CARISTIA

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 3

About CARISTIA

Cara S.

Owner/Principal Planner

Every wedding we plan is shaped by your story, your traditions, your style, and the people who matter most, resulting in a day that feels effortless, intentional, and entirely your own. We proudly welcome couples of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities, including LGBTQ+ couples, and bring the same thoughtful, personalized approach to every celebration. Our experience also includes South Asian, multicultural, and fusion weddings, giving us an understanding of the traditions, family considerations, and logistical details that can come with bringing cultures and customs together. Whatever your wedding looks like, our focus is always on creating a celebration that feels authentic to you.

With nearly two decades of experience in the events & hospitality industry, including years spent on the venue side of weddings, Cara brings an insider understanding of how wedding days truly operate. Together, Cara and her team use that experience to anticipate needs, navigate challenges, and bring all of the moving pieces together seamlessly. Cara and her team lead with calm confidence, think quickly on their feet, and bring warmth, kindness, and composure to every wedding they plan. They believe couples should feel supported throughout the planning process and fully present when their wedding day arrives.

In three words: Calm, Efficient, Supportive

Best of Zola 2026

Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $7,500

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $2,500

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $850

Destination wedding

Pricing starts at $5,000

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $1,500

A la carte

Pricing starts at $135

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

25 reviews

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    Brock

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 22

    Caristia is Excellent

    Caristia's proprietress and staff made organizing, planning, and enjoying our wedding a smooth and fun experience. This planner has the professional contacts to fill in any gaps too for bartending, catering, rentals, and so on. Would absolutely love to work with her (and them) again, but alas, this is once!

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    Jacob

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 21

    Made planning easy and enjoyable

    Working with Cara was amazing! She was meticulous, supportive, and personable. It was an absolute delight working through all the details of our big day with her.

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    Ashley R.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 6, 2026

    Best of the best!

    I highly recommend Cara and her team! Although we had many of my vendors booked, Cara was there every step of the way and helped us deal with quite a few emergencies the week of the wedding. Day of, the team seamlessly dealt with the rain and other issues that came up. We are forever grateful!

  • KH

    Kasandra H.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 14, 2026

    A First-Rate Study in Celebration

    Cara and her team are first-rate. They took the stress out of planning and pulling off a day to be remembered. Thought of everything and left not stone unturned. Cara's an absolute delight to work with and wonderful person. Would highly highly recommend.

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    Ashley H.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 7, 2026

    Hire the Wedding Planner or Day Of Coordinator!

    Working with Cara was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she thought of absolutely everything; even the little details we never would have considered. Her planning style is truly tailored to each couple, and she took the time to understand what was important to us instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. Cara is incredibly thorough, organized, and flexible. No matter what questions or last-minute changes came up, she handled everything with professionalism and kindness, making the entire planning process feel so much less stressful. The biggest gift Cara gave us was peace of mind on our wedding day. I didn't have to worry about a single thing because she had already communicated with every vendor, our families, and the wedding party. Everything flowed seamlessly, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy every moment. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about your day as much as you do, Cara is the person you want by your side. She went above and beyond, and we are so grateful for everything she did to make our wedding absolutely perfect. We can't recommend Caristia Events highly enough!

Caristia approaches each celebration as something to be thoughtfully composed rather than replicated. With nearly two decades of experience in weddings, hospitality, and venue management, we pair creative vision with meticulous organization to create celebrations that feel personal, polished, and entirely your own.
Earlier is always wonderful, but there is no single right time. Full-service clients often begin working with us a year or more before their celebration, while partial-planning and coordination clients may join us later in the process. If you are unsure which level of support makes sense, we are happy to help you determine the best fit.
We don't have a signature "look" that we impose on our couples. Instead, we believe the most beautiful celebrations are a reflection of the people at the center of them. Our role is to help refine your ideas, thoughtfully curate the details, and create a cohesive guest experience that feels elevated, intentional, and unmistakably yours.
Absolutely. We are happy to step into the planning process at any stage and collaborate with the vendor team you've already assembled. Our role is to create a cohesive experience and ensure everyone is working toward the same vision.
Yes! You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. In fact, that's often exactly when a planner can be most helpful. We'll talk through where you are, what's already been accomplished, and where you could use support before recommending the level of service that makes the most sense.
To us, curation means knowing what to include, and what to leave out. Rather than adding details simply for the sake of having them, we help our couples make thoughtful choices that tell a cohesive story and create an experience that feels intentional from beginning to end.

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