Sara Landon Events

best money we spent on the wedding. Sara advertises "day-of" coordination, but she was available for the full six or so weeks prior to the wedding to answer questions and manage all logistics. She was also available even earlier than that -- she happily answered a few planning-related questions and provided helpful recommendations. In the month leading up to my wedding, I was not in contact with any of my vendors -- Sara handled it all -- and I felt completely confident handing over the full extent of the logistical work to her. She is calm, collected, flexible, approachable, and fun. She totally understood what my anxieties were, and she made sure that they were all ironed out perfectly. She put together an EPIC timeline for the whole day of the wedding, but more important than that, I didn't even have to look at it once -- she made sure that everyone knew where they were supposed to be and when. All I had to focus on was staying calm and having fun. At the wedding itself, Sara kept me and my husband on task in a positive, energetic, and un-aggressive way; she made sure the night flowed perfectly, but we never felt like we were being rushed or pushed around. Also, Sara and her assistant Eric did the most marvelous job bustling my complicated, over-the-top dress. They made sure that neither my mother nor any other wedding guests had to be taken away from their party to help with this task; and they did a beautiful job at it. And we laughed a lot while they were at it! Summary: Sara is a consummate professional. She is incredibly good at an incredibly difficult job. She is positive, upbeat, understanding, and calming. I cannot imagine what we would have done without her. Hire her; you will not regret it.

I could just focus on having the time of our lives. Sara expended so much effort throughout our engagement and particularly over the few months leading up to the wedding. Especially the day of, my husband and I were so happy to have Sara and her team there. Efren, in particular, was so attentive and just a true joy to be around. He took care of every detail from my veil and train to my tear-stained eye makeup after the ceremony and kept me and my husband laughing throughout the day. He was also my advocate when I needed a break from pictures or to escape from a conversation. Sara also coordinating with all of the vendors and made fantastic recommendations throughout the planning process.

If you are someone with a clear vision for your wedding, be ready to go along with her opinions or be assertive about what you want. Efren is also fantastic. He was my day-of point person and he was on time, high energy, on top of every detail, kept people on task, etc. He had a good balance of staying focused, having a good time, and making sure I was happy and relaxed. Highly recommend them both.

e late on the process, her list of vendors is amazing and she was able to provide us with several good options for all the aspects of our wedding! She worked with with energy and positively, always available and catering to all our needs! She has a lot of experience and it shows, especially on how she was able to overcome the time limitations of our wedding and turn it into a success! It was truly my perfect day and this was thanks to her and the amazing work she did for us!

L Events. Sara made them all happen - from centerpieces containing our favorite books to programs made to look like newspapers. She helped us create a night that was so personal and so joyous. It was truly one we'll both remember forever, and we never could have done it alone.

nd helpful during the sales process, not pushy or aggressive at all to her potential clients. Leading up to the day, she answered all of the questions we had, including some questions related to regular planning. About 4-6 weeks before she took over to reach out to all of our vendors. She contacted all of our vendors, created timelines, and was completely organized to ensure nothing small was forgotten about. On the actual day of, when her and her team went to work it was amazing. I thought I had my very own special operations/green beret team running around tackling anything that came up on our special day, with ear pieces in for communications, and the whole set up. It was awesome. She's worth every penny. The day went smooth and a lot of that likely has to do with the preparation when she takes over before the special day arrives.

ver batted an eye about the turn around, and flawlessly executed a beautiful space that stayed exactly within our budget. We did not want to spend too much money on flowers, and she designed a space with lots of greenery that did not feel cheap. She also added a number of classy touches: she encouraged us to welcome our guests ourselves and she made a board of escort cards that matched a family photo collage that was specially featured at our event. She even collected all of the instagram handles for the designers involved in the event. Efren, who worked with us on the day of the ceremony, was phenomenal. He busseled my dress, fixed my makeup, and helped our pre-wedding photos go off without a hitch. He fit in so well with my friends and family that everyone wanted to know more about him! Sara's firm yet not overbearing hand was an excellent addition and allowed us to enjoy this fantastic event.

of the way. Her bubbling personality, knowledge of wedding planning and vendors, and immense professionalism, allowed my husband and I to plan the wedding of our dreams! On the day of our wedding, Sara and her assistant provided unparalleled organisation and liaison not only with our family and friends, but with venue and vendors. This provided my husband and I with a stress free day, and the opportunity to fully enjoy our wedding. We would highly recommend SL Events for your wedding day planning!

hopelessly out of our depth. Out of the countless wedding planners we’ve known, we both chose to work with Sara Landon, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. Sara is everything we could want in a wedding planner. Part Leslie Knope (in her organization) and part Amy Schumer (in her candor and wit), she combines encyclopedic knowledge of wedding-day minutiae with an energetic personality that keeps it all fun and loose, the way weddings should be! She bore all the stress of the planning for us and let us enjoy ourselves throughout. And, when she needed to, she could fight fiercely for us … not only working out good deals with vendors, but making sure we weren’t subject to changing policies and attitudes. Sara was very responsive through whole process, making sure that we busy New Yorkers were staying on a low-stress timeline. She effortlessly handled so many of the things that we would have been clueless about, such as: confirming and evaluating all vendor contracts; doing multiple site visits to the venues, mapping out details from florals to lighting to even a balloon drop, photo booth and beyond; bringing everything home to our apartment at the end of a very long day; walking us through the seating-chart process, teaching us seating software and guiding us through its use; using her catering background to qualify which rentals we would need and even the kinds of power they would set up and the servings of the food itself. She was awake the earliest and stayed the latest of any vendor (and guest), and her energy was non-stop. Thanks to her, our wedding was executed better than we could have dreamed. Take it from people who have seen this over 1000 times - Sara Landon is a must-have!

ision, and helped us make it happen with style and grace. Having her as our day of coordinator, we started collaborating a month out, which is when she corralled our vendors and helped us finalize decisions. It is important to note that we had our wedding in the heart of NYC, which could have been riddled with hassles, but with Sara, was a breeze. When it came down to the day of the Big Dance, we literally didn’t have to worry about a thing. Sara and Efren, her amazing day of partner, handled all vendors, timelines and even our somewhat difficult families. They made sure that there was nothing that got in our way of having the best night of our lives. Looking back, it would not have been the smashing success that it was without Sara and Efren. Their patience, understanding and professionalism was the backbone of our wedding logistics. We highly recommend talking to Sara Landon if you’re looking to make your dream wedding come to life.

eally was there for me throughout the entire process. If I had questions on vendors, timing, or even where to buy stuff for the wedding she was always only an email away. So many of our vendors were just so great and they were all recommendations from Sara. The month of the wedding, Sara basically took over all of our logistics. All of those big question marks I had on how things would get done and be taken care of she did it all! She made contact with all vendors and organized a timeline down to the minute. She is not only organized and knowledgeable about all wedding things related, but she is also very creative and gave us some of the best ideas for our wedding that guests are still complimenting us on. I would love to take the credit, but as I tell everyone, it was all Sara. When the wedding day came, my husband, our families and myself were able to just let go, because we knew Sara and her team had it more than under control. We got married on a day that hit record temperatures at 110 degrees in NYC. During that entire time, Sara and her teams worked so hard to keep us comfortable and cool. They were standing there, putting ice packs on everyone with a big smile on all of their faces. At the venue, her team set everything up for us: delivering the hotel bags, unpacking our centerpieces, organizing our candy bar. At the end of the night, they not only collected everything, but brought it all to our apartment THAT NIGHT so we didn't have to go back to the venue the next day! She took care of all the gratuity envelopes for my parents so that they could enjoy the wedding and not worry about who they had to tip. People tell you before you get married to just be prepared for something to go wrong the day of, because it most certainly will. I have to say, my husband and I had a flawless wedding and I truly believe it was all because we had Sara behind the scenes. If there is anything you should include in your budget, it is to have SL Events.

numerous questions ahead of time and put together a timeline that allowed our day to flow seamlessly. Efren and Eric kept us calm, on point - we could NOT have enjoyed the wedding without the SLEvents team.

te control over all of the vendors, the seating chart, the welcome baskets for our guests who were staying at multiple hotels, the furniture rental and the food and beverage. I can't tell you how much this helped but where Sara really shines is the day of. She was the first person to show up and the last one to leave (3:30 am). She was the go to for myself and my entire family. It was such a relief to know she was there. I can not emphasize enough what a good decision and value it was to hire Sara and to be able to just enjoy my big day. Trust me when I say hire Sara!

d didn't have to worry or be concerned about ANYTHING! Why? Sara Landon and her staff she brought with her! No one comes close to the organization and follow through she performs. And on top of all this, she is a wonderful person. Sara even came out to our house on Long Island to transport boxes to Gotham for the wedding. The best money I've spent on the wedding was for SL events and Sara!

igns to execute the wedding of our dreams and she pulled it off flawlessly. Any little hiccup that came up was quickly and quietly handled where my husband and I didn't even have a clue. My family all knew to take ques from Sara on how the day would run and it was a huge relief for us. At the end of the night, by some miracle (aka Sara!), all of our DIY decor and personal items from the venue made it back with us. We are talking 2 HUGE car loads full. Sara gave us the ability to actually enjoy our special day and not stress about the small stuff. Like the bride, me, totally forgetting to put on deodorant that day. Sara and her assistant were close by with a stick ready to go! We could not have asked for a more amazing planner for our wedding. We are forever grateful to Sara for all of her hard work and friendship.

nicate with us and operated well independently. We couldn't recommend a better event company!

e to details, savvy about contracts and scheduling, makes herself readily available, and consistently goes above and beyond. Her upbeat personality is also the perfect antidote during moments of stress and throughout the planning process. She responds quickly to emails/phone calls, finds brilliant solutions to problems, is great at dealing with a wide range of personalities, and beautifully coordinates all members of the wedding team. She also has excellent vendor contacts and works to maximize the results of your budget. Sara took us from anxious and overwhelmed to wonderfully happy and at ease. Working with Sara was a pleasure and felt like being with a trusted friend. Efren, her right hand, is an invaluable team member, who also has outstanding strengths. His warmth, calmness, and great sense of humor will keep you smiling, relaxed, and able to truly enjoy the day. He possesses quick thinking in dealing with the inevitable unexpected, which he handles so seamlessly you may never even know of these discreet triumphs. He can also tie a bowtie, bustle a dress, and touch-up lipstick effortlessly. Together, Sara and Efren give you the confidence that you could not be in better hands. Whether for day-of, month-of, or year-of, give yourself the ultimate wedding present—SL Events will make your dream wedding come true.

r my 200 guests noticed a thing was out of place. She is incredibly reliable and every correspondence or specific detail promised to me, from a mock-up schedule to follow-up on a phone conversation, was delivered in a timely manner. She was just as committed to making sure my wedding was perfect as I was. Her leadership, friendship and collaboration during the planning process exceeded my expectations. OH, and all the vendors she referred me to also happen to be fantastic with their follow through and service. The woman's got great connections in the industry that she readily shares with you. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!

en you meet with Sara you'll see that she has amazing taste, but also has the ability to work within a budget. She was always providing recommendations on vendors to work with and always working in our best interest to get us the quality we desired at the price points we needed. Sara worked with us so patiently and carefully to make sure everything looked beautiful and and gave us the wedding we had always dreamed about. Her staff was also amazing. Diligent and on point throughout the wedding. Helping me with so many things such as my dress, announcements/emcee, and many more. Funny story actually was that my dress was dragging on the floor and getting dirty, so Efren, Sara’s second in command created the most beautiful bustle for my dress so I could dance comfortably the rest of the night. SL Events was with us every step of the way providing great insight for big decisions like hiring quality vendors to covering all the small details leading up to and on our wedding day that we would've never thought of if it weren't for Sara and her team. As my Mom put it, "Sara is an angel. Not only is she professional in every situation, a problem solver, and well organized, but she’s one of the nicest, most caring people I’ve ever met."