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Lyssa Ann
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You can easily bring your wedding vision to life with the help of Modern Sage Event Planning LLC, a planning & coordination firm based out of Milwaukee, WI. Owner Lyssa's point of pride is to help couples enjoy their wedding to the fullest and ensure a seamless day. Lyssa brings many years of experience in event production to the table, so here at Modern Sage, the planning journey begins with you. As you prepare for your big event, you can trust us to provide the guidance, resources and helping hand that will keep your planning low stress.
Modern Sage Events has several planning and coordination packages. Each begins with a friendly consultation, where you can discuss your vision, initial plans, and needs. We create custom timelines, help with budgeting, offer tips/tricks, can happily use our experienced eye to elevate your wedding concept and more! Consider us your wedding Bestie. When it comes to the Day Of, we are there to ensure all you need to do is make the memories!
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Lyssa Ann
Owner
UW Badger for life
Soul for Travel 💕
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Blessed to have turned hobby in to career after years in corporate retail, Lyssa offers day of coordination and planning experise. She also loves design and table-scape work. A networker, creatively minded and budget conscious, Lyssa works to make your day all about you!
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4.9
out of 5.023 reviews
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Lyssa from Modern Sage Event was described as a godsend, amazing, and beyond incredible by multiple reviewers who highlighted her responsiveness, helpfulness, and attention to detail as a wedding planner and day-of coordinator. Her ability to handle wedding mishaps, offer guidance, and ensure smooth logistics before, during, and after the event was praised. Reviewers appreciated her fun, flexible, and professional approach, making her highly recommended for stress-free and enjoyable wedding planning experiences.Review photos
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Kevin Q
5.0
9/19/2024
Holy cow, Lyssa rocks, hire her now before she books up! I'll be honest, I was skeptical about needing a planner for our wedding ("ours isn't a crazy extraganza, how much do they do?"), but now i can't imagine how anyone does it without one. Now for the details you probably care about:
- Lyssa is responsive & helpful - we had numerous big wrenches thrown at us during wedding planning (venue got sold, etc.) and Lyssa was ready for our panicked call, talked us through options and making us confident things would be O.K.
- Lyssa is fun - I know that's not top of the list, but you spend a lot of time interacting with your planner, so it helps if you enjoy it.
- We hired her to be planner & day of coordinator. We also went with her extra packages where she handles the majority of floral & decor.
- Lyssa (especially if helping with decor) helps you fit your vision into your budget. She's a regular at all the craft stores & FB marketplace around Milwaukee and knows all their deals - if we had bought the exact same stuff ourselves without Lyssa handling it, I bet we would have paid 3x as much for the decor we used.
We already recommended Lyssa to a couple friends, so we'd recommend her to you as well.
P.S: her husband is a great D.J., so you potentially just checked off finding 2 vendors at once. :D
Payton T
5.0
9/17/2024
Lyssa has been so amazing since the beginning although I am very type A and had eveything done basically before the dated timelines and took care of it I needed her for the backup and the day of coordination. I was grateful to have chatted with her husband Shawn whom we used for our dj services as well to find out his wife Lyssa was a wedding planner/coordinator! I loved having a husband and wife team running the day. Lyssa was there to help at the rehearsal the day before the wedding and helped set up the barn and steam dresses and men’s clothing (because why would the men get their clothes steamed before hand right?). The day of the wedding came and Lyssa showed up and was ready to go and get the day started. She was there thinking of all the small details so that I wouldn’t have to stress that day (I in fact had no stressors with Lyssa by our side). She went along with our large family and bridal party and having the best man do a fake first look in a wedding dress she was there for it all! I am forever grateful for her help and constant reassurance during the wedding planning process! Thank you so much Lyssa for everything you did for brooks and I!
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Alana S
5.0
8/28/2024
Lyssa was a godsend for our wedding day. We had very specific ideas about certain things and little to no idea about others, so we really appreciated her guidance and flexibility in helping us coordinate our day. Lyssa is great at keeping track of the little things and being prepared for every situation. From the initial planning stages to the day of the wedding -- and even cleanup after -- we knew that we could go to Lyssa with our questions and she'd be on top of it. It was such a relief to simply enjoy our day and know that we were in good hands!
This is also coming from a couple who initially didn't plan on booking a planner or coordinator and took on many early planning pieces ourselves. Trust us when we say: whether you need a little extra guidance on the details, are looking for an extra voice on the day itself, or have no idea what you're doing and need some planning support, it's great to have a coordinator and it's even better if that person is Lyssa with Modern Sage.
Jenna S
5.0
12/29/2023
Lyssa was absolutely AMAZING on our wedding day. I seriously do not know how we would have gotten through the day without her. She made sure every single detail/logistic went smoothly and she took so much day-of stress off of us. I cannot recommend her enough as a coordinator!!
Lauren L
5.0
10/02/2023
Lyssa was recommended to us through a friend of a friend and we can truly not say enough good things! From the moment we signed, Lyssa was involved - offering advice and best practices, talking through things so we could make the best decisions up front. As the wedding got closer, we relied on Lyssa to make sure everything the night before and day of went smoothly - she delivered and then some. There wasn't a minute during the day that Lyssa wasn't on her feet helping us or someone else out. In addition to the huge help she was to us personally, we received compliments from our families, guests, and even other vendors about how great Lyssa was to work with. Highly recommend!!!!
Kathryn S
5.0
8/20/2023
We cannot recommend Lyssa and Modern Sage enough! We were hesitant to get a wedding coordinator/planner, but she was so worth the cost! From the time we booked her about 6 months out from our wedding date we started planning, and she offered instant communication which really took a lot of the last minute stress out of the day. We felt like we were in great hands with Lyssa to ensure the whole event went smoothly. In addition to coordinating and planning, she gives great advice and truly knows all the ins and outs of the wedding industry. We could not have done it without her help!
Natasha K
5.0
7/16/2023
110/100 Recommended! Modern Sage is a wonderful vendor to work with. Lyssa went above and beyond to help this stressed out bride as our day of coordinator! She was so patient, kind and supportive from beginning to end. I cannot stress how much I needed Modern Sage for our big day. Everything was so beautiful down to the decorations, the vendor managing, day of timelines, guest directing and yes even helping the groomsmen with their ties. ;) Thank you so much for everything! We miss you already.
Kathryn B
5.0
10/26/2022
We used Lyssa as our day of coordinator and it was the best decision ever. She was beyond incredible to work with. She was helpful every step of the way leading up to the wedding. She helped me plan so many different aspects of my wedding. She was there through all my stressful moments and always just a text or call away. I honestly don’t know how I could have planned all of this without her help. The day of my wedding she made everything perfect. She helped me not have to worry about a single thing and had everything ready to go perfectly for us. She handled any last minute hiccups and coordinated with all my vendors to make sure everything flowed smoothly. She was there for every moment from fluffing my dress before I walked down the aisle to teaching us how to cut the cake. She made our wedding dream a real dream come true. If you're looking for a way to enjoy your day stress free, Lyssa is the best choice. I would recommend her to anyone who asks.
Vendor response 02/11/2023
Thank you so much. It was lovely to be a part of your celebration!
Kendra V
5.0
9/12/2022
Lyssa was BEYOND AMAZING! I highly recommend working with her if you are wanting a worry free, stress free wedding. We hired her as our day of coordinator and she went above and beyond for us throughout the whole process! She is super detail oriented and met with us multiple times prior to the day to talk through our timeline and literally anything we needed help on. Her expertise helped us ensure we were making the right decisions for us. On the day of she decorated our venue even better than what I imagined even bringing some of her own items to add to what we had. The entire night she was asking us what we needed. She was professional yet direct in helping us wrangle the bridal party. She was there before we even realized we needed her cleaning up broken glass or teaching us how to cut the cake. She was there until the very end helping us pack up and get the decor out. The icing on the cake was honestly she took to time to capture videos and pictures from the day (even some moments when the photographer and videographer were not around) to send to us a few days after. It was so sweet and personal!
Vendor response 09/20/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words Kendra! It was a joy to be a part of your and Dan’s ...
day!
Ari S
5.0
9/12/2022
We worked with Lyssa to help plan our wedding and be our day of coordinator and we could not have been happier with our decision. Lyssa had tons of great advice for planning, day-of, and options for what to do with everything after our wedding day.
She arrived at the venue on time and was very professional and polite. She helped the other vendors to set up and made sure to check in with us a few times throughout the day to make sure everything was going according to plan.
Our venue vendor even pulled me aside the day after to let me know that she was one of the best wedding coordinators she's ever had the pleasure to work with in her almost 30 years of experience.
Would highly recommend!
Vendor response 09/20/2022
Thanks so much Ari! It was a joy to celebrate with you, Kevin and your people!
Fran Z
5.0
7/24/2022
We were so lucky we worked with Lyssa for our daughters wedding! With the extra challenges of a Covid reschedule and an out of town bride she pulled everything together beautifully. Lyssa knew what had to be done and when and she worked hard to ensure everything flowed smoothly. Just when I was thinking "its time to do this" or "when are we doing that" Lyssa was already ahead of the game seamlessly and unobtrusively making it happen. We had the extra benefit of working with her husband as well -Select Vibe DJ. We could not have had a better experience with them . Thank you !!
Vendor response 08/16/2022
Thanks so much Fran! It was wonderful to work with you all 🙂
Linden H
5.0
7/13/2022
I am so glad that we worked with Lyssa and Modern Sage for their day of coordination services. We started planning our wedding on our own as we had a good idea of what we wanted, but working with Lyssa made the planning process easier as I didn't have to take the time to look up recommendations on things like how much to tip vendors, I could just reach out to Lyssa. We hired Lyssa because we didn't want to have to worry about anything the day of the wedding, but I couldn't imagine how much of a difference having her involved would make. She helped with so many little things during the event that I just didn't have to think twice about anything other than enjoying my wedding and spending time with our guests. From making sure everything was set up for the ceremony and making sure we both always had a drink or whatever else we possibly needed, to saving some of the passed appetizers for us to enjoy and putting together an incredible video for us after the wedding, Lyssa did it all and so much more.
Whether you are looking for a wedding planner or just someone to help with the details day of, I highly recommend working with Lyssa and Modern Sage as she will run with whatever you ask her to do and will make sure you can be in the moment and not worrying about the details.
Vendor response 08/16/2022
Thank you so much for your words. It was wonderful to be a part of your day!!
Sonja H
5.0
6/11/2022
We used Lyssa as our day of coordinator, and she was so great! Everything ran smoothly and we were able to enjoy the day spending time with each other and our guests, and not have to worry about any of the details! Definitely one of the best things we did was hire Lyssa!
Vendor response 06/11/2022
Thank you so much 🧡
Andrew P
5.0
12/03/2021
We had Lyssa of Modern Sage Event as our day-of coordinator. She was very organized and made it easy to give her the other vendor info she needed to make the day run smoothly. We would highly recommend her!
Vendor response 06/11/2022
Thank you so much Andrew!
Alisha S
5.0
9/13/2021
Working with Lyssa was AMAZING! We hired her to be our day of coordinator but I feel like she did so much more: she was always a text or email away and readily available to answer questions and help coordinate vendors! She went above and beyond to find and purchase a specific hanging sign stand I had my heart set on using! On the day of, she made my vision come to life with minimal direction: my decor was so, so lovely, and she definitely was able to nail my vision with her set-up! More-so, she was super supportive and helpful on the day of, and helped with everything from set-up to take-down to cake cutting and a dress bustling hiccup! She is friendly, personable, and perfectly organized. It was a pleasure working with Lyssa, and I would highly recommend her for all your wedding coordinating needs!
Vendor response 09/22/2021
Thank you so much Alisha. It was a joy to be a part of your celebration!
Jillian W
5.0
8/24/2021
We hired Lyssa with Modern Sage Events and she made our wedding experience a dream! From the first conversation to the wedding day, she had great communication and offered the best advice. Lyssa also did our flowers and hosted a Put it together party for myself and my bridesmaids. She created beautiful florals and was so much fun. Look no further, hire her NOW!
Thank you so much for everything, Lyssa. You’re the best!
-The Walker’s
Vendor response 08/24/2021
Thank you so much! It was a joy to spend time with you and your people!
Clint G
5.0
8/23/2021
Lyssa of Modern Sage Events used our decorations, added a few she brought with, and amazed me like I was a kid watching a magic show; and I over prepare. Her finishing touches truly helped bring out the beauty of the day for everyone. I found her manner even, calm, empathic, assertive, and responsive. She made sure my wife, our family members, and I, got to where we needed to be; start of ceremony, photos, grand march, etc. She single-evenhandedly kept a good flow to your wedding.
She is a true professional event specialist and we will recommend her many times over.
Vendor response 08/24/2021
Thank you so much Clint; it was truly a pleasure to be a part of your celebration!
Stacy W
5.0
8/22/2021
Lyssa provided planning, organizing, and day of services. Through every step of the process Lyssa was encouraging, light hearted, and kept us on track. She handled most of the set up at the venue. Lyssa took our idea of beautiful and tweaked it to make it spectacular. She assisted with family, photography, meals, etc. I could go on and on about Lyssa. I will use Lyssa services again and would recommend Modern Sage for any type of occasion where planning and organization will make the event greater than you dream.
Vendor response 08/24/2021
Stacy, your kind words are much appreciated. It was a joy to help you celebrate!
T P
2.0
7/29/2021
Modern Sage Event planning wasn’t the right fit for my fiancé and I.
Vendor response 08/12/2021
Once again, we are terribly sorry that you were not happy with the services contracted and...
chose to dissolve your contract. We wish you nothing but the best in your planning and your marriage.
Haley D
5.0
7/23/2021
Before jumping into wedding planning, we weren't really planning to get a wedding coordinator, but working with Lyssa definitely changed our mind. She was technically listed as a day of coordinator but she did a ton for us ahead of time and was very helpful with any questions that came up. She did a fantastic job the entire day of the wedding and would highly recommend her to anyone else getting married.
Also, she makes a mean margarita and had it ready right away at cocktail hour.
Vendor response 07/24/2021
Thanks Haley! It was truly a pleasure to help celebrate you and Sam (and I’m glad that mar...
garita worked for ya!).
Emily O
5.0
6/07/2021
Lyssa's kindness with all the COVID-19 related stress was an absolute blessing throughout the wedding planning process. I didn't have to worry about anything on our wedding day because Lyssa ensured all other vendors knew where to go and that our venue/timeline flowed smoothly. I am thankful that we ended up doing yoga the morning of the wedding as well - extremely relaxing and I would highly recommend to any bride who's nerves may get the best of them!
Vendor response 06/20/2021
Thank you so much for the kind words :)
Megan J
5.0
8/15/2020
We were recently married in June amongst all the craziness going on with COVID. I can’t thank Lyssa enough for making our day so special & beautiful! Everything was perfect! She took all the stress of coordinating with vendors, decorating the venue, managing the day of timeline, and so much more! I would highly recommend Modern Sage Event! They also have an awesome collaboration package with Select Vibe DJ & Karaoke Service. It’s the perfect combo & we received so many compliments from our guests!
Vendor response 08/26/2020
Thanks Megan! I'm so happy that we were able to make your day wonderful during the crazine...
ss of 2020!
Danielle S
5.0
10/23/2019
Lyssa was absolutely amazing! She is truly a professional! I was not sure what to expect when looking into a day of planner but Lyssa was so much more than that. From shopping for my decor to help picking table cloth colors to meeting me the morning of to square away the wonderful ladies I had assisting me on my big day. Everything was above and beyond me expectations. If you are looking for someone professional, personable and an all around great person, choose Lyssa!
Vendor response 08/26/2020
Thank you for the lovely words! It was wonderful to be a part of planning your day!
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