Creating beautiful events with exceptional service
Napa, Sonoma, Placer, Tahoe, Sacramento
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Marissa Lynn Sanchez
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
We are a boutique style, full service wedding planning company specializing in creating beautiful weddings for the modern and stylish couple. We offer a range of tailor-made services to meet all of your needs and to fit within your budget. While providing a hands on approach, we will guide you through the process and treat your special day as if it was our own, making sure it’s a complete success. At The Modern Party, we take pride in the outcome of our work and care for our clients. With our passion for design, attention to detail and exceptional service, you are sure to have the most magical and memorable wedding experience you could have ever imagined!
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A la Carte Wedding Planning
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Day-Of Coordination
Full Service Wedding Planning
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Wedding Design
Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette 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
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Marissa Lynn Sanchez
Owner
Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my company, and myself on The Knot! I am excited to be here and even more excited for the potential opportunity to plan your special day!
Planning weddings can be a lot of work and require a special skill set. But most importantly, they require passion, and that's exactly what I'm all about. I obsess over all things 'wedding' and absoutely LOVE what I do. With an array of wedding experience + 10 years of business and design under my belt, I possess the skill set and knowledge needed to execute unique and flawless events.
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The Modern Party received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services, particularly Marissa and her team's professionalism, creativity, and dedication. They were praised for their expertise, attention to detail, and seamless coordination, ensuring the wedding day ran smoothly and stress-free. Their ability to bring couples' visions to life, work within budgets, and handle challenges with grace was highly appreciated. The team's organization, communication, and support throughout the planning process received high accolades, making them highly recommended for a magical and unforgettable wedding experience.Review photos
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Nikki D
5.0
12/28/2024
The Modern Party was an absolute dream to work with!
We hired Marissa for our Sept 28th 2024 wedding and rehearsal dinner that took place in Nevada/ Tahoe. We are CA residents and had always wanted to have a destination wedding but needed it to be close by for family who had trouble traveling distances and budget constraints. My dream wedding was to have it in nature, surrounded by the forest vibe. We cannot thank Marissa enough for making our wedding day everything we had ever dreamed of and more! From the very first consultation, Marissa took the time to truly understand our vision and offered thoughtful advice every step of the way. Especially helped me organize all my inspiration and bounced ideas off me where I was stuck. We used a service called Aisle Planner which was everything I needed to help create mood boards and to help with budgeting tools. This allowed Marissa to follow along and tag team on things with us as the planning unfolded. She helped us navigate every detail with ease, from choosing the perfect venue to managing the logistics on the big day. When life got busy she also gently nudged and reminded us what needed to get done by what due dates.
The professionalism, attention to detail, and calm demeanor her and her team brought to the table were unmatched. On the day of Marissa and her team set up all the decor and made sure that our family were able to be present in the day not having to worry about a thing. We were able to relax and enjoy every moment, knowing that Marissa was handling everything seamlessly. Our guests were raving about how smoothly everything went, how beautiful it all was, and what a perfect day that unfolded. We have no clue to this day if anything happened behind the scenes out of the ordinary as everything went off without a hitch. We owe it all to her expertise and dedication. She is so much more than a Wedding Planner, and through this process has become our friend. We had experienced several challenges and setbacks during our 2 year engagement, everything from the unexpected loss of family to the loss of our beloved cat a few months before our wedding. She not only helped us take time to grieve and told us not to worry about anything but also gave us the support we needed when we felt ready to pick back up on planning. She truly supported us like a friend and this is the same to say about each and every vendor she helped us select for our special day.
If you're looking for someone who is organized, creative, and truly cares about making your day special, look no further than The Modern Party. Thank you for making our wedding day so magical – we couldn’t have done it without you!
Brittany R
5.0
11/26/2024
Marissa was an absolute dream to work with as our wedding planner! From the very first meeting to the final moments of our big day, her expertise, creativity, and dedication shone through in every detail. She perfectly captured our vision for a timeless and elegant Napa Valley wedding, creating a celebration that was as breathtaking as it was seamless.
Her meticulous organization and calm demeanor ensured that no detail was overlooked, and her ability to solve any challenge with grace and ease truly set her apart. Whether it was coordinating with vendors, managing timelines, or adding those magical touches that made the day uniquely ours, Marissa went above and beyond at every turn.
Thanks to her, we were able to fully enjoy every moment of our wedding day without a single worry. Our guests are still raving about how stunning and flawlessly executed everything was! We feel incredibly lucky to have had Marissa by our side and cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for a wedding planner who is not only talented but also genuinely invested in making your dreams come true.
Thank you, Marissa, for making our special day unforgettable!
The Ristovics
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Courtney S
5.0
11/13/2024
We are so grateful to have had Marissa as our wedding planner and cannot say enough nice things about working with her! After interviewing other planners, Marissa's kind personality, network in Napa and Sonoma, and great value stuck out to us. Marissa started helping us after we had picked our venue (Carneros Resort) and held our hands every step of the way after that. I can't say my husband or I had a strong idea of what we were envisioning for our wedding but, even with little direction, Marissa went above and beyond and was able to bring our dream to life. She guided us towards vendors who matched our style and personalities and supported us in making decisions that would help us get the most out of our budget. When work and personal life became busy, Marissa helped us stay organized and stress-free while still making progress. With everything design-related, we would've been truly lost without Marissa's guidance and expertise. Throughout planning, she was always available and responsive and helped us make the most out of our limited trips to Napa leading up to the wedding. During our wedding events, Marissa and her team were prompt, organized, and didn't let anything fall through the cracks. They were also so kind, accommodating, and reassuring, which was so important for our families and us! When we look back on our wedding, we feel nothing but happiness and gratitude, and we cannot imagine having gone through planning and our wedding without Marissa!
JoAnna P
5.0
9/20/2024
I can’t begin to sing praises for The Modern Party enough! They were flexible to find options within my budget, and my planner, Stephanie, was truly irreplaceable. She took care of details I’d never even thought of… and I was pretty thorough! I’d highly recommend them as one of our best investments for our wedding. You won’t be disappointed. In fact, you’ll be thrilled!
Rachel F
5.0
9/07/2024
I would highly recommend The Modern Party if you’re looking for a wedding coordinator! Stephanie was super professional and communicative. She did an incredible job creating our timeline, working with our venue and vendor team, and running everything seamlessly on the day of. She also took such good care of us and made sure we stayed hydrated and got to eat. She handled every little detail on the wedding day so that we and our families didn’t have to worry about a thing. We seriously cannot thank her enough!
Julia P
5.0
8/23/2024
We can’t thank Marissa enough for the most perfect execution of our big day! She and her team truly ensured each area, item, and set up were properly done, above any standard we could’ve ever imagined! When I pulled up to the venue for the first time, it brought me to tears to see how perfectly executed it was by them!
She truly allowed us to enjoy our day with complete ease!
Words can’t describe how thankful we are that we got to work with Marissa! We got so many comments from our guests and of course our family at how wonderful she were! She took care of EVERYTHING! She communicated so well with all our vendors, she kept everyone on a timeline and she did it all with such grace!
TRULY CANNOT express our appreciation anymore. Marissa has so much talent and she is the reason we’ll forever dream about all the little details of our special day!
Shelbi C
5.0
8/17/2024
The modern party was perfect for our big day! We had Marissa and her team help us with partial planning, and she was amazing at helping us find vendors in our budget and giving advice when we needed it. We had weekly email check-ins to stay on track and never feel stressed. Day of, Marissa and her team made sure my husband and I knew exactly what was going on and that we stayed calm and had fun. Crazy high winds threw a big wrench in our day but we hardly even noticed! We would highly recommend her and The Modern Party team for helping keep peace of mind and plan the best day of our lives!
Lev B
5.0
8/16/2024
Marissa and The Modern Party were simply amazing -- we couldn't do it without them. Especially working with a 4 month timeline, the entire planning process was executed to perfection in a way that not only realistically got things done, but also did so while relieving pressure on our side. In a time where stress was very high, every interaction throughout the planning process left us feeling relieved, motivated, and encouraged. Marissa kept us EXCITED about our wedding, no matter how much stress from planning came on us -- don't miss this!
Their connections with vendors, and also the ability to help curate new ones and tailor details to our needs was pure class. Not to mention, all while helping us stay perfectly in budget. Additionally, staying in budget, and finding solutions to problems, only skyrocketed their creativity -- they proved firsthand how lowering costs did not mean settling for less.
All to say, Marissa and The Modern Party perfectly understood our desires and needs, and had the vision to turn them into reality. They are expert planners and we would highly recommend!
Thank you Marissa and The Modern Party for EVERYTHING!
Hanna A
5.0
8/02/2024
We are beyond thrilled with Marissa from The Modern Party! Our wedding on June 20th was absolutely perfect, and we owe it all to her incredible expertise, professionalism and dedication. Marissa's attention to detail, creative vision, and seamless coordination made our day truly magical. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was flawless, and her calm, supportive presence kept us stress-free. We couldn't have asked for a better planner—thank you, Marissa, for making our special day unforgettable!
joyce l
5.0
5/15/2024
The modern party are professionals that reside in the Napa Valley area. I'm pretty sure a lot of good vendors worked with them because they are top-notch. I loved Marissa and her team. She went above and beyond and pushes back on vendors while giving them ideas.
I feel sad the wedding is over and if it wasn't for the modern party, we would've never executed on the vision we had. Thank you Marissa! I'll never forget the memories we made together.
Danielle B
5.0
12/04/2023
My husband and I hired The Modern Party as our wedding day of coordinator that took place on October 1, 2023 and we had a phenomenal experience! My initial phone consult with Marissa was thorough and professional. Marissa was very easy to get a hold of the months leading up to our wedding and had helpful tips and advice for us. The day of our wedding, Marissa and Stephanie made sure the entire day flowed well and managed everything in a calm manner, allowing my husband and I to enjoy our special day. Many of our guests had the pleasure of meeting them and had so many positive remarks on how friendly and professional they both were. We highly recommend hiring The Modern Party for your big day!
Claire S
5.0
11/15/2023
If you are looking for someone who is an expert in her field go with Marissa from The Modern Party! We had our wedding last November 9, 2023 it was smooth, organized and fun. Marissa helped us with some details we didn't even thought of! They offer the same service as other expensive planners if not more without breaking the bank. We felt so lucky to have The Modern Party as one of our vendors as we felt very protected by our team. Thank you Marissa and Stephanie from The Modern Party.
Alyssa N
5.0
9/16/2023
Marissa was such an amazing planner she went above and beyond my expectations! Communication, organization, and she was such a sweetheart to work with through the entire wedding planning process. The day of her and her team put all my nerves at ease and took care of the entire set up for my dream day! We were so happy with her services🤍
Jessica E
5.0
9/08/2023
The wedding was gorgeous and we couldn't have pulled it off without you! Thank you so much for taking my vision and making it a reality. It was such a load off to be able to rely on you and your team so that I could enjoy my day and I did!!! Thanks so much!!
Caitlin C
5.0
7/26/2023
Marissa with The Modern Party is, hands down, a rockstar. I don’t know what I would have done without her.
She went absolutely above and beyond to help make our wedding and wedding day perfect.
Marissa set up several venue tours, attended them with me and was extremely knowledgeable about all of them. With her experience in our area, she has worked at most of the top local venues previously, so she knew how each one of works, the pros and cons and was very transparent and honest throughout the search.
We ultimately ended up choosing to have our wedding at our own home, which was way more work for us (mainly her) than booking a venue. Marissa provided so many top notch vendor options that fit our style and budget, gave me the space to make my own decisions, and coordinated all of it.
The day of our wedding went so smooth, thanks to her coordinating, that I almost couldn’t believe it. I was expecting all the stress and had none. Our wedding turned out absolutely beautiful, better than I could have imagined. Not to mention, we were able to stay BELOW budget without having to eliminate or cut back on anything.
If you are trying to find the right planner for your wedding, Marissa is the way to go. I can’t emphasize enough how fantastic and knowledgeable she was and how well she directed the entire process.
Vendor response 07/26/2023
OMG Caitlin, this is best thing ever. Thank you so so much for these kind words. I am so h...
appy we ended up using your gorgeous property for your special day. It was perfection.!Thank you for trusting me every step of the way. I truly enjoyed working from you start to finish. Congrats again to you and Chris!!! xo
Hannah A
5.0
7/25/2023
Marissa is as absolutely amazing!!! She was so easy to communicate with and was very thorough with everything she did. My wedding was absolutely perfect and a huge part of that was because of Marissa and Stephanie! She was on top of every little detail from the planning to the day of the wedding and thought of so many things to do that I would have never thought of !! I am so happy with them and wish I could rate them higher than 5 stars!! Thank you Marissa !!
Whitney W
5.0
7/03/2023
I hired The Modern Party for their custom (partial) wedding planning services for my wedding in May 2023! Marissa was a pleasure to work from the meet and greet, researching vendors in my budget and asking me questions for items I had not even thought of! She was very on top of letting me know when we need to think about the next steps of the wedding. It always eased my mind knowing I had someone in my corner helping me and open to answering any questions I had!
Stephanie and Nicole were my coordinators for the wedding day and they were absolutely wonderful to work with! I was a little hesitant at first since I had planned most of the wedding with Marissa but Stephanie was able to step in and take over with ease. Stephanie contacted all of my vendors prior to the wedding ensuring all of the arrival times. We spoke many times leading up to the wedding via text, email and over the phone working out every last detail or request I had. The wedding day went smoothly and was planned very well. My husband I were able to fit in everything we wanted and had the best time knowing we had an amazing team handling any issues that may have popped up. I really enjoyed working with everyone at The Modern Party! Thank you again for helping us make our day so special and stress free :) Your team is the best!
Vendor response 07/26/2023
Hi Whitney!! Thank you so much for the sweet words and thank you for trusting me, Stephani...
e and the entire process. You were so easy and great to work with. Your wedding was absolutely stunning and I am so glad we were able to make it stress free and enjoyable for you! That's always our goal. :) Congrats again!
Jenna D
5.0
5/16/2023
I cannot say enough positive things about Marissa and her team! After a panic stricken moment, we hired Marissa with the Month of Coordination for our April 1st wedding and all I can say is...if you're wavering...do it! Marissa communicated with all of our vendors, thoroughly reviewed all our plans for the day with us, and just made us feel so supported! We did not have a worry in the world when it came to the day of. From beginning to end, Marissa and her team executed everything flawlessly. We love The Modern Party!
Vendor response 07/26/2023
Yay Jenna!!! Thank you so much! I am so glad you decided to book with us. I enjoyed workin...
g with you throughout the entire process. We love you too!! Congrats to your and Julian! xo
Mirella P
5.0
10/18/2022
Marissa was incredible. From our first phone call I knew she was the best fit. We can’t imagine our day without her and her team! She made our wedding stress free and took great care of everything. She works perfectly with the vendors/staff, makes sure everyone knew what to do. She is so professional, answered all our questions and attended every detail we wanted. Thank you for making our wedding so perfect!
Sheila E
5.0
10/15/2022
Marissa was not only efficient, but beautiful and professional in appearance and in her manner. She took multiple things off my plate like working with videographer at welcome party, checking on set-up at reception, organizing children for babysitter, not to mention keeping my wine glass full. She contacted all vendors to remind them of our wedding date and time.
Karina S
5.0
9/29/2022
I am so glad we decided to hire Marissa to plan our wedding, and SO glad we went with full planning. Marissa did such a great job keeping everything on track throughout a year of planning and helping me figure out what I like. I had such a hard time picturing what everything would look like or even sometimes caring what it would look like, and she made everything come together perfectly. She always responded to me right away, and reassured me every step of the way. I will forever be grateful that I didn't have to spend my wedding day fielding vendor questions or worrying about décor. I absolutely recommend her!
Holly P
5.0
9/25/2022
We hired The Modern Party to help us with our wedding this past July & had an amazing experience with them. Marissa & Stephanie were so sweet from the start. They both were so attentive to us & receptive to our ideas as a couple for our wedding day. In addition, they were both one of our biggest advocates to bring our ideas to life when it came to every small detail. Big shout out to Stephanie for being a superstar on our wedding day! She kept us, our families, and vendors all on time making the entire day as smooth as it could be. We appreciate Stephanie for checking in on us & our families throughout the day to make sure we were okay. As for Marissa, she was so transparent with us from the beginning & played a big role in creating a smooth timeline. One of the best investments we made was hiring The Modern Party for our wedding! We would highly recommend Marissa & Stephanie for your wedding planning needs!
Hannah M
5.0
9/15/2022
Marissa and team are amazing! We worked with her for the month-of services; the handoff was so smooth, she took over everything seamlessly and our wedding day was so well coordinated I didn't need to worry about a thing. Thank you so much, highly recommend to anyone looking for a coordinator or planner!
Marcus L
5.0
6/28/2022
In June of 2021, my husband and I hired Marissa from The Modern Party to be our wedding planned for a wedding in May 2022. After a dozen interviews, we knew Marissa was the best planner for our day. She stood out to us because she was kind, confident, and collected. We wanted a full-service planner to contact vendors, review contracts and design the entire wedding. We had meetings to give her our thoughts and she took that and ran with it. For each aspect of the wedding design, she provided multiple options for us to choose between - from the floral arrangements to the details of napkins and flatware. In the end, she truly took our feedback into consideration and designed a wedding that felt like “us”.
Marissa was able to keep us sane throughout the entire planning process. Sometimes we felt overwhelmed with a laundry list of things to do for the wedding but Marissa reassured us that we were ok. She would remind us to take one step at a time and send reminders for us to complete tasks.
Behind the scenes, Marissa was communicating with all the vendors to organize when all they would arrive and how the set up will go. We even had a little hiccup with the champagne the day before the wedding so we weren’t going to have a champagne toast. We meant to tell the DJ but forgot. Marissa was the one that informed the DJ to remove that from the schedule and just have everyone toast with their current drinks.
On the day of the wedding, Marissa had two assistants to help with her. Her team knew the ins and outs of all the details, they were confident and had everything completely under control. Her team kept our stress levels low and provided updates throughout the day with how set-up was going and showed us pictures of the welcome area and reception hall. When we both walked into the reception hall, we both were amazed at how everything looked. It was transformed into a scene from a wedding magazine – beyond anything we could have imagined.
Another thing that we appreciated from Marissa was how inclusive she was. She would use terms like “grooms party” instead of bridal, which made us feel definitely included.
Marissa is, without doubt, THE BEST full service wedding planner out there. From start to finish, she was there for us the entire process. Thank you Marissa!!
Ashley L
5.0
4/27/2022
We absolutely loved working with Marissa and Stephanie! Marissa is kind, thoughtful, and organized, and she exceeded all of our expectations as a planner. Our venue host even mentioned that Marissa and Stephanie were the best planners he’s worked with! Thanks to them, our wedding day was seamless and completely stress-free. Marissa was so helpful when it came to finding and coordinating with other vendors. We have so many wonderful things to say and cannot thank them enough because they truly made our wedding day a magical fairytale. We definitely recommend The Modern Party to anyone planning a wedding!
Amanda H
5.0
3/03/2022
Stephanie planned our wedding from start to finish and it was such an immensely beautiful, and unforgettable event that our friends and family still talk about it regularly and insist we have a repeat for our 10 year anniversary! Every detail was so meaningfully thought out. When the florist delivered the complete opposite of what I ordered for my bridal bouquet, somehow Stephanie used the bridesmaid’s bouquets and assembled exactly what I pictured with her own hands! Her dedication wasn’t just on the wedding day. She put her heart into every moment of planning, making it more than we could have ever imagined. The day matched our personality and style down to the smallest detail. As a bride living in a different state, I needed someone I could count on. Nobody could have been more perfect. She was so above and beyond it moved me to tears. It’s also worth mentioning that beyond being incredibly good at her job, she is super fun to be around and a very calming presence, which is always so welcome but especially on big days.
Morgan A
5.0
11/29/2021
Marissa was our full service wedding planner and helped us every step of the way in planning and coordination. Marissa always responded timely and professionally to our emails and phone calls, and even supported us with difficult family members. Marissa also did a great job of assisting with design choices and bringing our vision to life. I would highly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding!
Jamie F
5.0
11/19/2021
Marissa was GREAT in all respects!! We hired Marissa as our wedding planner and to help with design. From her communication to her execution, everything was perfect. She was so easy to work with - exceptional communication, reliable and SO helpful. If you're looking for a great wedding planner, I would definitely recommend Marissa!!
Nikole W
5.0
11/07/2021
Working with Marissa was an absolute privilege for my wife and I. She was such a big part of our wedding day, and she was there to guide and support us all along the way!
The planning process was stressful for us at times, but Marissa assured us everything was in good hands, and it certainly was. She was always very responsive and helpful, whether it was an email or a quick question over text – she always got back to us with great answers and made us feel at ease. She pushed us along when we needed, and provided honest input, as we tend to be a little indecisive. 😊
Marissa has a great eye for design and aesthetic and helped make our venue and everything about the day look so beautiful. She was extremely attentive to us the day of and made sure we had no concerns. We were able to focus solely on our wedding knowing she had all of the details covered.
Marissa is such a wonderful and genuine person; she was so thoughtful throughout. Our families, bridal parties, and guests all complimented her kindness, attention to detail and professionalism. I cannot recommend Marissa enough, as she was absolutely wonderful. – Bret & Nikole
Vendor response 11/15/2021
Hi Bret and Nikole!! Thank you SOOOO much for the kind words! I truly enjoyed working with...
both of you and had the BEST time at your wedding. Your family and wedding party were the absolute sweetest. Thank you for letting me be a small party of your big day. xo
John G
5.0
10/18/2021
Marissa from the Modern Party made planning our wedding extremely stress free. We had to postpone twice due to the pandemic, and Marissa was on top of everything. She communicated with our vendors, coordinated dates that they were available, and made a stressful situation stress-free. I cannot thank her enough! She was always available to us at any time, responded to texts/calls/emails promptly, and really made us feel like we were a priority.
She was on top of things during the rehearsal. Even though a few of my party was late and I was worried about having enough time, she maximized who was there and got everyone in position, and ready to roll. When the late wedding party members arrived, they were able to seamlessly jump in and not miss a beat. On the day of the wedding, her and her assistant were on top of it all. We didn't have to worry about anything, and if we did have a question, they were right there to answer it and keep us focused on just us getting married. I cannot recommend The Modern Party enough. If you are looking for a wedding planner, they should be your first call. They made it to where we were able to just show up and focus on enjoying our big day, without worry or stress. Thank you, The Modern Party!
Vendor response 11/15/2021
Hi John!! Thank you so much for this. I am so happy and honored that I was able to, not on...
ly help plan your wedding, but witness such an amazing night. Congrats again to your and Teresa! I cannot wait to see what the future brings you. xoxo
Megan S
5.0
10/17/2021
Hiring Marissa as our day of wedding coordinator was absolutely one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning. Aside from being amazing at her job, she is such a fun and friendly person that you feel like you're spending your wedding day with a friend. Our wedding was postponed for a year due to Covid and Marissa stuck with us through all of the date changes and unknowns of planning a wedding during a pandemic. As our wedding day finally drew near Marissa was great about reaching out, recommending vendors, and quickly responding to any of our questions or concerns - even if it was outside of her job description. She was always easily reachable, happy to help with any question, and had great ideas and suggestions. She took care of coordinating with all of our vendors, completing and submitting paperwork for our venue, and creating our wedding day timeline. On our wedding day Marissa and her team were prompt, professional, organized, and so on top of everything. We were able to have the beautiful, fun, and stress free day we wanted thanks to The Modern Party. We didn't have to worry about a thing. If anything went wrong, we had no idea because they took care of it. They attended to every big and little detail and made it look effortless. Our wedding day was everything we hoped for and more thanks to Marissa. Marissa truly cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to give you the day you envision. I am so thankful that we found and chose Marissa and the Modern Party and I know you will be too!
Vendor response 11/15/2021
Thank you so much, Megan!! I truly enjoyed working with you the weeks leading up to and on...
your special day. Having clients like you make my job SO easy. Congrats again! xoxo
Karlin G
5.0
10/05/2021
MARISSA IS AMAZING!!!! Hiring her was the BEST decision I made during the wedding planning process. I was the first of my close friends to get married so I had absolutely no clue what I was doing so I hired Marissa for her full wedding planning package. She was SO patient with me, talked me through everything, and took care of EVERY last detail. She completely took my vision and made it a reality! On the day of the wedding, I truly got to enjoy every second of it and never once had to think about logistics or details because Marissa had everything handled. All of my friends (some with lots of wedding experience) say it was the smoothest and best run wedding they'd ever been to. I cannot recommend her enough!!!
D V
5.0
10/05/2021
Marissa and her team were a pleasure to work with. As we got closer to the date, she was an awesome source of guidance. She arranged and talked the specifics with the vendors and the venue. She also arranged all the decors on the day of and made sure that everything went smoothly. She even decorated my welcome sign and my cake with flowers and etc. We were also on time for everything on the day of thanks to her. Also, very professional and personable..Highly highly recommended.
Monique G
5.0
6/08/2021
We hired Marissa for her partial planning services which included assistance with planning leading up to wedding and day of services. There are so many wonderful things to say about Marissa! In times of Covid-19, her calm demeanor and willingness to work through any problem was so appreciated. We started working with Marissa close to the start of the pandemic. She was patient in answering my many emails where my husband and I debated postponement. Her confidence that our event could and would happen never wavered. As a flustered bride planning during the pandemic, I truly needed the support she offered. We finally decided to go through with our original plan (with a cutdown guest list). On the day, Marissa took care of everything. She kept us to the timeline, helped me bustle my dress, and made sure all the little details we envisioned for the day of was executed perfectly! We highly
recommend Marissa for all of these reasons!
Jesse P
5.0
1/18/2021
Thank you to Marissa Sanchez for helping with our wedding day plans! Weddings in the time of COVID are anything but by the book, even when you’re reading The Feminist Guide to Getting Married ;) Choosing to completely change our Big Day plans and plan something small, cozy and COVID-friendly close to home we decided we might need the help of a planner to be able to pull off a wedding in a short period of time. We are so glad to have found Marrissa and her team through TheKnot.com and to have had their help and expertise in such a short period of time. She was easily reachable and consistent and clear in our communications. We had a backyard “I do” BBQ style wedding which ran very smoothly and efficiently. I used Marissa’s services primarily for the day of in helping to communicate with vendors and transitioning from the wedding ceremony to turning our backyard into a COVID-friendly reception area. Her team was very professional and COVID aware and cautious, they had wedding safety documents prepared which we went through in the event that we hadn’t thought of any necessary precautions ourselves. Thank you for your help in making our wedding day a smooth and pleasantly un-eventful day, we enjoyed being able to relax and enjoy ourselves on our day!
Vendor response 04/27/2021
Jesse, thank you so so much for the kind words! It was such an honor to help coordinate yo...
ur backyard wedding. You were such a pleasure to work with and thank you for being so receptive to the COVID safety procedures. Wishing you both the very best in your future as Mr. and Mrs.!
Emily S
5.0
11/07/2019
Marissa was amazing and made our wedding in April so special! She helped bring all of my ideas together and thought of everything! Her calm demeanor the day of made me so relaxed and knowing that she had everything under control made it easy for me to just enjoy the day! I also got lots of feedback from other vendors about how great Marissa was to work with.
Stefanie N
5.0
10/28/2019
Marissa has been a dream wedding planner! As we began working together, she got all our initial questions answered and helped us ease into the whole process. Her organization has helped to keep things moving. The communication is always easy and punctual, which is key. Her style and attention to detail are key things that has set her apart from other wedding planners and we feel like valued clients of hers. Highly recommend her to any couple who wants a well planned out very special day!
Vendor response 10/29/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words, Stef!! It has been so much fun working with you . Co...
uples like you are the reason I love doing what I do!!! I can't wait to see it all come together!
Nick L
5.0
10/28/2019
Marissa was instrumental in making our wedding happen. We used her complete wedding planning service, and she really helped us transform our rough ideas into a reality. What's more, this was a destination wedding for us, and so without Marissa's local expertise, we would have struggled to find a single vendor. Everything turned out terrifically, and we both would very much recommend using The Modern Party to help plan your wedding too!
Vendor response 10/29/2019
Hi Nick!! Your wedding was an absolute dream!! I enjoyed working with you and Liene throug...
hout the entire process and I enjoyed the actual wedding day even more. It was truly special and definitely one to remember! Congratulations!!
Chris G
5.0
10/17/2019
Marissa with The Modern Party was our wedding planner and we could not be happier with everything she did for us.
The first thing we loved about her was how responsive she was with questions or requests, even if it was outside the scope of our deal with her. She was very helpful with recommending vendors and or helping us with ideas and sorting through our Pinterest board.
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and everything was super smooth – we didn’t have to worry about a single thing from the décor to the catering, everything was handled. If anything went wrong Marissa took care of it well before it ever got to us, this made for a wonderful, relaxing, fun wedding!
We highly recommend The Modern Party for your wedding – you won’t be disappointed!
Vendor response 10/29/2019
Thank you so much, BAPU!! I loved working with you and Lauren and enjoyed watching you two...
finally get to relax and have a blast on your wedding day! That's always my #1 goal! Congrats!!!
Kelsey S
5.0
10/13/2019
We interviewed 6 people for a wedding planner for our backyard wedding. We hired Marissa with full confidence and were extremely pleased with our decision throughout the process of planning our big day. We completely trusted her suggestions, her responsibility of coordinating our vendors, and remembering all the little details. I also completely trusted Marissa's style for the overall look of our wedding and to make decor decisions on our behalf. We wanted a classy, elegant, and simple backyard wedding. That is exactly what we got! If you are a bride that gets easily stressed or overwhelmed, Marissa is the planner for you. She is extremely calm, never raises her voice, and not at all neurotic. Also...I highly recommend doing a full planning package for a backyard wedding, you will NEED it. There are a lot of vendors to coordinate, way more than at a venue.
Vendor response 10/29/2019
Thank you so much, Kelsey! I really enjoyed planning your backyard wedding and I am so thr...
illed it was exactly what you and Daniel wanted!! Congratulations again!
Shannon M
5.0
10/08/2019
Marissa was the BEST! I was absolutely in love with the decor and set up of our wedding. I couldn't be happier with the results! She was so great to work with and made me feel at ease through the entire process!
Vendor response 10/29/2019
Thank you, Shannon!! Your wedding turned out so gorgeous and I loved seeing you and your g...
uests have soooo much fun! Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your special day!
Samantha M
5.0
10/06/2019
Marissa was truly the best ever! Let me start by saying our wedding day went off without a hitch. Marissa and her team were wonderful making sure everyone and everything was in the right place at the right time: the wedding party, the wedding guests, the props, and all other decor items. Everything that appeared on the reviewed timeline happened exactly when they were supposed to.
As for the planning process, I had a ton of ideas, a bunch of questions, and no idea where to begin. She was a great resource in sourcing and vetting vendors within the budget. I was impressed by how responsive she was. And, she was a dream to work with. Thank you, Marissa! Don't know what we would have done without you!
Vendor response 10/29/2019
Aw, thanks Samantha!! It was so much fun working with you on your wedding. Everything turn...
ed out so beautifully! Congratulations!!!
Jennifer R
5.0
10/03/2019
My husband and I got married on September 1st, 2019. Out of all the infinite decisions that come up while planning a wedding, hiring Marissa and her team at The Modern Party was the smartest. I say this with absolute honesty -- if you are looking for a planner that goes beyond any possible expectation with kindness and a sense of humor, The Modern Party is it.
Our wedding was large and definitely had some complications (some coming up even just a few weeks before the wedding), which were so stressful and crazy -- Marissa handled even the craziest moments with grace and poise and talked us through possible outcomes and solutions. She guided us to the perfect vendors, negotiated prices, and communicated with us and them at every turn. Marissa is creative, solution oriented, and has amazing taste!
Marissa and her team worked so hard to make sure our wedding was everything that we wanted -- they went above and beyond, even going so far as to having some of The Modern Party team members hold bubble machines so that the bubbles would reach us as we walked back down the aisle as husband and wife.
I said it above, and I'll say it again -- hiring Marissa and The Modern Party was the best decision my husband and I made regarding our wedding (you know, other than the decision to marry one another). I can't recommend her more!!!!
Vendor response 10/29/2019
Ahhhhh you are the best and I miss you and Joe already. Thank you for being a dream couple...
to work with. All of our hard work paid off and it was all worth it. The wedding was amaaaazing and so much fun! Yay El Chato! Congrats again. No one deserves true love and happiness more than you two. xoxo
Stephanie R
5.0
7/01/2019
First and foremost Marissa with The Modern Party deserves a golden buzzer! If you’re an America’s Got Talent fan you’ll understand what it takes to get a golden buzzer. This is the best way I can describe Marissa’s true talent in making your wedding day the best day ever! Marissa assisted me through my entire wedding planning process. She is professional, organized, reliable, and so easy going to work with and talk to. From minor details, to the big picture, she covered it all! The wedding day went SO smooth! The transitions were flawless! I know it was my wedding and all, but truly the best wedding I’ve ever seen or been to and I really believe it’s because of Marissa. Marissa, words can’t thank you enough. With the highest of highest gratitude I am thankful I had The Modern Party to run my wedding day. The best day of my life!
Vendor response 10/29/2019
hahahh YES!!! Golden buzzer! Love this so much. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of you...
r amazingly wild, fun and epic wedding day. Love you and your little fam!! xoxo Congrats again!
Cristina L
5.0
4/25/2019
Marissa and her team were everything we could have asked for and more! Marissa went above and beyond to make sure every detail was as I imagined or asked and then some!! I truly didn't have to worry about a thing the weekend of the wedding (MY DREAM COME TRUE), but also as soon as she got involved in the last couple months. She contacted all of our vendors and coordinated everything for us, handled any issues that came up, made a day of timeline and was flexible to change anything we asked about. I DIY'ed a LOT of things for the wedding and purchased a lot of the decor rather than renting and I know it was a great deal of work for her and her team to put everything together... she remembered everything, every detail and she brought my vision to life! The entire day ran so smoothly and was as close to perfect as I think is humanly possible! Marissa is truly doing what she's meant to do! Couldn't recommend her more!!!!
Vendor response 05/01/2019
Thank you soooo much Cristina! You are such a sweetheart and I absolutely loved working wi...
th you and Mitch. Your wedding was so much fun, from the set up, to the songs, to the people! Thank you for letting me be a part of it! Congratulations on one month! YAY!!!
Tyler W
5.0
11/02/2018
Marissa was amazing! She was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. She was organized, knowledgeable, and fantastic to work with. Very receptive to our ideas and artistic vision, yet able to put her experience to play in a way that still worked with what we wanted.
I highly recommend The Modern Party of everyones future wedding! We couldn't have done it without them and everything turned out better than we ever imagined.
Kourtney R
5.0
10/09/2018
I found Marissa's company through a wedding group on Facebook, and as soon as I began looking through her website I knew we had to hire her. We met about 6 months before my wedding, and as soon as I sat down to the meeting I wanted to invite her to be a guest! She has a radiant personality and is such a gem to work with.
I hired her for Month of Coordination, but she and her business partner also helped over a period of a few months with decor rentals, vendor suggestions, and general peace of mind for a DIY bride :)
I got married on September 29th, and Marissa put in 110% and knocked it out of the park. I got to enjoy myself which was my biggest concern, and I wouldn't have been able to do it without her expertise. Thanks again for a lovely and memorable wedding day!
Gregory L
5.0
10/08/2018
TLDR: She and her team are great, book her now.
My bride and I started looking for a planner/coordinator a little late in the game. We also didn't have any recommendations from friends or family, so we were going into this search blind. My bride was looking on Yelp for a few days and came up with a list of our top picks. Atop the list was a planner who was recommended by our venue. After several attempts to get in touch with that planner, we decided to take a leap of faith and go with Marissa & Modern Party LA. While highly rated, the few reviews gave us pause...Do not let the same thing happen to you. Marissa and her team are a group highly capable, detail oriented, easy to work with professionals who will impress you with their level of service and leave you EXTREMELY satisfied.
One of the things we were impressed with the most was Marissa's communication. Simply put, her response time is FAST. She communicates via phone, e-mail, text, or anything else you throw her way (smoke signals may even work with her!). There's no phone tag, and her e-mails are professional and to the point. Her website and online forms are extremely well designed and user-friendly, too, which speaks volumes to her attention to detail and professional attitude.
Our wedding was large, about 290 people, located at one event center but in a few different buildings. Marissa had no problem co-coordinating the different events at different times and places. She brought enough teammates to manage the number of guests, and kept people moving.
Marissa prepared our timeline and we were able to stick to it--in fact, things went a little quicker than we planned, and the wedding moved SMOOTHLY.
My bride and I were so pleased with Marissa's services. Five stars are honestly not enough to rate her company, but it will have to do. She performed well beyond what we were anticipating, and did so in a way that seemed like she'd been doing this for years.
Do not be put off by the few reviews. Our only regret is that we did not book Marissa sooner--doing so would've saved us a little stress and work. Honestly, if you're looking at this profile, you may as well do yourself a favor and just book her now.
Vendor response 10/09/2018
Thank you so so much Gregory! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review...
. Thank you for the kind words and even more thanks for taking a leap of faith and trusting me to manage your wedding day. It was so nice working with you and Michelle and your families. Congrats again!
Nastassia Y
5.0
10/02/2018
I'm so happy that we found Marissa and her company The Modern Party. She was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and had no issues answering my hundreds of stressed out questions lol. She met us at our tasting, which was great because we got to chat and hammer out a lot of the details at the actual venue. The month of she followed up with all of our vendors, got our timeline together, and was extremely on point with communication. Last minute, I needed a bouquet and some more flowers for décor and she did an amazing job with making our vision come to life. When it came to the day of, Marissa was so calm and collected it helped me with my own nerves to know that she had everything under control. All our guests commented how smooth everything went and how beautiful the venue looked. I would absolutely recommend her 100%, trust me you will be happy with the results.
Vendor response 10/09/2018
Thanks Nastassia! I am so happy you were pleased with our services for coordination and de...
sign. We had such a great time at your wedding and it all came together beautifully! And thank you for being such an awesome bride. Congrats to you and Matt!!
Emily Z
5.0
9/06/2018
Marissa, owner of The Modern Party, was a dream to work with! I was full of ideas and she was able to provide me with great options at various price points. Since we booked an a la cart venue there were so many details to think about, but Marissa had great vendor recommendations and consistently checked in to ensure we were not missing anything. She was always available and quick to respond to emails and texts when I had an endless amount of ideas to get her opinion on. Marissa is creative, organized and really becomes your best friend throughout the wedding planning process! She perfectly executed our vision and ensured our wedding day went so smooth.
Vendor response 10/09/2018
Hi Emily! Thank you so much for for the kind words. It was so much fun working with you! I...
loved bouncing design ideas around and seeing your vision come to life! Congrats again!! XX
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