Elegant waterfront dinner on a Chesapeake Bay estate at sunset
Hosted by Lisa

Every unforgettable gathering begins with exceptional hospitality.

Hosted by Lisa creates beautifully hosted weddings, corporate events, and parties where every guest feels genuinely welcomed, cared for, and delighted. Life is worth celebrating! Let us handle the details so you can be fully present for the moments that matter most.

The Studio

We don’t just plan events. We think like hosts.

Anyone can coordinate vendors and build a timeline. Hosted by Lisa creates gatherings where every guest feels genuinely welcomed, cared for, and delighted.

The timeline matters. The flowers matter. The catering matters. But those are simply tools for creating something much bigger — an unforgettable experience.

Meet Lisa Mabe
Outdoor barn ceremony with draped fabric and garden seating
Guest Experience

Every decision should make the host’s job easier and the guest’s experience better.

Most event planners focus on logistics. Hosted by Lisa focuses on people — how it feels to arrive, to be seated, to be looked after, to leave already missing the evening.

20+ Years
Creating meaningful experiences
Hospitality-First
Every touchpoint, considered
Boutique Studio
Personal, senior-level attention
NC, DC → Worldwide
East Coast & Worldwide
Where We Gather

From the Capital to the Carolinas.

Based in North Carolina and Washington, DC with corporate retreats, weddings, celebrations, and destination events throughout the Mid-Atlantic, the Carolinas, and beyond.

Chesapeake Bay dock at dawn
  • Washington, DC
  • Middleburg
  • The Plains
  • Gaithersburg
  • Annapolis
  • Charlotte
  • Eastern Shore
  • Asheville
  • Alexandria

Let’s host something unforgettable.

Share a few details about your event and we’ll be in touch to schedule a discovery call.