Get To Know Your Planners — Sara Waldner

Hi there!

My name is Sara Waldner and as of today I am officially 24 years old (Kobe year). I was born and raised here in South Dakota - I grew up in Hartford, graduated from Augustana University in 2019 and continued to stay in Sioux Falls after graduation. In addition to event planning, I work full time at Lawrence & Schiller where I help plan marketing strategies and see them to completion for the best clients.

I interned for Serendipitous in 2018 and have been planning on my own since September that year. I’ve been so blessed to meet so many great people through this work, including my fellow planners at Serendipituous. The relationships I’ve been able to build with them and my brides and families are irreplaceable. It’s so weird when the wedding happens and you no longer have daily phone calls with your bride or mother of the bride! The trust and bond you build is one of the best parts of the job.

My favorite part of event planning is being able to take the stress off of the couple and their families. Knowing you have someone in your court that is only looking out for your best interest allows so much peace of mind on such big days.

When I’m not working, I’m surrounding myself with the people I love. I have a close family and we love to get together on the weekends and spend time together. I also have a very close knit friend group. We all love to travel and experience new parts of the world. Some of my most recent vacations include New Orleans and Denver, both girls trips with my favorite gals.

My birthday being the day before Valentine’s Day, I’ve always been a huge fan of the holiday. I love love and now that you know a little about me, I would love to hear about YOUR love story.

Xoxo,

Sara