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Lissa Marie Weddings and Events

Service levels: Full-service planning

About Lissa Marie Weddings and Events

Lissa Marie Weddings and Events

Customized + intentional planning for couples who love to party!

Hi there, I'm Melissa, but I go by Lissa. Welcome to my little corner of the internet- I'm so glad that you're here! I know that wedding planning can be a daunting process but I'm here to help navigate you through all of the craziness that comes with planning a wedding. I'm your planning BFF and hype-girl from the moment you get engaged to cheering you on as you bust a move on your wedding day! As a wedding planner and bridesmaid (x 10), I've seen pretty much every crazy scenario and I've got your back no matter what because you deserve the best experience possible!

I love learning about what’s most important to you and your partner on your wedding day and incorporating that into all of the unique details. I’m here to help make planning fun and easy so you can actually ENJOY your day without the constant anxiety of worrying about what will happen if something goes wrong because we've got this! If you're a fun-loving, down-to-earth couple who love dogs, Saturdays at the vineyard and finding the best place for takeout.

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price

Service available for an extra cost

	Full-service planning	Partial planning	Day-of coordination / wedding management
Planning begins	12 Months out	12 Months out	12 Months out
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Rentals & Linens
Invites & Stationery
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Website
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Accommodation Coordination
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Transportation Coordination
Pricing	Starts at $9,494	Starts at $4,350	Starts at $2,850

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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25 reviews

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Kathleen M.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Sep 21
Such a great investment!!
We made the decision to hire Lissa for partial wedding planning and I am SO thankful that we did that!!! From our first meeting until well after our wedding day, Lissa was so supportive, communicative, friendly, fun, professional, and helped to make our special day come to life in the best way!! She made the planning process so easy and took care of everything during our wedding weekend, so we and our loved ones could be fully present in the moment. I highly highly recommend hiring Lissa, as her depth of knowledge and professionalism are truly unmatched!
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Isaac G.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Aug 2, 2026
Lissa is awesome, responsive, knowledgeable
Lissa was awesome to work with as our part time wedding planner. We had a great experience working with Lissa! Lissa was organized, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. We live in California, so it was very helpful to have Lissa's understanding of the DC area wedding scene. Lissa had a great list of vendor recommendations and coordinated seamlessly with all of them, so we didn't have to worry about it. She kept us focused and stayed calm, giving us confidence that she had everything handled (which she did of course). On the wedding day, Lissa and her team were exceptional. They kept the timeline running smoothly, kept us in the loop on the schedule, and allowed us to enjoy the day with family and friends. Lissa was great at planning the wedding before the wedding day, but she was even better on the wedding day, which was really important. Being care free on the wedding day was a big help and very nice! Lissa is awesome, and I'd definitely recommend her. We are very grateful we worked with Lissa for our wedding!
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Aly
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Jun 13, 2026
Partial Planning Package but Full Support
We did partial planning while both working full time, and we worried about balancing it all — but Lissa's team made it easy. They were reasonably priced and went above and beyond at every turn: knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to chase down the vendors we wanted. Our coordinator, Erin, was brilliant. Organized, on top of every detail, and someone we trusted completely. When she had to step out at the last minute, Juliana picked things up seamlessly — her attention to detail was incredible, and she coordinated our day-of activities beautifully. Thanks to this team, our wedding day was everything we hoped for. Five stars without hesitation.
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Mike T.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Dec 3, 2025
Lissa made our special day even more special
Lissa was an amazing part of our wedding, and it would not have been magical without her. Her expertise of the entire industry (including recommendations for additional vendors) was so helpful. She has an eye for seeing ten steps ahead in order to cover every part of planning, and her timeliness and organization is unmatched. She was a godsend on the day-of, fixing things before they could even go wrong. We especially appreciated how she customized her touch to match us specifically, as two grooms, to make us feel special in an industry that is often so centered on brides. Would highly recommend her to any couple!
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Tori W.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Oct 31, 2025
10/10 Rockstar Service
As a wedding planner myself, I was especially concerned with who to pick as my coordinator. Lissa-Marie was THE PERFECT choice. she went above and beyond to make sure our schedule was accurate, our vendors were communicated too, and that everything ran smoothly.