My goal is to produce one-of-a-kind, show stopping celebrations for the modern romantics. Together we’ll bring your love story to life.
After falling in love with all things weddings at a young age, I knew my career path had to be in the wedding and event industry. As a teenager I put wedding magazine subscriptions and how-to event planning books on my Christmas lists and always had a keen eye for design. I attended Roosevelt University in Chicago where I received my degree in Hospitality Management with a specialization in Meetings and Events. While working towards my degree, I interned with a local florist assisting in creating gorgeous arrangements ranging from intimate dinner parties to 300-person weddings.
From there, my passion only grew and I wanted to help couples navigate this thing called wedding planning. After a move to Austin, Texas, I became the venue manager for Ma Maison and intimately oversaw the planning and execution of over 125 weddings and events. Continuing my education and always looking to expand my knowledge, I earned the designation of Certified Wedding Planner through the Bridal Society.
Hi! Thanks for stopping by, I’m Sarah, the owner and founder of Ivy Roads Weddings + Events.
Sarah
Are you ready to say yes?
Sarah
Owner + Founder
Organization lover | director of details | creativity queen
I live for the pure emotion and sheer bliss of bringing all the moving pieces together to see the smiles on my clients’ faces on their wedding day. To be able to share the moments after they say “I Do” to one another is so special. The small role I get to play on your wedding day, one of the most important days of your life, is a true honor and I don’t take that lightly.
You can count me as one of those hopeless romantics. I married the boy who used to chase me around the playground in kindergarten. My, all grown up now, husband and I just had our first baby, a boy who we named, Tate Wilder. We are also proud paw-parents to our Goldendoodle, Ivy and Bernadoodle, Luna.
When I’m not doing Ivy Roads work you can find me on family walks with our newest little family addition and when he’s napping, I have a cup of coffee in one hand and in the other, a good book!
a few fun facts…
“LOVER OF ALL PASTAS
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“BUCKET LIST ITEM #1: VISIT AUSTRALIA
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“Ice cream is my weakness
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“My favourite color is blue
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“Prefers Starbucks over Dunkin
...Skinny Carmel Macchiato please!
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“Sucker for a pretty coffee mug
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Why Ivy Roads?
If you are a curious cat like me, you wonder how people decide on a business name, what would make someone choose that?
Whelp, I’m a Chicagoan. Besides deep-dish pizza, Chicago has the Cubs which my husband and I are fans of. Go Cubs Go! The ivy at Wrigley makes us feel at home hence the Ivy to tie to my Chicago roots. Wedding planning is a journey to your marriage. There may be pot holes and detours along the way but it is the road that leads you to your wedding day and ultimately to marry your best friend and I’m just along for the ride to offer some guidance. Think of me as your wedding planning GPS. Once you put it together you get Ivy Roads Weddings + Events!
Ready to start planning?