Let's Create Magic!
$2,750 starting price
Maryland, Virginia, DC, Southern Pennsylvania
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Lissa
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Lissa Marie Weddings and Events is based out of Rockville, MD, and offers wedding coordination and partial planning to couples in Maryland, Virginia, DC, and southern Pennsylvania. Lissa Marie Weddings and Events plans and coordinates events for ALL couples who are madly in love! At the end of the day, the goal is to help you marry your best friend in the most stress-free way imaginable.
Services Offered
WEDDING MANAGEMENT, also known as "day-of coordination"
For the couple that wants to be “all-in” with the planning process but wants to sit back, relax, & soak in all the magic on their wedding day. You have your vendors booked and need someone to tie it all together!
PARTIAL PLANNING
For the couple that wants to plan most of their wedding but wants a little more help booking vendors, designing the space, and staying organized & on track! You might have secured a couple of vendors, but you know what you want, you just need a little help putting together your vendor team, tying up loose ends, and putting the finishing touches on plans for the big day.
FULL PLANNING
For the couple that wants their wedding vision to come to life, but wants to be guided through the entire process, then this plan is for you! With your input and opinions in the forefront, we will curate a customized experience for you from start to finish by choosing your dream team of vendors, creating a design plan, and working with you every step of the way. All you have to do is tell us what you want, and we do the rest!
Woman-owned Business
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Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Full Service Wedding Planning
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
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Lissa
Owner
Right after college, one of my close friends asked me to help plan her wedding and I thought, why not, who doesn't want to be like JLo in the "Wedding Planner"? Even though Matthew McConaughey didn’t save me from a rouge taxi, I did find that I loved the planning process, logistics- and most importantly helping couples on their most special day!
If you're a lover of dogs, sappy Hallmark movies with predictable plot lines, think tacos are the world's most perfect food, love to get down on the dance floor, and want a new planning BFF, we might just be a perfect match!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.055 reviews
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Lissa and her team at Lissa Marie Wedding and Events received high praise from multiple couples for their exceptional planning services. From partial planning to full coordination, reviewers highlighted Lissa's organization, communication, and ability to bring their wedding visions to life. They appreciated the stress-free planning process, attention to detail, and seamless execution on the wedding day. Couples felt supported, pampered, and able to fully enjoy their special day thanks to Lissa and her team's dedication and professionalism.Review photos
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Maeve F
5.0
11/17/2024
If you are even considering booking a wedding planner or coordinator…look no further! Lissa and her team did a partial planning service for my October 2024 wedding! I had a large wedding of 200 people and lissa and her team were an amazing addition. As someone who always grew up with Pinterest boards and playing “wedding” many people thought I wouldn’t need a wedding planner. But Lissa really takes the stress off the bride and makes your vision come to life. She just knows so much about the wedding industry and will help you with things you don’t even see coming. I promise booking Lissa will be well worth it!! Thank you lissa and Juliana for making my dream wedding come to life
Madi G
5.0
10/01/2024
Lissa did an outstanding job coordinating our wedding. From the start, she was prompt, detailed, and organized with her communication. She seamlessly worked with the other vendors and made the day go incredibly smooth. Lissa really balanced being there for us day of to keep things running and get us anything we needed while also giving us the space to celebrate and enjoy the moment. Leading up to the big day, Lissa did an amazing job of reaching out, communicating, and engaging with us and our vendors to have everything ready for the big day.
We are so grateful we got to work with Lissa and would recommend her to any bride in the DMV!!
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Shaina A
5.0
9/28/2024
I am beyond thrilled to have had Lissa Marie Wedding and Events as my wedding planner! From our very first consultation, we instantly loved Lissa’s warm and down-to-earth personality. We signed a contract with her for partial planning and design a year and a half before our wedding, and she was ready to hit the ground running immediately.
Lissa’s expertise, guidance, and wealth of knowledge made the entire planning process stress-free. Every time we had calls or meetings, it felt like catching up with a friend—she’s funny, personable, and has an incredible personality! As we got closer to the big day, Juliana took over in the final month, and she was nothing short of AMAZING. She was organized, efficient, and exuded the same friendly, sweet nature as Lissa. Both of them made everything so much easier and enjoyable.
I highly recommend Lissa Marie Wedding and Events to anyone planning their wedding! If you want a team that feels like friends while ensuring your day is perfect, look no further!
Jonah K
5.0
9/12/2024
My husband and I hired Lissa to provide full planning services for our Eastern Shore same-sex wedding of about 280 people. I suspect that, between the large number of guests and the complexity of our ceremony, this was a more demanding job than most. We could not be happier with the job Lissa did. She introduced us to the most talented vendors that we never would have known about otherwise. She helped us choose the perfect venue. And she choreographed a whole weekend's worth of events that all went off without a single hitch. Maybe there were all kinds of crises behind the scenes, but if so, she shielded us from even learning about them, because the whole weekend seemed like a non-stop magical dream. Throughout the process, she had helpful suggestions and advice, and checked in with us regularly to make sure we were on top of our assigned tasks and that our vendor bills were all paid on time. On top of all that, we looked forward to our planning calls with her because she was just fun to talk to. If we were going to go back and do it all over again, we would pick Lissa again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much!
Jackie W
5.0
7/06/2024
Lissa was incredible from start to finish! We were so overwhelmed at the start of wedding planning. When trying to find a planner, Lissa was the planner who we knew instantly had our best interests in making our day extra special. From the precision to detail, vendor recommendations, many meetings and follow-ups to our endless questions, Lissa kindness, professionalism and fun shined through! Leading up to the wedding, Lissa provided such a comprehensive timeline for our vendors & wedding party, it left us with so much ease on the wedding day. It left this planning every aspect of life bride with such calm leading up to and on the wedding day. SO many of our family, friends and wedding party raved about Lissa and her team that day. We can't thank Lissa and her amazing assistants enough for their wedding day magic and attention to every point of our big day!
Maral S
5.0
6/23/2024
Juliana was our day of coordinator and she and Lissa were so helpful during the planning process, and answering questions. Juliana made sure all vendors were set and questions were answered. Everything was so detailed and it really helped ease my mind. The day of-she was on it! She had everything under control in such a professional manner. She made sure that we were treated like royalty 🥲 They are both so easy to talk to and so helpful. I highly recommend!!
Wendy G
5.0
6/03/2024
Lissa and her team was absolutely wonderful from the initial contact up to the end of our wedding day! No matter what kind of wedding you're having, she will make you and your partner feel like you have all of her attention as the most important couple. Throughout the whole process, she was so professional and supportive, even with not as traditional ideas. She had such a quick response time, usually within a day, or a couple hours, and sometimes even sooner! Her attention to detail in making my timeline was also amazing and I felt that we were able to have the whole day planned to the dot before the big day.
On the wedding day, she made sure everything ran so smoothly and we were not stressed out at all! We had some small hiccups with the layouts that our venue had set up, but a quick word from Lissa had them fixing the issue. She's the perfect amount of assertiveness, professionalism, and friendliness with everyone, including the guests.
The large thing that stood out to be was how much all of our other vendors loved Lissa and working with her, and I could see it throughout the day. Our venue had restrictions such as a short setup window, but Lissa communicated with them and navigated the situation very well to make everything go smoothly. Even though we had a venue management person for the day of, it was nothing compared to working with someone that truly focuses on you and your needs. Our vision was captured beautifully, and we do not regret hiring her at all!
Veronica Y
5.0
5/30/2024
How do I even begin to explain how INCREDIBLE Lissa and her entire team were!
I was in graduate school, working part time, graduated, got a new job, and also bought a house and moved all within the 1.5 years we planned our wedding together! Through it all, I so appreciated Lissa's vendor recommendations, her attention to detail, and her fast communication - often responding to my emails in mere minutes!
Immediately on our first call, Lissa eased any and all concerns and worries about planning a wedding, and her expertise came through right away, which is especially needed when working with a historic venue like mine (DAR in DC)
Even though I got the partial planning package, Lissa was always available via text or email, and we also had multiple phone/Zoom calls as well where she would help make an actionable plan for the following weeks/months ahead.
On the actual wedding day, I ate, drank, relaxed, danced, laughed, had fun, and I didn't have to worry about a single thing! The whole day was truly perfect and executed FLAWLESSLY. In addition, Lissa's colleagues during the day of, Abby and Gio, went above and beyond, and they even took surprise candid polaroid pictures to put in my guestbook which was such a sweet surprise the next day!
10/10 recommend 🌟
Ranya E
5.0
3/21/2024
Lissa was our day-of coordinator for our wedding and we were blown away by her and her team! We started with a consultation call to get to know each other and was sent a google folder with so many helpful wedding planning tips and organizational tools. Our meetings were structured and we felt very comfortable asking her the many questions that we had. Lissa's strength is that she made us feel that "she's got us," and that all will be smooth on the wedding day. She communicated closely with all of our vendors well before the wedding date and even served as a middle man between vendors who needed things from each other. Though we utilized her in-person starting at 3pm, Lissa coordinated our ENTIRE day ahead of time so that it all ran well. During the wedding, she checked in on us and our parents several times to make sure all were happy while also cueing each event on the timeline. In addition to all of the task oriented things we were thrilled with, Lissa has a beautiful personality and we felt like she was another best friend at the wedding. Whether you need a full blown wedding planner or a day-of coordinator, we highly recommend her!
Vendor response 03/26/2024
Thanks so much for your sweet review, Ranya! It was truly an honor working with you and wi...
tnessing your beautiful love and how much you are so cherished by your friends and family! Thank you for letting me share a small part of your big day :)
Margot M
5.0
2/08/2024
Hiring Lissa as our wedding planner was the best thing we did for our wedding. Planning our DC wedding from Denver, we knew we needed help from a local expert, what we didn’t realize was we’d grow to be friends throughout the process. Hopping on monthly calls with Lissa leading up to our day we had the pleasure of getting to know each other as well as utilize her wedding expertise, by the time we got to wedding weekend Lissa felt both like a friend and was our greatest hype woman. Her investment in every aspect of the planning process alleviated so much of our planning stress. She helped us curate our amazing vendor team, shape our floral vision, pick out our tablescape rentals and ensured our wedding day went not only as we planned but better! Lissa & her team did the heavy lifting so we could enjoy our day care-free as the guests of honor. Our wedding would not have been so special without her. We cannot recommend LissaMarie Events enough!
Elaine D
5.0
1/31/2024
Lissa was absolutely amazing. Her level of organization, eye for detail, and coordination is incredible. We felt completely taken care of and really had no concerns going into the wedding -- we were totally confident that she had everything under control. All of her vendor recs were also spot-on, and she was able to give us the wedding of our dreams (and better). We had sort of a complicated wedding with multiple ceremonies and moving people across the city, but it was a perfect and utterly hitch-free with Lissa in control! Many of our guests even told us afterward how smooth everything went. She even helped us after the wedding to follow-up on some items with vendors -- going above and beyond her contractual terms to help us out. We couldn't have done this without her, and are so grateful for her expertise, attitude, and professionalism.
Sarah B
5.0
11/07/2023
I can't say enough good things about Lissa and her team! Lissa has gone above and beyond since the day we started working with her for full planning services. She immediately followed up on emails, helped us narrow down vendors, review contracts and even followed up on random questions my parents and I had. Her amazing planning skills are extremely evident by how organized she is - she has a check list or guide for everything you could think of! Not to mention the day of she made everything run flawlessly from literally driving the golf cart at our venue to a perfect set up to being my hype girl before I walked down the aisle and got nervous. If you need any sort of support for wedding planning I would recommend Lissa & her team 100%
Maggie L
5.0
10/07/2023
We are so happy we hired Lissa to help us through our wedding process. We had her for the partial planning package and our experience was beneficial from start to finish. At first, we weren't sure if a wedding planner was necessary, as I LOVE party planning and am particularly detail oriented- but that ultimately is WHY Lissa was so helpful. Rather than worry about details day of, I could just relax and know it was all in great hands. She kept us on pace the whole time and gave us feedback on what was worth our mental energy and what wasn't. She responded to communications promptly, both to us and our vendors. All her vendor recommendations were phenomenal. She made our day excellent and we cannot recommend her enough!
Nena T
5.0
9/13/2023
Our wedding day was by far the most special day of our lives. Lissa made our dreams come true. From start to finish, I could not have asked for a more dedicated visionary working to make everything happen. The design details and the execution of how everything turned out were beyond expectations. I felt like a Queen all day. Not to mention gaining a friend through it all to make it even more special! Lissa has a gift, and those who experience her become richer because of it!
Thank you, Lissa!
Gaby B
5.0
6/16/2023
We hired Lissa halfway through our planning process after having a bad experience with another planner, and she was an absolute GEM from day one!! We were so fortunate that she still had our date available. Working with her was such a breeze! She was always very responsive, organized, had great ideas, and made sure we secured our final few vendors and hotel room blocks without any issues. She's so kind, empathetic, and just generally fun to be around, and she put us both at ease throughout the stresses of wedding planning. On the day of our wedding, she and her assistant got all the decor set up/taken down, made sure everything ran smoothly and on schedule, kept us hydrated, and just generally made sure everything was flawless!! It was such a dream working with her, especially compared to what we'd been dealing with before. I would absolutely recommend that any engaged couples looking for a planner just choose Lissa now - you won't regret it!!
Keri C
5.0
6/09/2023
Lissa and her team make you feel like you are planning your wedding with your best friend or closest family member! They are realistic, down to earth, extremely knowledgeable and ALWAYS there for you through the entire process. Lissa was so responsive, so calm, so kind, and so understanding, literally a brides dream to work with. From the moment you tell her your vision and budget she not only makes it happen but really does go above and beyond. Her associate planner Julianna is also amazing, she went to bat for me on our wedding day and the days leading up to it when somethings weren’t going as planned and fixed it in a blink of an eye, no hesitation. Our wedding was a dream come true and a large part of that was because of Lissa and Julianna. Even now that it’s all done I still chat with Lissa from time to time and I know exactly who I’m going to go to if I have an event to plan too. Brides, do yourself a favor and use Lissa, you’ll be so happy you did! Thank you Lissa and your team!!
Nicole M
5.0
3/11/2023
We hired Lissa as our Day-of-Coordinator (DOC)for our wedding reception on October 22, 2022. Since we already got married in 2020, we wanted to just enjoy the night, be stress free, party with our friends and family and finally celebrate our wedding. Lissa did a fantastic job and took care of everything that day.
To start, we were one of the couples who got married in 2020 and needed to cancel the big wedding party multiple times because of COVID. Lissa was so understanding and we did not have a hard time communicating with her. That’s when I knew that she does not treat her job as mere business but she really cares for her clients!!
Lissa and I exchanged emails a lot months prior the wedding and we had logistics meeting closer to the celebration date. She has given me a lot of advice through her responses, documents and references she shared. She also took care of coordinating all my hired vendors, creating an organized time plan and ensuring I did not forget any details during the process.
On the day of the wedding reception, Lissa and her assistant Raquel helped set-up the wedding decors. That was a big lifesaver since when I was initially planning, I wasn’t sure if DOC in general does that and when she said that she’ll do it, I was very relieved. So for all DIY brides out there, please hire Lissa and she will help make your wedding vision into a reality!
If there is one thing I will change, I will probably hire her Partial Planning service or if you have the budget, the Full Service planning. Lissa knows a lot of great vendors that she can suggest to the couple and they will be able to work together from the start and make your dream wedding possible.
Again Lissa is so worth it. She is very responsive so I felt secure throughout the process! Thank you Lissa for making our day more special and you were truly a lifesaver!
Jen S
5.0
2/28/2023
Lissa and Krista went above and beyond to make our wedding day run smoothly! Lissa was super helpful in organizing and planning the day and took care of so much behind the scenes! She provided so many tips and tricks that made our wedding better than we could have imagined. Lissa and Krista were amazing to work with and made us feel so calm and assured that the day would go well.
Michelle M
5.0
2/15/2023
Lissa makes sure that you and your party have to work your event as little as possible, if at all. She does a great job making sure everything runs smoothly so you can focus on having a blast.
We knew very little about the nuances of wedding planning going in, we definitely needed a lot of hand-holding to figure out what was possible, what we wanted, and what we needed. Lissa did a wonderful job making sure we knew what options were available and what was best for our needs.
Even though our wedding got rescheduled, Lissa was on it and made sure all vendors and contracts got transitioned smoothly to the new date. It would have been so overwhelming without her, and I genuinely believe it would have been a very stressful wedding without her!
Kelsey S
5.0
2/03/2023
I would highly recommend working with Lissa, she is amazing! Throughout the entire process she was super helpful, so kind, and always available to answer any questions or give an opinion if I needed one. She went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I had the perfect wedding day, we were so grateful to have her there with us——thank you, Lissa!
Justine L
5.0
1/07/2023
We hired LMW for day-of-coordinator services. Our day went so smoothly! Juliana executed everything we spoke about during the logistics call and more. Anything we needed that day she helped take care of. Lissa also answered several questions we had in the months leading up to our wedding. Very happy with how everything went and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a day-of-coordinator!
Alexis G
5.0
12/03/2022
Lissa was a joy to work with! She is very knowledge in the wedding space, extremely organized, and does a great job of providing ideas/suggestions that you may not have thought of yourself. She also helped us find a few of our other vendors so that it was one less thing we needed to worry about. We knew from the start that we were in good hands with Lissa as our planner, and everything came together so perfectly for our big day. Thank you for making our wedding such a fun and memorable celebration!
Heidi C
5.0
11/22/2022
Lissa and her team were absolutely amazing to work with! From the beginning, Lissa was always very responsive and you could tell she knew what she was doing. She made planning and organizing everything so, so seamless and was an absolute rockstar on wedding day. I didn’t have to set up or clean up a single thing, and she made sure we ate once our food came out. We truly could not have done it without her, and I’ve been recommending her to my engaged friends! You will NOT regret hiring Lissa!
Vendor response 11/22/2022
Thanks so much, Heidi! I had so much fun working with you two! Joey’s handmade greenery wa...
ll and your flower guys surprise entrance featuring the Nittany Lion and the custom written rap song the will forever be etched in our minds- what a fantastic wedding!
Shirley T
5.0
11/15/2022
Lissa and her team are amazing! They made the entire wedding planning process easy and stress free. She took our ideas/vision and made them come to life. Any late minute changes that we made Lissa and her team executed them without any questions. Our wedding was perfect thanks to Lissa and her team. Lissa even hung out with our daughters when they were tired and needed to take a break.
Maddie D
5.0
11/14/2022
I’ll start my review off by saying that from the moment we hired Lissa, she was in my phone as “Lissa (wedding queen)” …and she definitely lived up to it! After our initial conversation we kept in touch on social media, she checked in with me often and it was so helpful!! We had our walk through and the woman knew her stuff, about weddings and specifically Bluebird. Leading up to the wedding day we spoke almost daily, i asked her advice, she told me if my blanket count was too aggressive or not 🤣 so grateful to have her to bounce ideas off of. At rehearsal we met her assistant, Krista, who was amazing! She led the show and got us in and out smoothly and quickly. Day of, the both of them were absolute gems. They did a fantastic job setting up all the decor and making our vision come to life!! That part alone- was completely worth it. I didn’t have a single worry that day about what went where, they took care of everything and made the whole set up absolutely perfect. Checked in on both of us so much, always made sure we had drinks in our hands, and made the whole night run so seamlessly. I also have to give a shout out to Lissa, she was literally on the floor putting my vans on for me…AND had spray deodorant literally on hand when I asked for it! We have a bridal party that loves to have a good time, and they kept us on schedule and in line! I can’t thank them both enough for their hard work to make our day so special. 10000% hire Lissa and her team to take care of you on your special day, you will have the best day EVER!!!
Vendor response 11/15/2022
Where do I even start?! I had the best time working with you from the moment you added me ...
to your vendor team. I would get on the floor and put your shoes on for you anytime :) Cheers to a lifetime of happiness for you and Matt!
Rubie M
5.0
10/27/2022
Lissa & her team were incredible! She went above & beyond to make sure that everything went smoothly on our wedding day. She pivoted our outdoor ceremony to be indoor when the weather wasn’t cooperating & decorated the space so beautifully. She answered all our questions leading up to the wedding and was so incredibly kind & patient. Having Lissa there to help alleviated so much of our stress!! I can’t recommend her enough.
Brandon H
5.0
9/15/2022
Lissa was attentive and helpful throughout the couple months leading up to the wedding, keeping us on track while we might otherwise gotten overwhelmed.
She helped make sure everything went as we planned for both the rehearsal and the day of the wedding and we couldn't have been happier.
Erika N
5.0
9/12/2022
Lissa and her team were absolutely AMAZING!!
We chose the Event Management package and it was the best decision we made. Lissa led us through our walk through and asked all the crucial questions to our caterer and venue coordinator that we definitely wouldn’t have thought of on our own.
During the last 30 days she took over all of the communication with our vendors (where we changed our seating chart, song list, shot list, and everything else, multiple times). She made sure that all vendors were notified of every single change, nothing slipped through the cracks.
On the day of, Lissa was calming and really just felt like a friend. My bridal party was so grateful that she came around and handed everyone tissues during the ceremony. During pictures she was constantly making rounds handing my husband and I water which was SO necessary.
Lissa made sure everything was packed up at the end of the night, taking the stress off the rest of our bridal party/family. Having someone on our side throughout the whole process was so worth it. 1000% recommend Lissa and her team!
Vendor response 09/20/2022
Thank you so much, Erika!! It was so much fun working with you and Brandon and I'm so happ...
y to hear that you loved your big day!
Maria M
5.0
8/05/2022
Reviewing just based on response to email inquiry - Lissa Marie was quick to respond and although she and her team are booked for my date in 2023, was so very kind to recommend other wedding planners without me even asking. Out of all the vendors i've reached out, she is the only one who did that. I truly appreciate that detail! Everyone who has booked her are very lucky!
Catherine S
5.0
7/11/2022
Lissa was AMAZING! She made the entire process of planning a wedding so easy and made the day itself run so smooth! She answered all of our questions, and left us with no worries. She was sweet and caring, the entire process. I couldn't recommend her enough for your big day!
Carolyn K
5.0
6/18/2022
Cannot say enough about how wonderful Lissa is!!!
Lissa went above and beyond to make my daughter's wedding day PERFECT. She was always available in the months leading up to the wedding--whether it was for vendor recommendations, advice on how to handle situations, you name it--she had the answers! She is like a breath of fresh air, with such a calm sense of confidence and an upbeat positive energy. She handled last minute changes without skipping a beat, and she took care of so much behind the scenes, many issues we did not even know about, until after the big day. By far, this is the best money we spent on ANYTHING related to the wedding. I would recommend Lissa again and again without hesitation, and I already have!
Lindsay K
5.0
6/14/2022
Hiring Lissa is hands down the best money that I spent for my wedding. Words can’t describe how organized, kind and helpful she is. She was an outstanding communicator and SO knowledgeable about vendors. She truly went above and beyond to make our Special day as perfect as possible. Even when vendors didn’t do what they said they would, or something went wrong, Lissa was right there to make it better. She’s creative, a quick thinker and has a really calming presence. She allowed us to enjoy the day by taking care of every single detail. She is a true professional that also feels like a friend. She’s someone that you want to be around because she cares about getting to know her clients. Her expertise and great suggestions really made us feel comfortable in choosing our dream team. Her job was not at all easy but she did it flawlessly!! She was born to do this. She is so detail oriented and thinks of everything! She even sent us videos that she took so we could have something to look at when we woke up the morning after our wedding. Without her, our day would have been completely different. I couldn’t recommend hiring her more. The best is an understatement. 11/10 would recommend.
Vendor response 06/25/2022
THANK YOU! I’m so happy to hear how much you loved your big day and I am so honored that y...
ou chose my team to be there alongside you! Watching you and Cody get down that aisle and enjoy your wedding day was pure magic!
Miranda P
5.0
6/09/2022
Melissa was an absolute pleasure to work with. She really knows what she’s doing when it comes to coordinating/planning weddings and events. She’s so personable, kind, and genuine, which made her SO easy to work with.
We hired her as a Day-Of Coordinator and she truly went above and beyond! She was emailing with myself and vendors weeks and months in advance, and she helped us postpone our May 2021 wedding to May 2022—making sure our vendors were available and on the same page. It was so helpful to have her as a resource at that time.
And if I could go back and do it again, I would have invested in more of her planning services because they were that valuable! I have a feeling that if I had worked with her from the beginning, it would have saved me so much time and stress trying to figure things out on my own!
There were so many little things she did the day of our wedding without even being asked, like setting up our After the Tone Guestbook, moving decorations from ceremony to reception, herding family members for portraits, and so many other things that I’m probably unaware of!
I can’t thank her enough for all of the time and effort she put into making our dream wedding come true! 12/10 would recommend her services to any bride-to-be!
Vendor response 06/25/2022
Thank you, Miranda!! I have loved working with you and Caleb over the past 2+ years! It wa...
s so much fun watching your vision finally come to life and I couldn’t be more grateful to have been on the journey with you!
Erin & Kyle O
5.0
5/10/2022
We hired Lissa for full-time wedding planning in 2021. We both knew from the beginning that we would need assistance with planning the wedding given our hectic schedules. Hiring Lissa was the absolute best decision and helped make the whole process enjoyable and not stressful. One of the things I valued most about Lissa were her recommendations of other vendors. She gave us options and really helped guide us to what choices would work best for us, without being pushy or controlling. Even though we went with full-time services, our wedding day felt personal and exactly what we dreamed of (and possibly better!) Lissa is extremely thoughtful and knowledgeable; she really thinks of everything. She was also incredibly responsive and answered all our questions throughout the process. The resources she provided as part of her services (Bridal Guide, Virtual Office, etc.) were extremely helpful and kept us on track. It was amazing to have her with us on our special day, we were able to be in the moment and not worry about all the details, schedules, and things that could have gone wrong. We would highly recommend Lissa to anyone planning a wedding!
Vendor response 05/25/2022
I had the absolute best time planning your wedding together! I’m so glad that you loved yo...
ur vendor team and how your big day turned out! You both were a dream couple to work with from start to finish. Stay in touch!
Stephanie R
5.0
4/11/2022
Hiring Lissa was truly the best decision we made when planning our wedding. We had secured our venue before we hired her, so we selected her partial planning package, which was perfect for us. She helped us find the rest of our vendor team through her great industry connections. She kept me calm and on track, and would smooth over any conflicts with our venue or other vendors. She even scrambled the morning of the wedding to find a projector screen and make sure it was ready by event time. All of the vendors Lissa connected us with were incredible–great value and great quality. Lissa also is a great communicator; I really value timely responses to emails/texts, and she always responds back to us within a couple of hours (and usually within a couple minutes!). She is extremely professional, organized, and kind. I would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding or any other big event. Hiring Lissa is the best money you could spend on your wedding day!
Vendor response 04/14/2022
It was truly an honor planning your wedding together! I am so happy to hear that you had a...
great experience and loved the vendor team we assembled! Everything was so perfect, from the floral arrangements and food, to your epic first dance- I'm so grateful to have been a part of your big day. I wish you and Matt every happiness as you begin this next big journey!
Jeanne W
5.0
3/21/2022
Lissa was a fabulous planner. Early on, my daughter and I agreed that hiring a wedding planner was absolutely essential to a good experience (and preserving our relationship😇). Lissa exceeded all my expectations and was perhaps the best investment in the process we made. She is delightful to work with, extremely knowledgeable, and really good at figuring out solutions and making suggestions without being pushy or overwhelming us. She was organized and kept us in schedule, reminding us when decisions had to be made and offering helpful suggestions. Her list of contractors was outstanding, The day was perfect - thanks in large part to Lissa. I highly recommend her without any reservations.
Vendor response 03/27/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jeanne! I’m so thankful that I got to work with you...
, Erin, and Kyle from start to finish on their big day and that all of you had a great experience!
Stacey W
5.0
3/16/2022
Lissa was so wonderful to work with! She is incredibly knowledgeable about the wedding industry and was always available to give advise and to answer any questions we had. Our day ran so smoothly with all of her help. We knew we wouldn’t have to worry about a thing and, most importantly, she always made sure my husband and I had a drink in our hand! If you have the chance to work with her, definitely do it! I cannot recommend her enough!
Vendor response 03/27/2022
Thank you, Stacey! You and Kyle were so fun to work with- it truly made my job easy! I'm s...
o glad that I was able to be a smart part of your big day and the epic party you two threw at Bluebird!
Emily S
5.0
3/02/2022
Lissa is fantastic! Extremely responsive, attentive to detail, and exactly who you want on your big day!
Vendor response 03/27/2022
Thank you so much, Emily! You and Jeff were an absolute dream to work with on your big day...
at Cosmos Club!
Claire W
5.0
1/01/2022
Working with Lissa is the best wedding decision you can make! From our first email Lissa was such a pleasure to work with. Lissa's communication is great and throughout the whole process she quickly answered our questions and eased any concerns! We haven't been to a lot of weddings, so we didn't really know what to do at all. We did partial planning and having Lissa help with vendor communication and selection was so helpful, especially with so many vendors already being booked on our date. She had so many useful resources and vendor contacts, which really helped us to narrow down our vendor team and ensure we had every detail worked out for the big day! On the day of our wedding Lissa made sure everything went perfectly! Lissa is prepared to handle and situation that may arise on the wedding day and is a PRO at making sure your vision comes together perfectly! If you want to sit back and relax on your wedding day and give yourself the time to enjoy the day, you'll want to have Lissa on your team!
Vendor response 01/02/2022
Thank you so much, Claire! I had so much fun planning your special day with Osmar and work...
ing together to book vendors, answer your questions, and figure out all of the details! Everyone at your wedding had so much fun and the fireworks at the end were just perfect :) I know you and Osmar will have such a happy life together and I can't wait to see what's next for you two!
Sarah F
5.0
12/16/2021
Throughout our wedding planning journey, Lissa was always there for us — giving us the best support and help we needed. Due to the pandemic, our wedding reception was postponed several times (over the course of almost 2 years!). We had experienced different logistic and communication challenges with vendors but Lissa always helped us by going extra mile — prompt reliable communication, being understanding and flexible to our needs and concerns, being courteous and professional, and most importantly, genuinely caring about us and our most important day no matter what. When we had a true emergency on our big day, Lissa handled the situation swiftly and efficiently, so that we could just focus on our reception and enjoy our time with guests and family. I strongly recommend Lissa to anyone who is looking for a wedding coordinator in the area and you won't be disappointed!
Vendor response 01/02/2022
Sarah and Makoto, it has definitely been a long journey to get to the big day, but I am so...
happy that you finally made it! I was grateful for the opportunity to help guide you throughout the process and problem solve on your wedding day so you could enjoy all of the food, drinks, and bowling!
Kinsey C
5.0
12/07/2021
Planning a wedding can be stressful, but not with Lissa. Throughout the planning process, I truly never felt overwhelmed. Lissa gave vendor recommendations and I trusted her expertise and used them all. Every single vendor she recommended was amazing. She was always available when I had questions and was very responsive. I always thought I'd be stressed on the day of my wedding but I knew Lissa had it all handled. I HIGHLY recommend Lissa and can't imagine planning my wedding without her. Do yourself a favor and work with Lissa!
Vendor response 12/07/2021
Thanks you, Kinsey! It was so much fun planning this wedding with you and I appreciate all...
the trust you put into the process- I know long distance planning can be tough! I'm so happy to hear that you loved all the vendors that were recommended and had a stress-free day! I'm sending you and Pace all the love as you start this new journey together!
Natalie D
5.0
11/13/2021
We had the best experience with Lissa. I hired her pretty early on in the wedding planning process and emailed to ask for advice/opinions in the months leading up to the wedding. Filling out all her information sheets was a good exercise to make sure I hadn't missed anything, and I generally found her resources helpful. Lissa is incredibly responsive, on top of everything, and generally made the day go smoothly. She communicated well with all our vendors and the wedding party. Lissa also set up the our tables beautifully and followed the rather precise instructions for our decor setup flawlessly.
Vendor response 11/20/2021
Thanks so much for your kind words, Natalie! You and Erik were so perfect on your big day ...
and had such a gorgeous wedding day- I am so grateful to have been a small part of it!
Lauren G
5.0
10/20/2021
Lissa was absolutely amazing to work with! I am a very anxious person and she was able to ease all of my stress and anxiety during this entire process! I sincerely thank her for making our wedding so special, stress-free, and absolutely wonderful! If you need the best wedding coordinator/planner, Lissa is your girl! Thank you so much again Lissa!
Vendor response 11/20/2021
I loved working with you and Tayler! I'm so glad that I was able to help you through your ...
wedding-planning stress and help you with your special day :)
Kate N
5.0
10/19/2021
I’m so glad I hired Lissa to coordinate my wedding! She was so helpful beyond the day of with answering my questions, suggesting vendors, and easing my nerves in the days leading up to the big day. She did an amazing job with all the decor- everything from the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception looked even better than I ever imagined! Thank you so so much Lissa!
Vendor response 11/20/2021
Aw, thank you so much, Kate! I'm so happy to hear that you got to enjoy every part of your...
big day- you and Chris deserve every happiness!
McKendry F
5.0
9/23/2021
The BEST wedding day-of coordinator a girl could ask for! Lissa is not only an amazingly talented professional, but she is also such a beautiful soul. From the second I hired Lissa she was there to recommend vendors and answer all my questions (even the crazy ones). I have a type-A personality and was very nervous relinquishing all control on my wedding day, but Lissa made sure the entire day went perfect and was completely stress-free. Not only did she make sure I walked into the wedding of my dreams, but she was also by our side the entire day in case we needed anything. People always say you don’t eat, drink or even have a moment to yourself on your wedding day, but thanks to her we were able to do all those things! It truly was the most magical day. The best part is Matt and I are gaining a friend through it all to make it even more special! Lissa, we love you and are forever grateful!
Vendor response 09/24/2021
McKendry, I have all the happy tears reading this! It was truly an honor working with you ...
and Matt and I'm so glad to hear that you had a magical stress-free day! Love you two and can't wait to see what the future holds for you!
Blanca A
5.0
9/22/2021
Lissa is like your own "Fairy God Mother". Planning a wedding can be a little stressful and nerve wrecking but as soon as my now husband and I chose Lissa to help us with Day of Coordinating we felt such a big relief in it all! I'm such a perfectionist when it comes to hosting events. I was really worried that some things weren't going to turn out the way we envisioned them. I thought I was going to have to go over and walk around everything to perfect some things, but when I walked into the reception area for the first time I was in tears because of beautiful and how perfect everything was! It was literally how we had envisioned everything thanks to Lissa being behind the scenes! Lissa was very responsive, helpful and reassuring. She kept in touch with all of our vendors and created an agenda to help our wedding day go smoother. Just all of that alone was a huge sense of relief for us through our wedding planning process. She even helped us in recommending an officiant (Pastor Jenn) who turned out to be the perfect officiant for us. Thank you so much Lissa for ALL of your help, we appreciate it so much! <3 p.s Thanks for keeping me hydrated that day too ;)
Vendor response 09/24/2021
Thanks so much, Blanca! I was so honored to serve as your "Fairy God Mother" for the day a...
nd bring your beautiful vision to life. I still tear up a little when I watch the video of you walking into the reception space for the first time-- I'm so glad that you and Anthony were in love with your big day!
Caroline M
5.0
6/30/2021
We absolutely loved working with Lissa! We hired her as our day-of coordinator after our photographer (the equally amazing Julia Summers) recommended her. Lissa went above and beyond, answering loads of questions and giving me recommendations before she officially took over vendor communication 30 days before the wedding. I don't know what we would have done without her on our wedding day - she coordinated all our deliveries, made sure my husband and I had a private moment to enjoy some time together before our reception, and managed all the last-minute snafus that came up with ease (even when I realized I forgot our rings literally 10 minutes before the ceremony started). My friends attending our wedding even commented on how much they loved her! Lissa is amazing, and I can't recommend her enough!
Vendor response 07/03/2021
I absolutely LOVED working with you and Sean! You are such a sweet couple and two of the n...
icest people- I am so lucky to have been a small part of your big day! I'm so glad that you were able to have a beautiful day and just focus on the important moments :)
Jenny K
5.0
6/01/2021
Lissa is the best wedding coordinator you can have on your wedding team! She kept our nerves calm while planning during COVID, in another state and with a venue that had never done a wedding before. My now husband and I had a tendency to get overwhelmed and procrastinate with our wedding planning but Lissa managed to break it down and make it easier. Because we were out of state, Lissa gave us fantastic recommendations for vendors and we absolutely loved every one of them. She went above and beyond answering all of our questions and probably more importantly asking us all of the questions we hadn't thought of. She even made sure our getaway car had dinner leftovers in the trunk so we had food once we arrived at the hotel and helped us return a cake stand after the wedding. As a bride, I was able to relax and enjoy every minute of my wedding day knowing Lissa and her team had everything taken care of. Even our guests commented on how well organized and put together she was. You really won't find someone better to help plan and coordinate your big day. Thank you Lissa, for everything. Our perfect wedding day would not have happened without you!
Vendor response 06/02/2021
You and Logan were a DREAM to work with! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your big da...
y and felt relaxed-that's my goal! I can't wait to see all of the adventures you take around the world as husband and wife :)
Mary W
5.0
1/18/2021
Lissa was absolutely amazing from start to finish. From the first phone call to the follow up after our wedding we couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated and responsive planner. Lissa helped us navigate downsizing our 185 person wedding to an intimate 25 person ceremony and dinner. She communicated every change and specific request to our vendors. She was my saving grace when I had just about given up on the entire thing. I will recommend her to every newly engaged couple I know and wish I had another wedding to plan just to be able to use her again :)
Jacqueline C
5.0
11/10/2020
Lissa truly thought of everything. We decided to throw together a backyard wedding in just a matter of weeks, and Lissa dove right in with us and helped us pull off a beautiful day. We could not have done it without her. HIRE HER! Having a planner is worth the investment. I didn't have to worry about a thing on the day of my wedding and was able to enjoy stress-free.
Vendor response 11/12/2020
Thank you so much for your very kind words! It was truly a pleasure working with you and A...
rthur and your tropical themed pool party wedding was the highlight of my summer season!
Devon M
5.0
11/09/2020
It was about a month before our wedding and I began to realize having a day-of-coordinator was needed. I found myself having phone calls with about 8 day of coordinators. Lissa, was actually my last phone call. While talking to her there was an instant connection. I could tell how passionate she was about what she does and she made me feel at ease even on the phone. I made a decision right after hanging up to move forward with her.
She was absolutely fantastic to work with. She was extremely organized, detail oriented and helped keep us on track. She took over coordination with my vendors and worked on creating a day of timeline. Lissa, kept us in the loop when necessary but didn’t overwhelm us with all the last minute things. We felt extremely confident in Lissa, and didn’t feel the need to have her run by decisions that might have been needed that day, we knew she would have everything under control. The day of she made everything run smoothly and went above and beyond. She had drinks (and water) in our hand all night and made sure we had food to eat throughout, even during pictures! I know if we didn’t have Lissa I would have been so stressed the day of our wedding. If you are considering a day of coordinator/wedding planner you will not be disappointed with Lissa.
Vendor response 12/02/2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Devon! I loved working with you and Ihab and ...
I was happy to help eliminate some of your wedding-day stress!
Caitlin K
5.0
11/05/2020
Lissa became our day of coordinator as a last minute addition. I believe we asked her to help us with our wedding a month or so beforehand. We hired her mainly to help with the set up of decor before the wedding. We didn’t want to stress about the little things that day of the wedding.
Lissa delivered on so many levels! Not only was the decor and set up for the wedding beautiful and creative, but it was so organized. She helped facilitate the flow of the wedding. Because of her, transitions were flawless.
I would recommend Lissa to anyone and everyone who is looking for a wedding coordinator. She is a delight to work with, organized, and professional. I can’t say enough positive things about her services.
Vendor response 11/06/2020
Thank you so much for your very kind words! I had the best time working with you and Kayla...
on your beautiful wedding day and I can't wait to see your professional photos!
Kim C
5.0
11/02/2020
Co-vid happened and I was in need of a last minute day-of coordinator. Lissa was fantastic to work with; she was super organized and kept me on track. Most of all, her coordination with my vendors made it easy for me on the day-of. I didn't have to worry about which vendor was going, when and where. I highly recommend her services!
Vendor response 11/02/2020
Thanks so much, Kim! You and Nick are such a sweet couple and I can't wait to see what the...
future holds for you two! :)
Katelyn P
5.0
10/30/2020
Lissa Marie is a must have on your wedding day! We booked Lissa to be our day-of coordinator but what we didn’t realize was how much more we got by booking with her. Not only did she make sure our special day go off without a hitch, but she would even call to check in and offer ideas and advice throughout the entire planning process. We even had an emergency with my husbands suit a week prior to the wedding that thankfully Lissa helped us figure out. We highly recommend Lissa Marie Weddings and Events and plan to our their services for all of our future events!
Vendor response 10/31/2020
Thanks so much, Katie! You and Pete had the most beautiful day and I was so lucky to have ...
been a part of it!
Jessica J
5.0
10/28/2020
Lissa was ABSOLUTELY amazing! She was very professional and a pleasure to work with. I hired Lissa for her day-of coordination service, as I had already selected my venues, but she was instrumental in all other aspects of wedding planning. She reviewed all of my contracts, and made sure I stayed on with a list of action items after each call. In addition to our monthly meetings she was available anytime I needed her, whether I had a question or needed her expert opinion, or just to talk about wedding-related stressors. As the big day approached, Lissa took over communication with the vendors so I could focus on getting ready for the big day. I was told that I was one of the calmest brides that some of my family/friends had ever seen, and I can honestly thank Lissa for that. On the big day I knew I was in good hands and had NOTHING to worry about! I highly recommend hiring Lissa for your day-of coordinating services to make your wedding the best day ever!
Vendor response 10/29/2020
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jessica! It was wonderful working with you and Patr...
ick on your wedding and seeing your boho dreams become a reality!
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