I'm Sarah Lizabeth
WEDDING PLANNER, FLORIST, VENUE OWNER, WEDDING CHARITY CEO & FOUNDER, AUTHOR, SPEAKER AND CREATOR OF ONLINE WEDDING PLANNING COURSES.
Twenty years ago, I started my career in weddings. I was helping a family member set up her wedding and a soon-to-be bride's mother walked into the church and asked me, “How can I have this for my daughter’s wedding?” I timidly said, “I guess you can hire me?” With forty dollars in my bank account, I got a business license and started my business. I had no idea what I was doing. I didn’t have a plan. But I had a heart of service. Little did I know how many couples, family, and friends I was about to be given the opportunity to serve. I am so grateful for the one who first believed in me.
It takes more than
It takes passion and grit. I am passionate about serving others well. For as long as I can remember, I have loved event planning. The specific shift to impact the wedding industry came from a passion to serve others during an important and stressful time in their life. When I first started, I read all the books, took all the courses, and watched all the videos. Even after all of that, it wasn’t until I worked my first wedding where I learned about grit. I remember being out in the middle of nowhere tearing down a wedding by myself until 5am. (The wedding ended at 11pm) I broke down every chair and stacked them, I took down all the lights, cleaned off every table, took those tables down, stacked them and hauled all the trash. It was just me and the animals that met me on top of that hill that night. I watched the sunrise as I loaded everything into my car and drove an hour home. No one knew what I did by myself. No one knew how long it took me to tear down that wedding. No one thanked me for my work. I didn’t need that. I just needed the knowledge of giving a couple the best day ever that started their marriage and my career of selfless service to others. Fast forward to today, they have five sons and life is perfectly hectic. That is why I do what I do.
A sprinkle of magic
Sarah Lizabeth is a renowned and client centric wedding planner based in Nashville, Tennessee known for her valuable wedding planning process. As the owner of Sarah Lizabeth and the picturesque wedding and event venue, Pinewood Retreat, Sarah has a wealth of experience in creating beautiful, memorable, and custom events. Sarah is the founder and CEO of Give A Wedding, an organization that helps bring wedding dreams to life for those in need and financially supports their partners in the wedding and event industry nationwide. Sarah Lizabeth is a highly sought after motivational speaker, sharing her personal journey of balancing a successful over two-decade career and raising a family. She also offers her innovative The Wedding Planning Process to couples across the United States. She is available for private online wedding planning sessions and shares stories of past clients events through Stories with Sarah Lizabeth and her knowledge through her book, "Planning A Wedding For Dummies".
Process.
A process refers to a sequence of actions or steps undertaken to accomplish a specific objective. Over the course of her career spanning more than two decades, Sarah Lizabeth has dedicated herself to crafting The Wedding Planning Process, which she aims to share with the 1.6 million people who choose to plan their own weddings each year. By following the actions and steps outlined in this guide you can attain the desired outcome that everyone longs for—a flawless and memorable wedding day.
Sarah's Favorite Wedding Products
Here are some of my favorite wedding products.
Planning A Wedding For Dummies
I mean, I would be silly not to include my book right? Read everything you need to know about weddings in one place.
Wedding Confetti Poppers
I use these confetti poppers all the time! The perfect final look without the horrible clean up!
Date Night Adventure
Don't forget to continue to date your fiancé while you are planning your wedding. Here's an idea to help.
Custom Neon Sign
Dress up your head table or photo booth with a custom neon sign. This one is my favorite!
Glow Sticks
Light up your dance floor with these glow sticks. These are my favorite and your guests will love them!
Card Box
This is a great card box! You can reuse it in your home after your wedding.
Audio GuestBook
I love this so much! Have your guests record an audio message for your guestbook. That way, you can always hear their voices when you need to.
Champagne Flutes
My favorite champagne flutes! Perfect for your cake cutting and toast. Customizable for your big day and simply timeless.
Fleece Blankets
For a chilly wedding, consider keeping your guest cozy with fleece blankets. A practical gift!
Wedding Arch
A simple arch backdrop that can be decorated however you envision.