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Carson Weddings, based in Santa Barbara, California, is a planning business led by seasoned professionals Leah Miller and Kathy Carson. Drawing inspiration from your special spark and aesthetic vision, Leah and Kathy are well-versed in knowing how to execute a perfect celebration. Whether you wish to marry on a sun-kissed beach or in the mountains of Sun Valley, this dynamic duo will endeavor to bring your dream Golden State wedding to life.

Services Offered

From intimate elopements to large-scale celebrations, Carson Weddings has the means to orchestrate all manner of wedding types. This business offers month-of, partial, and full planning packages for soon-to-be newlyweds to choose from. The full planning bundle boasts a comprehensive set of services, such as consultations, vendor management, site visits, timeline development, and day-of coordination. A variety of additional services is available, including management of guest transportation, wedding video production, and welcome bag creation.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning
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Reviews of Carson Weddings

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Kaitlynn Sent on 04/03/2021
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We love carson weddings!

There are not enough amazing things to say about Leah and her amazing team at Carson Events. They consistently went above and beyond to make sure that our vision came to life and that our wedding day was the best day ever. They were always available and ensured that we remained on track throughout the planning process. Their vast knowledge of event planning was invaluable to us. They worked directly with our vendors, taking away all of the stress and ensuring that everyone was on the same page. Our wedding included a combination of amazing vendors and DIY projects and the Carson Events team executed our vision better than we could have ever imagined. We were so grateful and taken aback by how beautiful everything looked when we arrived at our venue. The entire day of was so stress free for us because they ensured that everything went seamlessly. Working with Carson Events was the best thing we could have done throughout out the entire wedding planning process. They were absolutely necessary in making our vision come to life and ensuring that our wedding was the best day ever! If you are looking for a fun, detail oriented, organized, and professional team, look no further!! WE LOVE CARSON WEDDINGS!!

- Kaitlynn and Fifi
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Rachelle C. Sent on 09/25/2023
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Best Wedding Coordinator!

Leah at Carson Weddings is the best coordinator! She came recommended from our venue's preferred vendors and we're so happy we used her services. She was intimately familiar with the process leading up to the wedding and made the ceremony/reception seamless for us. We felt at ease every step of the way. Her communication is top notch and she was always available for any questions leading up to our big day. Not only was she a great coordinator, she was a genuinely nice person who cared about us as a couple. Overall 10/10 would recommend!
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Renee S. Sent on 09/19/2023
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Incredible and amazing experience!

I am so incredibly grateful that we chose Leah Miller as our wedding coordinator and planner. She did such a fantastic job and made our day beautiful (& kept us relaxed!) I would highly recommend her services to anybody! Thank you Leah for everything!
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Team

Kathy Carson
Kathy Carson
Owner and Wedding Manager

Kathy has lived with her family and worked in Sun Valley, Idaho for over 25 years. She loves the active outdoor lifestyle, freedom, and inspiration the mountains give to create and enjoy a good life.

Kathy is President and Owner of Carson International, Inc. and now Carson Weddings. Her design experience and knowledge of the event and wedding business is vast. She enjoys working with her team of professionals based in both Sun Valley and Santa Barbara, two of the most beautiful wedding destinations in the world. She can’t wait to work with you on your very special day!

Leah Miller
Leah Miller
Wedding Manager

Leah is passionate about designing gorgeous events that speak to the unique personalities and love of her clients. She truly enjoys the journey of planning a wedding and is dedicated to always keeping the process organized, timely and fun! Her favorite part of planning and design is getting to know each couple and really sharing in their love.

Leah manages the Santa Barbara office where she has lived for three years. She loves working with the whole Carson Weddings team to bring your wedding day visions to life. She absolutely adores living in Santa Barbara where you can find her on the beach most of the time with her soccer loving beau and adorable pup, Harley.

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