As a couple living in California and having a destination wedding in Portugal, we were incredibly lucky to have found Lucyana Sposito Planner of Excellence. We have no contacts in Portugal and had no idea where to start with venues or any of the other vendors needed to support our wedding day.
From our first virtual meeting with Lucyana, we knew that she is a seasoned professional in the industry. Her openness to let us “interview” her and her authenticity about our options instilled confidence that she would be an honest, wise, and caring wedding planner, which proved to be exactly what she was.
During the venue search process, Lucyana served as a personal tour guide on our visit. She helped us understand the pros and cons of each venue as well as set the catering appointments. She made our lives easier than we could have imagined because she was always available to answer questions and think of creative solutions or alternatives. Our trip to select venues became a memorable holiday for this reason.
When we finally chose our venue, she also helped orchestrate a welcome event the evening before our wedding and an informal gathering the day after. Before the start of the actual welcome event, we met with Lucyana to discuss the final logistics before the guests arrived. On the wedding day, she was present with a team, ensuring that everything went off as planned, so we could enjoy ourselves. From the Catholic ceremony to ensuring safety on the dance floor, Lucyana stayed until the end of the party (4 am!).
Lucyana only partners with reliable, quality vendors. She advocated for us with our vendors, and we knew that she treated our wedding as if she was planning a family member’s wedding. She worked to secure special rates and concessions with vendors on our behalf which was a great relief for us. The entertainment company, florists/decor team, and makeup/hairstylist were amazing and exceeded our expectations. We ended up being more selective with our photographer and videographer, which Lucyana assisted us with until we found the right teams that met our preferences.
Her dedication and work ethic was always present in the overall experience we were able to create together. If you have a vision, Lucyana can help bring it to life. If you have doubts about whether Lucyana is the right person for you, all you need to do is have one conversation, and you’ll see that she is the best in the business.