We remember when we were deciding on a wedding planner, we were impressed by how enthusiastic all of CCBL’s reviewers were. Now we understand why: Lisa is the perfect wedding planner and CCBL was worth every penny. We were planning a complex, multi-cultural/faith wedding on a pretty strict budget and Lisa and her team were the perfect people to help us plan it. Lisa talked us out of our most outlandish ideas (in a kind and gentle way), was incredibly patient with us, and always made us feel like we had someone to reach out to. And then, her team’s execution on the day of was absolutely flawless. The whole team was unbelievably well prepared, rolled with the punches, and made sure our needs were met. Everything went off smoothly, and the credit goes to CCBL. We couldn’t have asked for anything more, and we had the wedding of our dreams. Trust us, you will be happy you went with the CCBL team. And at the end of the day, we literally said to one another, “wow, it’ll be sad not to work with Lisa anymore” and that’s how much we loved working with her. She became a confidant, friend, and a valued part of our wedding day as a human being. Thank you so much, Lisa!

I am writing this on our way to our honeymoon because I am still smiling over this past weekend working with creative concepts, I could not wait till we came back to write a review. We had the absolute pleasure of working with Lisa and her team at creative concepts for our October 12th wedding. From the moment we started working with her she was determined to make every detail come to life. That all came true the day of our wedding. From her team being there every second of the day, making us feel calm, excited, and taken care of. We did not have to think of a single thing but to enjoy our special day. If you are thinking of working with creative concept, DO IT. It was the best decision of my life. It is the reason we had the absolute best night of our entire life that we will forever be grateful for because of Lisa and her team. We could not do it without you Lisa, we will forever remember the best day of our life because of all the hard work, effort, time that was put into our day!! We LOVE LOVE LOVE creative concepts!!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Lisa and her phenomenal team for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From the moment we started planning, Lisa fully understood our wants and needs, making the entire process seamless and enjoyable. Lisa and her staff were incredibly hands-on, guiding us through every detail for months leading up to our big day. Her meticulous attention to detail was truly impressive—nothing escaped her notice. She ensured that every element of our wedding was executed flawlessly. Lisa’s expertise, combined with her dedication and passion, made our wedding spectacular from start to finish. We are forever grateful for her hard work and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to make your special day unforgettable. Thank you, Lisa, for making our wedding dreams come true! With love, Josh & Blake

My husband and I wanted a hands-on role in planning our wedding, so we weren’t initially inclined to hire a wedding planner. An introduction to Lisa during an open house for vendors at our venue quickly helped us realize: you don’t know what you don’t know. For us, the decision to hire Lisa as our wedding planner became about execution – not replacing our creative and/or romantic vision with hers. Where we wanted a hands-on role, CCBL showed us how to make that happen. And, from start to finish, they made it happen. We are so grateful to CCBL for helping to create a perfect wedding day.

Of the numerous things we could share to inform the decision-making process of couples considering hiring a wedding planner – and specifically, considering hiring Lisa – vendor selection, timeline management, and day-of coordination were our top priorities in making that decision ourselves. Why? The quality of your vendors will determine the quality of your wedding, plain and simple. Timeline management ensures the vendors you’d like to book will still be available, mitigating last-minute panic-planning. Day-of coordination enables you to be as present as possible on your wedding day.

1. VENDOR SELECTION: Vendor selection begins with hiring Lisa. As you should for any vendor you choose to include in your wedding preparations, do your research. Lisa earned a fine arts degree in musical theater from the Boston Conservatory, with a concentration in directing. Lisa is a working artist as much as she’s an event planner. As a consummate professional, she brings a commanding creativity and rigorous attention to detail to the entire wedding-planning process. Your wedding isn’t just a party – it’s a production that Lisa and her team ensure will play out to perfection. She does so by building trust, taking time to understand your personalities and priorities as individuals, first, and then as a couple preparing for marriage. That attention bears out in conversations you’ll have about certain logistical considerations: live band vs. DJ, plated meal vs. buffet, first look or not. These conversations always took into account how we – the couple – wanted to spend the precious little moments of our wedding day. From a lengthy list of vendors she’s curated over the course of her 20+ years in the industry, Lisa matched our creative vision (elevated garden party, seafood-forward menu, etc.) with vendors she trusted from those relationships she’s built. Lisa was present with us as our advocate — at meetings with our caterer, DJ, photographers, florists, cake person, etc. – almost all of whom she had worked with before.

2. TIMELINE MANAGEMENT: We moved and both started new jobs just eleven months before our October wedding. With so much disruption in our daily lives, Lisa ensured that the many deadlines we needed to meet were met, and didn’t hesitate to nudge us when we needed to speed up our decision making. Not all design and vendor decisions have to happen at the same time, but ensuring your options are open means having a checklist and a schedule and sticking to it. Meetings with Lisa provided us the opportunity to ask questions and assess the feasibility of certain design ideas or budget considerations (alas, nix the baby grand piano idea). Lisa was always available, even during exceptionally stressful weeks for her, to help us make those informed decisions on schedule. In fact, Lisa was always ahead of schedule, and we looked forward to receiving updates from her like, “Hi, you two – we’re X months out and you should start thinking about X, Y, Z.” Not only did that timeline help build anticipation to our wedding day, but helped manage stress that cropped up between us and over-eager parents! :)

3. DAY-OF COORDINATION: Words cannot convey how stress-free our wedding day was because of Lisa and the CCBL team. (You had to be there!) Though we interacted with vendors often during the months preceding our wedding, Lisa organized all final calls, correspondence, and logistical considerations in the days/weeks right before the wedding. She met with the families and bridal parties during the rehearsal dinner to set some ground-rules for the following day, which included a brief walk-through about the ‘order of events.’ Her team worked with the maids-of honor and best man to coordinate morning-of details (such texting in the AM to confirm the makeup/hair stylists had arrived and were on schedule). If anything went “wrong” on our wedding day, it was unbeknownst to us.

We did not anticipate “day-of coordination” to be such a notable part of the day, but it made the day what it was: perfect. We met Kelly (from CCBL) upon arrival at our venue. From that moment on, Kelly was there to keep the bride and groom on schedule, from telling us when we’d be needed for photos to telling us when we could have a quiet moment together and more. Of course, we could have a moment alone whenever we wanted – it was our wedding day – but we understood the value of someone else keeping us on schedule. Having Lisa’s team there gave us the freedom to be present with ourselves, each other, our families, and our guests. Kelly even made sure we would get little plates of hors d'oeuvres delivered to us because we chose not to do a first-look, opting instead to take photos during the cocktail hour. What impressed us the most was Kelly’s (and the entire CCBL team’s) willingness to make what we wanted to happen, happen, from the moment we arrived to the moment Kelly closed our limo doors at the end of the night – even if it changed the plan slightly. (With mosquitos emerging and light falling quickly as we wrapped up taking sunset photos, we were heading back inside when we realized we didn’t have any sunset photos with the bride’s veil on. Where was the veil? All the way at the end of the road, up a flight of stairs, in the venue. Though we could tell it wasn’t ideal, Kelly said, “If that’s the photo you want, we’ll make it happen.” She full-on sprinted away and returned with the veil just so we could get that picture.)

None of this even touches upon Lisa’s energy, expertise, and joy she brought to every meeting and interaction. She encouraged us to make choices that were right for us and did everything she could to make it happen. She has an effervescent personality, which we miss having around now that we’re married! We cannot thank Lisa and her entire team enough for everything they did to help us have the wedding of our dreams.

- Ryan and Christina

**HIRE LISA** No, really you have to! I will start this review by saying we hired the wrong event planner for the first 6 months of planning . We started with hiring Pink Olive in Cheshire CT, and that was a very bad decision. Please don’t hire Pink Olive whatever you do, but I highly recommend Creative Concepts by Lisa!!!

We are beyond grateful we got out of our contract at Pink Olive and found Lisa. She’s the one you want to hire to ensure your day is planned meticulously and you’ll have a blast doing it! We had a challenging outdoor venue coupled with a tight timeline with a church that was over an hour away from the reception venue . There were a lot of details that required brainstorming, compromises, and creativity to pull off everything smoothly! Lisa organized many vendors to be coordinated while we were at our church ceremony - she and her team knocked it out of the park! From the start of the process , she asked the right questions, helped us with a vision board, and helped tie together all the loose ends (which were started elsewhere) to create the most magical day ever! Not only is Lisa professional and talented …. She is so fun to work with! Every time we would zoom or talk - I would laugh. What bride doesn’t need that ?? The day was perfect and we have Lisa to thank for this ! We adore her and you will too!!

Choosing Creative Concepts by Lisa as our wedding planner was one of the best decisions we made for our big day. Lisa not only met but exceeded our expectations, creating a stress-free and seamless experience from start to finish.

Lisa's organizational skills are unparalleled. She effortlessly managed every detail, allowing us to relax and enjoy the wedding planning process. Her ability to understand and execute our vision was impressive, and she went above and beyond to make sure every aspect of the day reflected our style and preferences.

What truly sets Lisa apart is her exceptional eye for design. From the overall theme down to the smallest details, Lisa helped us navigate through choices, ensuring that every element harmonized perfectly. Her creative input elevated the aesthetic of our wedding, and we received countless compliments on the beautiful design elements she curated.

Lisa's calming presence and problem-solving skills also stood out. No challenge was too big for her to handle, and her positive attitude made the entire planning journey enjoyable. On the day of the wedding, we were able to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the moment, knowing that Lisa had everything under control.

We are immensely grateful to Creative Concepts by Lisa for making our wedding day not only beautiful but also stress-free. If you're looking for a wedding planner who is not only professional, organized, and has a great eye for design but also genuinely cares about creating a memorable experience, Lisa is the perfect choice. We wholeheartedly recommend Creative Concepts by Lisa for their exceptional service and expertise.

Without Lisa and the team, our wedding day would not have run as smoothly and I would absolutely not have been able to enjoy the event. Chelsea took care of all of our bridal party needs, and Ann and Lisa handled the set up, ceremony, reception, and clean up like true professionals. The timeline was impeccable and every moment was orchestrated to perfection. If you’re looking for a team that cares about you, your guests, your happiness, and works their butts off, this is it! Mother of the bride’s quote, “This was the best day of my life.” As the bride, I wholeheartedly agree. I got to marry my best friend, with the support of the best wedding team in the business.

Lisa and her team were instrumental in putting together our wedding day. Our al la carte style wedding had so many moving pieces and CCBL sewed them together seamlessly to truly create a magical day. We honestly could not have pulled it off without them. Lisa and Traci were responsive and professional and collaborated with us on all decisions which helped to make the build up to our wedding as stress free as possible. The wedding day was incredibly organized and the day of team was fantastic in helping our event run smooth. We could not recommend Creative Concepts by Lisa more to anyone planning their special day!

We recently had the total pleasure of working with Lisa, Traci, Chrissy and Kelly as my daughter's wedding planners. They made our special day an unforgettable experience. From the moment we met them, they exuded professionalism and expertise, immediately putting us at ease. I cannot stress enough how much their services contributed to making our wedding planning journey stress-free and enjoyable.
One of the standout qualities of Creative Concepts by Lisa and team was their ability to maintain a constant smile throughout the entire process. Their infectious positivity was uplifting and reassuring, even during moments of uncertainty, rain, heat and general stress. It was evident that they genuinely cared about our happiness and wanted to make our wedding day extraordinary.
What truly sets this wedding planner apart is their understanding of the importance of the day. They listened attentively to our vision and desires, offering invaluable suggestions that perfectly captured our dreams. Their ability to juxtapose different elements, such as traditional and contemporary styles, resulted in a wedding that felt uniquely personalized to us. Every detail was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed, creating a breathtaking ambiance that exceeded our expectations.
Beyond their remarkable creativity, this wedding planner demonstrated exceptional understanding of family dynamics. They navigated complex relationships and diverse personalities with grace and tact, ensuring that everyone felt included and valued. Their ability to harmoniously blend different perspectives and preferences was nothing short of remarkable. Thanks to their expertise, our wedding day was a celebration that united our families in joy and love.
Throughout the entire process, the wedding planner assembled a skilled and dedicated team. From florists to caterers, they worked with every vendor which may not be always easy. I felt all interactions was top-notch and everyone seemed happy and shared the same commitment to excellence for our event. This cohesive team worked seamlessly together, ensuring that every aspect of our wedding day ran smoothly. It seems evident that CCBL is highly respected within the industry, and their experience undoubtedly benefited us and reassured us. Every "problem" I presented during the event was quickly dealt with and remedied.
I highly recommend Lisa and team to any couple or parents embarking on the journey of marriage. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering support will make your wedding planning experience not only stress-free but enjoyable. Trust me when I say that they are worth every penny and more. Their expertise and dedication will turn your dream wedding into a reality, leaving you with cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Writing a review for them is easy, I will miss them taking care of me and most especially making all our dreams and visions a beautiful reality right up to well after all the guests are home.

To summarize, working with this wedding planner was an absolute joy. Their ability to create a stress-free environment, their infectious smile, their understanding of the day's importance, their adeptness in managing family dynamics, and their phenomenal team all contributed to an extraordinary wedding experience. They come highly recommended by us, and I can confidently say that investing in their services would be worth every penny.

Lisa was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is amazing at what she does and she gave us a wedding that we could only dream of having. We could not have done it without her.