Kindred Weddings and Events -

Lauren Elitzak

From the moment we logged on for our initial zoom consultation call, I knew Sarah was going to be helping us plan our wedding! She asked us the most thoughtful questions to help us work through and discover our couple style, and to determine what elements, items, and colors were important to us, to ensure that they were woven throughout our wedding celebration! We decided immediately after our call that she would be the first member we hired to be a part of our vendor team - Best. Decision. Ever!!

Little did we know, the pandemic was coming, so we navigated through the pandemic, postponing, and planning all together and Sarah was such a calm presence throughout the entire planning process! She is so organized, detail oriented, and definitely impressed not only us but also our families in the detail of her planning, organization, and timeline leading up to and on the day of our wedding! She took care of including details in our wedding, and accounting for things that day that we couldn't possibly have thought of ourselves - yet she made it all feel so simple, smooth, and as flawless as you could make a nearly 100-person wedding feel!

Many of our family and friends commented that our wedding felt so “us” and that’s many thanks to Sarah’s planning style and supports! My (now!) husband and I felt like we got to enjoy our wedding day, even with time to sit back and take it all in! That was definitely thanks to Sarah’s crafting of a beautiful evening for us, and taking care of all the fine details throughout! Sarah, we can’t thank you enough for giving us a more magical day than we ever could have imagined! Thank you <3 Lauren and Doug

Zhenya Vladi Possobon

Working with Sarah was an absolute pleasure.

1. Why did we choose Kindred Weddings & Events?
In our search for a wedding planner, we came across their website and were surprised by the amount of free, insightful resources and transparency around costs which others in the space just aren't doing. Looking at their portfolio, it was very apparent that each wedding was tailored to the couple and had different looks, which made us feel like we would be able to work together to make ours feel like us. We can confirm, not only did we feel like it was us, so did our guests.

2. How was it to work with Sarah?
Working with Sarah was a partnership that provided us with tools to manage our finances, vendors and relieved the stress from the wedding planning process and the wedding day itself.She was consistent and dependable when it came to communication, meaning that she would always set an expectation on when we would hear from her and always kept that promise. This gave us a lot of confidence throughout the days leading up to the wedding.When she came to the initial venue visit, she came prepared with all the questions we needed answers to but didn’t think about ourselves. She saved us a lot of headache that we would have if not for her being there with us.She offered a list of vendors that we chose from for every category and we were very happy with each of their work.

3. How did the wedding day go?
On the day of the event, Sarah took care of everything and we did not have to stress about a single vendor or focus on anything other than being present at the wedding and spending it with our loved ones. We remember thinking “I guess we get to just have fun today?” and that’s exactly what we did. Thank you Sarah. T&Z

Vanessa Todd

Sarah, owner of Kindred Weddings and Events, is truly unmatched in her professionalism and enthusiasm for her couples. I photographed an event that she was the planner on and her communication with me throughout the planning process was so thorough and thoughtful. She provided the couple with multiple vendor options for every role they were looking to fill and on the day of the event executed every single part of the day beyond the expected vision. Every part of the day went off without a hitch because of her expertise. Aside from her clear knowledge of design and vast network of preferred vendors that would surely aid any individual or couple looking for an event planner, Sarah truly cares about her couples, honoring how they want to celebrate and be celebrated, and including every person at her table. Anyone would be lucky to have Sarah in their corner for their event or special day.

David Patrick

Kindred and Sarah are simply the BEST.
We fully started the wedding planning process with no intention of hiring a planner/coordinator. We both are experienced professionals in live events and had a good idea of what we were getting into. Regardless of this; tracking down vendors, comparing them, and then keeping all the contacts and contracts in order quickly became too much for both of us to handle on top of life and work.
Our venue needed us to have a coordinator and after one conversation with Sarah at Kindred we realized two things; what a delightful person she was, and what we were missing in not having a planner. We made the best decision for our wedding by far, and hired her and Kindred.
Even with a condensed timeline, she picked up everything where we had got it to and streamlined it giving us a straightforward set of tasks and milestones to hit. It was like getting a massage, suddenly we felt like a weight had been lifted from our shoulders and we could actually sit up straight and enjoy planning our wedding. Without Kindred and their guidance the flowers at our wedding would not have been nearly the spectacle they ended up being and we never would have met our amazing photographer. Sarah's excellent eye and cool confidence on the day was what kept everything on the rails and her expertise feels like it was the secret ingredient behind every compliment we've gotten from our guests.
We are beyond grateful to her for all the hard work and for rolling with some major punches all the way up to the day. We could not have had our day without her.

Jamie Trafican

It's hard to decide where to start when describing the impact Sarah had on our entire wedding planning process. We were completely overwhelmed even when thinking about a date to choose. After our first call with Sarah, we knew we were in good hands and felt the stress melt away immediately. From the mood boards to the custom vendor lists to Sarah managing all contact with our vendors, we were able to focus on the important and fun parts of wedding planning because Sarah handled the organization and details.

Sarah's extensive experience working with more boutique size weddings was exactly what we needed. Even when we threw a curveball that we were having a two day event, it didn't faze her and she instantly put us at ease with explaining how we would make both days amazing. Because of the great relationships Kindred Weddings and Events has with so many vendors, we easily set-up both events with minimal stress on vendors and us. As the bride, I was hidden away in a room for hair and make-up for hours both days not knowing how things were progressing with decor and set-up. I had the most amazing experience getting to walk out and see the fully completed look at the venue that we had been working on for so many months. There is no better feeling than being able to be in the moment on your wedding day and knowing that everything was going to be amazing.

We feel so grateful for all of the support we received from Sarah and feel lucky that we found her and she chose to take us on as clients. No amount of thank-yous will ever be enough but THANK YOU Sarah for everything! Truly a one of a kind experience that we are so grateful for!

Sonia Vucetic

We did not know where to start in planning our backyard wedding. We are so thankful we found Sarah. She exceeded all of our expectations and made the planning process and the day itself seamless. Sarah is meticulous, detail-oriented, organized and knowledgable. She routinely anticipated our questions and concerns. She took the time to listen to what we wanted while still being thoughtful of the budget. She has strong relationships with vendors, and not only provided us with great options aligned with our vision but also handled all the communication and coordination. Most importantly, she kept us on track at every stage of the process so we never felt too stressed.

When we unfortunately had to postpone our wedding at the last minute for personal reasons, Sarah was so understanding. She rescheduled all of our vendors, helped us reorganize our timeline, and took care of all the changes in logistics and details. Having to reschedule just two weeks before was devastating to us and we want to thank her for helping us still create the wedding that we dreamt of despite unforeseen circumstances.

On the day of the wedding, she made sure everything ran smoothly so that we could enjoy every moment. Our friends are still talking about how perfect everything was and how it was one of the most fun parties they have been to. And that is all thanks to Sarah!

Sarah is a wealth of knowledge and a joy to work with. On top being exceptional at her job, she is a lovely human being with a bright and positive energy. We can’t recommend her and Kindred Weddings enough!!

Ana and Kyle Corio

From the moment my partner and I embarked on wedding planning, we knew we needed someone unique and extraordinary to make our day feel genuinely us. We sought a wedding planner and designer who could capture our unique essence as a couple and create a day that reflected our love story. We also wanted a partner who would alleviate the stress of coordinating vendors, keep meticulous track of details, and oversee the day's events, allowing us to enjoy every moment with one another and our family and friends. Our wedding day was more perfect than we could have ever imagined and stands as a testament to Sarah’s exceptional talents and unwavering dedication.

Sarah's commitment commenced well over a year before our wedding day. Her assistance extended beyond the ordinary, delving deep into vendor selection, contracts, and design needs. Her meticulous attention to detail and wealth of knowledge in this industry equipped us with every answer and insight we needed along the way. Sarah also equipped us with a treasure trove of resources, ranging from budgeting tools to invite & RSVP trackers to vendor recommendation portals.

We also hired Sarah specifically for her design aesthetic. Sarah infused her creativity into every detail including our tablescapes, floral design, and bridal party looks. Design elements tend to overwhelm me, but she guided us to discover the direction that resonated most with us, ensuring a day that perfectly mirrored our personalities.

On the day of our wedding, Sarah navigated any unforeseen hiccup. She was incredibly professional with all of our family and guests and helped ensure we were relaxed and having the best time throughout the evening. We were so at ease knowing Sarah and her team had us covered.

We highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for an intimate, well-designed, and perfectly executed wedding planning experience. We are so grateful to have had Sarah help craft a day that was so deeply personal to us.

Megan McClain

I cannot say enough good things about Sarah. My husband and I have crazy schedules and a toddler to wrangle, so I know we were not the easiest to pin down when it came to wedding planning. Sarah was consistently kind, professional and on top of everything, letting us know what was needed and when (and sending us gentle reminders when needed) so that nothing fell through the cracks. The tools she provided for the planning process were also SO helpful in keeping organized. On the day-of, Sarah jumped in wherever needed and ensured everything went smoothly. We are extremely appreciative of Sarah's hard work and efforts and would hire her again in a heartbeat!