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Lavish Occasions

Lavish Occasions

Staten Island, NY
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    Danielle Sent on 11/08/2022
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    Dream team

    HIRE LAVISH OCCASIONS!

    Marissa, Donna, Yasmeen- the dream team! These three are the most amazing team I could ever have dreamed of. They went above, they went beyond, they made our day that had hiccups of course, go by flawlessly. They let me be a bride, and my husband be a groom. they dealt with any issue that arose. I truly don't think I could ever gotten through the day without this team. Our entire bridal party & family can not stop raving about them. I highly recommend this team to everyone! PEOPLE DO YOURSELF THE BIGGEST FAVOR- hire the best of the best. you deserve to enjoy your day that you have been dreaming of! Marissa & crew- thank you for everything you did for Joe & I.
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    Lauren D. Sent on 11/16/2022
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    If you want a stress-free day, hire Marissa!

    I cannot say enough good things about Marissa and her team! Before the wedding she met with us multiple times and provided several versions of a timeline to make us feel comfortable with the flow of the day. I was able to enjoy a relaxing morning of thanks to Marissa's team handling the vendors and timeline.

    After some alterations mishaps, I showed up to my wedding day without a bustle. Marissa single handedly made me one during the cocktail hour - now that's service!

    My dad (who didn’t even understand what a wedding coordinator does), has not stopped talking about how smoothly the day went! And we can't help but agree with him:)

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    Clara P. Sent on 11/17/2021
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    Invaluable!

    Marissa and her team provide services that are invaluable to a bride and groom on their big day! Marissa is attentive, responsive and extremely knowledgeable that it is an unmistaken fact that she is the best in the business. Every member of her team is also unbelievably attentive and caring. It felt as though I was planning and enjoying my wedding with family and friends as opposed to a group of professionals. Not a single thing went wrong during my wedding and I know that if there was an issue to be dealt with, that Marissa and her team took care of it while I was none the wiser and that peace of mind is something beyond monetary value. I cannot say enough about Lavish Occasions and how worth every single penny their services are!
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    Dominic Sent on 11/19/2021
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    The Perfect Day!

    Marissa and her team are amazing and professional. She effortlessly and smoothly guided us through a Covid-friendly micro wedding and the postponed big day. The day of, she put out any fires including some we didn’t even know about till after the wedding. She even helped others do their jobs better. We’d recommend her without hesitation. She is simply the best!
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    Bridget Sent on 11/22/2021
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    Simply amazing!!!

    Where do I begin? After I got engaged, I knew I needed to find a coordinator/planner that could keep me organized & on top of everything I need to do. After speaking to a few, I found Marissa through a friend. Right after getting off the phone with her I knew she was the right person to help make the wedding of my dreams come true! She is extremely personable & I connected with her on many levels. She just got me. Throughout the year & a half of planning, she gave me packets and check lists. She also gave me some really great advice & was there for me when a big bump in the road came. She listened & remembered everything I said in previous meetings. She was truly there for me. When it came time for my wedding day, my best friend was shocked from how calm I was. If it wasn’t for Marissa helping me through this process, I would have been a wreck. I was so calm knowing I had THE BEST in the business. I knew that everything was going to be perfect & it literally was! Her team was amazing the day of, shout out to Angela who kept the men on time! If you made it through this long post I would HIGHLY recommend Marissa & her team to ANY bride I know! She will tell you what works, what wouldn’t work & if it’s worth the money. She’s a very honest person & I wouldn’t have it any other way! After my wedding was over, my husband, both in laws & my parents all said how smoothly my day went because we had Marissa & her team. I can’t thank them enough for all they did & all Marissa did.
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    Tiffany A. Sent on 09/12/2021
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    The Best Wedding Planner!

    Marissa is AMAZING! From the minute I booked Lavish Occasions she helped with with everything from recommending vendors to ordering and reordering my invitations (Covid bride lol) and even wrapping my favors ! The day of my wedding Marissa, Allison and Marygrace made sure everything was perfect ! I literally did not have to worry about a thing. Don’t think twice about hiring Marissa , worth every single penny and more !!
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    Sharon G. Sent on 09/14/2021
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    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!
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    Victoria P. Sent on 12/22/2019
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    The Perfect Wedding

    Marisa and her team were professional and highly equipped from the moment we met them! We hired her two weeks before the wedding but wished we had them even sooner. I felt at such ease the day of the wedding thanks to her amazing team. I could not have imagined the wedding being the perfect day it was without them!
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    Danielle Sent on 08/20/2019
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    Absolutely amazing!

    There are truly no words to describe our experience with Marissa and her team. From the moment we met Marissa, we instantly knew we had to hire her! Marissa is incredibly patient, personable and beyond knowledgeable about planning and coordinating a wedding.

    Marissa went above and beyond from attending our rehearsal luncheon, to responding to all emails, calls and texts leading up to our wedding day.

    Our wedding day could not have been more perfect. From the morning all the way though the evening, we felt beyond supportive by Marissa and her team. They did an incredible job making sure we were on schedule and did not feel one ounce of stress or worry that day. We are so beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to work Marissa and her team and would recommend her in a heartbeat. We truly feel Marissa and her team are as good as it gets! We couldn't imagine my day being more perfect and truly cannot say enough!!! Thank you Marissa for playing a key role in making this the best day of our lives!

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    Danielle and Alan
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    Erica M. Sent on 12/30/2019
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    Amazing experience!

    Marissa and her staff are so professional and sweet! She really helped make my wedding day perfect and stress free.
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    Joanna Sent on 12/12/2018
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    best decisions I made for my wedding

    Lavish Occasions was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. Hiring Marisa and her team truly allowed me, my husband, and our families to enjoy the wedding day. Lavish does everything from keeping your photographer on schedule to opening the champagne the morning of the wedding so my mom didn’t have to. My husband was even grateful to have a coordinator at his house the morning of the wedding and that says a lot! You may think little things won’t happen on your wedding day but it does and it is nice to have someone else pick up that slack. My husband’s button on his tux broke off in the middle of photos and Marissa sewed it back on herself!
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    Lea S. Sent on 12/14/2018
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    absolutely fantastic!

    Marissa was so extremely helpful throughtout my wedding process. What I really loved about her was how flexible she was with regarding my work schedule and made it easier for me to be able to meet with her. She has an inivting and warm personality and is really amazing at what she does!
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    Giovanna F. Sent on 12/12/2018
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    Best money we ever spent!!

    Hiring Lavish Occasions was the best decision I made during the entire engagement. We hired Marissa to plan our wedding from start to finish. I honestly don't know how we could have done it without them! From the very beginning we trusted that we would have the wedding of our dreams if we would follow the advice and we did. On the actual day knowing that we had a professional handling everything made all the difference. My husband and I cannot recommend Marissa and Lavish Occasions enough! A bonus to hiring them for wedding planning was the money we saved on hiring all of the venders through her. They discounted everything and not one of them disappointed us. Thank you Lavish Occasions!
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    Jacqueline C. Sent on 12/08/2018
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    Mother of the bride

    Marissa helped plan my daughter’s bridal shower.
    Her attention to detail was impeccable.
    She managed to take the few ideas I had and turn them into my daughter’s dream shower
    Marissa and staff were professional and pleasant to work with.
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    Erica Sent on 12/11/2018
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    Hire Marissa!

    My husband and I hired Marissa to help organize and coordinate our Snug Harbor wedding in Staten Island. She was such a natural and very easy to work with. Whenever someone plans a wedding the first thing I say is "Hire Marissa!" because she eased all our troubles. She thought of things that I truly forgot about, as simple as someone making a bow tie for the men the day of. Thank you Marissa for making our day so stress free!
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    Felicia A. Sent on 12/13/2018
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    Perfection at it’s finest

    Marissa is heaven sent! From the second I got engaged until the reception was well underway, Marissa was there for every step ensuring everything was perfect- it was that and so much more! Without her and her crew my husband and I wouldn’t have had the perfect day that we did!
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    Nicole Sent on 12/07/2018
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    Wedding cordinator.

    I used Marissa for wedding coordination. It was seriously the best decision I made. I knew watching her in action from my two sisters who got Married before me that I would definitely want her services. She handled all the vendors and contracts. She made sure they held up to their contract. It was a piece of mind having her and her team with me on the most important day of my life. I consider Marissa like family. She was been with us through my sisters and mine wedding and as well as some of our friends. I highly recommend her! You will
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    Ashley Sent on 12/11/2018
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    Loving lavish

    Lavish Occasions was an absolute asset on my wedding day. They were able to keep the day running smoothly, so I had no clue of any problems occuring. Together, we set up tip envelopes, in which she help and distributed to all the vendors. This was a big help. I had my bridesmaids get dressed at my moms and the groomsmen at my apartment, where there was a representative of lavish occasions helping to keep the house clean, remove garbage or clutter, and even help clean up the food. I recommend Lavish Occasions!!
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    Cristina Sent on 02/10/2019
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    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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    Cathie Sent on 12/07/2018
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    Absolutely amazing!

    I can’t tell you how great Lavish Occasions is! The amount of knowledge and insight they provided me with during my wedding planning process was an absolute life saver. Couldn’t have dont it without Marissa and Lavish Occasions! I wouldn’t give it 100 stars if I could!
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    Tiffany Sent on 12/07/2017
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    This was the best money I spent on my wedding. I could not recommend Marissa and her team more. I sent a frantic e-mail to Marissa four months prior to my wedding due to an issue with my venue. Marissa called me on her family vacation and put my mind at ease. From start to finish Marissa and her team exhibited professionalism and knowledge. Marissa answered e-mails and phone calls promptly. I hired Marissa and her team as my day of coordinator but she went above and beyond anything I could ever have imagined. She helped me with my seating chart, finding vendors, and coordinated my day from start to finish. It is hard to find people you can truly trust during your wedding experience but Marissa and her team is absolutely one of them.
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    Victoria Sent on 04/07/2018
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    It was an incredible wedding. Marissa and her team took care of everything. They were all the time making sure everything well during the event, making us feel so comfortable! Our wedding was amazing! We are so happy Marissa! We really recommend her and her team! ❤️
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    Praisey Sent on 10/12/2017
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    I was one of those brides that said I can plan my wedding all by myself without a planner. Little did I expect to connect with Marissa from Lavish Occasions one month before my wedding. I was stressed and in need of help and she was there to assure me that my wedding will be great. She was hundred percent right! Marissa and her team made sure to carry out all the tasks that I had asked of them to do on my wedding day. Rehearsal was organized so well by Marissa. They were very respectful and understanding of my Indian Christian culture and our traditions for weddings. I am so glad we hired them for the day of wedding coordination, it was worth it. The Lavish team has such great dedication, passion, and patience which they express in every step of the process. My husband and I could not be any happier for choosing Marissa and her team. We highly recommend Lavish Occasions for any event!
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    Justine Sent on 07/16/2017
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    I had my wedding on July 1, 2017. My ceremony was at my parish church and the reception was at the Park Chateau. Marissa and her team were exactly what I dreamt of for wedding coordination and more ! Throughout the planning process, Marissa was always available to answer questions, give advice, and she recommended great vendors as well ! My fiance, family, and I were able to fully enjoy the day of my wedding because of Marissa and her great team ! Hiring Lavish Occasions made all the difference in the world on my special day ! I couldn't be happier or more grateful for all their hard work and dedication.
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    Leah Sent on 09/26/2017
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    Marissa and her team helped coordinate my wedding this past June and what an AMAZING job they did. I did not have to worry about ONE thing the entire day, from early in the morning until the very end of the night. There was nothing that Marissa and her team couldn't do and I know the only reason my wedding day was above and beyond my wildest dreams is because of them. Her prices are extremely reasonable given the amount of time and effort she puts into your wedding. Looking back, I would of paid 10 x the price, she is worth it. Marissa was there every step of the way and is a true expert in her field. She is so incredibly sweet and realty knows how to work with people. I recommend her to everyone I know who is planning a wedding. Thank you Marissa <3
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