About this vendor
SAS Weddings & Celebrations is a full-service wedding & event planning + design consultancy company. Our team was founded on the core principles that each client has an individual style, set of goals, unique needs and personal schedule. Therefore we pride ourselves in actively working with each client to achieve a celebration that is truly distinctive and therefore no two celebrations are managed the same.
Offering a range of services for your unique celebration that all include, handpicked vendors with the best prices and exclusive & unparalleled service from industry experts. You can enjoy the planning process all while having peace of mind knowing your style will shine through in all of the details.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- RSVP Tracking
- Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
- Bachelorette Party
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4.9
out of 5.017 reviews
I don’t even know where to begin. There isn’t a single thing I would have changed about my wedding day & it’s all thanks to Val. She was absolutely phenomenal! We hired her as our ...
day-of planner, so she picked everything up about a month out & smoothed out every last detail for our big day. I’m a HUGE planner & my husband was skeptical regarding our need for a planner, but Val found things I never even would have imagined needing & she gave me invaluable vendor advice months before she even took over for me. She is hands down the best & most passionate at what she does & I can say beyond the shadow of a doubt that our wedding would have been a stressful disaster without her.
My biggest praise of Val was she did absolutely everything in her power to make our special day about US & her absolute number one priority was making sure our day went exactly how WE envisioned it. She was okay with being the “bad guy” (very politely!) when I didn’t want to be with other vendors & family members that just didn’t want to cooperate. She spent the entire day ensuring that everything flowed seamlessly & that we were blissfully happy.
Everyone always told us that our wedding was going to be this huge blur & before we knew it, it was going to be over & that was my biggest worry. But that wasn’t the case. If we wanted to take a few minutes extra minutes to just sit alone to talk or laugh or cry or eat together, she made it happen & that meant the world to us. On our wedding day, we were 100% stress free & it allowed us to really soak everything in & enjoy it. No amount of money can buy that kind of experience.
Sarah is excellent and was a vital part of our wedding day running so smoothly! Our biggest regret was not hiring Sarah sooner! We hired her in May for our wedding in July. Choosin...
g to work with Sarah was by far the best decision we made during our wedding planning process.
From the start, she was extremely helpful and took a lot of the wedding planning load off of our shoulders. Sarah read through all of our contracts and created a timeline for our entire weekend. This was not an easy task, as our band had very specific set break requirements. Sarah also helped us make some important decisions that affected how our day would feel.
On the wedding weekend, Sarah met with the entire wedding party for a few minutes immediately following the rehearsal to introduce herself and give us a rundown for the wedding day. She made sure that everyone knew what time they should arrive the following day. On the wedding day, she was working non-stop, whether that was assisting the wedding party with getting ready, setting up decorations at the reception venue, communicating with all of our vendors (photographer, videographer, band, venue, etc), or anything else that needed to get done. It was a massive weight lifted off our shoulders not having to worry about any of this on our big day. She made sure everything ran as scheduled and had everyone where they needed to be on time. Sarah also has a massive emergency kit that has ANYTHING you could possibly need. It began to rain after the ceremony while we were taking pictures and Sarah brought out a transparent umbrella - perfect for taking sweet photos in the rain! We had even considered ordering one of these umbrellas ahead of time but didn't want to tempt fate :)
At the reception, Sarah was always keeping us in the loop as to what was next (first dance, cake cutting, toasts, etc.) and even instructed us on how to make the first cut of the cake! She kept us on track but still allowed us to enjoy our reception.
Here's the best part - when my wife and I left the reception, Sarah simply handed my in-law's their car keys and they were able go home! She and her assistant had collected all of our personal items/decor without any of our family/friends having to do anything!
If there is one thing we would suggest that you do for your wedding, it's to hire Sarah! We would HIGHLY recommend hiring her for your wedding planning needs!
SAS Weddings is one of the best decisions I made for our big day! Not a single person in the wedding party or family was stressed because they had it ALL under control. I highly re...
commend them to any bride!
Oscar S. My lasting impression with Val is she exhibited the epitome of what a wedding planner should be. Her attention to detail, along with staying on schedule was a sight to beh...
old. If anyone asks me to recommend a wedding planner, it is Val without any hesitation.
Wow is an understatement ! Beyond anything you could ever ask for . Sarah what an anazjng job you do . I have worked with you and SAS on occasion and always such detail . I’m so im...
pressed by the way you care for your clients and make sure they get more than just what’s asked of you . The little details that you know and people wouldn’t think of is what impresses me . Not just anyone could do the level of what I have seen you do.
My sister used SAS Weddings for her wedding and we loved them so much that I used them for mine. We use Val both times. She is THE BEST. So sweet, professional, organized, accommod...
ating, and ON TOP OF STUFF. Any little hiccup she immediately takes care of. I already have friends wanting to use her for their wedding. I highly recommend SAS - ask for Val!!
My family and I were so blessed to have Sarah Day help plan our special day with SAS Weddings- they did an amazing job! They had everything organized and made me feel so calm throu...
ghout the day. If you are looking for a team that will keep your schedule on point and also have the bride's back, I highly recommend SAS Weddings. Ask for Sarah Day- she is an absolute angel.
Was recommended to SAS by a friend, and overall they did a good job. We went with the month-of package (where coordinators don't get involved until the month before the wedding). W...
hile I felt that Sarah was super organized/detailed/experienced and great, she did not personally work our wedding day and I felt like there were some issues because of it. I provided a ton of information for the coordinators through out the process (I'm a very type A, organized person myself and I planned the entire wedding by myself) so I was a bit disappointed when rehearsal came and many of those pre-planned details from my emails were not used/looked at. Rehearsal was a bit rocky, but day of seemed to go pretty well - we were running well ahead of schedule almost the whole day and I wasn't stressed at all, until after the ceremony. I'm not sure if it was on the coordinators or on the venue/caterers, or some combo of both, but we ended up being very late as per the schedule, which in the long run, ended up costing us a few thousand dollars to add time to our wedding... and that was extremely disappointing (and obviously not budgeted for). Additionally, I spent most of the reception talking to the coordinators trying to figure out how to make up time / modify the schedule / extending the reception and costs, rather than mingling with my guests and dancing the night away. It wasn't until 10:30pm that I felt I could relax and enjoy myself, and the wedding was supposed to end at 11 (we extended to 11:30pm). Overall, we loved our wedding and it was amazingly beautiful, I just wish we didn't have to extend the time for an added cost and that I would have had more time with my guests and new husband and less time working out details. With all of that said, our coordinator was super nice, and I felt like our wedding simply overwhelmed her.
Sarah from SAS Weddings was referred to me through a client I had worked with. I can confidently say that both me and my mom were SO very grateful to have worked with Sarah. From t...
he beginning Sarah was organized, informative, and dedicated to making my "dream wedding day" come to life. Sarah's professionalism, experience, and relationship with vendors made wedding planning run so smoothly. On our wedding day I truly wasn't stressed or worried about anything because I knew Sarah and her co-worker Stacey would take care of it all (and they did)!! Thank you to Sarah and Stacey, I would recommend SAS Weddings to anyone :)
Let me start off by saying I was stupid and did not hire Sarah Day/SAS Weddings from the start. After a not-so-good experience with another wedding planner I had to make the decisi...
on to part ways and that is when a co-worker and friend referred me to Sarah Day. Once my now hubby and I met with Sarah, she became our Queen-in-shining-glittery heels! She had to come into a somewhat planned wedding and pick up the pieces which was no easy task. Sarah did so much behind the scenes amazing work that I can't even begin to tell you how much and what she tackled. She is a professional, hard-working, dedicated, beautiful-souled woman that I know I could not have had the wedding I wanted without her. She has the best taste that I could (and did) leave most of my decor for her to decide. Seriously, her taste is impeccable. Sarah was beyond organized and really takes the time to meet with and understand her clients' needs. (Believe me when I say you don't get that type of service with all wedding planners). You can and should breathe a sigh of relief with Sarah. Even if you think it is quiet and nothing is happening, Sarah is working her magic behind the scenes. Don't stress out and know she has your back. She referred me to some of the best professionals in the business and was super patient with everyone involved. I can't say enough about how wonderful, talented, and amazing Sarah Day is. There really are no words to express how happy I am to have trusted Sarah with our wedding. Her assistants Ginny & Stacy were also AMAZING. They felt like friends I've had all my life. They do all the stressing (while smiling) so you can enjoy your day. Do yourself a huge favor and book SAS Weddings; it will be the BEST decision you make. Just make sure your bridal party and guests treat her well. She is special and doesn't deserve to deal with rude and stupid. (I know since I owe her the biggest apology for the prankster groomsmen in my wedding - not cool). We are forever in her debt.
I cannot stress enough how valuable a wedding planner is! It is 100% worth the additional cost (even if you think otherwise before, you will be SO glad that you did). As a super or...
ganized, detail oriented person myself, I could not have achieved the wedding of my dreams without the help of my wedding planner, Valerie Kaplan because there are so many little details (and big ones) that go into make the day a success. Valerie was super easy to talk to and share ideas with. Never once did I feel pressured to do something a certain way. She kept me organized and managed all of my vendors (something that is not fun to do the week of your wedding when you should be relaxing). Day of the wedding, we were running behind due to hair and makeup and she made sure that we were still able to get everything accomplished without feeling rushed. They truly run the show and make sure everything is going as planned (from bustling my dress, helping the groomsmen with bowties, setting up the favors, making sure people don’t get lit on fire during the sparkeler send off, collecting our belongings and delivering them to the hotel, and best of all- packing up reception meals for my groom and I to eat after our after party in our hotel room). My parents and guests raved about her. Totally worth having a wedding planner, especially one as wonderful as Valerie!
Without a doubt, working with Sarah was the best decision we made for our wedding- and the best money we spent.
Initially my husband and I were just looking for someone to help wi...
th month-of logistics for our downtown New Year's Eve wedding and to provide some design advice. Our venue referred us to Sarah, and we immediately clicked. Sarah completely understood our vision- something that held true throughout the entire process. I felt so comfortable turning to Sarah for her opinion in decision making, and trusted her to make last-minute decisions for us. As a self-confessed control freak, I can't tell you how amazing that was.
Sarah introduced us to several other vendors, all of whom provided excellent, seamless service. She took over vendor communications for us in the weeks before the wedding, which meant we could focus on our vows, learning our first dance, and all of our pre-wedding jitters :) She also offered several services a la carte- we had her send our invitations and manage RSVPs, as well as create her signature glittered champagne bottles as our wedding favors.
As for our wedding day, Sarah and her team went above and beyond to make sure the day went smoothly and that my husband and I were able to focus on each other and our guests. Sarah and Val were there through our first look and wedding party portraits to fluff trains and reapply lipstick. She coordinated the entire day and every detail flawlessly. We've had so many guests compliment and ask about Sarah- I know that cannot be true for everyone in the industry.
Sarah is a true professional. She is thorough, detail oriented, and committed to bringing your vision to life- all while making sure that you are having the best day ever. I can't say enough about her- thank you Sarah for making our day absolutely perfect!
Valarie Kaplan from SAS is the absolute best wedding planner there is. Period. The most professional and organized person i have seen. You do not realize how important a good weddi...
ng planner is until it's crunch time. I've been to many weddings and seen wedding planners sit around or try to give direction to vendors, wedding party members and guests. They cannot control a crowd, stay on schedule and have an i don't care attitude. Valarie is the sweetest, nicest person that gets the job done in an impeccable manner. Anything you need she says without hesitation "It's already taken care of, sure, no problem, I will do that right away" and so on. Her communication and follow up skills are top notch. She just went above and beyond in every possible way and actually cares. It shows this is her passion, her craft and she is unbelievable at it. Our entire wedding party actually complimented us on Valarie. That's how good she was.
From the bottom of my new wife's heart and mine I want to thank Valarie for providing us with the best wedding planner service possible. No one could ever be any better or more likeable:)
Thank you Valarie,
Amy & Joseph Brown
Valerie Kaplan was our wedding planner and she was AMAZING. We absolutely could not have done it without her. She tied up all our loose ends about 60 days before and that's when yo...
u start freaking out about the million little things you still haven't taken care of plus a million extra things you forgot to take care of. She was beyond on top of all those things and kept in touch daily on what she had finished up for us. The day of she was calm and cool and made sure everything ran on time. We hate going to wedding where you wait for an hour plus for the ceremony to start or the reception to start. We told her it was very important to us that everything run on time and we ran on time to the minute. We had a large wedding party and everyone fell in love with her including the parents of bride and groom. She never said no to a request but always it's already done, no problem, I can do that, and with a smile. She is so bubbly and upbeat but still very professional. Never has a negetive word to say about a crappy vendor you might have chosen but simply says she will be in touch and take care of it. After the wedding wrapped up we came up to our room and she had our toasting flutes and cake cutting utensils clean and boxed up. Our gifts and cards were all there and she even had our cake topper in the fridge for us plus a piece of each flavor cake waiting for us in case we didn't get any during reception. We didn't have to worry about any clean up or anything being left behind. She truly loves her job and she makes you feel like she really loves you and wants the best for you on your day. I felt like she really had my best interest at heart and it's not an "I've got your money I don't care anymore" situation. If your struggling with the decision of who to choose as a wedding planner PLEASE stop here! We are sooooo picky and expect a level of service every where we go. Val exceeds that times 10!!!! Beyond exceptional service and so sweet and kind. It felt like St Regis or Ritz Carlton service. Top notch. I can't stop saying how amazing she was. We got so lucky when we found her! I fell in love twice on my wedding day!!!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Had it not been for Sarah, our reception would not have flowed so smoothly. She is absolutely amazing and puts ALL of her effort into every detail. The best!!!!!
Loved working with Sarah and could not have pulled the wedding off without her! I didn't have to worry about a thing the day of the wedding - she kept everything from vendors, phot...
ography, transportation and wedding party on track so that my husband and I could truly enjoy and cherish the day! She listens to what's important to you and makes it happen. Thank you Sarah! -Jamie S.
Sarah is absolutely amazing! She is so organized and thorough that she made the planning process a breeze! The day of I literally think she was in 3 places at once. If we needed an...
ything, she was there within 60 seconds. Having Sarah as a part of our wedding was the best decision we made!
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2115 E. Sherman Ave. Suite 102, Coeur d Alene, ID | Pacific Northwest, Southeast
