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Creative Concepts by Lisa

Creative Concepts by Lisa

Hamden, CT
4.9 out of 5 rating, 165 Reviews
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    In the words of Ellie Goulding: “What are you waiting for?”

    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

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Dear Christina and Ryan, what a glorious way to start my day! I am beyond touched by your words, and your kindness. You were so amazing to work with and I loved the team that we created not only the three of us together in collaboration but the vendor team that helped to make your day so special! I am grateful to have been a part of the day and grateful for your continued support and friendship! So many thanks! Lisa
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    Michelle Sent on 12/02/2023
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    Perfect Planner

    **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!!

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Michelle and Tom, from the first moment we spoke I was moved by your passion and commitment to family and friends on your weding day. Now being a part of your extended family I know that the future holds many laughs together. You brought the joy to us and we thank you for trusting the process and being amazing to work with! And there is nobody I would rather dance in the rain with than you both!
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    Kiki A. Sent on 11/26/2023
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    The best planner

    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.

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Kiki and Carl, working with you was truly a labor of love! We have a connection always, your personal hard work in building elements of you day was something I adored, such a very special element to a perfect day. Thank you so much for brining me into your family and being a part of mine! Here is to future adventures together! You are truly rockstars, Lisa
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    Kelly W. Sent on 10/31/2023
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    Hire them today!

    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.

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Kelly and David, this goes without saying but should be yelled from the roof top, there is NO place we would have been other than by your side. You are family- and your day was beyond special to us both. Thank you for trusting in us to be with you and Chelsea and Ann and I are here for you always!
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    CCBL- Remarkable Wedding Planner: Worth Every Penny and More!

    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.

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Sooz, thank you so much for the kind words, your passion for your daughters wedding day was immesurable and we were honored to take the reigns to execute the vision! Our team simply loved working with you and Rachel and Ryan not only during the process but day of, was pure joy! So many thanks to you all for choosing us to be there! Lisa, Traci, Chrissy and Kelly
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    Ryan O. Sent on 07/03/2023
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    Could not have done this without them!

    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!

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Thank you so much Ryan! You and Rachel were so lovely to work with - even wedding day during the pre-ceremony Rain you were so calm and knew we had you! Congratulations on a fabulous weddind day on behalf of Myself, Traci, Chrissy and Kelly!
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    Bernice L. Sent on 06/19/2023
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    Best Decision I Ever Made!

    I hired Lisa to plan my 60th Birthday Bash at the New Haven Lawn Club. Lisa was simply amazing and doesn't miss a trick. She is super organized and remembers every single detail. She always has a positive attitude and always has you laughing and enjoying the process. And she works her tail off at the event. She is never sitting down or looking at her phone. She is hustling.

    I am a firm believer in hiring a planner for any event. A planner like Lisa takes on all the stress and responsibilities so you can enjoy the event and not have to worry. She also helps in the planning process to help make important decisions from food and beverage to design and decor. The biggest help for me was creating a budget and sticking to it. Lisa helped me find lower cost alternatives through her relationships with the best vendors in CT.

    Sometimes you do not realize you need an event planner until it's too late. Don't let yourself get stuck. Instead, call Lisa for a flawlessly executed event that you can actually enjoy as the host. She's THE BEST.

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Bernice, your 60th gives me something to strive for on my own 60th someday! Amazing dance floor, insane candy bar- just so much fun and joy! Thank you again for allowing me to work with you and your family on day, seriously can we dance together again soon?! WOO HOO
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    Allyssa H. Sent on 06/17/2023
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    Awesome Wedding Planner

    Now that the greatest wedding of all time, dated 06/01/23, has come and gone, it is imperative that I tell you about the team behind the scenes. From the time we reached out to Lisa in 2020 up until the day of the wedding, she had made my husband and I priority. She responded in a timely manner and always kept it professional. It was always what WE wanted. Of course she’d give her expert advice, however, she made sure to get our opinions on every aspect of the planning process. Just like everything else in life, we had a budget for our special day. There were a few vendors that my husband and I were looking into who had amazing work but they were definitely outside of our budget. Lisa had a list of preferred vendors whose prices were very reasonable and we decided to contract with them. Each preferred vendor took time to get to know us and took our likes and dislikes into consideration and we loved that about them. We are so grateful for Lisa, Traci and the rest of the CCBL team for planning THE BEST day of our lives and making sure it was nothing less than PERFECT! We got sooooo many compliments on our big day from the decor to the smooth flow of the wedding day, start to finish. If you want the best for your wedding day then I recommend Lisa and her team. Have an idea of what you want for your big day, a budget that fits your financial status, and you’ll be golden with this team backing you up! We absolutely LOVE Lisa and the CCBL team and you will too!

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Allyssa, your family brought me such joy, your additive smile and joy is unmatched! I am always here if you need anything and let's be honest I got the BEST hug of MY LIFE at your wedding, I will never forget it! EVER! We loved every minute and if you ever through any party with a dance floor you better invite me, I am there!
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    Lisa & her team is the best of the best!

    There are literally a million reasons why working with Creative Concepts by Lisa was the best decision we've ever made. Lisa & her team are the best of the best - industry experts, organized, thoughtful and FUN. But to me, the most valuable aspect of working with Lisa was this -

    Immediately upon getting engaged, I (like many of you reading this) was instantly inundated with all sorts of advice from friends & family, the most common of which was "try to soak in every moment of your wedding day - you're going to blink and then it'll be over." As a bride, I hated hearing this! I didn't want the day to fly by, and I wanted to feel fully present on my wedding day - especially after months and months of planning. We got married on May 19, 2023 and I am SO thrilled to report that because of Lisa, Marcy, Ann & Traci, we were able to be fully present and enjoy every. single. moment. of our wedding day. In fact, the day didn't fly by at all! We were able to focus solely on all the love that surrounded us - I didn't have to worry about ANYTHING because Lisa's team did it all quietly & seamlessly. As a bride, what more can you ask for? Lisa & her team gave us the incredible gift of TIME to sit back and enjoy the most wonderful day of our lives.

    From the moment we hired her, I immediately felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. Suddenly I was able to focus on the "fun stuff" because I knew that Lisa was handling all of the little things - some of which I hadn't even thought of! Truly don't know what we would've done without her. In Lisa, we found a dedicated planner, a lifelong friend, and an incredibly bright, shining star in the crazy world that is the wedding industry…and we're eternally grateful.

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Kendra and Evan, where do I begin? You kicked off our 2023 wedding season with such a fire and such energy, Taylor Swift would be proud! LOL Seriously, your posstive energy and vibe is infectious! Thank you for still reaching out to say hello and for being a great reminder of why we do this every day!
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    Dana T. Sent on 11/22/2022
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    Look no further!!

    It was an absolute honor to have Lisa as our wedding planner for our 10/29/22 wedding. She exceeded our expectations throughout the whole process of planning by being organized, accessible, attentive to detail, caring for everyone involved, and making sure all of my dreams and plans were going to be executed perfectly. On the day of the wedding, she was on top of everything and made the whole day enjoyable. Simply her presence throughout the venue was assured that every part of the wedding would run smoothly. I love her passion for organizing weddings and coordinating them with excellence and professionalism. From the moment I met her, I knew that I could fully trust her. Overall, she is a kind, loving, and caring person to know; it was such a pleasure to get to know her for one of the most important events of our lives. My husband and I are extremely grateful to her and her expertise. So much so that I didn't think I’d be able to find words to describe how truly amazing she is! Also, she has an incredible team that works alongside her and I loved that she made all the vendors feel like they were part of the team as well. She has a gift for bringing groups together to accomplish a goal. Lisa and the entire Creative Concepts team will always have a place in our hearts and have contributed to our wonderful lifelong wedding memories! I recommend Creative Concepts (10/10!) to all brides!

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Dana and Neil, I cannot thank you enough for the beautiful words and for the trust you gave to me on your journey, it has been a pleasure to get to know you both and I look forward to being there to hear about all your amazing accomplishments and milestones! THANK YOU so much! Lisa
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    Thank you Lisa & Co. for Crafting our Dream Wedding

    Lisa has planned many events for us in the past - but our biggest event... our wedding day! From helping us to find the vendors that fit our budget, to all of those little planning details, Lisa and her team were on it! Especially the day of the wedding - they took all of the stress out for us and gave us peace of mind knowing everything would (and did) go even smoother than we planned! Lisa was able to help us find ways to save money, and creatively design parts of our special day that we couldn't have done without her! Thank you again Lisa and the entire Creative Concepts team for making our dreams come true!!
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    Hire Lisa!!!

    It feels almost impossible to put into words just how amazing Lisa is. Our wedding had multiple vendors, different locations, and a lot of moving parts and Lisa handled it all flawlessly. Not only did she help to see our vision, craft a plan to bring it to life, and surpass our every expectation. Our most special day was so far beyond our wildest dreams, and Lisa's execution of the day and leadership was unmatched. We started the planning process months out. Lisa helped us find our dream venue - a spot we never would have found on our own. She ensured each and every vendor was on board with our hopes and vision for the day. She connected and triple-checked bookings and reservations and made sure the day went on without a hitch. Lisa and her team took the pressure off of us (and our loved ones) so that we could be in the moment and enjoy the night! Our guests and our family most importantly were so impressed with the process. I also had to give a lot of love to Kelly, from Lisa's team, who was by our side the entire day. She made sure that I had everything I needed from lip gloss to a gown fluffing for photos. The entire team works tirelessly while blending in with the day. I would suggest Lisa to any and everyone. If you want the wedding day of your dreams, Lisa is the woman you need by your side from start to finish.
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    Would not have survived the day if it wasn't for Lisa and her team!!

    I truly cannot say enough about Lisa and her team! Our wedding day went off without a hitch, and everyone raved about how well-organized and fun our wedding was!

    Let me start off by saying that I initially thought that getting a planner/coordinator was a bit ridiculous, but when there was only 2 months left until the wedding, my meetings with Lisa definitely left me feeling like everything was being considered and taken care of. I was not forced to do anything that I didn't want to do. Our wedding was truly "ours."

    Shout out to Lisa, Marcy, Anne, and Anastasia! They made the day so simple! Also, I am sure that they put out many "fires" that I didn't even know were occurring. I would recommend them to anyone. Lisa truly is the best of the best. She is so professional and knows her stuff! I am so thankful for her and the entire CCBL team!

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Katie, how much fun was your day?! Seriously, truly embracing Lighthouse Point, with your food trucks and beverage trucks was fabulous! We had such fun with you both! Your guests LOVED every minute it was the best way to celebrate on the water and sands of such an iconic location! We loved it!
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    You need lisa!

    Lisa is the not only the most talented, experienced, and hard-working wedding planner you will ever meet. She is the most responsive communicator, a shining light and a force of a human who will quickly become your friend, confidant, and keep you laughing and smiling throughout every point of the process. Lisa will stop at nothing to plan and produce the wedding of your dreams. My husband and I dreamed of a larger-than-life 200 person black tie wedding-turned-rock concert in a 100 year old club. Lisa was THE PERFECT PERSON to work with. She created a full-scale production, blew all expectations out of the water, built a legendary vendor dream team, and drove with a level of preparation/preparedness so we felt only pure bliss on our wedding day. Lisa went above and beyond the role of a wedding planner in every aspect imaginable. Planning, design, expertise, education/advice, orchestration, and day-of execution only scratches the surface - and Lisa executes with world-class professionalism, grace, and her beaming personality. It was truly the best day of our lives.

    Lisa - you are the one of the most talented people in this world. You work harder than anyone I've ever met, your communication is fast as lighting and effective, and your shining light of a personality is evident in the lifelong friendships and business relationships you've built. You handled every request, challenge, change of mind, and detail with your incredible personality, sense of humor, and determination. Your expertise, work ethic, and passion for celebrating love is evident in the work that you, the incredible CCBL team, and the vendor relationships that you've built over the past 13+ years. You were my rock when I needed it and won over every single person in our families (and the many personalities) while exceeding expectations to make our dreams come true. Every call, meeting, zoom, text, and email had us smiling and laughing all while you worked nonstop. We are so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with you and the amazing CCBL team, watch you create magic, and gain a friend for life. THANK YOU LISA 🤍
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    Kathryn H. Sent on 10/02/2022
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    Lisa is a masterclass on professionalism, kindness, organization, crisis management, and finesse.

    This is the easiest, most heartfelt, and important review I have ever written. If I am honest, I started writing this review before my wedding because of how important Lisa was to me and I didn't want to miss a thing. My wedding was Saturday, September 10th and the first thing I thought about the morning after my wedding was Lisa and the team she brought to my day and how they made everything look so seamless.

    Outside of saying yes to my husband, Lisa is the best decision I have ever made and I don't say that lightly. Despite getting pushback on hiring a planner, the minute I met Lisa, I knew I needed her. She’s a complete powerhouse.

    I wanted someone showing up that day focused on my husband and I. The venue has priorities, catering has priorities, our families have priorities and I wanted someone in my corner covering my tracks if I dropped balls, and a sounding board as I navigated a once in a lifetime event. That’s scratching the surface of what I got with Lisa. She is all I could have dreamed of plus a million more things! DON'T THINK, JUST BOOK LISA!

    Lisa is a masterclass on professionalism, kindness, organization, crisis management, and finesse. She keeps it real, highlights things that are important, and things that you can pass on all along with a nonchalant and humorous approach. Her value came through immediately and increased every time I spoke with her. She was available for questions, guided me in making decisions, and served as an invaluable sounding board as issues arose. It doesn't matter the state I was in getting onto a call with her (anxious, stressed, sad, mad) or what was happening, I left each and every call confident and optimistic that our wedding would be a great day with her at the helm. You can not put a value on that feeling and having someone by your side in this process!!

    I'm not an event planner, have never planned anything at this scale, and was frankly way outside my element. With both my husband and I working full time and a venue that required us to bring in everything that day, it would have been impossible to manage every detail such as "how much electricity does each vendor require" or "flow of the day" while somehow remaining excited about the whole reason for it all, that we have found the person we want to spend the rest of our life with. I can see how couples lose joy in the process. Enter Lisa, who leds with her calming presence and empathy, while acting as your biggest advocate and lead blocker.

    Separately, we had an especially difficult vendor who brought me to tears on multiple occasions and could have derailed our entire event. If I had been in this alone, I would have been a basket case. Lisa would show up to any adversity in our process with a proactive assess, and say "Don't worry, I got this" and she did. She showed up direct, professional, and continued to tell us "you two are my priority, I don't care about anyone or anything else". To hear that during such a stressful time when you are getting pulled into a million and one different directions, is invaluable.

    I have tears in my eyes writing this review and thinking about how much comfort, knowledge, solace, support, and invaluable expertise Lisa provided me. I don't know what my day or mental state would have been like without her and thank my lucky stars I had her by my side.

    If you're reading this and considering hiring Lisa and a planner, the best thing you can do for yourself and your event is hire Lisa & her team. Not only is she spectacular at her craft but truly does care about you. You'll feel it on your first call with her and it will carry through the process. Everyone needs a Lisa in their life and especially on the most important day of your life!

    A perfect rating doesn't just happen, it requires expertise and commitment to your craft, a strong work ethic, and top notch customer service. That doesn't even begin to cover it with Lisa. She is hardworking (probably too much so, I don't think she has had a day off in years), attentive, accessible, knowledgeable, all along with a sense of humor and easy going, we got this kind of approach.

    Not to mention, her team!! Lisa was my right hand for planning and the sound of her voice on my wedding day made me burst into tears but HER TEAM, MY GOD!!! Shout out to Kelly, Chelsea and Marcy! Talk about complete ROCKSTARS!! There are no weak links with Lisa’s team, they are the smartest, warmest, most boss ladies you’ll ever come across.

    Given her perfect rating, she doesn't need my review and there aren’t words to the fully capture the impact she made. I struck gold twice. Once, finding my husband then finding Lisa. She saved me, truly.
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    Elizabeth E. Sent on 10/24/2022
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    Wedding Wizard!

    Lisa and her team helped me pull together an incredible wedding in less than 60 days! She has incredible depth of resources and will advocate for the bride. She is always ready to get it done. I am so glad I was able to have her to quarterback my team.

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    I am so honored by this review, your day was a day that I will cherish always, and trusting me to create such a special day in less than 60 days took true trust. Something I will never take lightly or forget. YOU left a special place in my heart, always. Thank you so very much.
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    Alexa A. Sent on 09/20/2022
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    You Need Lisa!!

    There was no better decision we made than to hire Lisa and her team for our wedding. They are incredibly organized, hard working and need no hand holding. Lisa coordinates everything between vendors, makes game time decisions, makes sure everything runs smoothly and, most importantly, makes sure you have nothing to worry about the day of your wedding. Words can't express our gratitude towards Lisa and her team. They are next level. When I say you need Lisa on your wedding team, I mean you NEED her!!
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    Chelsie Sent on 10/05/2022
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    We Love Lisa!

    CCBL helped plan our July 2022 wedding at Eolia Mansion and Lisa was amazing to work with! Lisa’s confidence and bubbly/energetic personality made me feel immediately comfortable with her.

    She has been in the business for awhile and has a ton of relationships with vendors. If you tell her what your vision is, she will make it come true…..from the most perfect band or DJ, to the most gorgeous and out of control flowers, to the tiny little décor details and flow of the day. I showed Lisa 1 picture and she made it a reality. She came up with the most thoughtful ideas – instead of escort cards we used bud vases, with name tags, to guide guests to their seats. And for table décor/favors Lisa suggested marble coasters and asked our calligrapher to write guest names on each.

    SO many of our family and friends approached us and said that every little detail of the day was perfectly executed. Lisa and her team were so easy to communicate with and extremely responsive. HIGHLY recommend!!
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    Emily H. Sent on 08/10/2022
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    Best decision we made regarding our wedding!

    If there could be a sixth star we would give it Lisa and her team it! We loved every interaction we had with Creative Concepts by Lisa! I was hesitant about needing a wedding planner, and after hiring them.... I would never not recommend a wedding planner. Their team took our wedding to the next level and made my life so much easier. Not only is the team great at their job, they are all amazing humans! They are so nice, caring, and genuinely about you as a person. The BEST thing we did for our wedding, was hire Creative Concepts by Lisa. They helped me surprise my now husband with an awesome grooms cake, they helped make decisions about tablescape, they helped with determining proper etiquette of wedding traditions, they helped with things I didn't even think about until they reminded me, they helped execute the most perfect reception and ceremony, the list could go on for pages!
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    Mel Sent on 06/14/2023
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    Perfect Assist to ExtraOrdinary Wedding!

    Lisa and her team did a fantastic job at our Jewish-Korean wedding. She’s Not only very familiar with Jewish wedding traditions that the bride wasn’t familiar with, but also eager to learn more about Korean culture. When we decided to wear the traditional Korean ‘Han Bok’ for the wedding attire, she FaceTimed us multiple times to go over the color, pattern, and overall design that works well with the wedding theme with the hanbok designer. She suggested the perfect venue with amazing prices and conditions. Her vendors - Photographers, DJ, Caterer, and even last-minute planning changes for the dinner with guests the night before the wedding are easy to work with and provide excellent results. All of our ‘out of ordinary’ questions and requests, Lisa and her team came up with creative solutions. Lisa would be the first contact for all our future significant events.

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Megan and Mel, being with you was pure joy! Anytime I have the chance to work on a multicultural wedding I jump! Learning new ceremonies, and decor needs, is truly a gift. Bringing you both elements to celebrate with family and friends is something I will never forget. I am blessed for the experience, I thank you both so very much! A day I will remember always!
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    Katie E. Sent on 10/26/2022
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    Couldn’t of done it without her!

    Lisa helped me plan my June 2022 wedding at Eolia Mansion. Her and her team are truly amazing. My wedding was everything I could have dreamed of and more and I literally could not have done it without her. I work off hours and she was so accommodating to my schedule during the planning process which I was very grateful for. She communicated with my vendors and organized everything on the actual day without me having to think about all the little details. I could not be more thankful for everything she’s done for me and for making my wedding a dream. I would recommend her 100x over.

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Well, I hate to tell you but your family is stuck with me! LOL I simply enjoyed you so very much! You not only selected one of my favorite venues but you allowed we to take your inpiration photos and create a beatiful day for you all! I cannot thank you enough!
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    Alyssa C. Sent on 12/27/2022
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    Stop scrolling now!

    If you are looking for the best investment you can make on your wedding day then STOP SCROLLING NOW! My husband and I could not have such an amazing day without Lisa and her entire team. From the first interaction we had with Lisa we knew our day was in amazing hands. She actually listens to what you want and works for you! Her attention to detail was amazing. She adheres to your budget and will help you find alternatives that match what you are looking for. She was extremely organized and had all of vendors ready to go on our big day! If we wanted to add or change anything, we knew that Lisa would know exactly where to find it or how to handle any situation. Lisa went above and beyond the week of our wedding. She made us feel like our day was beyond special. She has an amazing team that works with her and everyone on her team is just as detail oriented as she is. If you think that hiring a wedding planner isn’t worth it I can attest and say that it’s not only worth it, but the best investment you can make to ensure your day goes smooth!

    Creative Concepts by Lisa's reply:

    Thank you so very much for the amazing kind words, you are friends for a lifetime! I love hearing about all the new adventures you have as husband and wife! THANK YOU!
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    Joseph G. Sent on 09/29/2020
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    You've found your wedding planner.

    I can't begin to recommend Lisa highly enough as a wedding/event planner.

    We began working with Lisa under pre-COVID circumstances in 2019 to plan our September 2020 wedding. My then-fiance and I could tell right off the bat that Lisa was a winner and her services were worth all that she charged and more. She got to know us as people, not just as clients. Lisa worked to really understand our vision for a wedding (which was admittedly a little bit offbeat), and made sure she was with us at our visits with our caterer, our florist, and at a tour of the venue. Despite multiple changes of mind (by us) on the details, Lisa lined up a very affordable, unique, and memorable wedding for us and our 180 guests.

    Then COVID hit. Even though we could no longer have as large a gathering as we planned, Lisa resurrected our wedding and made it even better than before. She worked to find us a different caterer and bakery that were more appropriate for our new, small setting and stayed in constant contact with our venue about our changing plans.

    What Lisa created for us was the most special, intimate, and thoughtful wedding I have ever attended--even though I admit I'm biased! In a year when it seems like just about everything is going wrong, Lisa created a day for us and our families where no worries or concerns existed and nothing else mattered in the world. My wife described it the best when she called the wedding a dream come true. We will remember how Lisa made us feel for the rest of our lives.

    There are not many people you hire to help with a job and end up truly calling a friend, but Lisa is definitely one of them for my wife and I.
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    Kelly Sent on 01/14/2022
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    Don't think twice--Lisa is exceptional and an expert at what she does!

    Don’t EVER question the need for a wedding planner…even if you THINK you don’t/won’t need one…you will. More specifically get Lisa on your team ASAP! The day comes and goes so fast but I can honestly say that we were able to soak in as much as we could/enjoyed every moment and that is only because we had CCBLT. Lisa and her team were with us every step of the way, giving honest opinions and offering their creativity to make the wedding always dreamed of, come to life. If there were any concerns or decisions that seemed tough to us, Lisa always provided feedback or solutions that made the decisions easy. I could not have made it through the covid postponement year without Lisa’s encouragement and constant updates on how to move forward and always assuring me that the special day would happen. Her positive energy and attitude are contagious! Not to mention, she is ridiculously funny! From our first conversation, it was very clear that her priority is making the couple happy. Whatever needed to be done to do that, she was on it—always one step ahead too! Lisa and her team handled EVERYTHING the day of and if something small did go wrong..I still have no idea. It’s the little things they handled that truly let you enjoy the day (I really can’t stress that enough). My maid of honor said that she has NEVER seen or been in a wedding go as seamless as ours. There are so many different personalities Lisa had to juggle and she knew exactly how to approach each one of them and everyone loved her! On the day of our wedding, we went through a situation that does not happen often and never imagined having to deal with. Lisa handled the situation so calmly that not even the biggest thank you could express how grateful I am she was there.
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    Morgan W. Sent on 03/03/2021
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    Lisa treated us like family and made all of our wedding dreams come true in the middle of a pandemic!

    When the pandemic first hit, Luke and I had been engaged for about two months and I had most of the wedding planned... or so I thought. We tried to keep our plans for as long as we could, but then the restrictions started happening and it just didn't make sense.

    It was about a month until the wedding and Maine had made a new mandate that only 50 people were allowed to gather at outdoor events but we had over 150 invited, so we had to make the decision to basically flip the whole wedding upside down in order to figure out how to make it feel right again. We changed the location to a small place in Connecticut so that planning a last minute wedding would be easier to do with my mom living not five minutes from the location.
    It was about two weeks out and we still didn't have a caterer, photographer, videographer, etc. ... but we had the place. That is when we called up Lisa in a panic and her response was something like, "I will take care of this. Give me 10 minutes and I will call you back."
    She called us back in what felt like 1 minute and she had everything planned! She had a photographer, videographer, food, tent, everything!! It was a miracle! She took such good care of us from that moment on!
    When we met Lisa at the rehearsal dinner, it instantly felt like she was family the way that she took care of us.
    She was our shield when it came to overjoyed guests that wanted to hug us... in the middle of a pandemic I might add. She even sprayed me head to toe with bug spray because she knew that sunset in Connecticut meant bad news when it came to bugs!
    She checked in with us periodically throughout the night and if there were problems, we didn't hear about any of them until our friends were laughing about them the next day! Everything was absolutely perfect and none of it would have been made possible if it were not for Lisa and her crew!
    We are eternally grateful for Lisa and all that she did to make our wedding even better than our plan a!
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