Lavish Occasions

03/09/2021

To be completely honest, I didn't always value Expansion. I was more about
And while there is an overlap, they are quite different!
I am beyond excited to take Balloon Basics 101 beginning this month. Balloon Design has become such an incredible event element, as well as enhancement. I am beyond honored to have the fantastic Melba Remice join our team at The Event Professionals Institute.

Follow us for more information and my stories. I added another IGTV video yesterday and if listening to me talk doesn't make your ears bleed 😂🤣🤣 I'm sure you will have a good laugh!

So give us a follow and please ask questions! You know I love to talk!

03/09/2021

Happy International Women's Day!

I'm going to share a secret with you. I don't do this often but was inspired today
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I limit my posts and shares on ALL social media because I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.
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While this is a kind gesture, it's also a bit of an injustice, don't ya think?
So, today I wanted to share images of women who inspire me but thought that sharing just this one and posing a question, would be better
Do you recognize the iconic woman in this photo?
Her name was Eunice Kennedy and she was an incredible woman, a champion for the disabled, and creator of The Special Olympics.
Today I tip my hat to you, Eunice.
You continue to inspire me, as you have since I was a young girl.

Who is your inspirational woman? If you had to just name one, post in the comments below.
Also, check out my IGTV on from today!
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New class Balloon Basics 101, beginning this month. Hope to see you there!

03/03/2021

May your day be as incredible, amazing, beautiful and magical... as the aging process of these two!

Xx,
Mariss

03/02/2021

I've seen a ton of memes about 'letting March back in' and giving March another chance.
I'm all in! 😂🤣
This month marks a year since Covid 19 became our reality. For a year, this month, I have purposely gone silent on my Lavish Occasions social media pages.
This month, I resume and celebrate all of my amazing couples who were so incredibly brave and my couples who are now going full steam ahead in their wedding day plans.
Expect photos and stories of the 11 small weddings we planned/coordinated between August 21st and November 7th. Some of them will continue the merriment with second, larger celebrations and I will be sharing those images as well.
So thank you for understanding our social media 'still'.... Stick around! Lots to share and discuss.

Xx,
Marissa

07/04/2020

Happy 4th of July!

Wishing you all a Happy 4th of July! 🎇 || Photography: Julian Ribinik Studios| Venue: Weddings of Distinction NJ | Wedding Coordinator: Lavish Occasions | Caterer: Merri Makers Catering | Music: PlatDash | Videographer: Live Picture Studios | Florist: | Bridal Party Salon: | Bride Salon: | Makeup Artist: | Church: The Coptic Orthodox Church of Archangel Michael & St. Mena | Limousine Service: | Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn | Cake: Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant | Rentals: | Shuttle: | Lighting: Fanelli Sound & Lighting

julianribinikweddings.com

05/01/2020

Marissa's top five tricks for being productive every day! - Event Professionals Institute

I wrote this blog in February and wouldn't have been able to imagine our current situation.
Stay well and I hope these tricks can help you navigate the tough days.
All my best,
Marissa

http://theeventprofessionalsinstitute.com/marissas-top-five-tricks-for-being-productive-every-day/

To say ‘no one understands busy more than me’, is an understatement! With four children under the age of six, I am a stay-at-home mom during the day and (cue Wonder Woman) spin into the Wedding Planner, CEO and Events Expert/Instructor when the clock strikes! I run two companies while I run the ...

04/25/2020

The Facts Behind Wedding Postponements and Your NJ Venue

A great article that will hopefully answer many of your questions.
Be well,
Marissa

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03/04/2020

Class begins the end of this month!

It is not too late to sign up! 🎓 Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the course and how you can become certified! ✨

https://wagner.edu/lifelong-learning/event-planning/

03/02/2020

Loved planning your Wedding and want to continue the fun?
Considering a career in planning Special Events?
Looking for a fun course to help you start your second career?
Check out the Certified Wedding and Event Planning course offered in two options this month at Wagner College!
Wagner Lifelong Learning 718.390.3221

01/08/2020

11 Kitchen Products You’ll Definitely Want On Your Registry If You Love To Cook

For the Macy's registrants

Let's get cookin' with KitchenAid! Find all of these items for your registry at Macy's!

09/26/2019

Gentlemens Suite at The Park Chateau with Alan and his groomsmen.

Photo by Nathan Smith of The Day Collective

09/21/2019

Happy 6th wedding anniversary to Marissa and Rob! Seems like just yesterday I had the privilege to work for you!
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09/15/2019

A Lavish Wedding Coming To You! Welcome, Ali and Jimmy
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Apologies for this coming so late (a productive wedding season to say the least!) I've been so busy that I need to catch up on some of my couples and their fabulous hashtags!
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As always, we are honored to play a role in the Wedding Planning process. Because of our amazing clients, we never give up on our dreams! Looking forward to working another amazing wedding!
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09/14/2019

This was just one moment from a perfect, beautiful day at the Park Chateau a few weeks back.
Planning with Danielle and Alan (and their fabulous families!) was such a JOY!
Here, Danielle is with her mom and sisters in the Bridal Suite. How perfect is this??
Shout out to Nathan of The Day Collective for the brilliant capture and the Bridal Attendant at ParkChateau for always being (frankly) AWESOME
Team work makes the dream work!
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09/12/2019

Happy 11th wedding anniversary to Adriana and Gino!!
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A nice Lavish Occasions Couple!
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I was planning for about 10 years at the time and had opened Lavish Occasions just 3 years earlier. They were such a great couple and I really enjoyed working with them!
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And a special shout out to The Venetian! Such a fantastic venue!

07/23/2019

Man texts ex-girlfriend before wedding to thank her for 'teaching him how to love'

What do we think?
I think this is pretty awesome!

Texts from exes can usually be a little uncomfortable, and a thread that's going viral might be inappropriate -- depending on how you look at it.

07/21/2019

Hilarious

05/10/2019

Gender Reveals are not our most popular events, but this is pretty cool!

"Game of Thrones gender reveal cake for my brother and sister in law. It’s a pink egg." 💖

made by --> Maria-Louise Cakes

04/28/2019

About last night...
Not sure who outdid themselves more...
The incredibly talented Philip Siciliano?
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Or the train of our Bride's ballgown?
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Image by
Venue
Gown

04/19/2019

Flashin it back to this gorgeous couple on their wedding day at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club. Tiffany and Joe had not a care in the world with us by their side!
Photo captured by
Venue
Planning by us!

04/14/2019

ATTENTION Newly Engaged BRIDES:
Our friends at House of Trends will be hosting a one of a kind Bridal Runway Event at the beautiful tent at Angelina's. Come see us and other awesome wedding pros on May 1st and reserve your seats today!

04/11/2019

Happy anniversary, Loverbirds!
Another Lavish Occasion we bestowed the honor of planning.

03/07/2019

This Bride's Friends Threw Her An Amazingly Quirky "Office" Themed Shower And It Was On Point

What do we think about this?

Bears, beets, bridal shower.

03/04/2019

Sisters. And I was bestowed the honor of being a part of all three of their weddings!
Have you booked your wedding coordinator yet?

02/27/2019

So excited to be a part of this event tomorrow night!
I will be raffling off a $500 gift card toward any Wedding Management/Coordination service.
BRIDES, bring your besties to this fun night out JUST for you and your LADIES of the Bridal Party!
Info below from the Plat Dash Bio:
ATTENTION BRIDES! RSVP for a chance to win a $500 VISA Gift Card as well as over $2500 of additional prizes to be raffled. “BRIDES NIGHT OUT” hosted by Dash of Class Platinum Entertainment & Angelina’s Ristorante. This event keeps getting better! We now have Award Winning Marissa from Lavish Occasions hanging with us sharing some amazing tips to take the stress out of your Wedding planning. Come on out, take a break from the planning, have a drink & hors d’oeuvres with the ladies in your bridal party Thursday 2/28/19 @ 7:30pm! Click RSVP LINK IN BIO for ! Looking forward to seeing the future brides & their girls!

02/26/2019

It's a busy day planning, coordinating or designing any event, but every once in a while, I am able to carve out the time to take a photo with the happy hosts!
And I absolutely adore this gorgeous couple!!
Thank you to photographer Angelito Jusay, for the quick capture!