I can’t recommend this team enough. They helped us pick our venue, shop around for quotes, and made the entire planning process so much easier for us since we live in California. They even worked the time difference we had! The weekend of our wedding was so stressful free and our guests had an amazing experience. Melissa is so detailed oriented with creative ideas and her team executes everything beautifully. I appreciated how honest they were throughout the entire time working with them and how they helped set expectations and they handled all the backend work for us and our welcome party.

Working with Melissa, Frank, Lisa, and the entire team was the greatest wedding gift we could have given ourselves. From the very first conversation, it was clear that they were not just planners — they were partners, visionaries, and truly some of the kindest, most generous people we’ve ever met.

They went above and beyond in every possible way. Their attention to detail was extraordinary, and we were constantly amazed at how much time they gave us throughout the entire process. Whether it was accompanying us to menu tastings, scouting shops for the perfect table settings, or helping us visualize every corner of the venue, they made the entire journey — not just the wedding itself — a joyful, memorable experience.

Melissa’s background as an architect added an incredible layer of precision to our planning. She created beautiful, to-scale diagrams of the venue, laying out furniture and event flow in a way that ensured every vendor and team member was perfectly aligned. It was just one of the many ways their professionalism shone through.

They are also remarkably organized and tech-savvy — the systems they use made everything feel streamlined and clear. One of the things we appreciated most was that they took the time to deeply understand our preferences, then decisively guided us so we didn’t get overwhelmed with choices. They struck the perfect balance of giving us control without letting us get bogged down in the details.

When challenges arose, like the threat of bad weather, they responded instantly and gracefully. Their network of vendors is extensive, and they always had reliable, talented people ready to jump in and help. Every single person they brought onto our event — from florists to lighting crews — was not only skilled, but warm and fun to work with.

They were also invaluable when it came to negotiating contracts and helping us value-engineer smart solutions to stay within budget without sacrificing style or experience… and speaking of style — their design sensibilities are absolutely impeccable. Every visual detail of our wedding looked like it came straight out of a magazine. We knew it was going to look beautiful, but when we saw each event unfold we were blown away by how much better it was than we could have ever expected. They have an incredible eye for design and pulling a vision together. We keep joking that we wish they would start an interior design company too so they could come decorate our house now haha

Another major plus, they’re multilingual (Spanish, German, English, French). Their fluency in both Spanish and English made communication seamless — not just for us, but for our vendors as well. Having them as translators and cultural navigators throughout the process was invaluable.

We always felt comfortable around them, Every interaction felt like working with dear friends who genuinely wanted our day to be magical, and thanks to them, it was!

If you’re considering a wedding in the Dominican Republic (or anywhere else they service!), they are THE team. We can’t thank them enough — and we would recommend them a thousand times over.

From the very first meeting with the Melissa we knew we had found the perfect planner for our special day. She immediately understood our vision and was always transparent about what was feasible. Throughout the past year and a half of planning they helped us guide the destination wedding planning process with ease. Every single vendor option they presented us was of top quality and also understood the vision we wanted. We always heard wedding planning was stressful but for us, thanks to Viva L’festa’s amazing team, it was such a fun experience we would do over and over again. It’s bittersweet to think we no longer will have our monthly calls and chats with them.

And then came our magical weekend. Words cannot describe how amazing every single event of our wedding weekend was. From our welcome party, to our ceremony and cocktail hour, to our reception, every single element told our story and was unique to us, and that is in large part because Melissa and the team took the time to understand us as a couple. She told our love story through every design element and the execution of the logistics were beyond impressive. From the design team who set up decorations across three venues, to the team that was put together to support us during the getting ready, to the waiters at our reception, the only thing that was left for us to do is to be present and enjoy our day. Our guests are still gushing about how personal and uniquely us it all was and how it was the best wedding they have ever attended. And for us, it truly was the best weekend of our lives and we owe that all to Viva L’Festa.