Marissa Mortimer, creator of Lavish Occasions is one of the most sought after event planners in the New York Metropolitan Area. Marissa realized her calling to plan outrageous and extraordinary events back in the early 90’s when she sang for wedding ceremonies. At the young age of 30, she is known for her commitment to surpass her clients’ expectations and for creating intimate weddings and extravagant upscale affairs for a long list of clients, including many of Staten Island’s elite.

Marissa’s experience as a wedding singer was what first exposed her to this industry and the love affair has continued ever since. She was named one of the ‘Top Ten Entrepreneurs under 35’ in Staten Island-Central New Jersey area by Industry magazine in 2005. A recent achievement was being selected to teach the Wedding Planning Institute’s How to Become a Wedding Planner course at the prestigious Wagner College to help current and aspiring wedding planners to gain industry certification.

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Elaine Deluca thrives on making people happy. After several years of planning social events, she established her company, Exquisite Events, in 2002 to provide a personal approach to wedding and social event planning. Located in the historic village of Roslyn, NY, Elaine and her staff provide consultation and planning services throughout the New York tri-state area, with a specialty in planning tented weddings at area vineyards and estates. Exquisite Events was awarded the title of “Best of Event Planners” in 2007 by TheKnot.com, a premier wedding website.

In recognition of her wedding planning proficiency, Elaine’s advice and expertise has been sought out by publications including Manhattan Bride, Long Island Weddings of Distinction and Newsday and the company’s events have been featured in New York Magazine and Wedding Bells Magazine. Exquisite Events recently expanded its services to offer a collection of fine stationery and favors to complement weddings and wedding-related events of all styles.

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