Professional & Experienced Planner Serves the DMV
$2,000 starting price
Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, & PA
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Larissa Pereira
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Larissa Wedding Designs is a professional wedding and event planning service based in Maryland and serves the entire DMV area. Larissa Pereira, the owner of the company, strives to provide each couple with an unforgettable wedding experience. She understands that the wedding planning process can be a daunting scenario, providing a calm and reassuring service from the very beginning.
Larissa started wedding and event planning with the sole purpose of helping people make decisions for their important milestones in life. Originally from Brazil, Larissa has acquired a multicultural understanding of life as well as the different artistic viewpoints around the world. She is fully committed to her clients, securing their trust and confidence during the first consultation.
Larissa will strive to get to know each client on a personal level, gaining an authentic understanding of their preferred style and tastes. She will coordinate each aspect of your occasion with care and precision, creating an event that represents your inner being. Larissa values the creative vision of each of her clients, curating beautiful weddings that leave their guests in pure awe.
Larissa Wedding Designs offers engaged couples a wide spectrum of coordination services to suit their specific requirements. Soon-to-be-newlyweds have the opportunity to avail of destination wedding planning, à la carte planning, and full-service planning. Day-of coordination services are also available for clients who wish to plan the majority of their nuptial proceedings without assistance. There is also an array of convenient features on offer including budgeting, RSVP tracking, and honeymoon coordination.
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Engagement Party
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Larissa Pereira
Owner
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Thanks for visiting my profile, I am happy you are here!
I am originally from Brazil and I bring my experience in the events world from there. I also have helped a lot of people in America since 2014, the year I first moved here. I finally decided to open my own company in January 2019, I am a professional wedding planner and my business is totally licensed and insured. I hope my experience will allow you to have a happy planning partnership with me and my staff!!
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5.0
out of 5.041 reviews
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Larissa is highly praised as a wedding coordinator, with reviewers commending her professionalism, organization, and attention to detail. She is described as caring, calm, and attentive, ensuring that every aspect of the wedding day runs smoothly. Larissa is noted for her communication skills, quick problem-solving abilities, and ability to make the planning process stress-free for couples. Reviewers highly recommend Larissa for her expertise, helpfulness, and dedication in creating beautiful and seamless wedding experiences.Review photos
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Sarah C
5.0
1/29/2025
Larissa is the best! Look no further for a wedding coordinator. She came recommended from our MUA and we’re so glad we found her! Larissa is lovely, hardworking, attentive and very organized. She is easily available for any questions leading up to the event and does regular check-ins which was so appreciated! Throughout the whole process I really felt she always had our backs and made sure that our vision was brought to life. Larissa and her team made the day wonderful and stress free! Highly recommend!
Morgan B
5.0
11/22/2024
Larissa was absolutely perfect as our wedding coordinator! From the start, she created a flawless timeline that kept everything on track and stress-free. She truly became our advocate, making sure every detail was exactly as we envisioned. Our family and wedding party couldn’t stop raving about how wonderful she was—she made everyone feel at ease and cared for. Larissa even amazed us with her expertise, like knowing how to clean the bottom of my dress with club soda! On top of that, she made our reception look so stunning, bringing our vision to life in the most beautiful way. Her kindness, professionalism, and calm demeanor were invaluable. We can’t imagine our day without her and are so grateful for all she did to make it truly fantastic.
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Maddie K
5.0
10/28/2024
We can’t express enough how absolutely fantastic Larissa is! She carries herself with the utmost professionalism and you can tell how much she truly cares about her clients. Our wedding would not have gone as seamlessly without Larissa. She helped put our minds at ease when we were stressed and really put the work into make sure everything was planned to a T. Her timeline was air tight and she was incredibly detail oriented, making sure everything was perfect. She had an open line of communication at all times and we could literally reach her whenever we needed to. She responded, and resolved any problems we had, so quickly. She set up and packed all of our decorations at the end of the night, coordinated with all of our vendors, checked in on me and my husband the day of and made our wedding day as stress free as possible. We genuinely do not think our day would’ve been as amazing as it was without Larissa. We HIGHLY recommend booking Larissa for your wedding, you really can’t find a better coordinator than her.
Mikaela O
5.0
9/15/2024
We enjoyed working with Larissa and felt like she was able to lessen our stress when it came to our big day. As the bride I expected to feel very anxious and all over the place the morning of the wedding but I was surprisingly calm and knew that she had everything under control. We had members of our wedding party and families compliment on how everything stayed on schedule (especially when I am notoriously late) as well as how organized and helpful Larissa was. Throughout the entire process Larissa was eager to help, even before our contract technically started, and we highly recommend her.
Emma Q
5.0
7/15/2024
There are not enough good things to say about Larissa and Larissa Wedding Designs! She is kind, thoughtful, thorough, detail-oriented, and a pleasure to work with. Having Larrissa as our day-of coordinator made everything about the planning process better. She is a true professional who knows how to hustle and get stuff done! All of our details were arranged perfectly and the setup was handled smoothly even though it was a very short window of time. She can offer a lot of tips and tricks and has the knowledge of vendors, scheduling, decorations and so much more than that. It was extremely helpful that she also speaks Portuguese and was able to talk to the Brazilian guests of ours. 10/10 would recommend Larissa Wedding Designs for your wedding planning and day-of coordination!
Colleen H
5.0
5/13/2024
Larissa was fantastic to have as our day-of wedding coordinator! She really cares about making sure your event goes as planned and to kept us up to speed on the status of all our vendors and what items we needed to get done. We would certainly recommend her!
Jean C
5.0
3/19/2024
Larissa was such a great help with my daughter's wedding. Since my daughter was living outside of the U.S., before the wedding, it was especially important to have someone research, recommend and organize the different aspects of the wedding. She prepared the wedding party well at the rehearsal on how the wedding party would enter , exit and be situated during the ceremony. Early on the wedding day she checked on the the various groups during the wedding day to see if they had any needs. She checked during the reception time as to if we had any needs.
Melissa C
5.0
3/11/2024
Larissa was a wonderful coordinator. She communicated well with us we never had to wonder what was next or what still needed to be done. Wedding day went so smooth with no hiccups because she was on top of things and in constant communication with the bride and her wishes for the day. I would highly recommend her and would not hesitate to use her again on our families next wedding!!
Wendy B
5.0
2/04/2024
STOP, look no further, Larissa is your girl! 5 stars is not enough. Excellent communication, recommendations and organization. Wedding day was beautiful and enjoyed by all guest. Larissa handled everything in a kind and calm manner. Highly recommend!
Susan B
5.0
1/16/2024
Larissa was just wonderful. We had planned a small yet unique wedding ceremony and reception with many details. Larissa met with us, did. a walk through of our two venues, and stayed on top of every detail. She texted us reminders; and between the bride, mother of bride, and Larissa—our group texts solved many issues without additional phone calls or worry.
On the day of the wedding, Larissa and her team did a beautiful job of checking in, managing last minute details, and setting up the floral designs and linen on the reception tables. She was there with us throughout the day and evening, managing the time schedule and cuing us throughout the ceremony and toasts at the dinner. Everything ran smoothly—without a blip—and we couldn’t have done it without her.
Thank you so much, Larissa!
patrick k
5.0
1/02/2024
Larissa was an incredible wedding planner, eased a lot of our stress, took a handle on many communications, and genuinely wanted to make sure we had the best day of our lives. Before reaching out, we were told our venue came with a "day of coordinator" who would take care of planning duties. After being passed off multiple times and not receiving the help we needed, we reached out to Larissa who was happy to help. Larissa exceeded our expectations. Her communication with us, our vendors, and cross collaboration between various parties was stellar- not to mention that we had a large wedding, 200+ people. She made sure we did not miss deadlines and helped communicate our needs/wants with vendors. She was also quick to solve any problems we had during planning, removing a lot of stress off our plates. In addition to supporting us, she was happy to reach out to other friends and family involved in the wedding itinerary and make sure they did not have questions or needs either. Over a week before the big day, we already felt very comfortable that the day would run smoothly- and it did. Decorations and rented furniture were all set up perfectly. Larissa took our vision of the day, created a plan and layout, and executed it perfectly. She made sure all florals from the ceremony were repurposed correctly for the reception. The entire day went on without a hitch, even down to ensuring each and every guest got into the correct transportation at the end of the night (we provided shuttles for guests). One big thing we wanted was to make sure no family had to help clean up at the end of the night, which was not a problem at all. Larissa made sure all decorations and belongings were packed up so that we could head to our after party without worry and return in the morning to easily pick everything up. On top of it all, Larissa, made sure our dog was where she needed to be, fed, and checked in on throughout the night- leaving us even more at ease. We strongly recommend Larissa as a wedding planner and truly would not have had the beautiful, stress-free day we did, without her!
Josh A
5.0
10/30/2023
We were extremely grateful to work with someone as caring and professional as Larissa! She helped us through every step of the wedding process, working with our vendors and wedding party to ensure a fantastic celebration. Everything went smoothly and looked great because of her.
We had no idea what to expect when getting started planning our wedding, and Larissa made everything as easy as possible! We highly recommend her!!
Trisha H
5.0
8/03/2023
Larissa was great to work with! We had a fusion South Asian wedding which had a lot of moving pieces, but Larissa took the time to understand our vision and get up to speed with all of the moving parts of our events. We especially appreciated her ability to gauge what was stressing us out, and identify potential problem areas and proactively provide ideas/solutions.
The most important thing I would like to call out is that she was very flexible throughout the entire process for our needs, and prioritized making sure we were comfortable and happy with how things were going! On the day of our events she did an exceptional job ensuring everything was being done exactly how we had discussed with her beforehand. She did all of the problem solving on her own and made sure we had a great wedding day. She is a lovely person and very organized - we are so happy to have hired her!
Paul N
5.0
7/13/2023
From our first meeting all the way to the end of our wedding day, it was an absolute pleasure working with Larissa! Larissa is thoughtful and detail-oriented, and also very good at helping couples prioritize based on timelines and budgets. Her existing relationships with excellent vendors was a huge help, and I could tell our vendors enjoyed working with her as well. She truly helped make our wedding a magical day we will cherish forever. Thank you Larissa!
Gini C
5.0
7/01/2023
Larissa was a delight to work with. She was not only very well organized and did what needed to be done, she was delightful, pleasant, enthusiastic and kind! We didn't appreciate how great it would be to have someone like her working with us until we were "in the thick of it" and there were so many details that needed to be kept up with. She was unfailingly helpful and kind.
She also did a fantastic job helping our large wedding party with the rehearsal. We were SO happy that she was there for us; she was easy to contact, and responded quickly to sort things out. She made the big day successful and easy!
Beth B
5.0
5/03/2023
Larissa was absolutely wonderful!! She made the time leading up to our Wedding and the day of stress free, and did an amazing job! We really appreciated her attention to detail and how she was so forthcoming with information. :) We would most definitely recommend her to anyone that is looking for a Wedding Planner! She is such a kind individual and is always available for you to talk to whenever you need it. Thank you so much Larissa for everything you did for Ben and I, and our families too! You are truly the best!
Samantha G
5.0
1/18/2023
I had doubts about if I needed a wedding coordinator. We were planning a fairly simple wedding with a limited amount of vendors and I'm a project manager so I knew I could do it. I'm so so happy that I hired Larissa to be my day-of coordinator. She was very responsive and thorough, thought of things that I hadn't thought of, and it was very helpful to have her taking care of so many of the details leading up to our wedding and have her as a resource for advice along the way.
Plus, she made our venues look amazing. I told her what I was envisioning in my head and she and her team worked hard to make it happen. Our wedding turned out exactly how I imagined! Every time I look at our photos & videos it makes me so happy.
There's enough for the bride and groom to do leading up to the wedding. Let Larissa and her team handle vendor coordination and day of management for you so that you can enjoy your special day!
Brittany R
5.0
10/25/2022
Other than deciding to marry each other, hiring Larissa as our day of coordinator was the best decision we've ever made. She helped every step of the way and always had quick answers to our hundreds of questions and concerns. She made a flawless timeline for our day and made sure all of the vendors were on board. She is extremely professional but with the perfect amount of take charge attitude. I had no worries on wedding day because I trusted and felt so confident that Larissa had everything under control. We would 1000% percent recommend Larissa to anyone in the DMV area.
Sarah M
5.0
10/24/2022
We used Larissa for day-of coordination and it was truly the best investment we made out of all the expenses for our wedding. Larissa was so sweet and easy to work with as well as knowledgeable about wedding day procedures and how to best organize and run the day. From the pre-wedding process of reaching out to vendors for final planning and running our rehearsal dinner to the day of and setting up all of our decor beautifully and as we had wanted her to and keeping everything flowing the day of the wedding - she was fabulous all around. She made us feel comfortable and calm leading up to and on the day of our wedding even when we had a vendor become COVID positive the morning of our wedding and we had to navigate that situation with Larissa. If we could give her more than 5 stars we sincerely would - highly recommend!!!
Cleo C
5.0
9/30/2022
We hired Larissa as our Day of Coordinator. She was kind, organized, and proactive. We were a more laid back couple so it was helpful to have her gently guiding us to figure out the details in the final several weeks leading up to the wedding day. She was also very organized and proactive in reaching out to all of my vendors, including one that was very hard to get in touch with. I DIYed all of my florals and decor, and she was able to set them up beautifully. Finally, she is so nice and very responsive on text, which is helpful in the final weeks before a wedding!
Kim W
5.0
9/28/2022
Hiring Larissa is the best choice we made during wedding planning. She is an amazing person and amazing wedding planner. She's so organized, detail oriented, motivated and passionate about planning. She's also simply a joy to work with. She made our wedding rehearsal and wedding day both go so smoothly. She worked so hard for us and we're very grateful! If you're looking for a stress-free wedding look no further - hire Larissa!!
Meryem K
5.0
8/27/2022
Grateful for Larissa. About 4 months into planning my wedding I realized I can’t handle it on ny own and so I hired Larissa and she immediately took so much off my shoulders. She got in touch with the vendors and made sure they were all on board with the scheduling. She also just happens to be a very sweet person. Definitely recommended.
Jaclyn D
5.0
7/14/2022
I chose Larissa as my full-service wedding planner and could not be happier with the results. Since I was planning a wedding in Virginia while living out-of-state, I knew I would want full service and am so happy with that decision. Larissa is so positive, communicative, and has lots of great wedding vendor contacts which made my life so easy. She thought of all the little details so I didn’t have to and the day turned out perfect! Highly recommend.
Kiley S
5.0
7/14/2022
Over many years as a makeup artist, I have worked with several wedding planners. Larissa is phenomenal. She is professional and kind, and her attention to detail is impeccable. I love working with her, and I highly recommend her.
Andrew H
5.0
7/09/2022
Larissa gave us the wedding of our dreams! It turned out far better than we hoped. She helped with the planning, decorating, and coordinating the many details. Because of her, we were able to enjoy the day and every moment. We highly recommend her professional services!
Linsey D
5.0
6/22/2022
We hired Larissa as month of coordinator for our wedding. We originally didn't feel we needed any help, but our venue had a series of turnovers for the onsite wedding coordinator and we felt we needed the extra person after all! We were so happy we had her! She did our setup of all our décor and streamlined our day for us. Not sure I would I want to see how the day would have been without her! Thank you so much -The Adams
Jack N
5.0
6/14/2022
"We could not speak highly enough of Larissa -- we really wish we could give her a higher rating than 5 out 5 because a perfect score doesn't even capture how amazing she is. From the moment we met her through the day after our reception, Larissa always went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. She answered every question we had, solved every problem we raised, and even more importantly addressed all the issues we didn't even consider. Larissa could not have been more kind, passionate, and hardworking. If you're still looking for a wedding coordinator, stop now and call Larissa."
Jessie R
5.0
2/02/2022
From the first phone call I had with Larissa almost a year prior to our wedding, I knew she would be a great day of coordinator. Larissa was able to answer any questions I had the very first time we talked and was so knowledgeable about the wedding planning journey which helped ease my mind. The month leading up to the wedding, Larissa made sure I wasn't stressed and was so helpful in getting my "to do" list done. We had several calls/meetings prior to the wedding because Larissa wanted to make sure she executed our vision how we wanted it. Our day would not have gone as smoothly without her!
Audrey W
5.0
1/30/2022
If you only hire one vendor for your wedding, I highly recommend a day of wedding coordinator. And for your day of coordinator, I can't speak highly enough of Larissa!
Larissa worked with us about a month before our wedding to understand what we were looking for. She also helped coordinate between our vendors, making sure everyone knew when and where to be, what to bring, etc. It was especially impressive since we were trying to coordinate from a different state.
During the wedding, she kept everyone on schedule, and worked with the DJ to keep everything flowing so that none of the guests were bored, but it also didn't feel rushed. I'm so glad we had Larissa there to help because we were really able to enjoy our day with our family and friends.
I highly recommend Larissa for your wedding coordination needs!
Debi L
5.0
1/25/2022
Larissa is the best! I am always in charge of everything and it was a big deal finding someone who could take control of our wedding day that would allow me to not have to worry about anything and Larissa is that person. Our wedding day was perfect! She was on top of everything and coordinating with our vendors to ensuring we needed nothing on the big day. She did the most amazing job and we would give her 20 stars if we could.
Kai W
5.0
12/23/2021
Larissa was an absolute professional and a complete gem during our wedding planning process. She was able to capture and execute our vision perfectly. Having Larissa part of the team took stress away. In addition, Larissa always went above and beyond past her duties to insure everything came out perfect!!!! Larissa is truly one of the best.
Nayara A
5.0
12/18/2021
Our wedding was better than we ever could have expected. Larissa helped us with everything. We got a lot of compliments about how fun, beautiful and organized it was. She is kind and patient. I highly recommend her services.
Samantha D
5.0
6/08/2021
Larissa is AMAZING! She is extremely passionate about her work and making sure her brides day goes as smoothly and exactly how they want. We were so pleased with her and how she followed her timeline promptly. We appreciate everything she did for us!
Alana M
5.0
5/02/2021
We loved working with Larissa as our day of coordinator. She was very communicative and went above and beyond in offering planning advice and executing our ideas on our day. She always quickly responded to emails and texts and scheduled phone calls when we wanted. She had a can-do attitude for our state park COVID picnic wedding. We wanted low-key and she helped us turn this vision into a beautiful low-stress event for us. I had initially thought for a low key wedding, we didn't need a coordinator, but I can't imagine having pulled this off without her. We contacted her 6 weeks in advance and she immediately jumped in and made a well organized plan! We were her first Jewish wedding and she learned about our traditions and rituals. She schlepped an unbelievable amount of things. She coordinated with our vendors and friends for setting things up and made sure that everything progressed smoothly. I am so so glad we had the chance to work with her! She and her husband are incredibly kind and thoughtful.
Shelly M
5.0
2/14/2021
Larissa is a very kind and organized person. She strives for perfection and makes sure every detail is taken care of on your big day. Her work ethic, creativity, and ease to work with make her a superb wedding planner.
Peter J
5.0
1/30/2021
Wonderful wedding planner!
Erik S
5.0
1/29/2021
Thank you for everything!
We were so relieved, you made everything come together!
Ligia A
5.0
1/19/2021
Larissa is more than just a planner. She is an amazing designer. She has talent to help you choose the colors and theme for your wedding. She responded to our questions very quick throughout the planning and gave us lots of advice! We wouldnt know what to do without her help!
Ismael S
5.0
1/19/2021
Larissa is a great wedding planner and coordinator! I would give her 10 stars if I could!!!
She is responsible, caring, and was attentive to every detail during the wedding ceremony and reception!
I highly recommend her services to anyone here!
Sidnei M
5.0
3/11/2020
Wow! Our day was amazing and it is for sure unforgettable! We are thoroughly impressed and grateful to Larissa and her Team, for all their fantastic work, on and leading up to the day. The service was incredible and the food was insanely beautiful. Now that I am back at work I am still getting the same feedback from my friends - that they really enjoyed the wedding and thought Larissa did a fantastic job with the food and service. Many guests said that our Wedding was one of the best ones they had ever attended, and that they are still dreaming of everything about the ceremony. THANK YOU SO MUCH LARISSA WEDDING DESIGNS!
Pedro V
5.0
1/08/2020
Larissa was absolutely amazing as my wedding planner and coordinated my wedding flawlessly during the event! She was very attentive to all of my little details and requests. My husband and I did not need to worry about anything! She was experienced, committed, great on communication, and very professional from start to finish! Thank you Larissa for all of your hard work!!
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