Lauren Zizza
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Lauren Zizza Events is a wedding planning company based in New York, NY. Owner Lauren Zizza delights in providing couples and their loved ones with unforgettable experiences that they will cherish for a lifetime.
The company has experience planning a variety of weddings, including destination, non-religious, and religious celebrations. Lauren works closely with couples to learn about their wedding vision, helping to bring their dream rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception to life. This wedding planner offers full-service planning and design in addition to à la carte services to further customize your experience.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
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A la Carte Wedding Planning
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Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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Lauren Zizza
Owner
From a very young age, planning social events has always been a big part of my life. After planning my own wedding, I realized that what began as a fun, personal endeavor was the perfect focus for my career. Motivated by my passion for entertaining and love of all things beautiful (and all things organized!), I am deeply inspired by creating exceptional experiences for my clients. I love connecting and designing with you as we create lasting memories for you and your guests. I look forward to working closely with you to bring the spark of an idea to awe-inspiring life!
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5.0
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Lauren consistently received glowing reviews as an exceptional wedding planner who went above and beyond for couples' big days. Reviewers appreciated her professionalism, organization, and attention to detail, ensuring smooth coordination during both planning and the event itself. Known for her warmth and calming presence, Lauren kept everything on schedule and addressed any issues that arose, leaving couples stress-free to enjoy their weddings. Highly recommended for her dedication, helpfulness, and ability to make weddings truly special.- Top reviews
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Jenya R
5.0
11/14/2024
Lauren was a guiding light throughout the entire wedding planning process - from Venue Selection, Vendor negotiations, Timeline builds and Day of Wedding needs - she was a gem. The process went smoothly with her at the forefront keep us on track of all requirements and next steps. Lauren was especially helpful on Wedding day ensuring the whole day ran smoothly according to the timeline with no hiccups.
Vendor response 12/18/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure working with you both and it...
's an honor to see all of our hard work and planning come to life. I wish we could do it all over again! XO
Aleksandra C
5.0
8/08/2024
My husband and I are SO happy that we chose Lauren to help us with our wedding planning! She was an absolute angel and a savior throughout the entire process. We came in pretty blind with just a few (but very specific ideas) for an intimate and romantic wedding and she helped guide us throughout the planning efficiently and with such professionalism and warmth, while providing wonderful recommendations. Every time we spoke we were that much more excited for our big day, which was a literal dream come true. :)
She was super professional and experienced - there were NO vendor delays, NO miscommunications, NO hiccups. We were prepared by our friends for at least one thing to go wrong on the wedding day, but everything was exactly as it should have been with Lauren! She very patiently helped us every step of the way, even when we decided to entirely pivot our venue location, despite being 4 months away from our target wedding date.
HIGHLY recommend choosing Lauren as your wedding planner. :)
Vendor response 08/09/2024
You guys are the sweetest! I was so honored to be a part of your day and I am so glad we w...
ere able to achieve your wedding vision! It was so glamour and chic, just like you. I miss our daily planning discussions, but hopefully we can plan an epic anniversary party next time around ;) XOXO
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Christina M
5.0
2/28/2024
It's been a month since my wedding and I already miss working with Lauren! I hired her for month-of coordination services and am SO HAPPY WITH THAT DECISION! I didn't have to worry about a thing the weeks leading up to the wedding and especially on the day of the event! Lauren made sure to understand my vision (which was super specific) and managed my vendors and event timeline so perfectly! She served as my "eyes" to help ensure the decor and event setup was exactly how I had envisioned and was a wonderful creative project manager in that regard. She also saved me from a veil emergency (my veil comb was not sewn on correctly so I cut it off.... she emergency helped us get it bobby pinned onto my head since we were at the church without my hair stylist!). I felt beyond at ease having Lauren there by my side- she kept the night running exactly as planned! Multiple friends have commented how perfect/smooth the run of show was (we had an involved entertainment and speech schedule) and we could not have done it without Lauren! She was so delightful and pleasant to work with and honestly someone I miss speaking to every week! :D Could not recommend her and her world-class services more!
Vendor response 02/28/2024
Your are so so sweet! I had so much fun working with you, to make sure your wedding vision...
came to life! What a magical day it was filled with the most amazing performances, a fun & lively crowd, and a STUNNING bride! Can we do it all over again for the 1 year anniversary?!
Emily F
5.0
1/17/2024
Hiring Lauren for your wedding day will be the BEST decision you ever made. From the beginning, Lauren was knowledgeable about vendors and my wedding day details. She dealt with my needs quickly and efficiently (she answered my emails RIGHT away and I sent a ton of emails..)! She is the kindest and fiercest wedding planner. She went the extra mile and made sure everything was perfect and that everyone was prepared. Lauren put my Type A brain at ease and helped me ENJOY my wedding day. Lauren is a class act and went above and beyond to make my day special, I am so thankful for her!!! Hire her yesterday<3
Vendor response 01/18/2024
Emily, it was such an honor planning with you & thank you for your kind words!!!! I wish I...
could go back and do it all over again. The best part of the wedding was dancing to All I Want for Christmas is You in our Santa gear :) I had the best time with you & Andy and hope so see you guys soon!
Alix J
5.0
10/02/2023
Words cannot express how much we LOVED working with Lauren for our NYC wedding at the Metropolitan Club in July of 2023! I was on the fence about hiring a coordinator and debated managing everything on my own with the help of the team at the venue. Boy, would that have been a big mistake as our day would NOT have been nearly as perfect if it weren't for her.
She is extremely knowledgeable, organized and communicative and helped us stay on track with all of the planning and decision making that had to be done. She worked in lockstep with the team at the venue and acted as our main point of contact with our vendors so that we didn't have to be in constant contact with every vendor, especially as the day got closer. She created in-depth day-of schedules, to-do lists, contact sheets and more. All of which I could not have imagined having to do on my own.
When the wedding day came, we truly did not have to worry about a single thing because we had complete confidence that she would keep everything running smoothly. My bridesmaids couldn't stop raving about how great she was and how much they loved having her with us all day. I actually got sad saying bye to her at the end of the night because she had been by my side throughout the entire day (and months leading up to it) and honestly felt like she was a close friend by that point!
If you're on the fence about hiring a coordinator, do yourself a favor and hire Lauren. You will be SO happy you did.
Vendor response 12/18/2024
You guys are the best! Thank you SO much for your extremely kind words. I miss talking to ...
you everyday! It was an evening to remember... let's do it all over again?! XO, Lauren
Tara R
5.0
5/12/2023
Hiring Lauren for my wedding was the BEST decision! On a day where it felt like chaos was surrounding me with everyone getting ready and going in a million directions, she kept me remaining calm and was the one person who listened to me the entire night, no matter what. Even my husband was so impressed with how well she managed the entire night for us. She is so caring and professional. I would recommend her to any bride looking for a planner!! Thank you Lauren for everything!
Vendor response 05/15/2023
Thank you SO much for your kind words!!!! It was a beautiful evening and I'm so grateful t...
o be a part of your & Gafur's day! XO
Victoria K
5.0
11/23/2022
Lauren is the absolute best! She is so on top of things and prepared. I could not have gotten through the month before prep without her! On the wedding day, she kept everything running smoothly and on time and she handled any issues that arose so that I didn't even know about them! She was the best right hand man I could have asked for. Just as importantly, she is so fun and has a great energy to have around on your wedding day! Thank you so much Lauren!
Vendor response 12/08/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words! I had the best time celebrating with you & Keith, a...
nd it was a perfect day for a perfect couple :) You made planning so easy, and I miss our daily chats! Wishing you both a lifetime of love & happiness!
Sarah C
5.0
11/20/2022
Lauren was so incredibly helpful in planning our wedding day and she was such a pleasure to work with! She kept us so on top of everything from the moment she started working with us - we felt so prepared going into the big day. She took care of everything on the day of, from coordinating all of our vendors to last-minute things that came up, leaving us to fully enjoy our wedding day with our guests. We knew we were in such good hands!
Vendor response 11/21/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words! We had such a blast during all of our planning, and...
I'm so happy to see you and Jamie have the most perfect wedding day. Couldn't have asked for a better couple to work with :)
Catherine L
5.0
11/08/2022
Lauren Zizza Events is both extremely detail-oriented yet so calm and serene which makes for the perfect experience as a bride. She was an invaluable support making suggestions from the earliest days of planning down to all of the specific last minute decisions that needed to be made. She was so helpful with making sure I could clearly express my priorities and weighing trade offs, and also introduced us to a truly amazing florist who went so above and beyond. She genuinely loves her work and cares so deeply about her clients, their families, and their loved ones. Having Lauren Zizza Events plan our wedding weekend in the Hudson Valley was the BEST decision we could have made! She is a complete dream and we can’t recommend her enough.
Vendor response 11/21/2022
You are the best! Thank you for trusting me to plan your big day for such a perfect couple...
. It was so fun to collaborate on every detail of the wedding and it was truly a magical day. I thoroughly enjoyed all of our time spent together, and it shows with the people you surround yourself with. Wishing you and Kevin lots of love and happiness in this next exciting chapter in your lives! XO
Hannah J
5.0
11/04/2022
I manage a wedding band, and we worked with Lauren together on a wedding in September. She was absolutely incredible! So easy to work with in the lead up with planning, details for the night and paying attention to what was important to our couple as well as what was important in ensuring the night was smooth and successful, and so kind and clear on the night!! Can't recommend her enough and hope to work together in the future! She's a vendor's AND a couple's dream!
Vendor response 11/07/2022
Thank you so much, Hannah! It was so fun (and easy!) working with you and Sound Society! Y...
ou had the crowd going all night long and the guest's didn't want the wedding to end. Hope to work together again in the near future :)
Madison C
5.0
5/25/2022
Lauren planned my May 2022 Wedding at Troutbeck - we did a full plan and had her for the entire weekend and let me tell you, SHE WAS AMAZING. She was so on top of everything from day one - making sure we stayed organized and planning everything in advance so we did not have any last minute fires. She was also such a pleasure to work with - I truly do miss talking to her on a regular basis now that the wedding is over. During the wedding weekend, she kept everything on scheduled, was so organized and just delivered a 12 out of 10 service. I know our families also enjoyed working with her and a friend who is an event planner made it a point to comment how incredible our planner was. I would definitely recommend Lauren and if you are lucky to have her as your planner, you will be in great hands!!
Vendor response 05/26/2022
You guys are the best! Thank you so much for trusting me and I am so beyond happy that we ...
were able to execute everything the way you envisioned it. I miss our daily chats.. let's start planning the 1 year anniversary party ;)
Katie F
5.0
4/26/2022
Lauren is THE BEST! So informative and really knows her stuff. If you want a seamless wedding hire her!!! My wedding ended up being a dream and I could not have gotten through the day and experience without her. She was so on top of everything and on top EVERYTHING!
Could not recommend her enough, thank you Lauren for everything!!!!!!!
Vendor response 05/26/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words and trusting me on your biggest day! I love you guys...
and I can't wait for this next chapter in your lives! XO
Alyssa G
5.0
2/07/2022
We absolutely loved working with Lauren! Throughout the entire planning process she was responsive, organized and a great sounding board when I found myself overwhelmed with choices and ideas!
We hired Lauren for our wedding which was originally supposed to happen in October of 2020. Lauren worked so closely with us as we monitored the COVID situation and struggled with the difficult decision to postpone our wedding. We eventually had to and we are so grateful we had Lauren through the entire postponement process. She walked us through how to inform guests, helped us reschedule our vendors seamlessly and communicated with us about our concerns the entire time.
When it finally came time to get down to the nitty gritty of planning for our new date, I had a year to change my mind on everything so naturally, I wanted to change a lot. Lauren didn’t miss a beat and jumped on board with the new plan instantly (and didn’t make me feel bad about it lol) and helped me work through the entire shift. During this process Lauren was an incredible asset for keeping things organized, recommending vendors, dealing with wedding anxiety and stress and keeping things moving forward on a strict schedule. For all my type A brides (guilty as charged) you want Lauren and her production schedule, trust me!! We are so grateful that we hired Lauren, and you will be, too!
Vendor response 02/11/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy that through all the rescheduling, we...
were able to make your day perfect. You and Kieran are the best couple and I wish you guys nothing but happiness on this exciting next part of your lives!
Morgan F
5.0
11/16/2021
Lauren went so above and beyond in every way. I first contacted Lauren just a few months before my wedding (I originally thought I could do everything myself without a coordinator/planner - I was so wrong!!). Lauren was really flexible and worked it out so that she would start working with us two weeks out, which was perfect for us and hard to find with a lot of other event planning companies. Even though she wasn't supposed to come on board until two weeks out, Lauren reached out several weeks before she officially started so that she could work on prepping materials for our wedding. What I learned from day one is that she is so dedicated to her couples and genuinely cares about them. Leading up to the wedding, I felt a huge weight off my shoulders because Lauren was clearly on top of everything and brought such a calm energy. Even though I had done a ton of research and was really detail oriented, Lauren asked questions/made suggestions that wouldn't have occurred to me. From start to finish, she put in so much effort to make sure every single detail was accounted for on the big day. Our wedding ran so smoothly and I attribute so much of that to Lauren. She is also incredibly kind and warm - it truly felt like having another friend at our wedding. Thank you so much, Lauren!!
Vendor response 02/11/2022
I am so happy I got to help make your & Justin's day special. You guys are such a beautifu...
l couple and I'm grateful you chose me to be a part of the celebration! XO
Alexandra Z
5.0
11/09/2021
Hiring Lauren as our wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions I made! She is super professional, organized, and overall- a joy to be around! She made sure we stuck to our timeline, contacted our vendors in advance to iron out details, and made sure we had everything we needed for the big day. She has a great upbeat attitude and having her at our special day was a true necessity. She is very responsive to emails/phone calls/texts and always gives honest advice. Everyone needs to hire Lauren as their wedding planner! She truly is the best in the business! The day definitely would not have gone as smoothly as it did if it weren't for her. I recommend her wholeheartedly.
Vendor response 11/10/2021
Thank you so much! I am so grateful you let me be a part of your big day :) Your night was...
so special filled with amazing friends & family and I wish you nothing but happiness!
Marina M
5.0
10/30/2021
Lauren planned a beautiful bridal shower. The entire process was stress free and the final party was beautiful. I would highly recommend Lauren Zizza Events.
Vendor response 11/09/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words! A beautiful shower for a beautiful bride to be :)
Chloe L
5.0
10/25/2021
Hiring Lauren was one of the first decisions I made, and it ended up being the BEST decision. She was an absolute dream to work with - organized, enthusiastic, understanding and incredibly knowledgeable. She is so supportive and personable it truly felt like I was working with a friend. Outside of all the planning leading up to it, on the day of she was such a savior! She thought of EVERYTHING that I never would have, and did such an amazing job coordinating all of the moving parts across MANY vendors. The day was artfully planned down to the minute with some much needed slush time baked in so that I could just sit back and relax.
Finally, outside of her robust industry expertise & planning skills, she was able to recommend some amazing vendors, shoutout to Lauren Fair Photography & Alexa Rae Makeup! In short, I cannot recommend her enough!
Vendor response 10/25/2021
Chloe, you are the sweetest bride ever! Thank you so much for your kind words. I had so mu...
ch fun working alongside you to create your wedding day vision. It was a magical evening & I wish we could do it all over again!
Alexandra S
5.0
10/25/2021
Lauren was simply wonderful. She was organized, professional, calm but also so very fun and upbeat and absolutely on top of everything at every moment of our day. These qualities made my entire family and bridal party feel relaxed, at ease and supported, which was so important! Our wedding day exceeded every dream I could have had and we have Lauren to thank for making it come together. I would highly recommend her services to other brides!!
Vendor response 10/25/2021
Thank you so much for your sweet words! You were a VISION and your wedding was incredible....
I'm so happy we finally saw it come to life (after a long 2 year wait!) XOXO
Isabel C
5.0
10/12/2021
I cannot even begin to explain how amazing it was to have Lauren for my wedding and during the wedding process! I am very detail oriented and always need to be in control and Lauren was able to alleviate any stress or concern I had for the day of and days leading up to the wedding. She is worth every penny and then some. You don’t realize how crucial it is to have someone like her by your side to make the day go by smoothly and without a hitch. Even if there was a minor hiccup, she remained super calm and always offered multiple options and solutions to the problem. I can go on and on but I will just say she was truly the backbone of our big day and it wouldn’t have been what it was without her!
Vendor response 10/25/2021
Isabel, your day was perfect and you and JR are the cutest couple! So happy we got to work...
together and it was a spectacular evening! XOXO
Ashley G
5.0
10/05/2021
Lauren flawlessly planned not one, not two, but three separate versions of our wedding day! Planning a wedding during a pandemic isn't an easy thing, and due to COVID we had to make the decision to shift back our day several times. Lauren was there every step of the way and made moving around dates, vendors and timelines look easy. She seamlessly handled all the logistics which took a HUGE amount of stress off of me as the bride. One thing I loved about having her as a planner is that she is very detail oriented. She made us a very thorough timeline and checklist for the wedding day which helped us stay on schedule and ensured the entire day ran smoothly. On the day of, I had multiple family members tell me how impressed they were by how organized she was and how often she would come check on us in the bridal suite to make sure I was feeling calm and had everything I needed. I was a very nervous bride and having Lauren there as an experienced guide ensured that I didn't have to worry about a thing on my wedding day. She was such a reassuring presence and also has a great design eye (which I definitely lack) so it was great to have her throughout the planning process to get feedback and suggestions on florals, signage, etc. I honestly can't rave about her enough and would hire her again in the blink of the eye - she was the best decision we ever made for our wedding.
Vendor response 10/25/2021
Thank you for your sweet note! It was so much fun planning this amazing wedding with you a...
nd I'm grateful for the 3 postponed weddings so we could work together longer :) It was such a fun night and you guys are such a fun, beautiful couple!!!
Anda D
5.0
9/21/2021
Lauren was super helpful with planning the months leading up to the wedding and she executed our vision flawlessly on our Wedding Day. She is professional, easy to get along with and very knowledgeable on planning the perfect wedding. We immediately trusted her with everything and are very happy we had a chance to partner with her in this process. We are beyond pleased with how our Wedding day turned out and very thankful to Lauren for making it happen. We highly recommend Lauren to other couples looking for a wedding planner.
Vendor response 10/25/2021
I had the best time working with you and Eric! It was such a beautiful day and I'm so grat...
eful I was able to be a part of it. Wishing you a lifetime of love & happiness! :)
Iris W
5.0
7/27/2021
Lauren is the best month-of coordinator we could have ever asked for. She was so understanding and flexible when we had to reschedule our wedding due to Covid19. When it got closer to the wedding, she was proactive in coordinating with our vendors (without me asking) and provided great ideas and suggestions as we were finalizing the small details. She created a document with all the details for the wedding and timeline. During the wedding day, she always checked in on me to make sure I had everything I needed and if I was ok. She made sure we were on or ahead of schedule and the day went so smoothly. She was so calm and dependable. She even helped bustle my dress and kept an eye on our personal belonging throughout the day / night. She was so professional and sharp and all our vendors were raving about how easy she was to work with. She went above and beyond. I am so grateful she was with us during our wedding day.
Vendor response 10/25/2021
I loved working with you and Eric! It was such a beautiful wedding filled with lots of lov...
e and amazing memories. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your special day!!!
Christina T
5.0
4/23/2020
Words cannot describe how amazing Lauren has been throughout our wedding planning process! While I wish this review was post wedding – Unfortunately, due to the current health climate, my fiance and I had to cancel our destination wedding in Brooklyn this upcoming May. (We currently reside in/have been planning afar from Pittsburgh, PA). Thankfully, however, we have Lauren on our team. From the very beginning of the process, and up until now (as we work on navigating cancellation contracts with our vendors), Lauren has helped to relieve us of any added stress. She is extremely organized, attentive, and always one step ahead. Not to mention she would do anything for her soon-to-be brides and grooms! Whether I needed to chat wedding details, or to just vent, Lauren was always there. She is a woman who genuinely cares, and it shows in her work and customer service. Although our wedding plans have since changed, I have no doubt that Lauren would have delivered on the day of and gone the extra mile to make sure every single moment was special. If you want a true boss lady who always has your best interests at heart – Lauren is your girl.
Vendor response 04/25/2020
Christina, thank you so much for your kind words! I am so bummed that we had to cancel the...
wedding, but I am forever grateful to have worked with you and Joe. I know that you two will have a long, happy, love-filled marriage. Your day will come and it will be absolutely perfect. Love always wins! XOXO
Jamil S
5.0
10/14/2019
Working with Lauren was the best decision we made. Planning a wedding across the country is no small feat, but with Lauren's help and expertise throughout the planning and the execution of our day, she eliminated all our stress so we could focus on enjoying our time. Lauren was super responsive and always triple-checking to make sure our needs and wants were being met. We wouldn't hesitate to work with her again.
UPDATE: Lauren really is an AMAZING wedding planner! I cannot rave more about her - Three months after our wedding we were hit with a surprise bill and she totally stepped in and helped to get everything straightened out with the vendor.
Vendor response 10/14/2019
I am so happy I was able to help make your & Felicity's day special & stress free! You are...
such an amazing couple and I am honored that I was a party of your day.
Sierra O
5.0
8/01/2019
Lauren was our day-of planner for our July 20th wedding - but she did so much more! She was a pleasure to work with, meticulous, organized, and focused. Throughout the day, we felt reassured that we were on schedule - and that we could just enjoy the party! - while she handled everything with a calm, professional demeanor.
Especially in the week before, Lauren was a lifesaver! So many last minute changes came up, she was flexible and responsive. We needed a last minute dresser (to calm some bowtie-tying anxieties), and she referred us to someone in the area, in our budget, who exceeded our expectations. She quickly found answers to all of our questions.
Although we were told a few times that we wouldn’t need a planner, it was a huge relief once Lauren came on board. My now-husband and I were working opposite hours up until very close to our date, and Lauren was able to close the loop, communicating with the venue and all vendors. She combed over the timeline and found so many details that we may have otherwise overlooked.
We would recommend working with Lauren wholeheartedly! We absolutely were able to enjoy our day even more because she was there.
Vendor response 08/08/2019
It was truly a pleasure working with you all. I am honored that you entrusted me on your s...
pecial day. Your wedding was absolutely spectacular, and you are such a beautiful couple inside and out. I am so grateful for your support and I wish you a lifetime of health, happiness, & love!
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