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We are a wedding planning firm with over 15 years of experience and over 600 planned events under our belt. We specialize in planning weddings all over the world. Planners on Retainers passion is about personalizing the experience. We want to truly get to know our clients so your event reflects who you are.
Our mission is to make your experience light and enjoyable. We do the legwork and the heavy lifting, allowing our clients to be overwhelmed by the myriad of details that need to be taken care of.
We bring options to you that fit your style and budget and once you have decided we help execute and lock it in for you. We will take care of scheduling consultations with your top choices allowing you to maximize your time for other things. You will truly enjoy the planning process and have the confidence that your wedding day will be seamless. We understand how important your wedding vision is and if entrusted to us we will help you to create a day of unforgettable moments!
Whether it’s a multi-day destination wedding, an extravagant Nigerian wedding bash, an intimate same-sex ceremony or a swanky museum affair, we thrive on being part of a day devoted solely to celebrating love. We believe each couple’s love is unique and it’s our goal to create weddings that are just as unique.
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- Black-owned Business
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- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Honeymoon Planning
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- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Honeymoon
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
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There are so many things that I could say about how talented, patient, and impressive Sarah Jane is. She never missed a beat when it came to our wedding even though she had lots on her plate (including planning her own wedding). One thing Sarah Jane should be proud of is how comfortable she made us feel on the wedding day and the trust we built throughout the planning process. I'm so proud of the wedding day we had, from how peaceful it was getting ready to the lively grand exit. I'm sure there are lots of behind the scenes things we will never know about, but from our perspective, everything flowed smoothly, allowing both my husband and I to fully be in the moment. That's a memory that will live with us forever. I highly recommend Sarah Jane for your wedding. You will be is great hands. She gave us the wedding we dreamed about. All of her brides are lucky to have her!
Response from the Vendor on 09/10/2024
Thank you so much Mrs. Bing! It was such an honor to collaborate with you on your wedding. I can't express enough how grateful I am for the trust and faith you bestowed upon us.
Sarah-Jane is hands down the best wedding planner ever! She treats her clients like family and takes the stress out of planning. Something she always said to me was, "Let me worry about that and you just focus on enjoying your special day." Those words meant everything to me, I knew she had my back 100%. My most memorable moment was when my hairstylist couldn't be available on my wedding day. Sarah-Jane didn't hesitate to reach out to her old high school friend and ask her to step in as my hairstylist. Not only did her friend agree, but she has now become my regular stylist. My husband and I were both very pleased with the services we received and our special day was phenomenal! There was zero drama! Nothing but smiles, laughter and amazing times. Family and friends still talk about how beautiful our wedding was. Every bride needs an amazing wedding planner by their side to help and guide them along their journey. I highly recommend Sarah-Jane at Planners on Retainer!
Sarah-Jane was absolutely exceptional from start to finish! She was incredibly accessible, always prompt in her responses, and truly made us feel like a priority throughout the entire process. What stood out most was her dedication to understanding and incorporating our vision as a couple. She took the time to listen to our ideas and seamlessly brought them to life, all while adding her own creative touches that elevated the experience. Her deep knowledge of vendors was evident, as she made fantastic recommendations that fit both our style and budget. Communication with vendors was handled flawlessly, ensuring everything ran smoothly on the big day. We couldn't have asked for a more professional, thoughtful, and talented wedding planner! 10/5
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We booked the month-of wedding management and it was the best decision ever! Sarah-Jane helped get us across the finish line, and as soon as our wedding day was here, we knew she had everything covered! Our wedding day was perfect thanks to Sarah-Jane and her wonderful assistant, Tanisha! They are true professionals, and so kind and fun to work with! I highly recommend you book POR!
We hired PoR to do month of coordination for our wedding and we're so glad we did. Our venue had the venue coordinator change within 20 days of our wedding so when we did the pre-wedding walk through we had to do almost everything again, linens, layout, drink menu, etc. Thankfully Lily kept us on track, made sure we hit all the big points and reduced my stress level significantly! Day of, I could relax and be in the moment because she made sure everything ran smoothly, everyone was where they needed to be when they needed to be there, and made sure not just me and my husband had what we needed but our parents and bridal party too. If things went wrong I didn’t know.
Response from the Vendor on 06/06/2024
Jill thank you so much for this very thoughtful and kind review. It was very much an honor to help get you across the finish line for your wedding day. We wish you and Kris a blessed and blissful marriage.
Sarah-Jane, Ciara, and the entire Planners On Retainer team were beyond fabulous! They were extremely professional and dedicated throughout the planning process. They truly go above and beyond to make your day as perfect as it can be. My husband and I had nothing to worry about, enjoyed every moment of our wedding weekend, and felt beyond loved, all thanks to the amazing POR staff. You will find nobody better!
Where to begin - I truly resisted having a wedding planner, believing I could do it all myself. I am very Type A and am one of those people who would rather do things themselves, so that I only have myself to blame if things go wrong. We were having a relatively short engagement and needed to plan an ~180-person wedding in 6 months and on a limited budget (for this market).
After about 6 weeks of planning on my own, the stress started to consume me. Between work and the wedding, I was totally spent. My now husband decided that the best wedding present he could give me was to hire a wedding planner. As I said, I truly thought I could do it myself.
We went to a bridal show and met a bunch of planners, but I didn’t connect with anyone. I started searching online and I found Planners on Retainer (PoR). I reached out to Sarah-Jane (S-J) and she set a meeting. From the first call, she got me. I knew that she would be patient with me and help me to craft the vision that she would execute. And execute she did!
S-J was amazing. She has a very busy calendar between her local and destination weddings, yet always had time for my calls and late night emails. She joined me for meetings with vendors and helped to negotiate when necessary. On very short notice, she drove out to Chantilly to meet us at the florist and truly honed and elevated our designs. She has an amazing eye for detail and great taste. If you want an elegant wedding, you can trust S-J and PoR to get you there.
On a more granular level, planning my wedding with PoR was very easy. She knows everyone in the business and proposed a wonderful selection of vendors for us to choose from - with discounts! The PoR planning portal was a Godsend - from the design portal to the guest tracker and seating chart maker. All were far more user-friendly and detailed than anything I saw on Minted, the Knot, etc. We created our website on Minted with a custom web address, but ended up using the PoR site for all of our guest tracking as it was much easier to download/print for dissemination to the vendors.
Finally, on our actual wedding day, I met the rest of the PoR team and they were just as amazing as S-J. Super helpful and not intrusive.
Needless to say, we were very happy that we chose PoR for our wedding. S-J has become such a good friend to us - we both miss talking to her post-wedding.
POR is special in my heart as they always deliver top-tier service. My firm celebrated its 30th Anniversary this December, and without fail, Sarah-Jane and her team managed to plan an exquisite celebratory evening. I can always expect top-tier professionalism, attention to detail, and bringing our vision to life. Working with Sarah-Jane has been a delightful experience; she has perfected her craft. POR has the unique ability to carefully plan our event(s) while managing expectations, which is no easy undertaking, and Sarah-Jane has done it again and masterfully. Thank you, Planners on Retainer!
I cannot express enough how grateful my partner and I are for having Sarah-Jane as our destination wedding planner. From the moment we began working with her, it was evident that she was not just a professional but also someone who deeply cared about making our wedding week a truly magical and unforgettable experience. One of Sarah's most remarkable qualities is her incredible ability to manage vendors and ensure the smoothness of the wedding day. The month leading up to our wedding was filled with last-minute details, and she handled everything with grace and precision. Knowing that she had everything under control was truly a weight off our shoulders. Every vendor was seamlessly coordinated, and our wedding day went off without a hitch, thanks to her meticulous planning and execution. Beyond her professionalism and organizational skills, it's clear that Sarah has a passion for what she does. If you're looking for a wedding planner who not only excels at her job but also genuinely cares about her clients, Sarah is the one. We feel blessed to have had her by our side on our special day, and we recommend her to anyone embarking on their own wedding journey.
Thank you, Sarah, for making our wedding week an unforgettable experience filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Continue to run your business with grace and love for every single bride that comes your way!
With heartfelt gratitude,
Kayla and Jeremy Paulino
We had the pleasure of working with Sarah-Jane and Tanisha for our wedding/month of coordination and we would HIGHLY recommend! From beginning to end they were prompt, professional and really helpful in guiding us through the final steps in the wedding planning process. They helped make sure our rehearsal and wedding day went smoothly and according to plan, we couldn't have done it without them!!
Sarah Jane is amazing!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to Sarah for being the brains and organization behind our wedding. I am not a organized person by nature, but I knew when we started planning a wedding that this was beyond my strengths. I was scrolling through the internet and instagram looking for a planner. I originally wanted a destination wedding but circumstances changed for us. When I met Sarah Jane we hit it off immediately. Her positive, supportive and bubbly personality made every step of planning that much more fun and relaxing. Her team handled everything for us till the day of the wedding, and it was the best decision we made! She also had amazing recommendations for things to include that we hadn’t even considered. I couldn’t have asked for a better planner. I definitely recommend Sarah and her team on your special day!
Every second we had Sarah-Jane as our partial wedding planner, we felt things were in control and we were on the right track! From helping us pick our fantastic vendors to coordinating all wedding day activities with said vendors to constant check-ins to make sure we weren’t forgetting anything, she truly made our wedding come together in the best way possible. We constantly got compliments about how well run things were, how meticulously planned out the details were, and how beautifully everything came together. From our own perspective as a couple, the POR team were always there to answer our questions and help us with the smallest of decisions to main vendor selection. They would bring options and do the heavy lifting; all we had to do was say yes/no! The actual wedding day went by so smoothly and she was working magic in the background; we barely even noticed because she gave us the ability to focus on the day and enjoy everything we had planned. So if you are looking for a planner that will bring a sense of professionalism and fun to your wedding planning and take all the stress away of making decisions, you can’t go wrong!
Response from the Vendor on 06/19/2023
I honestly can't express enough what a wonderful journey and experience it has been to work with you both. I am grateful to have collaborated with you both to bring your vision to life. I appreciate your trust and confidence in Planners on Reta...
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Sarah-Jane was the absolute BEST. We opted for month-of planning, and she truly went above and beyond. POR and Sarah-Jane wrangled unruly vendors, made us feel totally calm throughout the process, and created an absolutely beautiful day. The event ran totally smoothly, and even where there were minor hiccups, Sarah-Jane fixed it before I could even ask for help. We would recommend POR a thousand times!!
Sarah-Jane and Ciera were responsive and helpful in the month leading up and especially on the day-of. Sarah-Jane was great about asking what was open-ended and needed resolution (to address/discuss). She reached out to our vendors in advance so they all knew where to be and at what time. She basically took the reins and I didn't need to be involved unless she needed my input on something. It was very helpful because my anxious brain has trouble turning off! I knew I could trust her and the day of went by so smoothly.
Sarah-Jane was amazing and she and her team were great to work with. I started a new job around the time we got engaged and I realized very quickly that we needed help planning our wedding if we wanted it to happen anytime soon. As soon as we started working with SJ it was like a weight lifted off of my shoulders. She and her team were dedicated to finding the right vendors for us, and everyone we worked with was amazing. SJ was incredibly patient, responsive, and supportive, and talked me down from many a ledge. Sarah-Jane made excellent suggestions that really made the day beautiful and we got so many compliments from our guests. She's truly an expert at her craft and I'm so grateful that we found her. I know that without her our wedding would have been nowhere near as amazing as it was.
My utmost gratitude goes to the Planners on Retainer team in planning and executing our wedding day! We were planning a wedding in Alexandria, VA while my (now) husband and I lived in the northeast, and despite the distance, POR made themselves available to support us from beginning to end. During the planning process, Sarah-Jane, Felicia, and Ciera were communicative, organized, and supportive. They recommended excellent vendors while also helping us to incorporate vendors that we desired. They are clearly knowledgeable and experienced with the ins and outs of the wedding planning process – from reviewing vendor contracts with a careful eye, making suggestions about important considerations with selecting venues and vendors, and so much more that we were unfamiliar with. We could comfortably rely on their expertise to guide us. Leading up to the wedding date, Ciera was an impeccable leader who was responsive, responsible, and caring as she organized the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and entire wedding day, with the additional support from Winnie too! With everything lined up and in place, the unpredictability of the weather made me feel nervous, but wow – Ciera and Winnie were flexible, made thoughtful decisions, and immediately took care of things that we didn’t have to think or stress about. We had planned for a mostly outdoor wedding, and with the magic of Ciera and Winnie, we were blessed to have a wedding that accommodated guests to move between indoors and outdoors seamlessly (as if that were the plan all along)! As another example, during the ceremony, we realized too late that we forgot to bring the cutting cake from home, and I was totally ok without one. When we entered the reception for the grand entrance, there I saw a cake, and later learned that Winnie ran out to the store to pick up a cake for us. It was moments like this like many others from the wedding weekend that exemplified how trusting we were with the POR team to seamlessly execute an incredible day and experience for us and our guests. In moments of feeling overwhelmed, Ciera and Winnie stepped out and helped me to feel calm and find joy in the day, which I was so grateful for. My family, bridal party, and guests were thrilled with the hard work and commitment of POR and they couldn’t stop raving about them too. Thank you for everything, POR. We are so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with you!
Sarah-Jane was phenomenal! Our Mexico destination wedding surpassed our expectations. She located a beautiful venue, found vendors, handled all correspondence and negotiating with the resort wedding coordinator, and booked flights and hotel for 100 guest! Sarah-Jane was professional, friendly, responsive, and listened to our wishes and executed. Don't hesitate to book her!
We used Planners on Retainer for full wedding planning services and they have exceeded our expectation in every way. We live in San Diego, CA and were planning our big day in Alexandria, VA. Being that we were having a destination wedding, we knew we would need full wedding planning services and someone we could fully trust and work well with. Sarah-Jane is INCREDIBLE! From the moment we talked to her on the phone to hear about her services we loved her professionalism, vibe and interest in working alongside us to create the wedding of our dreams. She was very communicative, prompt and clear in deadlines and any information she needed. She provided excellent vendors! They were all superb and provided the services we wanted and more. Sarah-Jane worked behind the scenes to coordinate meetings with vendors, ask follow up questions for us and reviewed contracts ahead of us to ensure all was in line. We also got to work with the lovely Ciera who helped us in so many ways! From securing a rehearsal dinner location, finalizing invoices well before the wedding and being present and hands on the day of our wedding, we really loved working with her. On our wedding day there were a couple of unexpected things that came up, but Sarah-Jane and Ciera promptly resolved all issues before we even knew there was a potential problem. Our wedding day ran smoothly and was the literally the best day of our lives. Our guests laughed and danced the night away. It was a day we will never forget and we sincerely appreciate Planners on Retainer as they helped our vision become a beautiful reality. I HIGHLY recommend using Planners on Retainer for your wedding or other planning needs. Thank you Planners on Retainer! We appreciate you so much Sarah-Jane and Ciera!
Response from the Vendor on 06/04/2022
This wedding planning journey with you and Chris has been simply amazing! You guys trusted us and let us lead you and guide you through this process. Especially being so far away, we knew it had to be especially difficult. We had fun and we ha...
ve grown to be family. You will never be rid of us, now. Thank you again for choosing Planners on Retainer!
I am a planner by nature. However, as the mother of the bride it is imperative that you have a good wedding planner because it is impossible for you to play two roles on your child's wedding day. Additionally, if you do not plan weddings as a profession, there is no way for you to know all of the specifics and nuances to planning a wonderful wedding. That is where Sarah Jane came in. She was the ultimate professional. From the very beginning she asked all of the pertinent questions and more. Many things I had not even considered prior to her mentioning. The planning process with Sarah Jane was great. She is super responsive, and her attitude was always pleasant and helpful. She listened fully to all of my thoughts and weighed in with her expertise. She provided very thoughtful insight to all aspects of the wedding. Additionally, she gave great vendor recommendations. I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist so it was a relief to not have to worry about the quality of their work.
On the actual wedding day, she functioned like a well-oiled machine who made sure that everything was handled and that I, as mother of the bride, did not have to concern myself with the details and could fully enjoy my daughter's day.
POR planned an awesome holiday party for us. Their ideas were super creative and fun. They took care of everything. I highly recommend them and I am certain we will use them again.
We had an amazing experience with Sarah-Jane and the Planners on Retainer team. They planned my cousin’s wedding and we all felt like royalty. They thought of everything and the entire day was a dream. Can’t wait to have them plan the next family wedding.
The best and most professional team ever!
I had SJ for my wedding. I hired her after becoming overwhelmed with trying to it myself. she provided partial planning services. She was very attentive to my needs and the day went perfect. So sweet and personable. I could not have had a more perfect day.
Ive worked with Planners on Retainer to provide dessert table and cakes for their clients a few times. They were easy to work with and extremely professional about advocating for their clients and and also to not overstepping boundaries of their vendor. I know that when working with them I'm guaranteed to receive payment and SIGNED contracts on time.
Sarah-Jane, Felicia, and the entire POR team were amazing from start to finish. They understood our vision for our multicultural wedding and made our dreams come true. Every vendor they recommended was top notch, from venue to catering to DJ, just amazing. Our guests kept asking how we were able to put it all together and it was all thanks to the amazing POR team!!
I have had the pleasure to work with Sarah-Jane and Planners on Retainer. They are exceptional. They were phenomenal when my company used them to plan and execute corporate events. I have had friends retain their services to plan their weddings and they truly raved about their professionalism and how seamless the wedding planning was using them. I will continue to use their services as well as refer them whenever I can. Sarah-Jane and her team get it right.
Sarah was amazing! She was very professional and made my day special!
Felicia Engdahl was phenomenal, she was great to work with. She helped make the planning of our wedding memorable. I would recommend Planners on Retainer to anyone looking for a professional, flexible, quick response, work with you wedding planner
If you are looking for a planner Felicia and her team are the way to go! From her organization skills, professionalism, attention to detail, impeccable taste and love for what she does and her couples, as well as her knowledge and relationship with other vendors, she will help make your day everything you dreamed of. She is an absolute joy to work with and we can't wait to work with her again. :)
Working with Sarah-Jane was a wonderful experience! She was present at every meeting at our request and provided the advice necessary. Planning a wedding is already stressful, but planning a wedding during a pandemic adds even more stress! I found that a lot of things were already taken care of and it took a lot of stress off of us as we prepared for one of the most important days of our lives. Sarah-Jane and are team were on top of everything! Our wedding day was truly magical and everything went perfectly! I would highly recommend Planners on Retainer. They are extremely professional and working with a team of experienced planners is worth every penny! We selected the full-service planning, but probably should have gone with the month-of service. Either package you select, you can't go wrong! My husband and I were definitely satisfied with the professionalism and quality of service provided by Sarah-Jane and her team.
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2020
It was so awesome to work with you Ebony ! Thank you for all your kind words. We appreciate so much that you trusted us and allowed us to be a part of your wedding planning journey.
Felicia and the Planners on Retainer Team did a fantastic job bringing our Pinterest Wedding into reality!! Felicia was very responsive to our requests and helped us beautifully incorporate our personal touches to the wedding. She made it easy to plan the wedding even though we were 3,000 miles away! Planners on Retainer connected us to amazing vendors and did a great job coordinating vendor visits when we were in town. After two years of planning, we are especially grateful that Felicia closely worked with us as we made many adjustments to safely host our wedding. Everything on our wedding day was absolutely gorgeous!!! We highly recommend Planners on Retainer to have the wedding of your dreams!
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2020
Brittany, the pleasure was all ours! Thank you for choosing us! We cannot wait to see what the future has in store for you and Matthew!
They are awesome! Really helpful and communicative! Things I had forgot that I were suppose to do with vendors were handled without any issues! Planners on Retainer are very helpful and professional! Love the team! Would recommend for your big day!
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2020
Thank you for reviewing us, Kayla!
Sarah-Jane and her team were phenomenal. Hiring them was the best wedding planning decision we made! We had a lot going on during our engagement (we unexpectedly became parents a few months in) and they kept us on track and having fun each step of the way. Our wedding was an incredible celebration of over 200 people, many of whom told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to.
The day of our wedding felt more relaxing than even most regular days, because we knew Planners on Retainer had everything under control. I truly cannot stress how happy we are with the decision to hire them, and we would do it all over again!
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2020
Thank you for reviewing us, Ria. We are still looking back at your wedding photos! It was such a fun day filled with love all round! Thank you for choosing us!
Sarah Jane and he team were incredible to work with through the whole (almost 2 year) process! SJ sprung into action when we found ourselves starting our wedding planning over from scratch 8 months out!
We cannot thank them enough for the amazing day and wonderful process!
Response from the Vendor on 03/08/2020
Manuela thank you so much! You and Justin are a beautiful couple and what a blessing it was to be a part of your wedding journey.
Hiring Planners on Retainer for month of coordinator services was the best decision we made during the process of planning our wedding. Sarah-Jane was very detailed and kept us on track with everything we needed to get done, down to packing our clothes for the hotel. Her day of wedding timeline kept everything running smoothly. She was always available to answer emails, text, and phone calls. I highly recommend Planners on Retainer, the value far exceeds the amount you spend for her services. Thank you Sarah-Jane for all that you and your team did to ease the stress on our big day. You can really see that she absolutely loves what she does!
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2019
It was such a pleasure to work with you and your family. Thank you so much for the kind words. Your were indeed a beautiful bride.
It was a pleasure to work with and meet you and your amazing team at the Atkin's wedding weekend @ the Barn at Rosemont.
You are an incredible, hands on powerhouse of an event team and I am so impressed! You were attentive and on hand and we all know how much skill it takes to manage the event details with care and grace throughout the day.
Your assistance and quick solutions made my floral set shine.
Thank you, thank you!
Sarah-Jane provided all of the expertise we needed for our low key wedding. From making our custom centerpieces to staying on top of everything on the big day she was professional, dependable, and provided expertise. She also got us a great deal on our honeymoon!
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2019
I am so thrilled I got to be a part of your day. You and Kevin are so divine together. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.
Planners on retainer was a dream to work with. Felicia was my month of coordinator. The moment she stepped in, everything was pulled together. Don’t get me started on the actual wedding day, she was like an angel and in 1000 places at once. She helped things go seamlessly even with a very tight schedule. The communications with her and Sarah-Jane were very easy. Never was I worried during my wedding. I’m forever grateful for the organization the skill and poise of Felicia and the planners on retainer team!
Response from the Vendor on 03/08/2020
Your wedding was magical! Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to be a part of such a memorable occasion. We wish you a beautiful happily ever after
Sarah Jane did a fabulous job on my cousin's wedding! Throughout the entire process I asked the bride how things were going and she had nothing but great things to say. She kept her on task and every T was crossed. Day of everything went so smoothly. Sarah Jane made sure everything ran on time, all the elements that the bride wanted was there and she really was able to just enjoy her wedding. Great Job!
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2019
How awesome and full circle was this to be a part of this wedding! I truly appreciate you and everyone. Thank you so much for the lovely words.
I am SO glad that we utilized the services of Planners on Retainer. They are fantastic, Felicia and Sarah-Jane are both knowledgeable, creative, helpful and most importantly caring. They truly care about ensuring their brides have the wedding of their dreams. They worked with me to decide on every little detail and ensured that all of my ideas were brought to life. I did not have to worry about a thing the day of, the Planners on Retainer team took care of everything and we got to enjoy our wedding. I am so grateful for the work they put into making our day the best beginning to the rest of our lives.
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2019
Angela what a fabulously loving and romantic wedding. You and Joey are indeed magical together. Your guests were fantastic and really knew how to party. We were thrilled to be a part of your day.
Felicia did a wonderful job and we would absolutely recommend Planners on Retainer. Really helpful in making sure we had all our coordinations complete in the weeks leading up to the wedding. Did a superb job in making sure the events ran smoothly during both the rehearsal and the wedding day. Thanks!
Response from the Vendor on 06/13/2019
It was such an honor to see you and Hana get married in front of your friends and family! Can't wait to hear when you and Hana are together in the same state again. Your love story is inspiring!
Great wedding planners! Sarah-Jane and her team are as professional as they come, going above and beyond what is required for the bride's big day. SJ worked great with myself and all the other vendors, always making sure we we were comfortable and taken care of. I'm looking forward to working with SJ and her team again.
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2019
Thanks so much!
This was my first time working along side Felicia and from the first email up until Erin's wedding day, it was a pleasant experience. She was very responsive and kept me up to date on all changes, which made my job easier. The wedding day went very smooth and Felicia was very professional but very friendly and calm- in this business I do not see many calm coordinators but she was confident in her role and it showed! Any client who books her will have relief knowing that every detail will be covered and presented beautifully. -(hair&makeup vendor)
Response from the Vendor on 06/13/2019
Thank you so much Lyssa for the review! I can't wait to work together again!
Felicia was very helpful in informing me about parts of the preparation that needed my input. She was very punctual whenever we met. One thing she arranged for which I was especially grateful was setting up our fellowship hall chairs for the church service on Sunday.
Response from the Vendor on 06/13/2019
Thank you so much Daniele for your kind words!
As a bride trying to plan her wedding from a different country, I can say that Felicia and Sarah-Jane were absolute life-savers. I am living and working in Japan, and had tried for about five months to plan my wedding with only my parents' help. Not only did Planners on Retainer deal with the crazy time difference (and occasional missed meetings that happened as a result), but they took us on with a much shorter timeline than most customers probably give them. My husband, my parents, and I are forever grateful for their professionalism and gracious assistance.
Due to the distance, I met Felicia for the first time on my wedding day! But she worked so wonderfully on setting everything up. Planners on Retainer helped me with budgeting, finding fantastic vendors, and all those little odds and ends that are so hard to consider when you're planning a wedding. The advice they gave was golden, and they quickly answered any questions I had. My big day was perfect thanks to this fantastic team. They are warm, passionate about their work, and a real treat to work with. I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks guys!
Response from the Vendor on 05/13/2019
Erin, thank you SO much for the 5 star review! We LOVED planning every detail of your Japanese-inspired wedding! Thank you for being an easy-going Bride and trusting us! If we are ever in Japan, we will be sure to contact you!
Words alone cannot possibly express my sincere gratitude to Sarah -Jane. She has been such a blessing in my life and I’m so honored that she was apart of Brandon and I’s special day. Initially we planned to have our wedding in the D.C. area however, once our guest list exceed our intended number, SJ recommend having a destination wedding. It was the PREFECT alternative. We were able to execute our vision within budget without excluding any of our loved ones. And instead of celebrating for 5-7hours, we were able to celebrate for 4 days. Was planning a destination wedding a walk in the park? No, but SJ made the process so easy. There were things the resort staff couldn’t give us an immediate response to that SJ could based on her years of experience planning destinations weddings. She was such a wealth of knowledge, from vendor recommendations to proper wedding etiquette she always had the perfect answer. Did I mentioned how AMAZING she was when it came to accommodating our crazy schedules. Not only was there a 3 hour time difference between SJ and I, but my husband and I were also traveling somewhere. Not a problem for SJ, she was answered emails and texts in a timely manner. My heart has been so full since the wedding, it was truly an unforgettable, stress-free weekend and I would be remiss if I did not say SJ played a key part in that. No matter the event I will always recommend and chose her to be on my team. We love you SJ.
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2019
OMGeee, let's just do it again. Let's meet up and have an incredible 4 days all over again. We are the ones honored to trust us with such an important lifetime occasion. We will treasure this wedding planning journey with you and Brandon. We ...
consider you guys forever POR family. You both are incredible people that are an undeniable force together. Thank you again for choosing us to be a part.
We had an amazing experience with SJ and the Planners on Retainer team planning our destination wedding in Turks and Caicos. They helped planned our wedding for 18 months and created 3 beautiful days of celebration with friends and family. They helped us with all the details and kept things stress free by even providing guest management services for all who attended.
Creating a perfect wedding vendor team is essential for any couple that desires to have a beautiful and effortless wedding day, and I can’t begin to express my love and gratitude for working with the incredible ladies of Planners on Retainer. They’re experience, love for their couples and their passion for details and love stories is evident. They take great care of couples to ensure their day is a beautiful success. I would highly recommend them for any and all of your beautiful events.
Response from the Vendor on 05/13/2019
Thank you SO much! We LOVED working with you and can't wait to work together again!
Felicia and her team were essential in making our dream wedding come to life. She worked hard to understand our vision and made sure every detail was accounted for. It was so nice too not have someone take care of everything on the day of the wedding so we could relax and be present in the moment. Having a day of coordinator was so helpful and I would recommend Planners on Retainer for any event!
Felicia and Sarah-Jane were phenomenal and pulled our wedding together. They thought of every detail we didn’t and enhanced our ideas to make our wedding so much more fun. From responding to every email quickly to coordinating our vendors, they took the stress out of our planning and our wedding day. Thank you so much, Planners on Retainer!
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2018
Kathleen you are one of the most kindest laid back brides.... ever! And you forever have the trophy for toughest bride being outside all evening in 50 degree weather with that backless dress. We loved being a part of your day, Thank you.
From the start Felicia was amazing! She was there for my husband and I every step of the way and was a huge help the months leading up to th big day as we moved out of the state. Booking Felicia as our day of coordinator was truly one of the best investments we made for the wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2018
Thank you so much, Tiffany! It was such an honor, thank you for choosing us. Your day was magical.
WOW! Is all I can say! Talk about a talented group of coordinators. Sarah-Jane and her team did an amazing job coordinating and planning my wedding. As a anxious bride, I struggled to find exactly what I was looking for in my dream wedding. Sarah-Jane listened to my wishes and put together the most SPECTACULAR ceremony and reception. Her vision was flawless down to every last detail. She, as well as her team, was always responsive to emails and questions or concerns. The day of our wedding her team was timely, organized, and incredibly helpful. The rants and reviews from guests are still happening and we will never forget our amazing wedding day. A special thank you to Sarah-Jane and the rest of Planners on Retainer for making my wedding dreams come true! I am so incredibly grateful for the passion and commitment you give to your clients. I cannot reccommend Planners on Retainer enough!
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2018
That is so kind of you Samantha! Your kinds words are exactly why we do what we do. We enjoyed working with you so much!
I got to work with Planners on Retainer for 9 months and the process was wonderful. I had met with other planners and I didn't feel like they got me the way Sarah-Jane and Felicia did. They were always reassuring and prompt to get back to me. They always had great ideas to help make everything cohesive. Our wedding day was great we enjoyed it, our guests enjoyed it and Sarah-Jane was there every step of the way. Our day was executed smoothly.
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2018
Thank you for choosing us to be on your wedding planning journey, Amanda. You always had so much going on and we appreciated you entrusting us with your wedding.
POR accommodated my short notice schedule. I would highly recommend and take advantage of their help. That's my reminder to myself is to "ask for help". I had some very last minute/day of forgetful moments like forgetting the flower girl basket and unity candle set. But I reached out to POR and both were taking care of right away. Their team is personable and easy to converse with.
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2018
We loved working with you ! You had full faith in us and just let us run with ideas. Thank you for your kind words. We wish you and Chris the best of happily ever afters.
I opted for the day-of-coordinator as I already had the majority of my vendors in place and I needed a team to help me with the last steps and to handle the day of logistics. Sarah-Jane and her team went above and beyond what I could have ever expected! A lot of people noted on how calm I seemed on my wedding day, and thanks to Planners on Retainer I truly was. Thank you again
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2018
You rock Nino! You and Adrian are just awesome and so are your friends and family. Your wedding at Morias Vineyards was spectacular, Thank you again for choosing us.
We treasure eveything SJ and her team did to make our planning effortless and our wedding day a dream. Even a few little things I started getting anxious about as we got closer to the date and they helped talk me down and focus on my marriage to my best friend that was happening and they would take care of everything else. And that they did. It was truly the best idea to book them.
Planners on Retainer was SUPERB in planning my recent vow renewal. SJ was always organized, punctual, and professional. I never needed to worry about the details because they were always handled! It was absolutely amazing to show up to my own beautiful event expertly planned and executed by Planners on Retainer. I'd recommend this organization to anyone looking to plan an event!
Planners on Retainer was worth every penny and then some. Sj and her team took care of us to precision care. All our guests and family noticed it and couldn't stop commenting on it. The vision was beyond what I had imagined. We felt loved and cared for throughout the entire planning process.
My family and I couldnt stop talking about how much of a big help Planners on Retainer was. They kept us on our timeline and made sure we maximized every second of our party. The planning was actually fun and they really gave us great ideas that were a reflection of who we are. They are such a class act!
Sarah Jane and her team are awesome! From the time we met to the wedding day, she was always there for me when I needed her during the 1.5 years it took to plan my big day. She was very responsive and took my style and design into consideration when planning my wedding. Although there were some hiccups throughout the planning, she was ready for anything that happened and always has something up here sleeve to combat it. I couldn’t be more happy with my wedding and recommend her and her team to anyone needing a planner.
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2018
I had the best time planning your wedding and seeing it all the way through. You trusted every idea and suggestion and just let us run with it. We are so grateful for amazing clients like you. Waiting to plan your next event ;) Thank you for ...
the amazing words.
Sarah-Jane was absolutely amazing! She made timelines, communicated with vendors and was there for me when I had any questions or concerns. She and her assistant Nathan went above and beyond on my big day! They kept things running smoothly and on time and paid attention to every detail! They truly helped to make our day unforgettable and special! With out a doubt, the best money we spent on our wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2018
One of my most detailed and organized brides ever! You and Tom are a lovely couple, your love for each other filled the room every time we met for meetings. Thank you for the wonderful words and it was beyond our pleasure to be a part of your d...
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Words cannot express our gratitude for Sarah-Jane Bennett and her company (Planners on Retainer). Our wedding was something out of a magazine! It was more than we could ever DREAM of and it's all because of them. We came to them with a simple vision and they brought it to life. If you think you don't need a wedding planner, think again!
Sarah-Jane and her amazing staff made our wedding process and day of very smooth and easy. I promise you, as a bride, she made sure I had no worries on my wedding day. I wasn’t stressed or worried about anything because I trusted SJ with everything!
She helped us stay on task over the entire year by creating a timeline of when every task should be completed. Her professionalism is beyond amazing. She is literally one of the best. I appreciate her time and commitment throughout our entire process. No matter what time of day or night she was always reachable. Sarah-Jane will also make sure you get THE BEST DEAL possible. You tell her your budget and she WILL make it happen. Thank you POR for making our wedding day the best day of our lives. Looking forward to using her again in the future for my baby shower! If you want all your wedding dreams to come true... I HIGHLY recommend Planners on Retainer!!
Our big day would not have been what it was without the aid of SJ w. Planners on Retainer. We appreciate all that you did to make our day special
Greetings! I had the pleasure of working with Planners on Retainer for a social-corporate event. SJ and her partner Felicia were super professional, responsive to all of my questions/inquires and paid attention to every little detail! What I enjoyed most was how relatable they were and how immaculate everything turned out! From our first consultation, Décor, help with F&B selections and assistance helping me secure the proper venue was everything that I needed to ensure all went well. I look forward to working with POR again!
I was dreading the stress of the planning process and being overwhelmed. A friend suggested Planners on Retainer and I never looked back. I had a such a great time. They took time to get to know us and really personalize our wedding day to reflect us. They took care of every detail and our day was magical.
My wedding was on 5/19/17 and Sarah Jane did an excellent job. She is very professional and well organized. My day was stress free.
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I have been planning weddings for over 15 years. It's a privilege to get to be a part of such a momentous occasion. I am passionate about delivering a top notch client experience and cultivating each couples love story into the details of their wedding day. For me, it's all about the details, personalizing those essential elements to create those unforgettable moments that you and your guests will cherish for a lifetime. I have planned and coordinated over 500 celebrations world-wide.
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