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Amy Sent on 09/26/2025Carissa Sprinkled Magic on Our Big Day ❥
Carissa is truly the MVP of our dream wedding. She made my vision come to life and allowed me to actually ENJOY the day, because she held 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.
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Natasha Sent on 01/02/2026The Magician Behind Our Perfect Day
Working with Carissa was an absolute dream! I honestly can’t imagine planning our wedding, or enjoying the day itself, without her. She was beyond detail-oriented, kind, patient, and creative! She handled so much behind the scenes that I would never have been able to manage on my own.
Carissa created such a detailed timeline that even our reception venue, who has seen plenty of weddings, was impressed. Everything ran so smoothly, and Carissa was so on top of vendor communication that she took a huge burden off of us. Her guidance and calm presence made the entire day completely stress-free.
What I loved most about working with Carissa was how she truly listened to my vision and made all of my wedding dreams come true. She didn’t just plan a wedding…she created an unforgettable day that was uniquely ours. I am so grateful for everything she did! -
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Joyce Sent on 12/22/20255 star experience
Carissa was absolutely amazing to work with! She was recommended by my venue, the Four Seasons Beverly Hills, and they told me she was fantastic and already familiar with the property. From the start, Carissa made the planning process feel seamless and stress-free. She was always quick to respond, easy to reach, and kept everything organized without ever pressuring me on decisions.
She handled all the pre-work details like COIs and gave me timely reminders throughout the planning months so nothing slipped through the cracks. On the wedding day, everything ran smoothly. Carissa kept us on schedule, coordinated with vendors effortlessly, and made sure we could just enjoy the day without worrying about logistics.
What I appreciated most was her calm, professional approach and her ability to anticipate what needed to be done before I even thought of it. If you’re looking for a planner who knows her stuff, communicates well, and makes the entire experience enjoyable, Carissa is the one. Highly recommend! -
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Alexandrea Sent on 11/12/2025100% worth it!
Hiring Carissa with Positively Charming Weddings was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From day one, she was absolutely incredible — knowledgeable, organized, 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!
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Maria Sent on 06/17/2025Amazing Wedding Planner
We couldn’t be more grateful to have worked with Carissa from Positively Charming Weddings for our wedding. From start to finish, the entire planning process was seamless, thoughtful, 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!
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Liz W. Sent on 09/15/2024Spectacular Coordinator
I will start off by saying that Carissa is the only coordinator/planner that I reached out to after our engagement. Once I saw her website and read her reviews, I knew immediately 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).
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Julia Sent on 06/14/2024Do not hesitate to hire Carissa and team!!
I truly can’t say enough amazing things about Carissa and her team at Positively Charming Weddings. She was the very first vendor I hired for my wedding, a year and a half in advance. 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! -
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Belma Sent on 05/02/2024It was “positively charming”
For someone that never imagined having a wedding and didn’t know where to start, we were lucky enough to be able to snag Carissa to be our North Star and guide us through our year 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! -
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Krista Sent on 03/08/2024The coordinator you KNOW you need!
Christian and I knew we wanted to make our wedding as personal as possible. For us, this meant we wanted to get married in our church and we wanted to have a say in the food, the drinks, 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.
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Brianne Sent on 12/28/2023
Ready for anything!
Working with Carissa of Positively Charming was the best decision we made (second to deciding to get married of course). We started the process a little on the later side and Carissa 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. -
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Cece Sent on 12/19/2022
Absolutely worth every penny.
It was absolutely worth every single penny to pay for the help. You don't realize how many options you have available to you in every aspect of planning every detail until you ave 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! -
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Evanya Sent on 10/18/2022
Absolute Perfection
The thought of planning a wedding to me was overwhelming and frankly I had no idea where to start. All I knew was that my venue required a coordinator so I started the search. The 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.Read Less
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Kristin Sent on 09/20/2022You Need a Planner!
I could not have imagined what my entire wedding planning experience would have been without the help of Carissa and her team. My husband and I knew from the beginning that we needed 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. -
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Lynna Sent on 05/26/2022Coordinator turned friend!
Carissa elevated our vision and helped us throw the most EPIC party!
We had never planned on getting a coordinator, but are so grateful that we did.
She was brought on early in our planning process as our “month-of” coordinator, but she got to work right away. She sent us monthly check-ins and to-dos to keep us on track, which was beyond what we expected in a “month-of” coordinator. Carissa was considerate, professional, and accommodating.
Weddings are a HUGE undertaking and we threw at her the added pressure of relocating in the midst of planning, mixing my divorced family dynamics, my family's cultural expectations, and the blending of my husband’s out-of-town family. She handled all these obstacles with grace and professionalism and made us feel like it was a piece of cake.
Carissa was never just a resource for wedding related details, but instantly became a friend. Our day turned out better than we had imagined and we were so grateful to have her on our team. We’d get married again every year, just to have her plan it all over again!
Thank you Carissa & the Positively Charming Team!
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Danii Sent on 09/28/2021The Fairy Godmother you NEED at your wedding
5 STARS IS JUST NOT ENOUGHT. Carissa is incredible. Having to postpone my wedding and navigating all the changes that came with that, Carissa was such a constant, positive force in 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!!! -
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Jade Sent on 09/08/2021Wonderful Wedding Planner + Coordinator!
I don’t know what my husband & I would have done without Carissa’s help! She was there every step of the way and made wedding planning so much easier for us. Every month she was on 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! -
Mike Sent on 11/17/2020
Positively Charming
We would absolutely recommend using Carissa and her assistant to help plan your wedding or special occasion. The road to our daughter and son in laws wedding was paved with many obstacles from last minute venue change, fires and a wild rainstorm. Through it all Carissa was calm, reassuring and very sweet. Thanks to Carissa’s guidance the wedding was beautiful filled with memories for a lifetime😊 -
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Jennifer Sent on 11/16/2020Wedding Planner to the rescue!
Carissa was hired to be our wedding planner after we had to change venues a month and a half before our wedding. We were already stressed about having to basically start over with planning but Carissa Definately put our minds at ease. Usually a wedding planner has quite a bit of time to help plan a wedding. Carissa did the impossible by making sure everything was just perfect. Crossed all the t’s and dotted all the i’s. I would recommend Carissa to anyone who wants the most perfect and easy going experience of planning their wedding! -
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Kailyn Sent on 09/04/2019Best coordinator ever!
Can’t rave more about Carissa and her coordinating team! She was so professional and genuine throughout the entire planning process and on the day of! Can’t imagine our day going any smoother without her. We had some issues with our dessert vendor.. almost leaving us without dessert for our 200 plus guests. Carissa did a great job handling the situation and even offered to run to the store and buy us cakes! So sweet! Thank you Carissa for making our special day so perfect. If you’re looking for a day of coordinator, Carissa is your gal. You won’t regret it! -
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Chesed Sent on 07/03/2019Do yourself a favor...
...and hire Carissa as your wedding coordinator! I’m an administrative assistant by trade and I came into the wedding process thinking I could do it all by myself. *Nope*. I’m glad I found Carissa, she’s everything I hoped for and more! She’s great at understanding your vision, communicating constantly, noticing the details, and keeping you on schedule. My three biggest thank you’s to her involve: 1. The décor for my wedding reception. I had a small wedding budget and zero manpower to DIY anything. With the little I help I provided, Carissa worked magic to create a beautiful, welcoming and romantic space. 2. I’m also grateful to her for making “the show go on” even when the unexpected happened; part of my family missed the wedding ceremony and our taco caterer arrived over an hour late. I trusted her completely and didn’t panic for a second. 3. I'm super grateful to her for her patience and understanding as we drafted new plans, scratched them, made changes, and more changes, and on and on until the very last minute... Without Carissa, the wedding would not have come together. -
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Kimberly Sent on 04/24/2019Winds called for quick thinking!
My (now) husband and I planned our wedding for over a year. Immediately, after getting engaged, we knew we wanted to have Carissa be our day of coordinator to make our vision come to life on our big day. We knew she was a great choice in regards to her organizational, relational, and leadership skills.
Like any wedding, you can plan, plan, plan, and there will always be a small detail that was overlooked during planning, or a hicccup from a vendor, etc. Carissa was more than leader, truly, she needs to wear a cape because she was super woman!
We had heavy winds the day of our wedding which called for a lot of quick thinking and problem solving in regards to our set up and decor. Carissa went above and beyond in many regards. For example: she made sure all of our name tents were taped down (something I didn't plan on); she also made sure our signs were adequately placed so they would not tumble with the wind, etc. Additionally, Carissa was overseeing all of our vendors who in some way or another also ran into unforeseen challenges. She worked with them and directed them on how to readjust. In the end I was so pleased with the outcome.
My favorite part of having Carissa on our big day was right before walking out for our entrance into the reception. She made it a point for my husband and I to have a few moments to ourselves and just pause. Wow. Looking back, I can not say how much I truly appreciated that moment. The day goes by so quickly that often times you don't get to connect with your newlywed spouse because your busy greeting guests or going from the toasts to the money dance, or something else. So the moments that Carissa purposely orchestrated for us to pause, eat, pray, and dance were such a gift.
As you can imagine, it is nearly impossible to sit and eat dinner with family members coming to the newlywed table and chatting. Well Carissa seriously delivered for this portion of our day. After standing in the receiving line greeting our guests, Carissa had our dinner, nice and hot, waiting for us at our table. Our hearts were overjoyed!
She's truly amazing and will go above and beyond your expectations. She is diligent, passionate, creative, caring, and very organized! I can not even imagine how our vendors and the small details that needed to be adjusted spontaneously, would have all worked out. It would have been mayhem. Truly, my husband and I were so blessed to have Carissa spearhead the coordinating of our big day. -
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Taylor Sent on 03/25/2019
Perfectly coordinated wedding thanks to Positively Charming!!
If you are looking for a wedding coordinator, go with Positively Charming and you will not be disappointed!! What drew us to Carissa first was her affordability and calm disposition. She was extremely professional and kept all of our best interests in mind. She really proved her skills when it RAINED on our wedding day when we had planned for an outdoor wedding. We tried to wait out the rain and last minute we decided to move inside. Within 30 minutes, Carissa was able to coordinate moving the ceremony into our reception location and it ended up being absolutely beautiful!! I also walked down the aisle on time which still blows me away. Carissa was professional, calm and was crucial for everything to work out so smoothly. Carissa kept the night moving by providing gentle reminders for anyone with responsibilities. Carissa made it a priority for my husband and me to enjoy dinner, dessert, and dancing. We also were able to greet every single one of our guests! This would not have happened without our her guiding us through the night. I do not have a single regret from my wedding because she helped us to enjoy every single moment. I am so sincerely grateful for her coordination services and wish that everyone could have her as their wedding coordinator!! -
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