Internationally Renowned Wedding & Event Planner Sarah Day brings clients vision to life.
SAS Weddings & Celebrations is a Specialized and Sophisticated Wedding Planning Company for your Distinct Style. Offering Custom Wedding and Event Services for Local, National and Destination Clients.
Operating as usual
03/07/2023
Say HI to my Bestie!
6 years ago Stacy and were friends but she hadn’t ever worked and wedding and I was in a pinch… she jumped in with both feet and worked her tail off.
Her amazing work ethic and super fun personality was a hit with all my clients and she’s been on the team ever since. Gosh I just don’t know what I would do without her anymore. (Both personally and professionally) She’s always there when I need her both near and far. And she’s always willing to travel with me too!
Thanks for being my rock!
03/02/2023
A Specialized and Sophisticated Wedding never goes out of style!
02/24/2023
So many perfectly pretty images I post on socials … as I should right?
That is my job.
It’s been a while since I posted about just me. And here’s some real life action photos of some behind the scenes at a wedding where we just couldn’t catch a break.
The image of my son with the “ummm now what” look on his face really says it all 🤣
But back to me… I’m Sarah Day the founder and creator behind SAS Weddings & Celebrations. I accidentally became a wedding planner over 25 years ago before it was really a thing. And to put it in perspective, before Facebook & Pinterest!
We got rain out, flooded, did shots at the alter, and even I had a tequila shot with the bride at the end of night. A little different than my celebratory champagne.
Nothing too glamorous to see here other than hundreds of hours of planning the span of 2 years (thank you Covid) falling apart all around me. And when I look back it’s one of my favorite weddings with some of my favorite humans.
The love and laughter they all shared not only got them through the day but has brought so much joy to all of our lives then and now.
Having the ability to have my son by my side at weddings and events has become a privilege as he grows into his own adulting with a wife and baby. (Yes I’m a grandma now!)
The pure joy I feel at the end of night with a hug from a grateful client is truly what I strive for. When it all goes perfect or it all goes wrong. Either way we are in the trenches together and I won’t ever leave your side.
02/04/2023
Sh*T Happens
One of my favorite couples ever, who not only got caught up in the postponements of 2020 but had an unexpected torrential down pour perfectly timed with “walking down the aisle”.
We knew there was a slight chance of rain in the afternoon and discussed it as a team with the couple, parents, photographers, and venue. It was decided that a little rain would be fun and make for great photos.
Uh they weren’t wrong!
What started as a slight drizzle quickly turned into a complete downpour. As the guests all scurried inside to “wait it out” a drain pipe broke on the hillside and proceeded to flood the entire entrance and a water broke though the ceiling and started to flood the inside of the venue as well. Buckets everywhere!!!
“Plan D” (at this point with 2 years of planning) was a wedding inside complete with tequila shots at the alter.
You would think this would be enough for 1 day but with the added heat and humidity of a late August day the cake decided to melt and fall over too. It’s like we just couldn’t catch a break.
It’s customary for me drink champagne at a wedding to celebrate the culmination of all the planning coming to life and my work done. But… this was the first time I’ve ever done a shot at a wedding and with my beautiful bride.
It was a wedding for the record books! Everyone had the best time ever. Danced like no one was watching and loved every minute of it.
Video Description: photos taken by Jerome Pollos and SAS Celebrations of a rainy wedding day.
SAS Staff: my Son and daughter-in-law. I was soooo happy to have them help and share in these crazy memories with me.
P. S. Rain on your wedding day is we have special jars to save the rain water and give to our clients.
01/25/2023
If you know me then you know I love a good shoe.
A Specialized and Sophisticated Wedding (and fabulous shoes) never go out of style!
01/21/2023
A Specialized and Sophisticated Wedding never goes out of Style!
Especially with bold colors mixed with greenery. Maybe even a bit of trend setter with hues of Pantone’s Color of the Year, Viva Magenta 18.
Love your colors and let them shine!
12/20/2022
We love a winter wedding and obsessing over this cape!
11/30/2022
A Specialized and Sophisticated Wedding (and fabulous Grazing Tables) never goes out of style.
11/15/2022
A Specialized and Sophisticated Wedding (and a fabulous cake) never goes out of style.
11/14/2022
A Specialized and Sophisticated Wedding (and fabulous cake) never goes out of style.
11/12/2022
A Specialized and Sophisticated Wedding never goes out of style.
11/10/2022
A Specialized and Sophisticated Wedding never goes out of style.
09/29/2022
Who doesn’t love a good Disco Ball installation.
09/12/2022
About this weekend ❤️
07/12/2022
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07/09/2022
Getting set up for todays wedding bringing the outdoors in …
Montvale Event Center
Patina Rentals & Design
Rose & Blossom
Parks Place Plants
04/12/2022
Happy National Grilled Cheese Day to all the lovebirds out there!
This memory is a special one for us as it was a surprise late night snack the Father of the Bride orchestrated with us and the Ritz Carlton team. Heart shaped grilled cheese sandwiches were butler passed as a sweet memory of the brides college days and love of grilled cheese.
Extra thankful this year to be happy and healthy surrounded by the ones I love. Here’s to the 🥂 and making memories ❤️
10/27/2021
Who said table numbers needed to be a “number” ??? No one !!!
We had a blast helping to create these personal tables for our clients that was so personal to each of them. Let’s take a stroll through Atlanta or feature some of your favorite pets.
We happen to partial to both 😊
10/14/2021
We know “sassy” or “sass” can get a bad rap …
People often ask me what SAS stands for and I tell them Specialized and Sophisticated or Sarah’s Always Sassy 😆 but in all seriousness we love nothing more than Bold - Lively - Full of Spirit Weddings and Events.
It brings pure joy to our hearts to create very unique celebrations for our clients no matter what style they want. No cookie cutter events on our watch! We just love to eat cookies!
06/22/2021
Yay 🥂 And just like that in a year that seemed so bleak in so many ways we have been awarded one of the most beautiful weddings in the world for 2020! nor will it ever be.
We had the privilege to work with such a special couple last year in creating their Elegant Halloween Wedding. The state, venue, vendors, and guest count all changed due to Covid. But what remained throughout was a stunning vision of what a Halloween Wedding could be.
It might not be a wedding for everyone but it was a wedding for “them” and that is what I truly love about my wedding world. It’s about creating a celebration that is uniquely the couples. I could not be more proud to have this wedding stand the test of time as one the best!
Thank you to Luke Lambertson for capturing this day so eloquently.
06/20/2021
Happy Father's Day to all the amazing Dads out there!
A fascinating read highlighting some of the challenges we have faced and are still currently facing in the live events industry and wedding world.
It’s ok to be excited and to have anxiety all at the same time. Everyone is handling their personal celebrations and guest lists differently. Some are ready to party right out of the gate and others are still adhering to many precautions.
Gearing up for 2021 wedding season and booking for 2022 has provided us a whole new section of questions and check list items to chat with our clients about.
We got you! Weddings are our world!
For millions of Americans, weddings will be the first gatherings at which they will be surrounded by dozens—even hundreds—of other people after a year of relative isolation
06/02/2021
I am beyond excited and grateful to share that I have won Best Wedding Planning Firm the last 2 years for the Best of North Idaho.
2020 and 2021 has thrown some curve balls and monkey wrenches into my beautiful wedding world. But I remain strong and resilient in making wedding dreams come true. I am so focused on my clients that I rarely get caught in the action of work.
So I thought it would be fun to share some behind the scenes photos of me over the years on wedding days. Enjoy! I know I did taking this trip down memory lane.
Thank you to the amazing photographers who took the time to capture these special moments.
04/16/2021
A huge thank you to Rose & Blossom and Woops for making the SAS Weddings booth both lovely and delicious for the Nspire Wedding Show at the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel.
It was a fabulous weekend that we are still recovering from 😉 🥂
Yes it’s happening!!!
Join us for the first Fashion Show in a very long time! We can’t wait to bring you beautiful gowns, tailored tuxedos, and some fun choreography!
Feels like the first one in forever! Rallying the troops and still overcoming some Covid obstacles. But we are ready and can’t wait to show you what all the hard work was for.
Come out and see me, wave or give me a big hug (I’ll be masked up).
Eventbrite Code :: SASWEDDINGS for discounted tickets
Fashion Show is at 4pm
You are invited to attend the 5th Annual Nspire Wedding Show! An exclusive event hosted by Nspire & SAS Weddings at the CdA Casino!
11/26/2020
This is the year we may not get everything we want but it’s the year to appreciate everything we have. I’m so grateful to be home with friends and family stuffing a turkey to the brim 😊 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving!
So thankful for 23 years in the wedding and event industry. Here’s to 23 more 🥂 ❤️
11/11/2020
Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who serve our wonderful country. Thank you for your Service!
Photo Credit :: Laura Stone Photography
11/01/2020
And that is how you celebrate a Halloween Wedding!
Photo Credit :: Luke Lambertson
Decor :: Bridget Baker with SAS Weddings
Planning :: Sarah Day with SAS Weddings
10/22/2020
Nothing could stop this love!
Photo Credit: Jerome Pollos Photography
09/24/2020
Take a peek at my new look for planning more than just weddings in the Inland Northwest.
People have always asked what SAS meant ... from the very beginning it has stood for Specialized and Sophisticated (or Sarah is Always SASSY) if you know me personally 😉
So I am beyond excited to show you my new website and brand for what I can create in this amazing event world. Don't worry SAS Weddings will never go away because I just love wedding too much!
But now I am offering my 20+ years of wedding and event planning to everyone. Come celebrate with me! 🥂
Married!!!!
We were so honored to work with this amazing couple in creating this wedding day. It wasn’t the day we had planned from the beginning but it was none the less incredibly special. Now to plan the 2021 party for the ages!!!!
Photograph Credit :: Brent Looyenga
08/30/2020
Happy Birthday to Sarah!
This year has been full of ups and downs for sure but I’m surrounded by amazing people both near and far. This birthday weekend I get to experience something that I didn’t even realize I had started to take for granted. Being a Wedding Planner.
It’s difficult to put into words the sorrow that so many of my clients have gone through this year with their weddings being rescheduled, postponed, and sometimes ultimately canceled. And then out of the shadows I get to be apart of an amazing wedding today. My very first of the year. I have 3 small elopements this fall and that will conclude my entire wedding season for 2020.
The emotional turmoil and financial strain for not just me but everyone around me in my event world has certainly taken a strong hold. So having this weekend to reflect on my next trip around the sun and who I let share in that beauty has been very powerful. The outpouring of love from friends and colleagues near and far has truly touched my heart. Thank you for taking time to remind me of the beauty in this world and we will survive this year.
I will not give up. I will not quit. I will not let go of being an event planner. I will not stop working tirelessly for my clients. I will not stop dreaming of the day when weddings and events are back in full force everywhere. I will never stop pivoting or getting as creative as I need to be.
I am a wedding planner hear me roar!
05/02/2020
There is having a and then there is having over 1,000 Disco Balls!
Looking back on this amazing wedding installation of the most perfect disco ball ceiling we have ever overseen. We won’t go into how many hours it took to install (other than we paid for an additional load in day 😳) The more the better!
Photo Credit :: Michelle Scott Photography
04/23/2020
A perfect day on Lake Coeur d’Alene with the perfect wedding dress blowing in the breeze at The Resort.
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04/17/2020
A little behind the scenes with Sarah for today’s Virtual World...
That moment you realize you’re hitting the wrong button!
(Reality ... taking pictures of yourself getting ready for a Instagram Live Video)
Thank you Brides Magazine UK for helping spread the word about the Pro Bono service we are offering to couples who don’t have have a wedding planner during this crisis.
HELP IS ON THE WAY!
SAS is truly honored to be part of this amazing program of Belief Wedding Creators to help couples all over the world.
In this time to be available to help is also a moral obligation and a way to give back for all that the industry and couples have made for us during our career.
This is the time to be united!
This is the time to Be Here For You!
HELP IS ON THE WAY
Helping couples across the world to navigate their options amid the Coronavirus outbreak, Belief WeddingCreators have launched a consultation service Image: Foto Pettine via Unsplash
03/21/2020
Belief Wedding Planners from 36 countries will be
available for free consultations and advice to couples that
don't have a wedding planner during this crazy time.
This is a pro bono service, and you will be able to ask your questions and a wedding planner will work directly with you on your wedding. You deserve that attention!
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SAS Weddings is a Specialized and Sophisticated Wedding Planning Company for your Distinct Style. Offering Custom Wedding + Event Services for Local, National and Destination Clients.
SAS Weddings 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.
SAS Weddings 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.
SAS has been published in over 18 countries around the world and is a proud member of Belief - International Wedding Planners. We are honored to been recognized as a WeddingWire Couples' Choice Winner for 2016, 2017 & 2018. Our founder and Principle Planner Sarah Day has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Planners in the World along with winning numerous regional, national and international awards throughout her career.
