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Ram H.

I can't say enough good things about Carissa. She was a delight to work with, going above and beyond expectations. She thought of the tiniest details and had solutions for some complex logistics for the pre-wedding dinner and dance party. I knew from fairly early on that I didn't have to worry about anything because Carissa was going to solve any issue should any come up. Many thanks to Carissa the event was flawless in planning and in execution. She is an absolute gem!

Carissa and I at the end of the night! Make up smudged and happy as can be!
Amy F.

Hire my new friend, Carissa! She made my special day even more special. She put up with all my crazy family and their antics and me with my pre-wedding anxiety. She truly is the best. I think the mark of a great coordinator is her ability to make it happen behind the scenes and it looks effortless. And that she feels like your best friend on your big day. So supportive and calm and happy. She worked incredibly hard to make sure everything on our special day went smoothly. And it did! She's amazing!

Ray P.

My family and I were all impressed with Carissa's ability to balance being warm/social with keeping time/staying on top of logistics like nobody's business! It truly takes a very special person to handle that balance in the middle of a chaotic wedding! She made difficult executive decisions when we needed it most because she had the foresight to understand the weight of certain traditions and moments. Looking back, I see that everything went smoothly because of her coaching! I was able to take a breath of relief after a week of intense pre-wedding stress, knowing she was there taking care of business. She has an eye for what is going to present well and she makes a point to visualize the space of the ceremony and reception beforehand. All of her suggestions for the processional and the reception schedule worked out beautifully. I have told all my family and friends after the wedding that I am so lucky to have had her to rely on!

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Carissa is absolutely amazing! She is so helpful and organized! I was honored to have her help in planning my 35th birthday/my sons 1 year old birthday! The goal was to create a special and intimate vibe, she did exactly that. She made my dream/Pinterest board come true alll within budget! She has great connections in the bay, I felt like I was working with an insider! Her attention to detail and commitment was unmatched! My guests are still talking about the time they had. She's phenomenal!

Rain caused a change of plans and Carissa helped pivot all our vendors to set up a beautiful indoor ceremony!

It's funny that even if you've been a guest at many weddings, when it comes to actually planning your own wedding, there are so many details and elements that all need to come together, that it can quickly become overwhelming - this is where you'll be so happy that you hired Carissa. Carissa was our day of coordinator, and a true pleasure to work with - kind and personable, and with a get it done attitude that will give you confidence that your big day is in good hands. Leading up to our wedding, we appreciated her help in firming up our schedule, and relied on her expertise and knowledge in helping us put our program together. When we realized we wouldn't be able to have our ceremony outdoors because of rain, Carissa expertly helped to pivot all of our vendors to set up what became a beautiful indoor ceremony. We definitely could not have pulled off our wedding without Carissa!

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This review is long overdue. Carissa was our day of coordinator for my daughter's first birthday and she was amazing! She helped set up and organize stations and most importantly, made sure I wasn't stressed about the event. From our first call to the day of the event, she was incredible to work with. I am terrible with emails and she was patient with me and also reassured me that everything was going to work out. She also helped organize my thoughts because sometimes you can go overboard with children's birthdays. Overall, I highly highly recommend Carissa for your upcoming event!

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Wed with Carissa - wedding_planning - Updated May 2026

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