Written by Megin Potter | Photos Provided
Event Planner Lisa Giannone navigates wedding waters like an experienced captain charting a course.
When you see the pictures, you’d never guess what was going on behind the scenes - and that’s just the way Lisa Giannone wants it.
For Lisa, a successful event is all about the details. Before becoming a full-service wedding planner and custom event designer, Lisa spent 20 years steadying her sea legs managing teams, solving problems, and ensuring everything ran smoothly at a Saratoga Springs medical practice.
Lisa is a workaholic who loves décor and making plans, she said, but her greatest joy is making others feel special. That’s why, in 2021, Lisa launched LMC Event Planning, LLC and began orchestrating wedding, corporate, and milestone celebrations.
“I become everything for my clients,” said Lisa. “It takes a lot of work, but it works for me.”
Ship-Shape Celebrations
Lisa keeps the event ship on an even keel through thoughtful planning, carefully constructed coordination, and on-the-fly fixes.
After an initial consultation and questionnaire, she creates a signature LMC Wedding Blueprint™ for each event. This trademarked treasure map is personalized with professional design guidance for your grand adventure, including venue information, event layouts, floorplans, décor, floral, lighting, catering, and signage suggestions. From invitations to nail color to favors, no detail is overlooked. The Blueprint is also available on its own for budget-conscious DIYers.
Full wedding coordination, guest experience management, and décor setup are topped off with unexpected surprise touches. From rimming the glass of your signature drink, to having your wedding out of state, or on the water, Lisa has a firm grip on the wheel.
“When I actually see their faces, it makes it all worthwhile for me,” she said.
All Hands on Deck
In addition to planning and pitching-in wherever she’s needed, arranging flowers, grabbing candid and video shots, and putting together grazing tables and dessert bars, Lisa often receives preferred pricing on rentals and passes those savings on to her clients.
Lisa also has an extensive collection of more than 1,000 décor and rental items available to rent.
Whether it's trendy dusty blue or classic neutrals, Lisa's collection is only one of the many extras LMC Event Planning offers. Lisa, an industry expo veteran, and her team of event assistants, have earned a reputation for delivering a custom look at prime locations. LMC Event Planning is a preferred vendor at premier resorts including The Lodge at Schroon Lake, but also handles weddings and events throughout the Capital Region, Adirondacks, Hudson Valley and beyond.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
As part of her personalized process, Lisa also creates two distinct day-of timelines – one for the couple and their family, and one for the vendors noting details like when they’re going to have breaks and eat.
“I take care of the vendors because I know what hard work it is that they’re doing. It’s a long day and I give them the respect they deserve - because without the vendors, there is no wedding and no party,” said Lisa.
She partners with 518 Expos and often tags vendors in her social media posts, writes Google reviews, and through LMC Social Media 518, her social media management business, creates content, captioning, and consistent online posts.
From arranging the entertainment to helping pick out dresses, Lisa becomes so close to couples that they feel like family. As she watches them walk down the aisle, tears flow down her face also.
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