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On WeddingWire since 2017

We are a wedding planning firm with over 15 years of experience and over 600 planned events under our belt. We specialize in planning weddings all over the world. Planners on Retainers passion is about personalizing the experience. We want to truly get to know our clients so your event reflects who you are.

Our mission is to make your experience light and enjoyable. We do the legwork and the heavy lifting, allowing our clients to be overwhelmed by the myriad of details that need to be taken care of. We bring options to you that fit your style and budget and once you have decided we help execute and lock it in for you. We will take care of scheduling consultations with your top choices allowing you to maximize your time for other things.

You will truly enjoy the planning process and have the confidence that your wedding day will be seamless. We understand how important your wedding vision is and if entrusted to us we will help you to create a day of unforgettable moments! Whether it’s a multi-day destination wedding, an extravagant Nigerian wedding bash, an intimate same-sex ceremony or a swanky museum affair, we thrive on being part of a day devoted solely to celebrating love. We believe each couple’s love is unique and it’s our goal to create weddings that are just as unique.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,800

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$4,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious
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Reviews of Planners on Retainer

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
62 Reviews
98% recommend it
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  • Professionalism
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  • Value
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  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Planners on Retainer received glowing reviews from several couples for their impeccable wedding planning services. The team, led by Sarah-Jane, was highly praised for their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail in executing flawless weddings. Their personalized approach, vendor recommendations, and seamless coordination were highlighted as key factors in creating dream weddings that exceeded expectations. Couples appreciated the team\'s support from the initial planning stages to the day of the event, allowing them to relax and enjoy their special day stress-free.

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Planners on Retainer received glowing reviews from several couples for their impeccable wedding planning services. The team, led by Sarah-Jane, was highly praised for their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail in executing flawless weddings. Their personalized approach, vendor recommendations, and seamless coordination were highlighted as key factors in creating dream weddings that exceeded expectations. Couples appreciated the team\'s support from the initial planning stages to the day of the event, allowing them to relax and enjoy their special day stress-free.

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Lois D. Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing! Wedding executed beyond our imagination!

Words cannot begin to describe how wonderful it was to have Sarah-Jane and her team helping us plan our wedding. We booked her for full service planning and she helped us book everything except for our venue (which we had already booked before connecting with her). She was incredibly responsive, and we could tell she was fully committed to making sure our vision was executed fully. And I will say – her and her team went above and BEYOND. Our wedding exceeded our expectations and it was definitely because of Sarah-Jane’s wonderful guidance throughout the planning process. We had ~120 guests at the Baltimore Museum of Art and despite the various rules that the museum had as restrictions, Sarah-Jan was able to make sure that we were able to get everything we wanted within those rules. When it came to selecting vendors, she was patient and would really pay attention to our taste. We never landed on vendors until we were fully happy with them and she never pressured us to pick someone we didn’t feel comfortable about. We spent most of the planning process communicating through their virtual platform and would have video calls as needed. She was flexible to get on a call whenever, but we were find to just respond through the portal. When it came to our wedding weekend she was amazing. She brought two additional team members with her for our event to help make sure our day ran smoothly. She was always available when we needed her, incredibly responsive, and all of our vendors knew where they needed to be. She’s organized, friendly, and contributed to the great vibes! Planners on Retainer is incredibly well connected and for our wedding even when we would suggest vendors (i.e. photo and video) that we really liked, she had already worked with them. Our wedding ended up being luxe beyond our imagination and it truly could not have been made possible without Sarah-Jane and her team’s support.

Her professional guidance is spot on and while respectful, she does a good job of letting you know if a choice you’re making is inconsistent with your larger vision.
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Shaleece C. Sent on 06/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wow our day was very special

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!
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Brianna D. Sent on 10/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best in the business

Sarah-Jane, Cierra, and the entire team at Planners on Retainer are just phenomenal. They go above and beyond to make sure every single detail is attended to. From the beginning of your planning process until you’re walking into your honeymoon suite and beyond, they make sure that you don’t need to worry about anything and you enjoy being a bride and groom to the fullest. If you do not book the POR team for your wedding, you’re truly missing out!! We are forever grateful for everything they did to make our fairytale come true.
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