The Event Of A Lifetime, Inc.

Where do I begin? Hiring Melisa as our wedding planner was the best decision we could have made. Melisa worked with us to plan our wedding for almost 1.5 years and she really brought our vision to life - she is the reason why so many of our guests are still talking about how our wedding was “the best and most beautiful they’ve been to”!

Melisa is extremely organized/detail-oriented, hard working and fantastic at problem solving. She thinks of and prepares for everything, has a very strong network of vendor partners, and deeply vets all vendors and services to ensure that every aspect of her events are executed to the highest quality possible. She never stopped working until she knew we were 100% happy with the full picture - her tenacity is so impressive!

Melisa is also a great listener, flexible, and honest. She is the perfect balance when it comes to wedding planning - leaning more heavily into areas where we needed guidance and creative inspiration, and focusing more on (exceptional) execution in areas where we had solid vision/ideas. And, she never let us make a bad decision! We really appreciated her transparency in telling us if an idea we had was not going to work, not worth the cost, etc.

In terms of day-of coordination, Melisa ran our wedding day flawlessly - she is an expert with logistics, and has a confident and calming aura that puts everyone at ease. Throwing a black tie wedding for 200+ people feels easy when Melisa is working her magic. Her events speak for themselves.

We couldn’t be happier with how our wedding turned out, and Melisa was just such a pleasure to work with overall. Anybody would be lucky to have Melisa as their wedding planner (or as a planner for any other event). She is the BEST! We’re genuinely going to miss working with her.

t was an absolute pleasure working with Melisa. My wife and I just got married in April 2026, and we truly could not have done it without her.
A few months before our wedding, our New York City venue went bankrupt — a stressful situation for any couple. Before we could even begin to process what had happened or make any alternative plans, Melisa had already identified 4–5 backup venues, reached out to each one, and scheduled tours. Her proactive response was remarkable. Thanks to her, we ended up with an even better venue at a better price.
Melisa is incredibly diligent, made the entire wedding planning process seamless, and handled every issue that arose on the day of the event with complete composure. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding, and I would be happy to serve as a personal reference for anyone considering working with her. 10 out of 10.

Melisa at The Event of a Lifetime, was an absolute pleasure to work with. Six months before our wedding, our venue unexpectedly went bankrupt—a stressful situation to say the least. Even before we were aware of the issue, Melisa had already prepared five backup options that would allow us to keep our original date.

Thanks to her incredible negotiation skills, we ended up securing an even better venue at the same price—one we loved even more than our original choice, 48 Wall Street. Throughout the planning process, Melisa guided us every step of the way, making decisions feel easy and manageable.

On the day of the wedding, everything went perfectly. Our guests are still telling us it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience, and I would highly recommend Melisa to anyone planning a wedding in NYC or Westchester.

Melisa at The Event Of A Lifetime is amazing! She really saved the day and took away many of the pain points in planning a wedding. The wedding came together beautifully and we couldn't have done it without her help. Highly recommend her!

Melisa planned a party for my 60th Birthday that blew me away! I wanted a Margaritaville themed party and I couldn't believe some of the things she came up with! Melisa worked with my budget and exceeded even my imagination. Her creativity and attention to detail was perfection. I travel for business, and she worked with my very busy schedule to remove the stress and worry. She was so excited that she made the planning fun. Melisa truly thought of everything, from such creative invitations, unbelievable decor, themed food, music and entertainment. When I arrived, I was blown away by what she had created. I'm so glad she convinced me to have a photographer because now I have great photos in addition to the unforgettable memory of dancing, laughing and spending precious time with my friends and family who hadn't all been together in years. Thank you to Melisa and her exceptional crew for helping make this milestone birthday so special for me and my loved ones.

I’ve finally recovered from all the fun from last night. I am speechless as to how everything went… perfect! We had an amazing night which we wouldn’t have had if it wasn’t for your organization and attention to details. You were right from the beginning; the linens and glassware brought the whole place up a few notches. Aliza and Anna were so professional. Both were attentive at all times. Aliza was a pro at calming and redirecting me at times when I was overthinking things. Forever Grateful!

Melisa from The Event of a Lifetime is a true gift to the bride, groom, and their families. She is exactly what we needed-- she is brilliant, thorough, so patient, understanding, has calming yet uplifting vibes-- her confidence, expertise, professionalism, and good heart made us feel well-cared for throughout the entire process. She not only saved us, she made it a joyful experience with her easy going "I got you" attitude and smile. I'm a type-A personality, control freak, juggling so much between work, life, family. Things were getting complicated as we were planning a destination wedding in Europe and a wedding banquet locally for those who were unable to attend, which was turning out to be a second wedding reception! Overwhelmed with the logistical details, a difficult reception hall manager, and last minute decor, menu, favors, day of logistics, out of town guests, she jumped in and took over like a true professional, therapist, best friend, and talented designer. She is such a good listener, intuitive, and so smart in helping to bring a vision to life- we wanted to keep our event intimate yet fabulous. She was excellent in understanding the cultural nuances of blending families from different backgrounds, beautiful touches to honor cultural traditions while keeping a fresh modern feel. Melisa leaves no detail untouched as she walks through moment by moment the entire wedding experience from the guest perspective and of course the couple's and their families. She is there the day of completely hands on to execute your plan to the tee, is flexible to allow things to happen organically, and is trouble-shooting in the background so you can just fully enjoy your day and guests. Overall, working with Melisa took away all the stress as she held our hands every step of the way, constantly communicated with us in real time, and made us feel everything was going to be ok-- more than ok-- she made everything simply wonderful and easy breezy.

We can't thank Melisa enough for all she did for our family and being so patient with our last minute changes!

Melisa from The Event of a Lifetime did an incredible job pulling together our son and daughter-in-law's wedding. She helped blend two different cultures, two different languages, and two different religions into a wonderful, beautiful day. Melisa is very organized and her communication is excellent. In addition, the vendors she introduced us to were all amazing and truly stepped up to the plate when called upon. I highly recommend hiring Melisa for your event!

Melisa was so informative and helpful during the planning process of our wedding!

Melisa was indispensable during the planning of our wedding. She helped us navigate everything from save the dates to who/what to tip after everything was over. Any time I had a question, Melisa was quick to respond with a helpful answer that calmed my nerves. We're so grateful for her knowledge and skills!