Lavish Occasions

Working for this family has been a pleasure! Three Lavish Brides and me ❤️

Marissa Mortimer

Lavish Occasions closed out 2023 with a bang!
Thank you to our amazing couples and special event pros!!

Photo by Mike Gloria

Lavish closes out 2023 with a bang!
Thank you for a beautiful year ❤️

Ready to try something new?

We have posted the fall dates for Certified Wedding and Event Planning as well as the Balloon Basics workshop.

For more information, check out our website or call directly 718.390.3221

How is it possible that this was 15 years ago?
Was such a beautiful wedding and, as always, honored to be a part of the planning!

This is more of a Marissa 'expert' post over a Marissa 'wedding planner' post.
Many of my colleagues and planners say they prefer a over a belt bag (I call it a f***y pack, but that's me 🤣😂)
If you know me on a personal level, I don't spend a ton on purses. I'm more of a but my first big purse purchase was the summer of 98, and it was a Kate Spade tote. I was very sad when Kate Spade passed after battling depression and if I can share this deal, her crossbody bags are $280 OFF. They come in awesome colors, but I am showing black and brown.

Happy Shopping!
Happy Planning!

On a roll!

Here are the Bennett sisters. I planned/coordinated all three weddings, and it was an honor to get to know then and their wonderful mom. This family and getting to know them, is just an example of the gift it is to love what you do. The hours we spend working take up most of our (awake!) lives. Choosing a career that brings you joy is such a privilege, and I have my clients to thank for that

Lots of celebrations, of course. But never forget what it's about

Who loves Balloon design? Balloons have come a long way in the events industry over the past ten years. So much that at The Events Professionals Institute, we are offering Workshops for Balloon Basics. Super affordable, and creative Melba Remice of will teach the workshop where you will have the tools and information to start designing. .
Stay tuned for the dates and continue to check our website for updated class schedules at Wagner College.

Met this lovely gal in 2017 and now she and her family are like my own ❤️
It's very emotional to talk about this family because I miss them! But I plan to visit soon!..
Beautiful images by .and blooms by the incredibly talented Sean Psolmos .at one of my favorite spots ..

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I'm not saying I have my favorites, but I'm not NOT saying I have my favorites 😂🤣.
This family, like a few others, is very important to me. We became friends, which is something very rare to this boundaried planner! Jillian was the second wedding I worked on in this family, and here are our beautiful photos, taken by at the .
Once I speak with Erica I will make that another post! Her wedding was equally beautiful ❤️

Gorgeous design by the incomparable Sean Psolmos wildflowers_ny and too many to mention... Maybe later, after my Wedding Coordination Workshop I will add everyone!
I'm just trying to post more...

🎶 Reunited, and it feels so good 🎶 .....
My former bride and fellow planner, Alyssa and I, finally catching up!
What a beautiful day!








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It's been 113 weeks since I last posted 😂😂😂..probably 50-ish events later and I am FINALLY posting!.
This was taken yesterday with my beautiful, kind, bride Nishani! She inspired me to finally get back to it!.
Also my students from the Spring semester of my Certified Wedding and Event class .
What would you like to see more of?
Please inspire me!

Signed,
The Ringmaster who needs to post more