Sara Elizabeth Events

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Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 2 – 3


About Sara Elizabeth Events

Sara Elizabeth Events

Wedding Planner

I am a lifetime Central Coast resident, born and raised in Templeton. I have spent most of my career in the hospitality industry. It wasn't until I started a job in catering management that I realized I had a passion for weddings. I continued doing catering management for 2 years, and then I started assisting all of my favorite wedding planners for 2 years. Most recently I landed a job in Venue Management and that is when I knew I wanted my own wedding planning business. In my free time I love to go hiking, lift weights and spend time with my family, including our 4 rescue pups. I look forward to meeting you!

I believe wedding planning should feel joyful, organized and completely you. With a calm, detailed driven approach, I help couples turn their ideas into seamless beautiful celebrations from the first planning call to the last dance.

In three words: Collaborative, Honest, Supportive

Best of Zola 2026

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Full-service planningPartial planningElopement / microweddingDay-of coordination / wedding management
Description

My full service planning includes a complimentary 1 hour consultation to understand your vision, preference and overall style. Help with creating your wedding budget and timeline. Vendor recommendations, contacting and negotiating with vendors, and coordinating with all vendors to ensure a perfect wedding day. Rehearsal coordination, full on-site coordination day of, and post wedding follow up.

Complimentary 1 hour consultation to understand your current planning status and overall vision. Review any existing contracts, decisions and plans made so far. Vendor recommendation and assistance. Coordination with all contracted vendors. Wedding timeline and checklist. Create detailed wedding day timeline, and weekly or bi-weekly check-ins to ensure you are on track.

This package is perfect for a couple who wants to be fully hands on up until 3 months of the wedding day. That is where I come in and tie up any loose ends and put the perfecting touches on.

Planning begins12 Months out9 Months out3 Months out
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Rentals & Linens
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Accommodation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
PricingStarts at $10,000Starts at $8,500Starts at $1,800Starts at $3,000

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

43 reviews

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    Paige M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 22

    Sara is the BEST

    Sara is hands down the best wedding planner out there! We could not have asked for a more hands-on, knowledgeable planner for our special day. From the start, she was extremely responsive and on top of everything. She even started working with us before we had committed to her services by sending venue recommendations. We felt so safe in Sara's capable hands! She makes you feel like you're the only couple she's working with - her response time is unmatched and she remembered every little detail for our wedding. She went above and beyond to plan our welcome dinner, too! Sara also recommended incredible vendors who were just as amazing as she is! Sara made sure we were able to enjoy our wedding day with no stress. She ran a tight ship with all of the vendors and made sure the guest experience was nothing short of spectacular, while leaving us out of the nitty-gritty details. She was so attentive to us on our wedding night, always offering to get us a drink when our glasses were looking empty and making sure we ate enough. She also let us take our time enjoying our wedding, even if it meant a last minute change of plans! We seriously could not recommend Sara's services enough!!

    Sara Lloyd•Sep 22, 2026

    Thank you so much, your kind words mean so much to me. But the truth is I am the lucky one that got to meet you and work with you and Jordan. Missing you so much already❤️❤️❤️

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    Jasmine

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 24, 2026

    Fantastic experience

    We got married on the 15th of August in 2026 with Sara as our planner/coordinator. With her direction, the entire experience went smoothly and flawlessly! She kept us on schedule the entire day, and wrangled all of the various vendors. On top of all of that, Sara was instrumental when only 8 months before the wedding our original venue canceled on us - She went above and beyond the call of duty and was the first person to notify us when it happened. Sara was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end, and her familiarity with the entire wedding process kept us calm through all the planning and execution. We would whole heartedly recommend Sara to any couples getting married! Thank you, Sara!

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    Lauren & M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 13, 2026

    Best Wedding Coordinator we could've asked for!

    From the very beginning Sara was so attentive to each detail we requested and transparent on what would work best. She had a great understanding of our venue and helped our vision come to life. Any questions or concerns were quickly handled. We had such an amazing and stress free day thanks to Sara! Thank you again!

    Sara Lloyd•Aug 13, 2026

    Thank you so much Lauren❤️ it was so fun working with you. All the best❤️❤️

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    Oriana

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 3, 2026

    The best

    From the start, Sara Elizabeth Events made planning our event feel simple and stress-free. She responded to our questions fast and always had a warm, positive attitude that made us feel heard. What impressed us most was how thorough she was with every detail—she took the time to understand what mattered to us and brought our vision to life without cutting corners. On our event day, she went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, and her genuine personality kept us calm and happy throughout. We felt like we were in great hands from our first conversation to the moment we said our vows. We'd absolutely recommend Sara Elizabeth Events to any couple looking for a planner who truly cares about making their day special.

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    Bailee T.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 1, 2026

    Bride

    Our wedding planning was full of a lot of crazy twists and turns that were completely out of our hands, and Sara was not only a support and advocate for us as the bride and groom but became one for our entire family. Sara is professional, poised and amazing at what she does, it's truly a gift! She went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was set up as our vision, provided great recommendations for vendors and went above and beyond even after the wedding weekend was over to make sure everything was wrapped up and taken care of. Many vendors we were working with told us that they looked forward to working with Sara because of her communication and smooth wedding day flow. You'd be lucky to have her!!!


I dedicate my efforts to only 1 wedding per day.
Absolutely! I love planning small private events as well.
I will spend as much or as little time with you as you would like. I don't put a limit to my time. I want to be there for you as much as I can.