Positively Charming Weddings
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 1 – 2
About Positively Charming Weddings
Carissa Metcalfe
At Positively Charming Weddings, we believe that every couple deserves a unique and unforgettable event designed just for them. That's why we offer a boutique-style experience to our clients, providing one-on-one attention and personalized planning services. We work tirelessly with you to ensure that you can relax and enjoy your big day while we take care of all the details. With a focus on only a select number of weddings per year, we make sure that you feel as special as you deserve for the planning of your big day so that you can enjoy your engagement season.
We have been told time and time again by vendors that we are one of the best planners they have ever worked with. That is high praise coming from vendors and it's a standard that we are always striving to uphold. From both vendors and clients, we have been told that we are great communicators leading up to the wedding, and that we are calm, positive, and attentive on wedding days. That's where we really thrive, so it's no surprise to us! Let us help make your wedding day as smooth and seamless as possible!
In three words: Calm, Organized, Positive
Services by planning level
| Full-service planning | Partial planning | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | This package is the perfect solution for couples who want a stress-free wedding planning experience. We take care of everything, from setting your budget to coordinating with vendors, so you can simply enjoy your engagement and anticipate your big day. With our help, your wedding will be the perfect reflection of your love story, with all the special touches that make it uniquely yours. | This package is the perfect solution for couples who want their wedding day to be both organized and beautiful. We work with you to create something stunning that reflects your unique style and vision. From managing vendor contracts to creating a stunning design schematic that ties everything together, our team is here to help you every step of the way. This is our "partial planning" package. | is perfect for couples who want to do all of the planning on their own, but need a professional to come in and make sure everything runs smoothly on the wedding day. We will provide support throughout the final stages of planning, ensure you haven’t missed anything, and make sure everything is in order for your big day. Our goal is to bring your vision to life, and we work tirelessly to make sure your wedding is everything you’ve dreamt of. |
| Planning begins | 12 Months out | 12 Months out | 9 Months out |
| Event Styling & Design | |||
| Budget Planning | |||
| Venue Recommendations | |||
| Vendor Selection | |||
| Vendor Management | |||
| Contract Review | |||
| Rentals & Linens | |||
| Invites & Stationery | |||
| RSVP Tracking | |||
| Wedding Website | |||
| Accommodation Coordination | |||
| Transportation Coordination | |||
| Venue Visits | |||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | |||
| Timeline Creation & Management | |||
| Onsite Event Management | |||
| Wedding Favors & Accessories | |||
| Pricing | Starts at $11,000 | Starts at $7,500 | Starts at $4,500 |
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
19 reviews
Stellar Planning Help
I can't imagine how chaotic our wedding would have been without the incredible help of Carissa! I got a month-of planning package, and I was especially grateful for their expertise 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.
Response from vendor•Oct 22, 2024Madelaine, I'm so happy I was able to relieve some of your stress throughout the planning and on the wedding day! Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Appreciate you and wish you and Colin the best!Spectacular 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).
Response from vendor•Sep 16, 2024Aw thank you so much for the sweet words, Liz! It was truly such a joy working with both you and Jimmy. Your wedding day was so much fun and so full of love. Wishing you two the best!BEST VENDOR EVER!
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!
Response from vendor•Sep 16, 2024Julia, you're truly the best! Thank you so much for the sweet words 🤍 Love that we became friends through this experience and hope to see you at more Weddings in the future 😊Trust the process and your planner!
Positively Charming Weddings was key in making our day as beautiful as it was. Carissa’s experience and passion for planning was quite clear from 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!
Response from vendor•Sep 16, 2024Thank you for your sweet words, Gwen 😭🤍 Loved being able to work with you guys to help bring together your big day and I'm so glad you guys were happy with how everything turned out. It truly was beautiful! Wishing you two all the best!!
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