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BRAVA, founded by Lisa Vernon, is a Pennsylvania-based boutique event planning firm specializing in weddings in the Philadelphia area, and destination weddings worldwide.

Lisa fuses together her passion for event planning and interior design to help clients create impeccably planned stylish events that are as much about the guest experience as they are about aesthetics. Always fascinated with unique spaces, Lisa has become adept at planning and executing weddings outside of the ballroom.

Originally from Jamaica, Lisa's modern approach is inspired by the many places she has lived including Manhattan, Chicago, Switzerland, and London.

What's in a name? "Brava", the feminine of "Bravo", is an Italian word that expresses a job well done.

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Frequently asked questions

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

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Reviews of Brava Weddings

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Sarah Sent on 07/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Hiring Lisa was hands down the best decision my husband and I made when planning our wedding. Her services were of the greatest value to us as she made the day flawless while taking all the stress off of us and our parents. We were so impressed with her attention to detail, thoroughness, and professionalism. Looking back, I don't know how I would have gotten through the day without her. If there was anything I needed, she was there to assist, but mostly she had already taken care of whatever it was before I even realized it needed to be done. She was a huge help leading up to the wedding as well as she coordinated who needed to be where and when - from the bridal party to the bus drivers - and ensured no detail was forgotten. A++!
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Taylor Sent on 01/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Lisa and Brava Weddings made my wedding an unforgettable event! Lisa is an artist and my wedding was definitely her canvas and it was a masterpiece! She worked on the smallest details that to me at the time seemed insignificant but ultimately made the day seamless. One of the ways that Lisa was instrumental was choosing our vendors from the hairstylist, photographer, lighting/draping company and so on. They were all amazing professionals that went over and above expectations. Lisa then worked closely with them and made sure everyone was “on” on the big day. Lisa also had two assistants who were incredible. One of my bridesmaids was having a problem with her dress and one of the assistants actually sewed her dress while she was in it and made the fit perfection. Lisa was there first thing in the morning making sure all went well…my mother and I worried about nothing! It’s hard to describe the feeling on the day of not needing to be concerned about a thing because I knew it was in Lisa’s hands so all would be taken care of.
I think one of Lisa’s greatest strengths was her ability to understand the vision I had for my wedding and making it come to fruition and in some areas better than I had dreamed. She was instrumental in the design of the reception area. The place we had chosen, a historic building had some layout challenges yet she was able to make them work. When my husband and I walked into the room and saw the transformation it was like a dream – from the flowers, tables, lights and fabric draping at the entrance…spectacular!
One of the areas that Lisa said should also be key is the guest experience; that it was important that they felt they were catered to, relaxed and enjoyed the day. Check! The feedback I got from my guests said it all. One of my friends called it “the event of the decade.” They were so impressed with how beautiful everything was and how smoothly it all ran. They also had a fabulous time!
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Cindy Sent on 10/01/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I don’t have enough words of praise for Lisa @ Brava Weddings. From our first consultation I knew I needed her to be a part of my wedding planning. We contracted Brava Weddings for day of coordination but it was SOOOOO MUCH MORE!!! She was conscious of all of my and my then fiancé’s desires and was very skillful at accommodating our needs for both our taste level and budget. Although she had several concurrent events she always made me feel like I was the only bride that had her attention. She remembered every detail I cared for and helped relieve my areas of concern. She did her best to make me feel great about how the wedding was progressing. It was super nice of her to complement the details of the wedding I had put together, which meant a lot to me since she’s surely seen many weddings in her career. All the while she never withheld her candor. If I had an idea that would work against my theme she let me know and offered alternatives in a very warm tone! This was only my experience in the months leading up to my wedding. Once we hit “crunch time” Lisa became even more incredible once she started stepping in and working with my vendors. She cleverly leveraged the Brava templates to work out the timeline with all of them and sorted any discrepancies – often without me being present. Everyone complemented me on how “calm” I appeared in the last few weeks and all I could say is that it was because my coordinator had everything in control. The day of the wedding can be summed up into one word: CLOCKWORK!! The day ran smoother than a baby’s bottom. All my guests were impressed (mostly because I’m late to everything) and appreciated how well organized the event was. It also saved us for accruing any additional expenses!!! I had an absolutely perfect day – and quite frankly I’m sure some things went wrong but thanks to Lisa I have no idea what they are!!!

Thank you Brava Weddings!!!!
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2 Endorsements
Philadelphia String Quartet Philadelphia String Quartet Wedding Musicians

Very polite and very easy to work with. The event was beautiful and would recommend them to all! It was a pleasure to work with you!

Bar None Weddings Bar None Weddings Wedding Photographers

Lisa is amazing at what she does. We have worked with her on a number of occasions for both Photo and Film and she is great to work with. Very well organized, friendly and on top of her game each and every wedding. You can't go wrong if you were to hire her.

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