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Marissa Mortimer is one of the most sought after Event Planners in the New York Metropolitan Area. Marissa realized her calling to plan Special Events back in the early 90s when she sang for Wedding Ceremonies. At 34, she is known for her commitment to surpass her clients' expectations and for creating both intimate weddings and extravagant upscale affairs for a long list of clients, including many of Staten Island's elite. Her specialties “Wedding Planning and “Day of Coordination” have boasted 100% satisfaction in over 300 planned events.

Marissa was named one of the ‘Top Ten Entrepreneurs Under 35’ in the New York metro area by Industry magazine in 2005. Another achievement was being selected to teach her craft at the prestigious Wagner College to hopeful Wedding Planners who would like to become Certified Wedding Planners. She credits her Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Sociology for her calming demeanor and good judge of character. Marissa also received rave reviews for her article “10 Great Places for your Lavish Occasion” boasting some of the best facilities in the NY/NJ Metro area while inspiring several couple’s to choose these facilities for their weddings. Marissa has been featured on NJ12, NY1 and is quoted often in the Staten Island Advance and New York Post for her expertise in planning, design and etiquette. She currently teaches three college level courses: Certified Wedding and Event Planning, Preston Bailey’s Signature Wedding and Event Design and Professional Event Coordination.

In between Events, Marissa enjoys her book club, playing cards, swimming and spending time with her family. She gains inspiration from travel, fashion, theatre and her friends and family.

When I was young my grandfather told me that no matter what, you should ‘aim high’ in all that you do… and you would always be successful. Also to ask yourself two questions: ‘what do you truly love to do and what would you do for free’. You will know that you have made the right choice. That was the best advice I ever received and from the best person I ever knew… and it has brought me great happiness and much success”. Marissa Mortimer

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,795

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$3,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$75

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Lavish Occasions

Vanessa
Vanessa Sent on 12/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Creative energy

Lavish Occasions brings such a polished, creative energy to every wedding. Their ability to execute every detail flawlessly makes it so much easier to capture the magic of the day.
Sharon
Sharon Sent on 09/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Marissa of Lavish Occasions is Fantastic!

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!
Cristina
Cristina Sent on 02/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Stop Your Search!

I heard about Lavish Occasions from a fellow college friend. I'm unbelievably glad she referred Marissa. We had the most perfect magical wedding day exactly how I envisioned it and it was a huge thanks to Marissa and her team! I had a million questions and Marissa had all the helpful answers to all of them. I heard there were a couple of things that went wrong but somehow, to this day, I don't know what they were since Marissa and her team handled it. Nothing seemed out of line at all to me. Marissa knows her stuff and she really cares about her clients and their special day. We had a complicated wedding since we had 2 locations, 2 buses taking guests from the ceremony to the reception, bride and groom getting ready in 2 locations, and Marissa made it seamless. With so much going on, she put together a very specific and detailed itinerary for the entire day from start to finish. She even came to our rehearsal dinner and reminded everyone that this day was for us. Marissa was a GodSend! Definitely worth giving her a call and seeing how she can help. And her vendors were extremely helpful as well. They were willing to work with our budget and they extremely delivered as well.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Julie Laudicina, Celebrant! Julie Laudicina, Celebrant! Wedding Officiants

Marissa Morimer understands weddings! She knows how to make the most appropriate referrals, she listens to her clients, and she has the kind of folllow-through you'd expect from a first-class professional. She is the kind of wedding planner who will become your friend!

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