Planners on Retainer

Sarah-Jane and her staff are very nice and were helpful with getting our decorations set the day of the wedding, since we did not have a florist. We rented the "day of planning" services and her team was more hands-off than expected. Some coordination, planning and guest assistance could have been better during the actual wedding.

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!

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!

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

We knew immediately it was an ideal match as soon as we spoke with Sarah-Jane. The conversation was fun, easy and we felt she understood what we wanted and where we were in the wedding planning process. She truly became invaluable to us throughout the year we spent planning our wedding. She was flexible with our busy work schedules. She always had the answer and was very understanding with any curve balls we threw at her. She responded to all our questions in a timely manner through email, text, and phone. Her designs and ideas were exactly what we wanted. When it came to the day, it was perfect. It was light, beautiful and easy. We honestly were carefree and knew she had everything under control. There were many times throughout the process of planning that we felt significantly overwhelmed with stress about missing something like transport or catering. Sarah- Jane helped us connect with reliable vendors, a fantastic videographer, and honestly made our dream a reality. We would undoubtedly recommend her 10 times over. If you are concerned about planning then you need to contact Sarah-Jane Bennett from planners on retainer.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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)