Marissa Mortimer and Lavish Occasions were hands down the most indispensable of our Wedding Day services. From planning to day-of-coordination, Marissa provided the guidance and services that ensured that our Wedding Day was everything we dreamed it would be. The peace of mind of having Marissa's expertise and assistance to tap into throughout the planning process was clearly worth it to us from the get-go. Marissa helped us establish planning time tables, offered budget guidance, and had excellent vendor recommendations. In addition to advising us in our prep for meetings with vendors, Marissa also advocated for us with special requests and helped us attain the best pricing. This was especially crucial when selecting our venue, as we were a smaller wedding for New York City and were getting married during peak wedding season, when venues prefer or require high guest minimums. When selecting our invitations, Marissa had large sample books from a variety of vendors in every price range. She had an organized system to help us narrow down to our favorites. We got so many compliments about the quality and beauty of our invitations and could not have been happier with how they turned out. Inevitably, there were some hiccups in our dealings with various vendors, and Marissa was our angel - her expertise saw us successfully through critical discussions and ensured everything got back on track. Marissa's calm and collected demeanor was our hidden strength overall through this process; she has the patience of a saint and always found time to listen and advise us on every wedding-related concern. Marissa Mortimer and the team at Lavish Occasions ensured the whole day came together and went just as planned. We have the fondest memories of our wedding day because we were able to entrust every last logistical detail of the day to them and just focus on being in the moment with each other and our loved ones. Any anticipated or unexpected need that came up day-of was met and the smiles never left our faces. We can easily tap into the unfiltered joy we felt on that day, and we owe it to Lavish Occasions that there was no distraction from it. We are forever grateful and could not recommend Lavish Occasions enough to every bride-and-groom to-be! Day-Of-Coordination is hands down the most rewarding investment we made, and if you can make it work in your budget, a wedding planner like Marissa is worth her weight in gold; it will save you time and give you peace of mind that allows you to truly enjoy one of the most special days of your life. read more

There are no words to describe how amazing Marissa and the Lavish Occasions team is! Hiring Lavish Occasions for Day of Coordination was the BEST decision my husband and I made while planning our wedding. From our very first meeting with Marissa we knew she and her team would help make our wedding day perfect, and we weren't disappointed. Marissa is not only an expert in her business, but she also has a way of making her clients feel extremely comfortable and is a pleasure to work with. Throughout planning, Marissa was always available, whether it was to help us make last minute decisions, provide vendors or unique ceremony/reception ideas, or to solve any rising problems. She attended our rehearsal dinner and worked around the clock in the days leading up to our wedding day, adding her little touches to make the day extra special. While we were already impressed with Lavish Occasions, their service on the day of the wedding was the icing on the cake. Marissa and her team were with us from the very beginning and long past the end. They over looked hair and make up appointments, floral deliveries, photographer arrivals and timelines, limo service, and venue set up. They even made sure my husband and I were eating throughout the reception! Lavish Occasions stayed long after the reception was over and guests were gone to "break down" the venue and organize anything that had to come home with us. They ensured that everything was as wished and helped our day run smooth. My mom even commented about how much more relaxing our morning/day was compared to the morning my sister got married. Lavish Occasions allowed my husband and I to be guests at our own wedding. We experienced everything, enjoyed everything, and didn't have any "behind the scenes" distractions that may have taken away from our special night. Lavish Occasions handled everything, and I couldn't imagine our day without them. I highly recommend Lavish Occasions, and hope to work with them again in the future. read more

If you're thinking about hiring a Day of Coordinator, stop right now and call Lavish Occasions. What an amazing team of professional, talented, hardworking people that make your big day go as smooth as possible. The owner, Marissa, is an absolute dream to work with. You can tell right away she knows exactly what she's doing and that you're in great capable hands. She is extremely knowledgable about the business and her expertise is INVALUABLE. I also purchased my invitations through Marissa and they turned out beautiful. She helped to make my wedding day what it was- PERFECT. thank you thank you! Add that with her amazing team, you're guaranteed to have a great day. Thank god they were there- I had a few wardrobe mishaps (the stuff of nightmares for brides) and Marissa and her team fixed it as it it was no biggie. I'm talking about tripping on tulle and bead work falling out. They whipped out their tools and made it so the problems were fixed. They are your go to girls. The little things that you would send your mom or MOH off to do, they are there to help with so everyone can enjoy the day and focus on having a good time. Christine was a great help especially at my grooms house as they were getting ready- my MIL raved about her ! They also help to make sure your day runs smoothly and all your vendors are doing their job. They're on top of you for your time table ( I was ten minutes EARLY to my church) making sure you get everything you want out of the day, and overall an amazing support system that is worth it's wait in gold on such a momentous day. They were one of the best parts of my wedding and I would recommend Marissa and her talented team to anyone. read more

Where do I begin? After I got engaged, I knew I needed to find a coordinator/planner that could keep me organized & on top of everything I need to do. After speaking to a few, I found Marissa through a friend. Right after getting off the phone with her I knew she was the right person to help make the wedding of my dreams come true! She is extremely personable & I connected with her on many levels. She just got me. Throughout the year & a half of planning, she gave me packets and check lists. She also gave me some really great advice & was there for me when a big bump in the road came. She listened & remembered everything I said in previous meetings. She was truly there for me. When it came time for my wedding day, my best friend was shocked from how calm I was. If it wasn't for Marissa helping me through this process, I would have been a wreck. I was so calm knowing I had THE BEST in the business. I knew that everything was going to be perfect & it literally was! Her team was amazing the day of, shout out to Angela who kept the men on time! If you made it through this long post I would HIGHLY recommend Marissa & her team to ANY bride I know! She will tell you what works, what wouldn't work & if it's worth the money. She's a very honest person & I wouldn't have it any other way! After my wedding was over, my husband, both in laws & my parents all said how smoothly my day went because we had Marissa & her team. I can't thank them enough for all they did & all Marissa did. read more

Hiring Marissa and Lavish Occasions was the best decision I made early on in the wedding planning process. Marissa was there from day 1 - joining my husband and me at our appointments with venues and other vendors - all the way through to the end of the night at our after party. Marissa ensured that every possible detail was handled perfectly. She is extremely professional, a pleasure to work with, and truly puts brides at ease. Her experience and knowledge in the wedding planning business are invaluable. She knows all the tips and tricks to making your special day PERFECT and unique. I really do not know what I would have done without her (probably would have gone crazy). She was with us every step of the way and having her and her staff on the day of was literally the icing on the cake. I didn't have to worry or stress about a single thing because I know she had everything covered. I was actually able to enjoy my wedding day which I know many brides can't say the same. She recommended the best vendors (in our price range of course) and helped us to make key decisions. Marissa is a wonderful and talented person, who truly becomes a bride's best friend. I HIGHLY recommend her to any bride who wants to be at ease on the big day. Wish I could do it all over again! read more

When my mom and I first met Marissa, I was 3 months away from my wedding day with no clue of what a Day of Coordinator could do for me. All my vendors were in place and I was hoping to find someone who would simply steam my wedding dress after a long ride to the ceremony. Well, Marissa blew that task out of the water and helped me with so many details, and some big obstacles, that never crossed my mind! We instantly clicked and she immediately knew and understood my attention to details. Marissa and her team were there to answer every text, email, phone call, within the blink of an eye. It was such a peace of mind just having someone to bounce ideas off of and share her experiences and endless advice. I woke up on my wedding day without a single ounce of stress because of Marissa. Her and her team took charge, settled some big fires without disturbing and worrying me, always had a tissue on hand (a simple thing I overlooked!), and just ran a seamless event. She always told us her goal was to make us a guest at the wedding and she absolutely succeeded. I am so beyond grateful that I hired Lavish Occasions, nonetheless to just simply have met Marissa, an inspirational, empowering woman who is a leader in the industry. read more

I was one of those brides that said I can plan my wedding all by myself without a planner. Little did I expect to connect with Marissa from Lavish Occasions one month before my wedding. I was stressed and in need of help and she was there to assure me that my wedding will be great. She was hundred percent right! Marissa and her team made sure to carry out all the tasks that I had asked of them to do on my wedding day. Rehearsal was organized so well by Marissa. They were very respectful and understanding of my Indian Christian culture and our traditions for weddings. I am so glad we hired them for the day of wedding coordination, it was worth it. The Lavish team has such great dedication, passion, and patience which they express in every step of the process. My husband and I could not be any happier for choosing Marissa and her team. We highly recommend Lavish Occasions for any event! read more

Marissa and her team made my wedding like a DREAM WEDDING!!!! Everything was PERFECT!!! From the moment I booked Marissa, she was so sweet and covered every little detail. It's just like having Jennifer Lopez from the wedding planner movie! Marissa and her team was Amazing!!! I highly recommend Her!!! When things weren't going as planned, Marissa and her team made the impossible possible! dont plan your wedding without Marissa, all my guests said how amazing she is and how my wedding was the most beautiful wedding that they've ever been to!! I have to agree!!! Lavish occasions is top-notch! She planned my Brothers wedding too and I just knew I had to hire her!!! read more

Lavish Occasions was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. Hiring Marisa and her team truly allowed me, my husband, and our families to enjoy the wedding day. Lavish does everything from keeping your photographer on schedule to opening the champagne the morning of the wedding so my mom didn't have to. My husband was even grateful to have a coordinator at his house the morning of the wedding and that says a lot! You may think little things won't happen on your wedding day but it does and it is nice to have someone else pick up that slack. My husband's button on his tux broke off in the middle of photos and Marissa sewed it back on herself! read more

I cannot praise Marissa Mortimer of Lavish Occasions enough for all her dedication, commitment and expertise in helping us plan not one but two weddings during this past year of Covid. She made a stressful situation in planning and replanning, that much better by listening, acting and ensuring every detail of the weddings was tended to in the most professional manner. Marissa is a talented professional, and along the way she becomes your trusted friend and advisor. She and her team will be there tending to every detail so the bride, groom and family can enjoy every moment of their magical day! Thank you from the Mother of the Bride! read more

I had my wedding on July 1, 2017. My ceremony was at my parish church and the reception was at the Park Chateau. Marissa and her team were exactly what I dreamt of for wedding coordination and more ! Throughout the planning process, Marissa was always available to answer questions, give advice, and she recommended great vendors as well ! My husband, family, and I were able to fully enjoy the day of my wedding because of Marissa and her great team ! Hiring Lavish Occasions made all the difference in the world on my special day ! I couldn't be happier or more grateful for all their hard work and dedication. read more

I recently got married June 5, 2016 and used lavish occasions to make my day absolutely perfect. The guidance and help Marissa and her team did for us was beyond amazing. Marissa helped me with my save the dates and wedding invitations. I gave her a budget and she made it happen. On the day of my wedding my flower delivery was late, the lavish team was on the phone calling the company and fixing the problem. The work and the organization of this team was unreal. I highly recommend using Lavish for your wedding day, you definitely won't regret it !!! read more

My husband and I hired Marissa to help organize and coordinate our Snug Harbor wedding in Staten Island. She was such a natural and very easy to work with. Whenever someone plans a wedding the first thing I say is "Hire Marissa!" because she eased all our troubles. She thought of things that I truly forgot about, as simple as someone making a bow tie for the men the day of. Thank you Marissa for making our day so stress free! read more

Lavish Occasions is a necessity for your wedding day and beyond. They are as important as what dress you are going to wear. Before the day of the wedding Marissa made you feel like you were the only bride and groom she was working with. I don't know how she did it. On the day, they were everywhere you needed to be. Got you everything you needed. And did it all on a 95° day, outside ceremony, in June. Thank you so much!!! read more

Lavish Occasions is a must have for your wedding planning and day of needs!! Marissa and her team are amazing and make your day completely stress free. Marissa will handle everything for you. I have experienced Marissa's work multiple times before my own wedding and I knew from the moment I met her at my sister's wedding that I would be booking her someday for my own. She becomes part of the family !! read more

Marissa and her team are amazing and professional. She effortlessly and smoothly guided us through a Covid-friendly micro wedding and the postponed big day. The day of, she put out any fires including some we didn't even know about till after the wedding. She even helped others do their jobs better. We'd recommend her without hesitation. She is simply the best! read more

Incredible wedding, small and vintage as we wanted! Marissa and her time are awesome!! We really recommend them!!