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e hired her as our coordinator for our 200+ guest wedding. Carrisa is highly detail-oriented, extremely organized, communicative, reliable, and passionate about what she does. One of the most valuable aspects of working with Carissa was her ability to keep me on schedule throughout the planning process. She created an amazing timeline that ensured every detail was accounted for, allowing me to enjoy the journey without feeling overwhelmed. She even sent us a hard copy wedding planning guide and some stemless wine glasses to make the wedding planning process easier. Carissa’s wedding day timeline was also very easy to understand, and she made sure to leave extra time for mishaps. Carissa's communication with our vendors was amazing. She coordinated with everyone involved, ensuring that all parties were on the same page. I went into my wedding day knowing I did not have to worry about my vendors because Carissa was “on the ball” with communicating with them. Carissa also did an incredible job setting up our reception space. Her attention to detail showed throughout the reception. Everything was arranged perfectly to create the atmosphere that we envisioned. Overall, Carissa made the entire experience seamless, allowing us to focus on celebrating the best day of our life! If you are in between wedding planners, I highly recommend choosing Carissa. Her expertise and dedication will make your special day unforgettable!

everything together so seamlessly. From our very first meeting, Carissa showed incredible professionalism — she is organized, always ahead of schedule, and a true trooper who constantly reminded me that I was in good hands and that everything would turn out beautifully. Throughout the planning process, Carissa was there every step of the way: from designing the vibe, brainstorming stationery ideas, narrowing down floral options, and helping with venue and vendor selection, to managing the actual flow of the wedding. You think you know what you want — until you’re faced with ten different options and endless Pinterest posts! Carissa was my calm guide in those moments. She patiently walked me through decisions, helped me focus on what mattered most, and gave thoughtful, supportive advice while always respecting my final choice. One of the things I appreciated most was how she reminded us that this was OUR day, and that we should experience it fully. She built the itinerary to include intentional moments of privacy, so we could process everything and make lasting memories together. On the wedding day itself, Carissa and her assistant Helena were with us every moment — directing us where to go and what to do so we didn’t have to think about logistics. She even prepared little cards for our wedding party with key times and tasks, so everyone knew exactly what to expect. When last-minute needs came up (as they always do), Carissa was like a fairy godmother — somehow making everything appear and solving problems before we even had the chance to stress. Overall, Carissa is THE wedding planner if you want your dream wedding. She doesn’t just help you execute your vision — she helps you build it, piece by piece, with incredible care and expertise. Her network of vendors is also fantastic, which saved us so much time and stress. Thanks to her, we ended up with an incredible team, including a handroll ice cream cart that was such a hit! If you want a planner who is professional, organized, supportive, and truly dedicated to giving you the best day of your life — Carissa is the one.

, and genuinely invested in making sure everything was perfect. Her experience in the industry really shows; I could ask her anything or brainstorm ideas, and she always offered thoughtful feedback based on what she’s seen work well. Her vendor recommendations were all top-tier and professional, and her monthly checklists kept us on track without ever feeling stressed. On our wedding day (11/16/24), everything flowed seamlessly — I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. It was truly the best day of our lives, and I know we couldn’t have done it without her. I’m endlessly grateful for her expertise, calm presence, and care every step of the way. I truly couldn’t recommend Carissa and Positively Charming Weddings enough!

ife nor I are the best planners nor are we particularly organized! Carissa was patient, organized, easy to connect with, and gave us regular check-ins to make sure we were all on the same page. She also very graciously worked with our families who were involved in the planning process. Oh, and Carissa gave the BEST recommendations for photography, florals, and DJ, all of which were PERFECT on our wedding day, which we seriously could not imagine being any better. We are so thankful to Carissa and her team for making our day as special and as memorable as it was, and would recommend her to our own friends and family.

believe my wedding went perfect because of her! To all my perfectionist brides, Carissa is the planner for you. She keeps in contact with you the entire time, she updates you, answers all your silly questions and he team is amazingly professional and talented. Another note is that every vendor that I had, loved working with Carissa and had nothing but amazing and wonderful things to say about her. Which is a huge plus when your planner and vendors have worked together before!! I would book Carissa over and over 1000x times again- she made my wedding PERFECT❤️

ul, and genuinely enjoyable. Over the course of the year, Carissa was always incredibly responsive, easy to talk to, and consistently one step ahead. She took the time to truly understand our vision and priorities, offering expert guidance every step of the way. Her calm presence, attention to detail, and high level of professionalism made all the difference — we truly felt like we were in the best hands. Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more. We received so many compliments from our guests, and everything looked absolutely stunning. The florals and table settings were a particular highlight — Maria especially adored them! It was a magical evening and a perfect celebration from beginning to end. We can’t thank Carissa enough for bringing it all to life. We highly, highly recommend her to any couple planning their big day! With gratitude, Maria & Carlos

ddings completely changed my mind — and then some. From our very first consultation with Carissa, Samantha and I knew she truly had our best interests at heart, but we still didn’t realize just how invaluable her expertise would become. Four months before our wedding, we were thrown a major curveball: the venue we had already paid a deposit on informed us they would be expediting major renovations. It was an incredibly stressful situation, but Carissa immediately jumped into action. Navigating that challenge without her would have been overwhelming — with her by our side, it was not only manageable, but seamless. (For the record, the individuals we worked with at the venue were fantastic — the renovation decision was out of their hands, and they truly did all they could to help.) Throughout the months leading up to our wedding, Carissa provided constant support and insight into what makes a wedding day unforgettable — with a special focus on making sure the bride and groom actually get to enjoy it. She kept us on track with an efficient timeline of deliverables, helping us prioritize what truly mattered. Her detailed itineraries became absolutely indispensable for our big day. Carissa also handled aspects we would never have thought of — from tipping guidelines to event bookings, etiquette, and countless insider tips that would have been foreign to us without her guidance. On the wedding day itself, she and her assistant Katie managed everything: photographers, service staff, transportation, vendor deliveries, the DJ, the cake, floral arrangements, table settings — and probably a dozen other things we weren’t even aware of. Especially with the last-minute venue changes, it’s hard to imagine how our wedding could have been as perfect as it was without Carissa at the helm. Perhaps our favorite thing about working with Carissa was her calming presence. In moments of uncertainty or stress, she had an incredible ability to put us immediately at ease. No detail was too small and no problem too big — she handled everything with professionalism, grace, and genuine care. We’ve already recommended Positively Charming Weddings to other couples, and we couldn’t be more grateful to Carissa for making our wedding day truly magical. If we could give her more than 5 stars, we would!

. Everything was seamless and ran like clockwork because of Carissa and her team. Our guests were blown away by her flawless execution of our vision and the beautiful extra touches she layered throughout. Carissa is a true, true pro. We highly recommend her.

e on the day-of. It was such a relief knowing that everything was in capable hands! What I liked best about working with Carissa was her calm demeanor that helped me not get too stressed during the planning process. I wholeheartedly recommend Carissa and her their services to anyone looking for a seamless, unforgettable experience.

team. From our first meeting, Carissa did a great job of getting to know us, how we met, our personalities, our likes and dislikes, and our vision for our big day. It was really fun to work with her. She had great ideas, gave us monthly 'to dos' to keep us on track (which was very helpful so as not to be overwhelmed by all of the details), and helped to guide our decisions along the way. Carissa's vendor partners were absolutely amazing as well, from our hair and make-up team to our fabulous photographers and our outstanding DJ. We got so many compliments on our flowers too; they were the most beautiful flowers I've ever seen! It was breathtaking to see everything come together the day of our wedding, thanks to Carissa and her team. The best part was not having to worry about any issues the day of the wedding; Carissa and her team handled everything masterfully so we could be present in the moment, enjoy each other, and spend time with our guests. We would highly recommend Carissa to anyone looking for a suburb experience from start to finish. We would give her 10 stars if we could!

that I wanted to work with her on our wedding. Now that our wedding is over, we have zero regrets. We thoroughly enjoyed working with her and highly recommend her services. We mainly need a day-of-coordinator that could assist with some design aspects, but we didn’t need a full wedding planner. Carissa worked with us to create a custom package that specifically fit our needs. Although we didn’t use her full-service design package, we did have one early design meeting with her to help us talk through colors and décor, and then from there, she connected us with many of her preferred vendors (who are also phenomenal) to order linens, tables, chairs, etc. Throughout the rest of our engagement, she kept us on track by sending us frequent emails with reminders and tips. About a month before the wedding is when things really kicked into gear. We can’t emphasize how organized and on-top of things Carissa was. She was taking care of things that we didn’t even know needed to be done (like table service ordering and final head counts). And on the day of the wedding, we literally did not think about anything related to planning. She literally took ALL the logistical stress away from us. Beyond the big important things, like the stellar organization and communication, it’s the little details that really show her expertise and experience. We had purchased See’s candy as wedding favors, and we wanted them placed at each seat. However, our wedding was outdoors in July, and since it was so hot that day Carissa made the decision to not place them at each seat, knowing they would melt and become a big mess. I honestly think some coordinators wouldn’t have thought ahead about that and would have still set them out and tried to follow the original plan. But it’s the impromptu problem solving and adaptability that we appreciated most. She was able to professionally handle any curveball thrown her way, including an MIA DJ two weeks before the wedding (which thankfully, got resolved).

ce. Within the first 2 minutes of chatting with Carissa the first time, I knew we were the perfect match. She is incredibly organized, compassionate, an amazing listener, and isn’t afraid to take the lead and make decisions when necessary. She is thoughtful, calm, has a wealth of wedding industry knowledge and was able to provide personalized suggestions based on my preferences at every turn. To be honest, I was originally super nervous and anxious to hire a wedding planner, as I am a very type A person because of my job as a programs and event planner. But Carissa exceeded all expectations and truly was able to allow me to relax and enjoy my wedding weekend without a worry in the world. She was a problem solver every step of the way. For example, she offered to manually fixed my seating chart the day before the wedding and found a print shop willingly to print very specific last minute signage (both things that were my fault that they were delayed/wrong). She kept not only me, but my husband and both families on track leading up to the wedding, provided monthly checklists, was available via phone and email for my questions, and even provided bridal party itineraries the weekend of. Her and her team were incredibly easy to work with, and our other vendors and bridal party members said the exact same thing. She can work with anyone, with any personality type, and makes you feel important and heard. If you want someone to go above and beyond for you, look no further! She will make your day everything YOU want it to be. Couldn’t recommend her and her team more…I walked away with a new friend!

m the first consultation. Even after bringing her on with only 6 months to the date, she managed to help boost the planning process with her organization and engaging us when needed via scheduled appointments or quick text follow-ups. We appreciated her vendor list but also her flexibility to off-list vendors. Her assistance in interfacing with the vendors through the whole process (inquiry, quoting, details/scheduling) was a huge lift off our shoulders that we cannot emphasize enough. Her work in the design aspect of the wedding not only resulted in everything looking gorgeous, but also made sure the details we cared about as the couple were accounted for. On top of all of that when we could no longer ignore the rain that was forecasted on our wedding day, Carissa made sure we had the proper arrangements just days prior to the wedding, all while my now husband and I were juggling work. In terms of day of, literally do not think the day could have happened without Carissa and her team. From directing all the vendors, corralling the wedding party and family, setting up decor, putting out food, and following up with us to make sure we were fine all day, we are super grateful to have had Carissa as our planner and would highly recommend her to other couples!

of planning and making it to the alter! Carissa is so thoughtful, knowledgeable and passionate! She was able to put us at ease from the very beginning to the very end when we had to change everything due to weather! I wish that I could get married more than once (to my husband) just so that we can have her be apart of our big day! I really hope that becoming friends with your wedding planner isn’t taboo like it is with a therapist! Thank you for helping us have our big day be the most magical and brilliant moment of our lives! We can’t wait to see you again and of course finesse a way to use your talents again!

rinks, the cake, the rentals, the stationery, the small little details. When we first decided on our location, we were ecstatic about how fun it would be to have no restrictions set by the venue about our vendors, but we quickly became overwhelmed with the unique (and very small) layout of our venue and how much we didn’t know about planning our own wedding from the ground up. We knew right then that investing in a coordinator would be the only way to achieve the outcome we wanted and have a good time doing it. We made the easy decision to have Carissa as our 10-month coordinator. She was there every step of the way - she simultaneously kept the planning process flowing with monthly check-ins, recommended vendors, assistance with communication, a lot of encouragement and so many more things along the way all while allowing us to put in the work and make our vision come to life. Sure, there were naturally moments that felt like the world was closing in on us, but then we’d get that monthly email from Carissa telling us to go enjoy a date night out because we were ahead of the game (only thanks to her guidance). Once we got to our one-month countdown, Carissa truly shined. The feeling of trusting someone to take over your where you left off was scary at first, but it was honestly the best and most exciting part of the planning! The weeks flew by and it was suddenly rehearsal! I remember going over details in my head and realizing there were directions I forgot to give or pictures of layouts I didn't include, but I knew that we worked to closely with Carissa that she would make it happen (and would probably do it better than my suggestions). The big day came and we were relaxed, excited to get married and celebrate with our loved ones! The time between our ceremony and our reception reveal felt like ages. We could not wait to see the magic Carissa and her team made happen. I remember seeing the room from a distance as we took our last photos and I felt so giddy - even the groom kept saying “it looks so damn good even from here.” Everything was exactly how we had envisioned it - I turned to Carissa with some tears and a big hug. I just wanted her to know that she made every single piece of our vision come to life. From her relationships with our vendors to her flawless execution, she allowed us to be so present during the evening as she and her team were putting out fires that we probably don’t even know about to this day. The number of guests who told us they had not been to a wedding with such a great flow and so many personal touches just made us so happy. We knew we put a lot of work on her plate, but Carissa embraced it and it made all the difference. Thank you, Carissa & your wonderful team, for making our day an absolute dream come true. We wouldn't ever dare try to re-live this day because there's just no way it could ever be as perfect as it ended up being.

ssa with Positively Charming Weddings, we knew without a doubt, she was the one. Not only is Carissa incredibly gifted in organization, vision building, design, communication and execution, she is just a genuinely kind person. She understood the balance of helping our vision come true while also gently pushing us in another direction if needed. Our ethereal Malibu wedding was everything we could have wanted and more! We were amazed how flawlessly everything flowed, which rarely happens at weddings, and we owe it all to Carissa and her team. We cannot recommend Positively Charming Weddings enough. Having a wedding coordinator with her level of expertise, passion and attention to detail is worth every penny. We will forever be grateful.

sa was able to jump in, help us catch up and stay on track. Besides the quick responses, help with our (my) indecisiveness, and excitement for our vision, Carissa was also able to help us with some MAJOR last minute obstacles. Rain was suddenly predicted for our outdoor wedding. Carissa supported us with a fabulous can do attitude, helped us draft a few contingencies and pivoted with us day of as the weather changed throughout the day. I could not have imagined making it through that storm without Carissa in our corner helping us move and shift things into place to give us a perfect, albeit damp, wedding day. And hey, a wet knot is harder to untie anyway.

aciously answered our questions whenever we reached out almost every month leading up to September 2023. Carissa also reviewed all our vendors' contracts as we hired them, offering valuable suggestions on contract specifics and ensuring no details were overlooked. During the month of the wedding, she proactively communicated with all our vendors and provided a very detailed structured timeline for our wedding day. In fact, one of our vendors told me that in all their years of experience, they've never really worked with any coordinators as detailed as Carissa. One of the PLUSES of hiring Carissa was that she was able to execute our wedding the way we wanted. We had a very non-traditional wedding where we forgoed a lot of wedding traditions and did some things not commonly seen in weddings. We didn't feel judged or anything. We had a surprise event which included a water lantern release on the lake, followed immediately by fireworks. I was very concerned about this part, as it required communication between the DJ and the fireworks company due to the precise timing of songs. Carissa handled the communication between all parties according to plan, and it all flowed smoothly! Also, all 16 of the vendors were exactly where they needed to be so I didn't have to worry about a single thing. If you're uncertain about whether to hire a coordinator, I strongly recommend it. It's difficult to imagine how anyone could fully enjoy the day while also handling the coordination. And this is coming from a total DIY bride who usually like to plan and manage things on her own. Over the span of 1.5 years of ongoing communication, I had the privilege of witnessing her professionalism and expertise, which, in turn, gave me the confidence to step back entirely and place my trust in her on the big day. Carissa, THANK YOU for making our day possible as I know there were so many parts and vendors to take care of.

al call, Carissa was very detailed in going over all of the packages to help me figure out what I wanted. We had the pleasure of working with Kailyn all throughout our wedding planning journey and she was amazing!! When we first started the process, I had no wedding theme or colors in mind and felt so lost on where to begin but Kailyn helped me put all of my likes and thoughts together and in the end it all fell together beautifully. She also followed up each month with a checklist of items for me to get done and it really helped keep everything on track. I don’t know how others do it but if I didn’t have Kailyn helping me plan, I definitely would’ve started losing my mind in trying to keep track of everything. She was so lovely to work with and always answered any questions I had! She also had everything handled the day of the wedding and I’m so very thankful that I was able to be as stress free as possible that day. All in all, I highly recommend them!!! It’s so very worth it in the end and they are all such a pleasure to work with!

e entire wedding planning process. She informed me during our consultation call that this would be her first LGBTQ wedding, but Carissa’s kindness, professionalism, and expertise, left me with zero doubts in moving forward with Positively Charming Weddings. Carissa really helped to keep us on track with monthly reminders, suggestions, and assistance. Her attention to detail and communication was truly above and beyond, and she always made herself accessible to answer our questions. She has a great list of recommended vendors and helped us with details we would have never thought of. Carissa was such a great help when we needed to make big and small decisions, and always made sure to calm our nerves along the way. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and Carissa and her team deserve so much of that credit. When little things came up (as they normally do), Carissa remained calm, organized, and used her amazing problem-solving skills. Even our guests commented on how professional and organized Carissa was! Our wedding was a literal dream come true and we feel so blessed to have worked with Carissa and to have been under her care. She is truly made to do what she does. Thank you to Carissa and her team, we are forever grateful!

our initial call with Carissa she really stood out to us and we immediately knew we would be in good hands with her. And let me tell you, she didn’t disappoint! We decided to hire Carissa for our June 2023 wedding. Initially we had no idea what we needed to look for in regards to wedding planning services but Carissa really helped to break it down and fine tune a package that worked best for what we needed and what was within our budget. Even though we had the partial wedding package, Carissa was always available to us for any questions we had during the entire process. As we got closer to the big day, she really helped to keep us on track with what we should be working on as well. Her list of recommended vendors comes highly rated and you also get a discount for being referred ! If it wasn’t for Carissa we wouldn’t have found the vendors we went with and our day just wouldn’t have been the same without our team of vendors. Even on the wedding day itself Carissa and her team ensured everything ran smoothly. Even if small things came up, as they usually do on wedding days, Carissa and her team addressed everything with ease and it really allowed us to enjoy the day and be in the moment which was really important to us. If you’re looking for a wedding planner look no further than Carissa! Wedding planning alone is already so stressful and I guarantee you by going with Positivley Charming Weddings you won’t regret it !

in making our special day absolutely stunning. Carissa's dedication to executing our vision was truly remarkable. She took the time to listen attentively to our ideas, preferences, and dreams for our wedding, and she translated them into a reality beyond our wildest expectations. Her attention to detail and meticulous planning ensured that every aspect of our wedding was flawlessly executed. One of the things that impressed us most about Carissa was her exceptional communication skills. She was always just a text message away, promptly responding to our questions, concerns, and ideas. She made herself available for in-person meetings and virtual consultations via Zoom, accommodating our busy schedules. Her ability to truly listen and understand our needs was invaluable and made us feel reassured throughout the entire planning process. Not only is Carissa incredibly talented, but she also has a wonderful positive attitude that made the entire experience enjoyable. Her enthusiasm, professionalism, and calm demeanor kept us at ease throughout the planning process and on our wedding day. It was evident that she genuinely cared about our happiness and worked tirelessly to ensure that everything was perfect. We are eternally grateful to Carissa for her expertise, dedication, and unwavering support. She truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day a dream come true. Thank you, Carissa, for being an integral part of our wedding journey. Your talent, professionalism, and positive energy made the entire process a joy, and we will forever cherish the memories you helped create.

and I started meeting with them before we finalized our venue/date. We just needed a little expert advice so, we set up our initial call with Positively Charming. We spoke with Carissa shortly after and she went through all of their packages and we discussed which one was best for us! She answered all of our questions about our options and was patient in letting us make our final decisions. Carissa even gave us a few Venue suggestions because we ended up deciding to secure our venue before hiring our planner. All of her packages are very customizable and vary based on how much time/how involved you want to be in the planning/designing process. We ended up going with the Simply Charming Package - we chose this package because it fit all of our needs and I had decided that I didn’t really want any help with the actual design of the wedding. I ended up crafting a lot of items so, the basic package was perfect! Unfortunately, we ended up booking an October 2022 date instead of our planned May 2023 date so Carissa ended up already being booked. Fortunately, Carissa set us up with Kailyn as our Planner and we are SO happy to have worked with her! Kailyn helped us look at different vendor options, looked over all of our contracts, helped ask questions we didn’t even think to ask, and helped keep us on a timeline with her monthly check ins. She sent us monthly to do lists and made it really easy to work on our wedding planning in manageable pieces. Once we got closer to the date, she helped work on our timeline and toured the venue with us! This part of planning was VITAL and we don’t know what we would’ve done with her! There were so many little details that we hadn’t even thought about. There were just so many things to consider and she really helped us make decisions down to the smallest detail! From the table/decor placements to the schedules of our various vendors, everything was planned ahead of time and communicated with us! She helped us a ton with our last minute questions and helped us make important decisions that made our wedding turn out amazingly! Kailyn made sure our entire wedding party knew when/where they needed to be on the day of the wedding and they also passed out timelines to the whole crew so they were all informed! Kailyn was INCREDIBLE on the day of the wedding! I am in awe of how smoothly things went and how little stress/anxiety I felt because of how well planned things were. I honestly think the only hiccup that I noticed was my Fuji Instax Camera not working (lol). But even then, Kailyn helped find spare batteries and helped find another Instax Camera from a bridesmaid when the battery change didn’t work! Everything else went off without a hitch - Kailyn handled everything with a calm and bright demeanor which was greatly appreciated by someone who gets stressed easily! She made sure the bridal party was in the correct spots for the ceremony/reception, she made sure all of my homemade decorations were set up properly on the tables, and she was amazing at putting everything together! Kailyn definitely understood the vibe I was going for and executed it perfectly! My husband and I cannot recommend Kailyn and Positively Charming enough. No matter what type of bride you are, just do yourself the best favor and hire them as your planner!

someone with you every step of the way helping you and explaining everything to you. This whole thing was not low budget, low quality handling. I felt very taken care of. I learned SO MUCH throughout this entire process and Carissa and her team of trusted vendors made me feel like I was in such good hands. She genuinely cares and the authenticity definitely comes through no matter what it was.. if i had a small or even silly question Carissa always had an explanation and always helped me understand anything I was iffy about. I absolutely trusted she had my best interest in mind. Making decisions can be so overwhelming but Carissa always helped me find the answer. My wedding truly was so magical and I wasn't worried about a thing on the day of, I was surprised lol. I highly highly recommend this team if you want to have peace of mind knowing ur day will go seamlessly. trust. the. process. I had a beautiful, elegant, amazing wedding and that would not have happened if I didn't have Carissa!

ry busy throughout wedding planning and we would sometimes forget to respond, but she was amazing on following up with us without being intrusive at all. She helped us through different decisions for months prior to our wedding. She definitely made our wedding day a lot easier. She provided recommendations that I would have never thought of and suggested great alternatives whenever we were stuck. We had a really crazy schedule (being based in NYC, but having our wedding back in CA) and she helped keep us on track for an unforgettable wedding. Value wise, I think she was worth far more than what we paid for. I could not recommend any more highly for anyone planning their wedding.

on The Knot and she was the second person we interviewed with for our wedding. Immediately after our first skype session, we knew that she was the one. She was very organized and had great attention to detail. We wanted our wedding to be very modern and also classical as well. Carissa helped us put our vision of our wedding to life. We don't think our wedding would have been as perfect as it was if it wasn't for her. She made the planning process so easy by giving us so many ideas from the wedding invitation designs, the flower decorations, the place settings, and so many more that we wouldn't have even thought of! It was really convenient for us that she had a list of vendors that has previously worked with and introduced us to them. We even asked for a boba bar and she went and found a vendor for us that was available for our wedding. Working with Carissa was a great and easy experience. She sent us monthly emails with a checklist of things we should be looking at or thinking of for the wedding. It was really helpful because it kept us on track for the wedding. The best thing about working with Carissa was the communication. Whenever we had any questions or requests about anything for the wedding, she would always responds back to us. Carissa is an amazing wedding planner and we believe she did a fantastic job helping us plan and organize our dream wedding. Hiring her to be our wedding planner is easily the best decision that we made in the beginning of our wedding planning process. We highly recommend her for any future couples out there looking for a fantastic wedding planner.

best decision we made was to have Positively Charming Weddings coordinate our wedding. They made the whole process simple, straightforward and honestly easy. The regular checkins and emails about what we needed to do next etc. was so helpful and kept me on track so the when it came time for the details meeting a month before the wedding, we felt so prepared and ready for the big day with little to no stress. Carissa and Miranda are amazing at what they do and know every detail about what a truly special wedding requires. I cannot feign to imagine what the day would've looked like without their expertise. I can't thank Positively Charming Weddings enough for their above and beyond effort at every step of way, they really made the day absolutely perfect and completely flawless. I highly, highly recommend them!!! They are such lovely people who are really easy to work with and make planning a wedding actually an enjoyable experience, which I had not thought was possible.

We were so lucky to have her on our side, and she was a huge part of why our day went so smoothly! We hired her to help us with our venue search and then for her month-of coordination package, and I truly appreciated that she was available to answer questions over email or text at any time during the wedding planning process. We also loved that every month she sent us a to-do list of what we should be working on to make sure we were on track with planning our wedding. Carissa has an incredible eye for detail - there were so many little things that went into our big day that we would not have even thought about if it weren't for her. Carissa kept both of us calm, on track, and as realistically on budget as possible throughout the planning process. We can't thank Carissa enough for all that she did to help make our dream wedding come true. We would highly recommend Carissa to anyone planning their wedding. She is the absolute best!

ded help with the wedding planning process. Prior to our wedding, my husband spent about 7 months working out of town, so a LOT of the planning landed on me, and having her help was what we needed. From day one, Carissa made us feel comfortable and we felt confident having her by our side with decision making and designs. She always added her two cents, if asked, but still kept in mind what we needed and wanted. Carissa even helped us navigate a VERY STRESSFUL, unexpected, venue change 6 weeks before our wedding. The day of our wedding, Carissa was amazing! She handled things with grace and never let me know if there were issues - my family and friends felt like they could relax and enjoy the day, and not worry about any minuscule issues. We hired Carissa for the full planning and designing package and if you’re on the fence about hiring a planner, I’d say go for it - and choose Carissa while you’re at it. I was mostly a stress-free bride (shocking, I know!) and that was 100% because I knew I had a professional like her to help guide us through it all.

e realized that we had been engaged for >2 years -- knowing we wanted to have a wedding but not knowing ANYTHING about what to do next! We live in AZ but knew we wanted the wedding in OC as that is where we met, and Carissa made the process of hiring affordable and reputable vendors, touring venues, and selecting design options so incredibly seamless even though we lived out of state and could not be out in person often. The now-husband and I were also going through a busy season with our jobs and working long hours during the crunch time of wedding planning, and I can say with confidence that there is no universe that exists where our wedding could have been as good as it was without her. We also got the chance to work with one of her co-planners during the actual wedding day. Her partner (Kailyn) saved the day and our pictures when I cried makeup onto my husband's white collared shirt during the first look (lol), and kept us on track for all the events of the night. All the other funny and inevitable mishaps of the day -- I had no idea because she had already taken care of it before it was even an issue! I heard from my husband the next day that our floral arch fell/blew over in a coastal breeze during setup but it was taken care of ASAP and by the the time of the ceremony it was double-secured and ready to go! We had a tall order to fill with living out of town and being legitimately clueless about how to plan a wedding but the day was everything I imagined and more. Her style of design is elegant, beautiful, and timeless and I got so many compliments on the decor and florals she selected. If you are looking for someone to help you plan the day of your dreams who is also down to earth, relatable, flexible, (and affordable!) look no further! You've found your girl.

a and Kailyn and loved them both so much!! Long story short, there was drama with my venue and Carissa was already hired as a coordinator for another bride at my venue and reached out to me when she could tell I (rightfully) was in a panic. From there she paired me with Kailyn who really was my angel saint throughout the entire process. Before hiring her, I thought I would be fine with only hiring a month of coordinator, since I had already done a lot of the initial planning, but looking back, I don’t think my day would have ran as smoothly at all. Kailyn knew so much more than I even thought I knew. She jumped right in and worked with me to finish where I left off and was a constant source of reassurance, knowledge, and support. Every month I could count on Kailyn to check in with me with a detailed list of to-dos and in between then, she was always easy to reach and always responded quickly. Because of the drama with my venue/the owner, Kailyn and Carissa both were masters of patience and communication and would work tirelessly to get us answers from the owner/vendors. Having a coordinator to help liaise with vendors took an incredible amount of stress off of my to-do list and I am incredibly grateful that Kailyn was there to carry me to the finish line. The day of, both girls were there and ran everything behind the scenes and I barely had a worry that day! If you can find it in your budget to hire either a coordinator or a planner, I strongly urge you to consider it and more than anything, consider Positively Charming!

she was such an asset to my wedding. Carissa's monthly emails/checklists kept me on point. She always responded to my emails quickly and had a viable solution for every road bump that I hit during the process. My rehearsal ran smoothly because of her and everybody in my wedding party was impressed by her ability to make everything flow so smoothly. When it got to the day of, I knew that she would bring my vision to life and she did! Everything that I had imagined and sent her emails about she made it happen. Carissa also made the day flow so smoothly and I am grateful she was apart of my wedding!

munication with us the months leading up to our wedding - the monthly emails (with reminders of what we should be achieving that month) kept us on track and by the time the month of our wedding came around, Carissa had everything under control and our wedding day went so smoothly! We are so appreciative for Carissa's help and recommend her 100% for anyone looking for a wedding coordinator!

d because of her I actually had time to relax and enjoy the time before my wedding. The wedding day itself was absolutely perfect! Nothing went wrong and I know that this amazing wedding experience could not have happened without Carissa. She also had rental items that went perfectly with my design and turned out beautiful. I love her taste in design and if you need a full planner to design, she would make your wedding incredible. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!

of” coordinator, so we scoured through option after option before coming upon Carissa and Positively Charming Weddings. Right from the start she felt like a friend, she took the time to get to know us, listened to our ideas, and provided feedback and suggestions to elevate our vision! She was reassuring, responsive, and flexible. This was especially appreciated when we relocated from SoCal to NorCal and had to plan from a distance. She navigated our family dynamics effortlessly and made sure everyone was taken care of. She was the resource we never knew we needed and was the best addition to our team. Thanks Carissa for helping us throw the most EPIC party!

pful she was on her wedding day. So, at the last minute I decided to reach out to see if they were available, and thank goodness they were and willing to help! I am so glad I got them on board to help me. Kailyn was my coordinator and was so professional, extremely organized, and took care of so many little details I would have never even thought about. I honestly think my wedding day would have been a disaster if I Kailyn wasn’t around. She was so helpful with figuring out the details prior to my wedding day, and contacting my vendors to make sure everything was set that once my wedding day came, not only did she take care of setting up (and do an incredible job), she kept everything running so smoothly, I didn’t have to worry about a thing! I was just able to be in the moment and enjoy my wedding. And to top it all off, she is probably one of the nicest people I’ve met! I would 100% recommend Positively Charming Weddings to anyone who’s looking to have a stress-free (or at least as stress-free as possible) wedding planning experience!

to many weddings and had no idea about certain traditions, how things flow, when things happen, etc., but Carissa was always available for any questions I had, and was always receptive to what we wanted to do, even if it was not completely traditional. She saved me so much time and stress scouring the Internet, trying to figure out how to plan a wedding, researching vendors, etc. she sent out monthly checklists of what we should be doing to keep us on track, and I didn’t feel like I was trying to get everything done last minute, which was amazing. Honestly, my husband and I and our family were able to enjoy the entire day because of Carissa. We didn’t have to keep track of time or remember what was coming next. Carissa had an itinerary planned and communicated with her helpers to ensure everything ran smoothly. I’d heard about other weddings where family members get sucked into to doing all the planning and coordinating day-of and that was exactly what didn’t happen at our wedding. Everyone was relaxed and joyful; exactly what we wanted. Also, I struggled with my bustle for the first dance and half of the reception, and I was so stressed about tripping on it. Carissa kindly took time to re-adjust it and safety-pin it and everything so that I was more comfortable. To be honest, this saved my night!! Anyway, as you can tell, Carissa is great. I cannot recommend her enough for wedding planning in so cal. Please contact her!!

ever been to... and we owe it to Carissa and the team at Positively Charming. We hired Carissa as our month-of coordinator, but OH BOY was she more than that! Carissa was "on-call" for any questions we had from the moment we hired her and always answered right away. She had great vendor recommendations and helped us set up a plan for our wedding budget. Her wedding day-of timeline was a masterpiece and I had many people comment on how organized and helpful she was. We have a lot of family and friends weddings coming up this year and I've recommended the Positively Charming team to all of them. Hiring Carissa was the best wedding decision we made throughout the entire process and we've very thankful and grateful to the Positively Charming team and Carissa for making our wedding dreams come true.

t to work with the Positively Charming team again. Carissa went beyond just relaying information and instead worked with us to help make sure the day went as smoothly as possible. Some days we don't have the opportunity to meet with coordinators until shortly before the ceremony but Carissa and Kailyn made a point to introduce themselves when we first arrived at the venue. Even before meeting, Carissa was a rockstar, responding to every email super quick, going above and beyond for timeline details, and was an all around cheerleader for everything wedding related. If my wife and I had to get married again, we would pick a wedding day solely based on Carissa's availability.

y and not having her there on the wedding day to handle everything imaginable. The whole day of the wedding Carissa made every detail perfect, and if a problem arose, I had no idea because she knew exactly how to fix it. She moved everything along so effortlessly. My favorite part about working with Carissa is her amazing, calming personality! She is so helpful with any advice you need. She handles everything along the way so professionally and treats you like you have been a lifelong friend. I could not have had our beautiful wedding day without her! It was the perfect day all thanks to her.

track and once the month of the wedding hit, she kept things exceptionally organized and made the whole process feel more manageable. On the day of the wedding- she had an exact timeline for herself, the vendors, and the bridal party that made the day run smoothly. So grateful for her and would recommend her for any planning or coordination services!!

a was recommended to us from our original venue and I feel like we hit the jackpot. PC thought of every detail and helped explain the things that were particularly frustrating to me. The seating chart, table service chart, and seating chart were the biggest anxiety inducing portion of our wedding but Carissa calmly explained everything and made it much less scary. She made me feel like the most important person on my wedding day and everything went so smoothly.

her so wonderful. Every month she sent a checklist to help keep me on track for the planning I was doing on my own which was awesome. She was even an amazing sounding board for non-planning-related issues too ha! On our wedding day, everything went so so smoothly. If anything went remotely wrong - I still am blissfully unaware because she found a way to fix it. My husband and I both agree, everyone should hire Carissa and her team! One million percent recommend!

my life. She was a shoulder to lean on, my biggest cheerleader, my fairy godmother. I wholeheartedly believe my wedding was the best day ever because of Carissa and her team. I didn't know a single issue at my wedding, I was blissfully unaware because they took care of everything. I was so impressed with Carissa's organization, positive attitude and commitment to my wedding. I know she had many other weddings going on but I ALWAYS felt important to her and that meant the world to a sensitive bride. Thank you just doesn't seem enough- but Thank you so much for everything you did. ***THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO BOOK POSITIVELY CHARMING WEDDINGS FOR YOUR WEDDING!!!

it with making sure we were completing tasks that needed to be done! She also took care of all the communication between vendors, which we greatly appreciated because it took some stress off of our shoulders. And on the day of the wedding we felt so relaxed, because we knew Carissa (& her assistant Katie) would make sure the day went perfectly, which it did! Since Carissa & Katie were handling anything that needed to be taken care of. But what we loved most about working with Carissa is her attention to detail in everything she does! We’re both very detail oriented people, so we were happy that Carissa is too. We both highly recommend anyone planning a wedding to work with Carissa, because she will go above & beyond to make sure you have your dream wedding!