5.0
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Maryland, Virginia, DC, Southern Pennsylvania
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Working with Lissa and Erin was truly one of the most incredible parts of our wedding journey! From the very beginning, they made the entire planning process feel so much easier, smoother, and less stressful. They are both absolutely amazing at what they do, and I cannot recommend them enough to any couple looking for a team that will go above and beyond to make their wedding dreams come true.
Lissa and Erin are genuinely dedicated to bringing your vision to life. Their creativity, energy, compassion, empathy, and passion are truly incomparable. They put their whole hearts into everything they do and are endlessly devoted to their couples, always making themselves available and going above and beyond, day and night, to ensure every detail is perfect. You never have to question whether they have your best interests at heart because they make you feel supported, heard, and cared for every step of the way.
One of the things that makes them so special is that their care and dedication do not end when the wedding day is over. Even after the celebrations have come to an end, Lissa and Erin continue to keep in touch, check in on their couples, and make sure you feel supported. The fact that they remain so invested in their clients long after the wedding speaks volumes about who they are and how genuinely they care about the relationships they build. You are not just another couple to them; you become people they truly care about, and that level of thoughtfulness is so rare and special.
Another thing that meant so much to us was that their care extended beyond just my husband and me. They were equally thoughtful and attentive to our families, making sure everyone felt included, supported, and taken care of throughout the process. That level of compassion and dedication is something truly special and speaks volumes about the kind of people they are.
Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more, and knowing we had such reliable, talented, and trustworthy planners by our side allowed us to be fully present and enjoy every moment. They took our vision and brought it to life in ways that exceeded our expectations.
Honestly, my husband and I genuinely miss our meetings with Lissa and Erin! That alone says so much about the relationships they build with their couples. They became so much more than wedding planners to us; they were a source of comfort, excitement, reassurance, and joy throughout one of the most meaningful seasons of our lives. Even now, their continued thoughtfulness and willingness to check in remind us how lucky we were to have them as part of our journey.
If you are looking for a team that will make your wedding planning experience seamless, bring your vision to life, take care of you and your family, and allow you to truly enjoy your wedding day stress-free, Lissa and Erin are the team you want by your side.
We are so grateful we had Lissa and Erin as part of our journey and could not recommend them more highly. We are especially thankful for the unique contributions, care, and dedication each of them brought to our experience. They are truly exceptional at what they do, and any couple would be incredibly lucky to work with them!
Madeline H.
5.0
Lissa was awesome to work with as our part time wedding planner. We had a great experience working with Lissa!
Lissa was organized, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. We live in California, so it was very helpful to have Lissa's understanding of the DC area wedding scene. Lissa had a great list of vendor recommendations and coordinated seamlessly with all of them, so we didn't have to worry about it. She kept us focused and stayed calm, giving us confidence that she had everything handled (which she did of course).
On the wedding day, Lissa and her team were exceptional. They kept the timeline running smoothly, kept us in the loop on the schedule, and allowed us to enjoy the day with family and friends. Lissa was great at planning the wedding before the wedding day, but she was even better on the wedding day, which was really important. Being care free on the wedding day was a big help and very nice!
Lissa is awesome, and I'd definitely recommend her. We are very grateful we worked with Lissa for our wedding!
Isaac G.
5.0
Lissa
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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 āall-inā 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
Details
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
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+2 more.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this awardāitās never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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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"? ā£ Even though Matthew McConaughey didnāt 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!ā£
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
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The planning team is exceptionalāorganized, responsive, and deeply dedicated, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. They provide excellent vendor recommendations, adapt to changes, and run seamless, well-timed wedding days. Couples praise their warmth, attention to detail, and continued support even after the wedding.Review photos
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Madeline H
5.0
Working with Lissa and Erin was truly one of the most incredible parts of our wedding journey! From the very beginning, they made the entire planning process feel so much easier, s...
moother, and less stressful. They are both absolutely amazing at what they do, and I cannot recommend them enough to any couple looking for a team that will go above and beyond to make their wedding dreams come true.
Lissa and Erin are genuinely dedicated to bringing your vision to life. Their creativity, energy, compassion, empathy, and passion are truly incomparable. They put their whole hearts into everything they do and are endlessly devoted to their couples, always making themselves available and going above and beyond, day and night, to ensure every detail is perfect. You never have to question whether they have your best interests at heart because they make you feel supported, heard, and cared for every step of the way.
One of the things that makes them so special is that their care and dedication do not end when the wedding day is over. Even after the celebrations have come to an end, Lissa and Erin continue to keep in touch, check in on their couples, and make sure you feel supported. The fact that they remain so invested in their clients long after the wedding speaks volumes about who they are and how genuinely they care about the relationships they build. You are not just another couple to them; you become people they truly care about, and that level of thoughtfulness is so rare and special.
Another thing that meant so much to us was that their care extended beyond just my husband and me. They were equally thoughtful and attentive to our families, making sure everyone felt included, supported, and taken care of throughout the process. That level of compassion and dedication is something truly special and speaks volumes about the kind of people they are.
Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more, and knowing we had such reliable, talented, and trustworthy planners by our side allowed us to be fully present and enjoy every moment. They took our vision and brought it to life in ways that exceeded our expectations.
Honestly, my husband and I genuinely miss our meetings with Lissa and Erin! That alone says so much about the relationships they build with their couples. They became so much more than wedding planners to us; they were a source of comfort, excitement, reassurance, and joy throughout one of the most meaningful seasons of our lives. Even now, their continued thoughtfulness and willingness to check in remind us how lucky we were to have them as part of our journey.
If you are looking for a team that will make your wedding planning experience seamless, bring your vision to life, take care of you and your family, and allow you to truly enjoy your wedding day stress-free, Lissa and Erin are the team you want by your side.
We are so grateful we had Lissa and Erin as part of our journey and could not recommend them more highly. We are especially thankful for the unique contributions, care, and dedication each of them brought to our experience. They are truly exceptional at what they do, and any couple would be incredibly lucky to work with them!
Response from Lissa Marie Weddings and Events
Our hearts are so so full after reading this, Maddie, you are truly the best! We are so in...
credibly thankful to have met you and Andrew, even more thrilled we were able to experience planning your wedding together! Ā Thank you for giving us your full faith and trust to make magic for you guys. Cheers to the beautiful new life you have together!
Isaac G
5.0
Lissa was awesome to work with as our part time wedding planner. We had a great experience working with Lissa!
Lissa was organized, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. We li...
ve in California, so it was very helpful to have Lissa's understanding of the DC area wedding scene. Lissa had a great list of vendor recommendations and coordinated seamlessly with all of them, so we didn't have to worry about it. She kept us focused and stayed calm, giving us confidence that she had everything handled (which she did of course).
On the wedding day, Lissa and her team were exceptional. They kept the timeline running smoothly, kept us in the loop on the schedule, and allowed us to enjoy the day with family and friends. Lissa was great at planning the wedding before the wedding day, but she was even better on the wedding day, which was really important. Being care free on the wedding day was a big help and very nice!
Lissa is awesome, and I'd definitely recommend her. We are very grateful we worked with Lissa for our wedding!
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Alison D
5.0
We did partial planning while both working full time, and we worried about balancing it all ā but Lissa's team made it easy. They were reasonably priced and went above and beyond a...
t every turn: knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to chase down the vendors we wanted.
Our coordinator, Erin, was brilliant. Organized, on top of every detail, and someone we trusted completely. When she had to step out at the last minute for an early maternity leave, Juliana picked things up seamlessly ā her attention to detail was incredible, and she coordinated our day-of activities beautifully.
Thanks to this team, our wedding day was everything we hoped for. Five stars without hesitation.
Christine A
5.0
Lissa was the wedding planner for my daughter's wedding in Washington DC. My daughter and her now husband live in Chicago and my husband and I live in Seattle, thus the need for ...
a wedding planner that knows DC and the surrounding venues and vendors. I could not be any happier with Lissa's services! She was amazing to work with. My daughter really didn't have any set ideas of what she wanted for her wedding other than to have a great party that she and the guests would love. Lissa guided her and her husband so expertly that the wedding was really theirs and helped them through every step of the way so they never felt overwhelmed with choices, details and timing. Lissa and all the vendors she recommended were terrific. I highly highly recommend Lissa! She was a delight to work with!
Amy R
5.0
What a godsend Lissa (and her team) was. Even though we did the āevent planningā package, Lissa was still available for any questions we had throughout the entire process. She went...
above and beyond to make sure we had the most perfect day, and we truly did. We didnāt have to worry about a thing on our day and it was the BEST time ever!! Could not done this without her. ā¤ļø
Savannah G
5.0
Lissa is amazing!!! We could not have planned our wedding without her! While we went with partial planning, Lissa was with us every step of the way. She gave us great recommendatio...
ns for all of our vendors and kept us on track for everything we needed to do to have an amazing wedding. She is also very responsive to emails and text messages and always answered all of our questions. Lissa and her team made the wedding day perfect and many of our guests said that it was flawless!
Mollie H
5.0
When I say we couldnāt have pulled off our wedding without Lissaās passion, talent, and care, I truly mean it. From day one, she promised to be our biggest advocate and cheerleader...
āand she delivered in more ways than I ever could have imagined! Whether it was our monthly check-ins, my manic texts, or her steady presence throughout the wedding weekend, she was there for us every step of the way. Not only did she recommend some of the most talented vendors in the industry, but she also helped bring my vision to life, never once questioning any of my more unconventional ideas or requests. She made everything feel possible. Lissa handled communication with our incredible vendor team so seamlessly and helped me navigate every hiccup with calm, confidence, and ease. On the wedding weekend itself, she kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes so my husband and I could truly be present and enjoy every moment! After nearly two years of planning, it was so special to watch everything come togetherāand it simply wouldnāt have happened without Lissa and her team. I canāt recommend her enough!!!
Mike T
5.0
Lissa was an amazing part of our wedding, and it would not have been magical without her. Her expertise of the entire industry (including recommendations for additional vendors) wa...
s so helpful. She has an eye for seeing ten steps ahead in order to cover every part of planning. She was a godsend on the day-of, fixing things before they could even go wrong. We especially appreciated how she customized her touch to match us specifically, as a gay couple. Would highly recommend her to any couple!
Cate K
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Lissa and her team. To be completely honest, we didn't think we would need a coordinator- boy was I wrong! I don't know what we would have don...
e without Lissa. Lissa was a life saver in every sense of the word. She worked closely with our vendors and was familiar with them in the wedding workspace. Her relationships with the vendors really helped put us at ease during the planning process. She was so knowledgeable about little details and we were able to turn to her when we had questions about what we should do. She was accessible in the time leading up to the wedding to answer our questions and made sure we never felt like a bother with our questions. Lissa had a day of timeline we worked through many times and she made it so easy to make edits and really make sure the wedding day was as easy and stress free as possible. On the wedding day itself - Lissa and her team managed the venue and made sure everything was perfect. Lissa was a perfect calming and encouraging presence before I walked down the aisle. This day truly was better because she was a part of it. I would absolutely recommend Lissa to anyone planning an event- she is amazing! Thanks again Lissa!
Sophia B
5.0
Lissa and her team were amazing to work with! Living overseas was a big challenge when planning our wedding, but with Lissa in charge, everything went so smoothly in the lead up to...
the wedding and on the day itself!
Having Lissa and the team take the lead on the day allowed us and our families to enjoy such a special day together without the stress of focusing on a million things at once. Not having to worry about when we would be taking photos, when we are doing speeches, when we have our first dance, was so nice - and Lissa kept us on track with all of this so well.
She was so adaptable to catering for all of our changes and needs throughout the planning process, something we couldn't avoid being abroad! Her recommendations of vendors were absolutely perfect for our vision and our budget, and our guests thought so too! All of our guests kept saying how perfect the day was and how impressed they were with everything!
I would highly recommend Lissa for your wedding planning needs, as she made our big day a memory we will cherish forever!
Aida B
5.0
My daughter was married in September 2025, and since she lives in Australia while we are in the United States, planning her wedding initially felt impossible. The time difference a...
nd distance made it so difficult to coordinate, but thankfully, she and her fiancƩ found Lissa.
From the very beginning, Lissa worked closely with them staying in constant communication, and offering thoughtful guidance every step of the way. As the mother of the bride, I cannot imagine how I would have managed without her support across two continents. Lissa gave us the reassurance that everything would be handled, and she delivered exactly that
On the wedding day, everything came together flawlessly, and it was truly perfect. Lissaās tireless dedication, organization, and professionalism made all the difference. I highly recommend her, and trust me, you will not regret working with her. Lissa is, without question, exceptional.
Kelsey B
5.0
If you are looking for a wedding planner in the DMV, you have found your girl! Lissa is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. Nothing slips through the cracks with her. Your we...
dding day is a big investment, so it felt incredible having the peace of mind that our special day was in the hands of a true professional. Lissa is also incredibly personable. It felt like wedding planning with a friend. I always left our calls feeling energized that we were planning an event that was authentically us. I also appreciated Lissaās top-tier organization skills. Every tool she utilized from Aisle Planner, to the logistics questionnaire, to the decor & inventory google sheet made everything run so seamlessly and made it simple for me to think through and communicate details we wanted for our day. I loved that Lissa met me exactly where I wanted to be regarding involvement in wedding planning. I wanted to be highly involved in vendor selection, design, etc., and she let me run full speed with that, but there was SO much happening behind the scenes that she handled seamlessly leading up to and on our big day. The day of was beyond enjoyable for my husband and I as a result - Lissa orchestrated everything to perfection! We could not be more pleased. Despite last minute switch-ups due to weather, every detail was flawlessly executed, every single vendor knew what they were doing with the new plan, and not a single guest wouldāve ever guessed this wasnāt plan A. She somehow was simultaneously coordinating all vendors yet also by our side helping with whatever we needed - grabbing drinks, conducting bun CPR when my veil crushed it, getting lipstick out of my dress, she really covered it all! Wedding planning has a reputation for being stressful, but the planning process was such a joy with Lissa.
Ally C
5.0
Lissa is an expert at all things wedding! She will make sure you are the number one priority and will ease any stress you have about the day. She will also give you great vendor re...
commendations, discount codes, will reply to 5+ emails
somedays, and does it all with a smile. She will even help bustle your dress on the day of when nobody else can remember how! :) I am so grateful that we hired Lissa to be our wedding planner. My wedding went so smoothly thanks to her and her wonderful team!
Cindy C
5.0
Working with Lissa on two daughtersā weddings within eight months was an absolute, complete and total pleasure! She is such a hands-on planner and doesnāt miss a beat! Her services...
before and leading up to the wedding and then on the actual wedding day were perfect in every way! I cannot possibly recommend her highly enough! *****
Christine A
5.0
Bringing in Lissa and her team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! From the start, Lissa made planning feel smooth and manageable. She was incredibly responsive,...
supportive, and always willing to hop on a call, which gave me so much peace of mindāespecially in those final weeks. Our wedding day was flawless. Lissa's team handled everything seamlessly including a lot of extra coordination with vendors and the venue due to a parade in DC on the same day. Many of our bridal party members even commented on how smooth and well-run the day felt. Lissa & her team's professionalism, warmth, and genuine care made the entire experience so positive. Weāre endlessly gratefulāif youāre considering working with her, do it! Youāll be in the best hands.
Maeve F
5.0
If you are even considering booking a wedding planner or coordinatorā¦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 āweddingā many people thought I wouldnāt 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 donāt 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
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!!
Shaina A
5.0
I am beyond thrilled to have had Lissa Marie Wedding and Events as my wedding planner! From our very first consultation, we instantly loved Lissaās warm and down-to-earth personali...
ty. 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.
Lissaās 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 friendāsheās 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
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 t...
he 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
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 o...
ur 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
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 š„² They are both so easy to talk to and so helpful. I highly recommend!!
Wendy G
5.0
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 part...
ner 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
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 m...
oved 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 š
Ranya E
5.0
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 fol...
der 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!
Response from Lissa Marie Weddings and Events
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
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 didnāt real...
ize was weād 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
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
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 follo...
wed 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
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
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 t...
o 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
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 sti...
ll 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
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 A...
LWAYS 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 werenāt 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 itās all done I still chat with Lissa from time to time and I know exactly who Iām going to go to if I have an event to plan too. Brides, do yourself a favor and use Lissa, youāll be so happy you did! Thank you Lissa and your team!!
Nicole M
5.0
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. Thatās 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 wasnāt sure if DOC in general does that and when she said that sheāll 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
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
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 hav...
ing 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
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 o...
pinion 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 usāāthank you, Lissa!
Justine L
5.0
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 s...
he 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
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
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 didnāt 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 Iāve been recommending her to my engaged friends! You will NOT regret hiring Lissa!
Response from Lissa Marie Weddings and Events
Thanks so much, Heidi! I had so much fun working with you two! Joeyās 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
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 th...
at 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
Iāll start my review off by saying that from the moment we hired Lissa, she was in my phone as āLissa (wedding queen)ā ā¦and she definitely lived up to it! After our initial convers...
ation 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 š¤£ 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 didnāt 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 meā¦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 canāt 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!!!
Response from Lissa Marie Weddings and Events
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
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 wea...
ther wasnāt 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 canāt recommend her enough.
Brandon H
5.0
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 eve...
rything 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
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 wouldnāt 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!
Response from Lissa Marie Weddings and Events
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
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 oth...
er 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
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
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 w...
edding--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
Hiring Lissa is hands down the best money that I spent for my wedding. Words canāt describe how organized, kind and helpful she is. She was an outstanding communicator and SO knowl...
edgeable about vendors. She truly went above and beyond to make our Special day as perfect as possible. Even when vendors didnāt do what they said they would, or something went wrong, Lissa was right there to make it better. Sheās 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. Sheās 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 couldnāt recommend hiring her more. The best is an understatement. 11/10 would recommend.
Response from Lissa Marie Weddings and Events
THANK YOU! Iām 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
Melissa was an absolute pleasure to work with. She really knows what sheās doing when it comes to coordinating/planning weddings and events. Sheās 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 2022āmaking 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 Iām probably unaware of!
I canāt 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!
Response from Lissa Marie Weddings and Events
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 couldnāt be more grateful to have been on the journey with you!
Erin & Kyle O
5.0
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 L...
issa 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!
Response from Lissa Marie Weddings and Events
I had the absolute best time planning your wedding together! Iām 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
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 per...
fect 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 incredibleāgreat 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!
Response from Lissa Marie Weddings and Events
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!
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