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 celebrations where every guest feels genuinely welcomed, cared for, and delighted.

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
Ivory and sage tablescape with brass details
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
DC → Chesapeake
Destination events welcomed
Where We Gather

From the Capital to the Bay.

Rooted in Washington, DC and the Chesapeake Bay. Traveling anywhere the story calls for us.

Chesapeake Bay dock at dawn
  • Washington, DC
  • Bethesda
  • Potomac
  • Gaithersburg
  • Annapolis
  • Kent Island
  • Chesapeake Bay
  • Eastern Shore
  • Northern Virginia

Let’s host something unforgettable.

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