FINE WEDDING PLANNING AND EVENT DESIGN
Stylish events, flawless execution
Viva LFesta Weddings and Events is a full service destination boutique planning
firm with more than a decade of experience planning luxury weddings in the
Dominican Republic, the Caribbean and most recently, in New York.
We serve couples on the most important day of their lives and through the
process of getting there, with a guided planning process and the design of an event that
reflects their love story, essence, and style.
Viva LFesta Weddings and Events is a full service destination boutique planning firm with more than a decade of experience planning luxury weddings in the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean and most recently, in New York.
We serve couples on the most important day of their lives and through the
process of getting there, with a guided planning process and the design of an event that reflects their love story,
essence, and style.
THE MOST
TREASURED
CELEBRATION OF
YOUR LIFE...
Based on the beautiful island of the Dominican Republic, we are known for our passion to use our talents to serve and love our couples, giving to their weddings most attention to detail, keeping meaningful collaboration, and in the process, seamlessly intertwine to their designs and experience, elements that encapture their essence and style.
ROMANTIC
Refined
ELEVATED
Unique
WELL EXECUTED
Fun
WEDDINGS
DESIGN & EXPERIENCE EXPERTS
As a wedding planning & design firm, we navigate the complicated landscape of producing destination events and work as the project managers for your celebration by handling every element, negotiation, and decision so everything is thoughtfully curated and seamlessly executed.
Our Team will oversee every aspect of your event to not only ensure it unfolds smoothly, but to allow you to be carefree and fully present for all of it.
Kind Words
FROM OUR CLIENTS...
Julie + Paul
Where do we start with this group? We can’t say thank you enough times for curating the best day. Planning a destination wedding in the DR from Boston was a challenge, but this crew made us feel like it was no big deal. They kept us calm and communicated with all our vendors throughout the process, as well as set up any requested meetings with them. They helped us find the perfect vendors for our vibe.
The design process was a dream, we had a clear vision of what we wanted the day to look and feel like and Melissa made it all happen. She truly is a magician, her passion for design shines through, and she brought every little detail to life. She also brought us the most amazing team of local artists and creators from the DR to help make our dream a reality. We heard from many guests that the decor was the best they had ever seen, from the flowers to the stationary.
The day of, we were blown away by the amount of hard-working crew that showed up to help with all the equipment, logistics and set up. This group worked tirelessly throughout the (very hot!) day to make sure everything ran smoothly. The Viva team also helped us organize an EPIC day after beach party, which was the tropical rave of our dreams. To quote one of the guests, “In this order: 1. Birth of my child, 2. Julie & Paul’s wedding, 3. My wedding.” Thank you so much to the entire Viva L’Festa team for helping us and all of our guests have the most amazing weekend in paradise!
Carla + Andre
January 17th was our first month anniversary, and it was so beautiful to remember that day and how perfect it was. Those beautiful memories are Thanks to the Viva L’Festa team. In the design, Melissa caught our dreams, wishes, and vision for our wedding day perfectly and exactly how we thought it should look like. We wanted the place to reflect the beauty of the love we have for each other. We wanted every detail of our wedding to breathe out romance, and every moment of it filled with light and joy. And that's exactly how it felt for us.
Now, talking a bout the logistics and preparations, We just have to say WOW! Andre and I did not have to do ANYTHING, just like we wanted (a). Every little detail that we asked for was taken care of. The day of our wedding was relaxing, full of laughter and worry free. Members of VLF team were always with us, making sure we had everything we needed and that the schedule was being followed. They were with us up until the very last minute when Andre and I left to the airport! They just simply rock & We are witnesses of how dedicated, hard-working and service-oriented this team is!
We could not have picked a better team to be in charge of one of the most special days of our lives. Thank you for EVERYthing. Our love to all of you.
Dayra + Albert
One word, exceptional! The Viva L’Festa team went above and beyond our expectations. Not only did they help us create the wedding of our dreams, but they curated a one of a kind event specific to our relationship. Every detail encapsulated our story so well and our love shined through.
Our wedding was a multi-day weekend event, with different locations and setups. The team handled the logistical aspect seamlessly, our welcome event and all the wedding day transitions went smoothly, and our guests loved how everything flowed and felt effortless. Most of all, we had so much FUN! We’re forever grateful to the “Fantastic Four” for being a part of our journey! Thank you for helping us tell our story and living it with us!
YiWan, mom of Isabella + Nick
Dear Melissa,
No matter how hard I try, I can't find ways to thank you for your efforts in the way you deserve it. Anyway, I wanted to let you know that we will be forever grateful for everything you and your team did to make Isa and Nick's dream come true. Not only on their wedding day, but for the whole week: “Isa and Nick's Camp!” Thank you very much for my gift and I loved the note... thank you for your patience.
I know that there were months of a lot of work and a lot of dedication from everyone, and the results show it. You always told me that it was going to be spectacular, and you fulfilled it! The general comment of my family and my friends was that it was an unforgettable wedding, which they will be talking about for many more years! Isa and Nick's happy faces all week are riceless and we will always carry the memories in our hearts. “The best week full of togetherness, fun and much love…” words from Nick.
Throughout our lives, we come across of many types of people and, without a doubt, some are to remember. Those people who have earned to be in a special place in our life and you are one of them. I wish you all the best in the future, and I hope we keep in touch.
With all my love, Yi Wan
Bianca + Dmitri
Thank you guys for helping us fulfill our dreams! You exceeded my expectations. You have a peculiarity which is that for us, you were not just a work team, but you became like family. In such a short time we took you so much love an appreciation.
THANK YOU Melissa Amarante. What hard work, what delivery, the decoration was a literal dream! Thank you because I really couldn’t imagine this process with any other Planner, and I doubt that someone else would have given themselves to me, like you did. You let me be me... You made it fun, you made it ME, and you fulfilled every little thing I wanted without a miss. You are a spectacular woman. At all times you gave me peace, you gave me tranquility, you gave me confidence.
Dear team, THANK YOU! After saying yes to marrying Dmitri, you were the best decision we made in our wedding. I really would choose you a million times over to plan this special moment.
I love you all!
Ana Gabriela + Iván
“We can define our experience with Viva L’Festa with one word: TRUST.
Ivan and I, from the beginning were looking for a Wedding Planner who understood us, and could make our dream wedding (not the typical traditional wedding that feels repeated), come true; and literally that’s what they accomplished for us: Our “beach wedding in the Colonial Zone.”
I think working with the entire Team was a differentiating element, because we did not had a single person as wedding planner, but we had a whole group, who, during the process were super attentive to making sure everything went the way we wanted.
In short, we couldn't have made a better decision. We 100% recommend their services, because they really know how to make wedding dreams come true."