Lasting Impressions Weddings and Events

roughout the day making sure all the details were set and everyone was in place. In the most stressful moments (aka when we realized that I had left my veil at the wedding dress cleaners), Sarah didn’t skip a beat – she sprinted over, picked up my veil, and had it back in time for the ceremony. Sarah brought an unbelievably upbeat yet calm energy to my wedding. While Lasting Impressions is on the higher end of wedding planners, Sarah Trotter and her team are worth every penny. She goes above and beyond to make sure your wedding day is exactly what you were hoping for.

lt a house, both started a new jobs, and got engaged. That said, I knew I was desperate for help to plan a wedding as I didn't even know where to begin. I looked forward to absolutely every meeting with Sarah and each time I got to see her or even hear from her via email or phone. She made the stress of wedding planning fun and exciting, and helped my indecisive self make decisions to create our dream wedding day. My husband would like to thank Sarah for "keeping me sane". The whole process went very smooth and that's just the start. The WEDDING DAY! I couldn't believe it. I've been to weddings where the bride is stressed, families do set up and take down, etc. I did not think about anything other than the fact that I got to marry my best friend on the day of our wedding. Sarah and her team took care of absolutely EVERYTHING. If anything went wrong or out of order, I never heard about it or even noticed it. I cannot say enough good things about Lasting Impressions Weddings and I truly miss wedding planning and Sarah's name popping up on my phone each week - if you are thinking about a planner. HIRE HER!!!

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the best vendors in the Twin Cities and had the best recommendations. We were lucky to have her!

ute of our special day instead of worrying about answering vendor questions leading up to the wedding, setting up decor, or stressing over details. I would highly recommend Lasting Impressions to make all your wedding day dreams come true!

es. We had several vendors and Sarah orchestrated everything in such a professional way always keeping things upbeat and on track. We would highly recommend Sarah and Lasting Impressions!

absolutely AMAZING. Having Sarah and her team there by my side on my wedding day made for a completely stress-free day. She took care of EVERYTHING for us and made sure that my mom and I had nothing to worry about so that we were free to just soak it all in and enjoy.

every last thing, contingency plans, and how to make everything the most beautiful and the most special. Our day went flawlessly, and Lasting Impressions helped us have an effortlessly perfect wedding celebration. I would definitely recommend for any brides and grooms looking for expert advice, great connections to other vendors, TONS of experience, and a helpful and kind guide to what can feel like a chaotic time. We loved working with Sarah and Lasting Impressions!

they really helped everything run smoothly. There were a lot of logistics to manage and my mom said "I'm really glad you hired them." Their team was responsive, organized and proactive during the entire planning process and I was grateful to have them! I highly recommend Sarah and her team!

slation around who is allowed to perform wedding hair/makeup changing in Minnesota. And that crisis lasted all of one day, because Sarah had already been compiling a list of options to fix everything from the moment she found out about it. The service I ended up using was absolutely phenomenal, and Sarah's ability to work quickly on her feet because of her extensive knowledge and relationships meant that it was a) a blip and not a crisis and b) I ended up with someone I knew I could trust. I'm a bit of a planner, so I initially thought we'd mostly just need day-of services, and we thought we wouldn't really need to bounce ideas off of someone. I did do a lot of research on my own (just out of boredom during my free time), but Sarah was an invaluable resource for narrowing down our last decisions. There are so many amazing vendors out there, but some might be a better fit for you, personally, than others. Sarah knows enough about all the local vendors that when you are down to your last couple choices and need help, she can say 'hire Vendor A if you want ABC, but Vendor B might be a better fit if you want XYZ'. She gives you options and guidance, but never pushes her vision or opinion on you. She was also great at recommending vendors that she knows all work well together, which was crucial because on the day of our wedding, nobody exists in a vacuum. If you're not a planner, she is probably even more key, because she is UNBELIEVABLY organized. She is on top of checklists based on where you're at in the process and sends out emails reminding you what you should be doing/looking at booking based on how far out you are. She keeps track of all your payments and helps keep you on budget with spreadsheets that show how your spending is going. She helps facilitate contracts and keeps track of important dates for things. She thinks of the little things you never would have dreamed about considering, but you're so happy that Sarah did because the little details end up being everything. She was truly excited about our wedding, and you can tell weddings are truly her calling from the moment you meet her. We didn't end up working with Sarah on our actual wedding day (she was committed to another wedding that day), so we worked with Erika who was an absolute dream to work with. We had a mini hiccup (I didn't know about until after everything - my mom told me the next day) with not having enough plate chargers sent over for the reception, and Erika made sure someone got the extras picked up and put in place with plenty of time. Everything was (apparently to me) flawless the day of, and I know it was because Erika was working tirelessly in the background making sure anything that came up was handled before it got to me. Hiring Lasting Impressions was the single best decision I made in my wedding planning. They are the BEST.

everything went perfect. I am so thankful for her. She is the best!

and beyond. We forgot a cake cutting set so during our wedding she went as far as to get ahold of her own personal set for us to use. That's just one example of many. She was one of the best wedding vendors we had and we feel so fortunate to have been able to work with her. I HIGHLY recommend using Sarah if you're searching for any type of planning or day of coordinator. You will not regret it!

our couples who are having their fur-babes involved on their Big Day! We HIGHLY recommend Lasting Impressions and can't wait to work with them again!

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e moment. I recommend both of them in a heartbeat - they will make your day magical! Thank you, ladies, for the best day and memories!

how fortunate that we hired Lasting Impressions/Sarah Trotter. She is organized, has all the connections you need to make decisions and is obviously well-respected in the wedding planning community. Our wedding was spectacular and we have Sarah and her team to thank. I was a relaxed mother-of-the-bride from morning to last call. Special shout-out to Dawn who was our "day of" coordinator. Don't think twice about hiring these folks!

and ensured that everything happened on schedule and was perfect during wedding weekend. As a bride planning my wedding from afar, I don't know how we would have done it without Sarah. We would recommend her a million times over!

oordinators the day-of so that everything ran smoothly and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Hiring a coordinator was the best decision I made!

ocess is and Sarah made it effortless. And on the day of, I had no worries. Everything was taken care of even down to the smallest details. I loved not having to worry about how flowers were going to get on the cake, when flowers were arriving for the bridal party, coordinating all the vendors, etc. Her assistant even sewed the back of one of my bridesmaid's dresses like how awesome is that! I could not imagine planning a wedding without her. She is super organized, bubbly, and to the point. All the vendors love her and you always get the best of the best because you are working with her. She was the MVP of the wedding by far!

I wanted AND it was even better than what I expected! Sarah is incredibly organized which made the entire planning process seamless and stress free. I cannot say enough good things about working with Sarah and highly recommend Lasting Impressions. Best decision we made!

e done it without Sarah and her team (shoutout to Nicole for being the best day of coordinator)!

t! I did not have to think about or stress over a single thing on my wedding day because Sarah had it covered. She was there when I needed her and made sure everything was PERFECT. She also has an amazing relationship with literally every vendor in Minnesota! (Very important). Ask anyone - she is the GO TO wedding planner in Minnesota.

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all of our decor items and had everything set up for us. We loved allowing our close friends and family to enjoy more of the day without being worker bees. She was an excellent resource for vendor recommendations, vendor tipping etiquette, and any questions related to weddings. She even told us we could contact her on vacation (we didn't - but that's how dedicated she is). We loved working with Sarah. I can't imagine planning a wedding for the first time without her.

Indian Wedding and they were able to cater to our specific needs and follow instructions that allowed for all of our important traditions. They day couldn’t have gone more smoothly and it wouldn’t have been possible without them. Not only are they good at what they do but they are both wonderful people and a pleasure to be around and work with. Thank you!

would highly recommend Lasting Impressions. The money we spent was one of the best values of anything we did for our wedding.

t to Sarah. And thank goodness I did. The planning process went SO much smoother with her involved - it was like night and day. Sarah was so responsive, helpful and friendly. I started to enjoy planning and always looked forward to our conversations. Nicole handled our day of and she was also stellar. She kept the day running smoothly and made sure I wasn't bothered with any last minute drama. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Lasting Impressions!

her to all of my friends who are getting married. Best investment you can make to make sure you have peace of mind on your big day!

out a hitch thanks to Sarah. She recommended each of our vendors, who were all outstanding. She completely understood our vision and offered so many helpful and unique suggestions along the way. She helped us navigate timelines, budget, and etiquette with ease. Sarah is professional, friendly, organized, fun, and responsive to emails. We are so grateful for the amazing job she did.

make our wedding as low stress as possible. We could not have pulled off without their help!

ng except for enjoying yourself. I really can't imagine the wedding planning process without Sara!

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ning a wedding is A LOT. Sarah Trotter made it so easy to master it all and allowed us to bring our own ideas and run with them. You will not meet a sweeter soul. She is organized, assertive, timely and the master wedding planner. If we had another daughter or another wedding in the future, she would be the first vendor we book!

e personable planner in Minneapolis. She allows you to make your wedding your own but also gives great ideas based off her experience. She works with all sorts of budgets and with the best vendors. All of our guests complimented my husband and I on how organized and BEAUTIFUL our wedding was! Sarah and her team are worth every penny!!!!! I'm so jealous whoever is reading this gets to plan their wedding with her - I loved working with her!

wedding a few years back, so I knew I had to have her when it was my turn too. She was able to help me bring my vision to life, and just “gets” it even when I can’t fully explain what I mean when talking about an idea that I have. Her years of experience and amazing relationships with all of the vendors we worked with was evident and made the process even more enjoyable. She is also so organized and made it easy for me to keep track of everything I needed to do throughout the entire process. On my wedding day, I was cool as a cucumber because I knew she would take care of everything- and she did not disappoint. I will miss emailing with her and meeting with her and would highly recommend her to anyone starting the wedding planning process! She truly is the best.

ve ever met - I’m so happy we chose her!

e planning from out of state. She was flexible with scheduling meetings for times when I would be in town. For the day of, she made one long document that had everything you needed for the day of. She led the rehearsal and had everything handled for the wedding day. I didn't find out about minor crises (e.g. When my brother got a bloody nose on his groomsman shirt right before pictures) until the day after my wedding because Sarah helped take care of it by being prepared with a bleach pen! Not only that, but when I saw the room set up for the reception, Sarah had perfectly executed my vision for the wedding and decor. You will not be disappointed hiring Sarah. There's a reason she and her team keep being awarded "best planner."

etailed day of timelines. Everyone knew exactly what they needed to do/when and it allowed my mom and bridal party to relax and enjoy the day instead of running around setting up. I didn't worry about any of the details all day, knowing Sarah had everything covered, and for that I am beyond grateful. Thank you for everything, Sarah!

able to enjoy the day with their help and we could not thank them enough for everything! Love love love them!

personality. We didn't have to worry about one single detail and my family got to be guests at our wedding, which was important too. We cannot thank Sarah enough, she truly made our wedding day one of the best days of our lives!

was even more magical than we could have dreamed of! Thank you!!!!!

I wound up expanding our agreement to include design/decor work as well - and I wish I had done it sooner! Sarah was AMAZING throughout the entire process - so helpful, responsive, and fun to work with! She coordinated vendor meetings and agreements (which I didn't realize would be such a relief), shared incredibly helpful insights, kept my stress level down, and was awesome at translating vague ideas into what turned out to be a beyond-amazing day! And that's all before the actual wedding! Having Sarah and her team the day-off was so much more helpful than I imagined – there was nothing at all that phased her. She was there to do anything and everything, always smiling and happy, which let me be calm and relaxed to enjoy the day. I’m STILL hearing from my family and bridal party how much they loved Sarah, and my wedding was back in June! I’m just sad I don’t have an excuse to talk to her all the time now! I cannot recommend Sarah and Lasting Impressions enough - the best out there!!

care of everything. She has great relationships with several top notch vendors in the Minneapolis area and she made sure that everything we needed from them, from flowers to linens, was ordered just as we wanted. Our day was perfect and I give her so much credit for that! Working with Sarah is not only a great investment to make your wedding planning and wedding day run smoothly, but it is also a chance to make your wedding day exactly what you want it to be as she will take your dreams and make them come true!

ndors in town means so much! Everyone loves Sarah. She is a very hard worker and motivated to make your wedding the wedding of your dreams! We will refer all of our friends to Sarah/Lasting Impressions Weddings!

you want that, she'll give you that. If you want classic, she can do that too. If you want vintage, she knows how to help. Her versatility is rivaled by few. I knew I appreciated Sarah; however, I did not know how much I appreciated Sarah until our wedding day. She was on top of EVERYTHING! She made sure our day was perfect - like something from a movie. Throughout our 1.5 years of planning, my mom always said, "Thank God for Sarah!" You were right mom, you were right.

ired Sarah as our planner she was very upfront with us that she already had a wedding the same day as ours but someone on her team would be with us on the day of. We had Sabrina for the wedding and I can not begin to express how awesome she was! Everyone we worked with from Lasting Impression was so personable, caring, and their attention to detail is outstanding! They did way more then I would of ever expected and can not thank them enough!! I would recommend Lasting Impressions to everyone!

detail with the vendors the week and day of, and took care of everything at the end of the evening, right down to delivering gifts to our house and putting the cake top in our refrigerator. She was prompt in answering all of my questions leading up to the wedding, and is incredibly pleasant and calming to work with. On the wedding day, I put everything in Sarah's hands and didn't stress about one thing. Lasting Impressions was invaluable.

dor recommendations. I felt that she put just as much effort into being my Day of Coordinator as she would for a wedding she had helped plan from the beginning. Handing off the many details we had brought together to make our day ours to her, I felt completely stress free and that there was no doubt she would bring our dream wedding to life. She makes the day feel effortless, keeping you looped in on any changes or suggestions she has throughout the day when necessary and always has a solution to any bump in the road that comes up making it seem like there was really no issue at all. Our day could not have been an absolute dream come true with out her and her team. I would highly recommend Lasting Impressions if you are looking for someone fun, experienced, passionate, detail orientated and who truly cares about making your day incredibly special!

d is a master at minimizing stress. Sarah is efficient and organized and energized!! She is so genuinely happy to be planning your special day. When asked her opinion, she does an incredible job weighing in and guiding you based on her expertise while still ensuring you are happy with the outcome. This goes for matters of logistics, decor, menu, you name it. She understood my vision and connected us with the right vendors in our budget to make it happen. She also put together a perfect timeline so the day would flow seamlessly for all involved. When she says you will feel like a guest at your own wedding she means it. I can't say enough how priceless it was to not have a care on my day because I knew Sarah had it under control. I never had to look at the clock to make sure a vendor was on time, check in to see if the tables were set correctly etc. She handled it all with a smile on her face! We loved working with Sarah and miss seeing her name pop up in our inbox :)

es and kept us on track from day one until the wedding day! Highly Recommend!!!!!!!!

art of the planning process! Highly Recommend!!

ked through all the details with us. It came off flawlessly--Sarah was involved up until the last minute and the transition to her staff was seamless!! Lasting Impression has very good vendor connections as well. We were very happy and satisfied with Sarah & her company!! I would highly recommend her & her company. Very good listener, highly flexible and has awesome resources and knowledge to draw from. Sabrina was our person on the event days--she was exceptional as well. Thank you Lasting Impressions! Kathy (Mother of the Bride)

er endless creativity. She kept me on track throughout the planning process and made everything seamless. I could not be happier with the way everything went on the day of. Best day of our lives for sure. Thank you Sarah for helping to plan the most amazing event ever, you truly are incredible.

for design/décor and day of. Even though we didn't hire her for a full planning package, she was with us every step of the way and was open to consulting on things that were not specifically within the package. Compared to other planners that I researched for design/décor and day of, she was not only more involved in the entire process, but charged the same or even less. Sarah organized appointments with décor, floral, and stationery vendors and attended with us. Her guidance and expertise during these meetings made everything so much easier. I never once had to calculate how many of something we'd need because Sarah was on top of it. When we received quotes from vendors, Sarah was extremely helpful in suggesting where we could cut or edit to stay within budget but maintain the look we wanted. I can't imagine not having Sarah both during the planning process and on the day of. I never realized how much of a relief it would be to have someone take of things like getting place cards to the reception venue and ensuring everything was set up according to plan. I would highly recommend Sarah to any bride! I can't say enough about how all-around fabulous she is.

or a planner, with a tent that needed to be scaled over 30 feet off the ground at our parents' home, bringing in vendors off site from Minneapolis to La Crosse, and arranging transportation/shuttles for 300 guests to and from the ceremony and reception sites. Sarah orchestrated everything so well that there was truly not a hiccup in our day (and if there was, she would have made sure we didn't know about it!!). Throughout the planning process, Sarah took on many tasks on her own and brought her work home to complete lots of little projects for our wedding - I loved getting picture messages of her sons helping out spray painting our monogram, framing our mirrored seating chart, etc. Our wedding turned out to be a real life fairy tale. The tent looked like something out of a magazine, it was above and beyond what we ever could have expected and that is all owed to Sarah and the fabulous team that she put together for us. Sarah became a friend to me this past year and although I am thrilled to finally be married to my husband, I am so sad that the wedding is over because I don't get to talk with her every day! She made the experience of being a bride exciting, fun, stress-free and truly the most special time in my life. Thank you Sarah for making our dreams come true!! You will NOT regret signing her on for your wedding!!! :)

s invaluble. She has wonderful relationships with all levels of vendors and spent our money just as if it were her own. The planning process was a breeze, she attended all of the meetings with the groom and I and made sure every single detail (down to the tiniest) was addressed. On my wedding day she was true to her word, and I was able to be a guest at my own wedding without a single worry. Without the help of Lasting Impressions (Sarah Trotter in particular) our wedding would have been a shadow of the spectacularly over the top (but within budget!) celebration that was the result. Working with Lasting Impressions was the single best descison about the wedding I made (except the groom of course!). Do yourself a favor and work with Sarah and you are sure to have the most perfect day!

has been the talk of our guests and families for weeks. For years to come when I think back to the best day of my life, I'll remember that she is the reason it came together so perfectly. Her passion and dedication to my wedding day made it more flawless than I could have ever imagined. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. The reviews are what made me call Lasting Impressions that day, and I am so blessed I did. I'll never forget our first phone call when I was hesitant about needing a wedding coordinator. I'm a control freak who thought I could handle it all. Boy was I wrong! I could never have done it without Lasting Impressions. Every bride needs a Sarah Trotter!

il was missed. Sarah knows her stuff and has great relationships with all the vendors. At the wedding, Sarah handled everything while we simply enjoyed the moment. Thank you so much for making a dream wedding come true!

wedding- she truly understood our vision and what we loved and wanted on our special day!! She does it ALL! She makes things happen from the tiniest detail to the biggest decisions. She made our day stress free and it was the best money we could have ever spent! We loved her!

My husband and I were able to relax and take in our day knowing we were in great hands!

ledgeable. Since I was planning my wedding from out of town she offered me all the resources and more to help me plan my dream wedding. She has great connections with the top vendors in MN and with their teamwork and great relationship they were able to turn my wedding into more then I could have ever hoped for. With Sarah's expertise she was able to plan for anything and everything, putting my mind at ease and allowing me to sit back truly enjoy the whole wedding day experience!

ng 400 miles away from our wedding site. Sarah made sure to keep everything on track and use my vision to plan via email and meet on the very few days I was actually in town. I'm a very type A person and I wasn't sure how everything was going to fit together but everything turned out absolutely perfect and I was not stressed at all the day of the wedding. Sarah took care of everything and I didn't even notice vendors coming in and out. The best part is she even makes sure everyone in the wedding party and family know exactly what they're doing and when so you don't have to stress about it. If you want a stress free wedding HIRE SARAH! She's so positive and will make sure you don't get too stressed. And your wedding will be better than you could've ever imagined!

d Sarah. This was the best decision we made!! Throughout the entire planning process, I felt well cared for and confident we were getting everything accomplished on our task list. Sarah has a comprehensive check list which she uses to breaks down tasks to be manageable. It is amazing! She connected us with wonderful vendors and answered all of our questions and concerns. Many of my friends commented that I was a relaxed bride and I credit that to Sarah. At our wedding, we received many positive comments about how everything went so well and effortlessly. Sarah Trotter did a marvelous job coordinating our perfect wedding. We couldn't have done it without her and am so very thankful for her tireless and professional approach! Best Wedding Planner!

incredibly organized and draw out attention to so many details that had been overlooked in the planning! She was incredible the day of the event! She wears a million different hats and still manages to pull off every role with such grace! The best part of it all was the stress taken off my husband and I that day knowing the wedding was in such great hands with Sarah! She is incredibly good at what she does and will make your event seamless and magical!

ent. Her tireless efforts helped to make our daughters wedding a stunning event.

all the vendors we went with and they all spoke highly of her! My family and I couldn't have done it without her. Everything came together so perfectly, thanks to Sarah's assistance. The venue looked stunning! Hire Sarah and I can assure you she will take care of every detail in a seamless and professional manner!!!

ure our day went off without a hitch. I can't say enough good things about Lasting Impressions!

t us completely organized from the timeline to the budget, I knew we were in the best of hands. With Sarah's expertise and connections with the best vendors in the business, I never felt stressed. I always knew that Sarah had everything under control. Her day-of timelines were wonderful. On the day of the wedding we were able to enjoy the whole day and not worry about a single thing. When I walked into the reception I could not believe my eyes. Every single detail was absolutely perfect! The room was beyond all of my expectations. I still get goosebumps thinking about it. Thanks to Sarah, my daughter's wedding day was perfect. I wish I had another daughter so I could work with Sarah again!!

is not only SO talented and passionate at what she does but she is also so fun and it was great to get to know her and i already miss talking to her on a weekly basis (and its only been a week). She helped guide us through the whole planning process and kept us on track with the timeline and budget, even during those times when i wanted to go over our budget. She exceeded all expectations we had for our wedding. My mom and I would have been lost with out her. She was able to take our ideas and run with them and point us in the right direction with the best vendors to use. The entire planning process was stress free and very enjoyable. On the day of the wedding we were able to enjoy the whole day and not worry about a SINGLE thing. She had everything under control and everything was FLAWLESS. When my husband and I walked into our reception we were blown away and all of our expectations were exceeded. I was in tears with how everything turned out. She turned all of our wedding dreams into a reality and we could not be more grateful to have had her by our side tthrough the entire procces and what she did for us. Now I forever get to remember through our amazing photos of how gorgeous and perfect every detail was because of you...THANK YOU SARAH. I could keep going and going but she is truly the BEST and I would highly recommend her to any bride!

ct in her services which was appreciated- especially if you are considering different planners. Sarah really excels at making sure your big day is stress free. Her team expertly took care of all the small details allowing me as a bride to focus on my fiance, friends, family and of course fun. It was such a relief to know that someone else was there to take care of any of the "small problems" that arose on our wedding day.