, Sarah created and distributed a detailed timeline so everyone would know where to be from family members to vendors. It was exactly what we all needed to ensure things went smoothly. She also helped to iron out several kinks that popped up throughout the actual event. To start the day off the chair rental company attempted to deliver hours early - Sarah took care of it. Catering set too few place settings at a table of my family - Sarah took care of it. The shuttle tried to leave early - Sarah took care of it. I needed socks to combat blisters - Sarah took care of it! Bottom line - without Sarah and her team, there is NO way we would have been able to pull off the wedding planning let alone the actual event itself! Sarah was able to take care of EVERYTHING so we could simply enjoy the evening with our family and friends and at the end, Sarah was WAY more than a wedding planner. She was a part of the family and I am SO glad to have met her and to have her in my life!

on the same page and where they need to be exactly when they need to be to make sure you are having a perfect day. Every little thing that you may have forgotten or didn't think of she has already thought of and it's already taken care of, shes that good! You won't have to worry about anything and can focus on your special day instead!

ough the whole day, down to the minute, which allowed us to be in the moment rather than worry about the little details. Highly recommend!

valuable. She was always available via email or phone, and able to answer any of our random questions such as how to tip our vendors. Her flexibility and ability to handle whatever we needed was key -- when we asked her to stay after our rehearsal to help manage our welcome event the night before the wedding, she was more than willing and charged us a very reasonable additional fee. She even helped steam my dress the day of the wedding! Sarah was a pleasure to work with and we couldn't recommend her highly enough!