We love, love, loved Sarah and the whole Pollyanna Events team. We were exactly the couple you'd think wouldn't need a planner -- our wedding was intimate and relaxed, we had incredible family support, and we were lucky enough to share a really clear vision for the day that we were willing to work for. Never mind that we're both detail-oriented with tons of event exposure. But all of that is exactly why we ended up needing someone with us in the home stretch -- so we and everyone we love could just enjoy the experience and focus on having an incredible time together. From the moment we met Sarah, it was clear how great she was. Her energy is both calming and competent, she got us and our style right away, she had useful input for us before we even officially contracted her, and she had methods in place (timelines, collaborative spreadsheets, day-of checklists, and a lot more) that she quickly customized to us, which instantly made everything feel more manageable. And though she had a long list of fantastic vendors for every taste, budget, and imaginable location, she also went out of her way to work with the folks we'd already chosen, especially our non-traditional venues, which were wonderful but not necessarily set up for weddings. It was a huge advantage to have Sarah in our corner in the weeks leading up to our wedding, from nudging vendors on final details to helping us handle what could've been real problems at the last-minute. When our hair stylist had to cancel, for instance, she connected with someone at the salon where she gets her own hair cut and ended up finding us a replacement so good that I still see her to get my hair done. But where Sarah and her team made an unforgettable difference was in the days leading up to the wedding and on the day itself. It's so easy after you've put so much effort into this one weekend to get obsessed with making sure it all goes to plan. The reality, though, is that little things are always going to go wrong. And maybe even more important than that, if you spend your time worrying about -- or trying to fix -- them, you're going to miss out on the big, awesome thing that is your wedding day. Thanks to Sarah, we didn't even hear about the little hiccups -- a key guest stuck in traffic, a backup in the kitchen, etc. -- till our wedding was long over. And Sarah was such a centering presence from the second the day started that we didn't once check or think about the time, yet ended up having enough wiggle room in our schedule to stop in for a drink (wedding dress and all) at our favorite local spot. From then on, I just remember having fun. Here's the truth: For a wedding to feel effortless -- which is what we all hope for -- takes a *ton* of work. Most of us are willing to put the work in, I think, but it's only worth it if you actually get to enjoy the experience of getting married. That's what Sarah and her team make possible. It isn't something that can happen just bringing a planner in day-of -- that person would barely have a chance to build a relationship with you, let alone all your vendors. And it definitely doesn't happen with all planners; having had occasion to hire planners for other big events outside of New York City, I can't overstate how valuable Sarah's empathy, her unique and personal touch, and her strong sense of initiative and accountability are. Honestly, I worried that I'd be one of those unbearable brides with insane standards -- because I'm constantly involved with professional events in my regular life -- but Sarah met and exceeded every expectation. And beyond all that, she just added an air of ease and joy to the planning process that made such an impression on us. Sarah and her team made us feel like they were as invested in our wedding as we were, and that means the world when you're getting married. read more

We hired Pollyanna Events for month of coordination. We mainly worked with Karolina and she did a fantastic job. She checked in with us about 2 months out just to help ensure that we were getting everything in line and had the right items on our checklist. From there on we started checking in more regularly and she was super helpful with any questions we had. In the month leading up to the wedding, she took over vendor communication which took a bit off our plate. During our walkthrough of the venue, she showed up prepared and ready to go with so many helpful questions that we never would have thought to ask when planning a wedding for the first time. In the weeks leading up, she put together a really helpful timeline for us to ensure we got to do all the things we wanted to do on our wedding day (getting ready, photos with our families, pictures of the two of us at sunset, dancing etc.). It really helped us plan out the day and ensure we could allot as much time to dancing as possible! Finally, the day of, we couldn't have asked for a better team. Karolina stayed with the bride all day to keep the timeline on track (and make sure she didn't forget to eat!) while her teammate, Kristina, was helping put everything together at the venue. Karolina gently kept us on track all day by reminding us when it was time for photos, dance, cake-cutting, but also gave us the flexibility to move things around a bit if we needed a few more minutes talking to our parents. It was truly fantastic and I cannot imagine how much of a mess we would have made of the wedding if Karolina wasn't there to help keep the whole show on track. Our guests commented on how smoothly everything went and how well the timing was all laid out from arrival to ceremony to food to dancing. No one was left hungry or felt like they were waiting for something. For us, this was the most important aspect: our friends and family were able to enjoy themselves without having to worry about the process of the wedding. Thank you so much Karolina, Kristina, and the whole Pollyanna Events team!!! read more

From start to finish, The Pollyanna Team went above and beyond to help us execute the wedding of our dreams!!! When we had to cancel our wedding one month before due to COVID, Sarah called us immediately and walked us through how to reschedule the beloved event we had meticulously planned for over a year and even negotiated with the venue when we were so heartbroken we could barely speak. She told us it was all going to be OK and boy was she right! Sarah held our hands while navigating our reschedule and the day was somehow even BETTER than we could have ever imagined. Pollyanna understands their industry like no other. Sarah knows the questions to ask, the details to take care of, and how to prepare for all the wedding event nightmares that often occur. If her team's utility belts don't say it all! Her assistant Caleigh was sweet, calm, ridiculously talented and an all around joy to hang out with! Our special day was organized, seamlessly on time, and GORGEOUS! We appreciate their efforts to roll with the continual changes and adjustments due to the pandemic and managing to keep us calm throughout. Any crazy or silly idea we threw at them they responded with "YEP! We can make that happen. No problem." They are professional and personable and are really talented at what they do, which is not easy. The day of we were worry free and got to spend the entire evening enjoying our family and friends versus dealing with problems. Hire this company for your event. Seriously. You won't be sorry! read more

I am so grateful to have found Pollyanna Events and to have worked with the team on month-of coordination for our wedding. Little did Sarah, the owner, know that 6 months in advance of meeting for our June 2020 wedding would turn into 2 years later for May 2022! The Pollyanna team was very flexible during a stressful time and I can't thank them enough for their graciousness in our rescheduling process. I cannot recommend them enough or speak more highly of their work! Sarah went above and beyond every step of the way while working with me and our fellow vendors to make sure the wedding day went off without a hitch. I can say the day was truly stress-free thanks to her and her team, and that my vendors felt the same way working with them. Could not have trusted our wedding to a better team. Thank you for being such an integral part of our special day!! read more

From the start, our experience was wonderful. Sarah worked with us to find a package that best fit our needs based on where we were in the planning process. She helped us stay organized, and gave us confidence that we were on track. Her recommendations were excellent, including a florist that we wouldn't have found on our own and wound up being super happy with. On the morning of, Sarah and Karolina arrived ready to go and jumped right in to tend to last minute details. Our day ran that much more smoothly because of the Pollyanna team, and we couldn't be more thankful that, with all their help, we were able to truly enjoy ourselves. read more

Sarah from Pollyanna Events was a lifesaver for us. We contacted her less than two weeks out from our wedding (which we planned in less than one month) asking if she could support with day-of coordination. From that point on, we were able to breathe easy. She brings such incredible ease, confidence, and organization to this work. While our wedding day was mot without hiccups (rain, etc), the guests were none the wiser because of how smoothly everything ran with the support of Sarah and her team. On top of that, Sarah is just a freaking delight. Can not recommend Pollyanna Events highly enough. read more

I had the distinct pleasure of working with a Pollyanna team member, Karolina, for a wedding in downtown Manhattan. May I just say that Karolina deeply cares about her clients and invest entirely to fulfill the joy and expectations of her clients. From a vendor standpoint (in pre production); she's thorough, patient and clear. The day of, she glides through the day calling the show with efficacy, ease and grace along with Caleigh assisting that day. The two were simpatico. I personally love to collaborate with this sort of positivity while DJing an event or Wedding. The created an atmosphere of trust and good will amongst the vendors that can only translate to a smooth operation and Wedding. Watching Karolina work with her clients; she is warm, attentive and like I said before...invested. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a Wedding Planner. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Sarah on a recent wedding. She was a dream to work with, did an amazing job keeping everyone organized, and was so easy to communicate with during the planning process. My bride was able to enjoy the beauty portion of her wedding day and rest easy knowing Sarah had everything else under control. Highly recommended! read more

Sarah Campbell made my daughter's bat mitzvah the most festive and special night for both the kids and adults. She is highly organized, patient and creative. She was fast to communicate and always at least ten steps ahead of me. I have very particular taste and may not be the easiest to please, but Sarah and her team blew me away! It was the best decision and the best money I spent in the process of planning the Bat Mitzvah party. read more

We hired Pollyanna to help plan our wedding. They were there every step of the way and made our dream of having a wedding in our NYC backyard come true. Sarah and her team were amazing at every step. Our wedding was probably more logistically challenging than most, because we did not hire a single caterer and the entire event was in our brownstone. Sarah thought of everything and was incredibly eager to make this event work, even though it was not the easiest course. She had great vendor recommendations and worked wonderfully with vendors that we found ourselves. Our wedding was scheduled in mid-March as the Coronavirus pandemic broke out. We pushed ahead with our event anyway, and Sarah and her team supported us in that decision. I truly do not know that the event could have happened without her. She communicated with all our vendors leading up to the event constantly, as the situation and protocols evolved in light of the virus. When our photographer cancelled the morning of, Sarah found us a new one within just a few hours. Day of she improvised tons of extra precautions to reassure our guests that everything was sanitary. We can't thank the team enough! read more

Sarah and her team are everything you would want in a wedding planner: organized, responsive, even-keeled, proactive and highly professional! We used them for a "month of" coordination for our wedding at Brooklyn Grange and were so thankful we did. Sarah thought of everything we needed in the months leading up to our wedding, was always available to offer suggestions and assist (even suggesting who we eventually decided to use for our string quartet) and had extra staff on-site day-of to assist. She ran interference for us on several things throughout our wedding day and made sure that things were taken care of that otherwise might have been brought to our attention for fixing. I would highly recommend Sarah and her team for wedding coordination as they were critical to our big day. True professionals. read more

Hiring Pollyanna events to organize a surprise party was a smart decision. Pollyanna was recommended to me by someone I trust. The owner Sarah clearly loves what she does and she and her team worked with me to find the right venue, decorations, food & drink, etc.. I would hire her again without reservation. read more

We absolutely loved working with Sarah and the Pollyanna team for month-of coordination of our wedding and can't say enough good about them! From our first conversation, it was clear that Sarah was the person for us- she is thorough, thoughtful, creative, attentive to detail, and incredibly easy to be around. Leading up to our wedding day, Sarah was immensely helpful- not just in coordinating with our vendors, but also in surfacing thoughtful questions we hadn't considered despite all our independent planning. We had a huge city wedding with a ton of moving parts, and the Pollyanna team was on top of every detail. Several guests approached me to tell me how impressed they were with Sarah's team, and one person even asked for Sarah's contact info for if/when her teenage daughter gets married one day. Ultimately, our wedding was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to have all our friends and family in one place, and the Pollyanna team enabled us to fully enjoy every second of it, which is truly the best wedding gift I can think of. We can't thank them enough! read more

Hiring Sara and her team at Pollyanna Events was the best money spent on our wedding! The organization, thoughtfulness, and their calm and steady approach gave us the ability to truly let go on our big day and enjoy every moment! When I thought I thought of it all, Sara reminded me (gently) of things I would never think of. I am so grateful for having her help me put in all the detailed work beforehand, so I could rest assured when the time came. The Pollyanna staff set up the entire ceremony and reception, and it was beyond what I could have asked for. They are so professional and great at what they do, and I would highly recommend them to anyone getting married!! read more

My new husband and I simply can't give enough compliments to Sarah and her team. I hired Sarah for the month before and day of coordination package and it was well worth every penny. She arrived at my hotel room door along with my hair and makeup team on the morning of the big day and I could immediately tell that she had my back and would help with anything I needed which was such a good feeling. She has a relaxed presence while being in control, and worked seamlessly with our videographer, and other vendors. Things went so smoothly that we found ourselves ahead of schedule after the first look, so we all went and enjoyed some downtime at a wine bar which was unexpectedly one of my favorite parts of the day! My husband and I had never been so calm and I think it's in part to how well taken care of we were by Sarah and her team. From setting up the reception space, to swooping in to fix last minute vendor communications Sarah is the best! Our entire wedding party was impressed with the job that she did. We will always remember her for making our special day so perfect. read more

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