Positively Charming Weddings
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 1 – 2
$500 Zola Discount
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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, Supportive
Services by planning level
| Full-service planning | Event design | Partial planning | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
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| 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 package is perfect for couples who mostly want to plan the wedding on their own, but still want a bit more involvement from a planner. This is a great in-between package for those who want more than a month-of coordinator, but less than a full service planner. | This 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 work tirelessly to make sure your wedding is everything you’ve dreamt of. |
| Planning begins | 12 Months out | 12 Months out | 9 Months out | 6 Months out |
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| Invites & Stationery | ||||
| RSVP Tracking | ||||
| Wedding Website | ||||
| Wedding Favors & Accessories | ||||
| Accommodation Coordination | ||||
| Transportation Coordination | ||||
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| Final Venue Walkthrough | ||||
| Timeline Creation & Management | ||||
| Onsite Event Management | ||||
| Event Styling & Design | ||||
| Rentals & Linens |
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
22 reviews
The perfect wedding day!
Just want to say what a pleasure it was to work with Carissa for our wedding. We recently moved to the state and did not have many local connections, and to be honest, neither my wife nor I are the best planners nor are we particularly organized! Carissa was patient, organized, easy to connect with, and gave us regular check-ins to make sure we were all on the same page. She also very graciously worked with our families who were involved in the planning process. Oh, and Carissa gave the BEST recommendations for photography, florals, and DJ, all of which were PERFECT on our wedding day, which we seriously could not imagine being any better. We are so thankful to Carissa and her team for making our day as special and as memorable as it was, and would recommend her to our own friends and family.
Response from vendor•Sep 15, 2025Thank you so much for the awesome review, Kevin! Truly means so much for me to hear that I was able to help and that you loved all of my vendor recommendations :) Will miss working with you and Sarah and I wish you two the best!!Amazing 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! With gratitude, Maria & Carlos
Response from vendor•Jun 18, 2025Maria + Carlos, thank you guys so much for your thoughtful review and kind words! Loved working with you guys and appreciate you trusting me with your big day!Couldn’t be happier!
5 Stars – Positively Charming Weddings After being initially reluctant about hiring a wedding coordinator, I can honestly say that working with Carissa from Positively Charming Weddings completely changed my mind — and then some. From our very first consultation with Carissa, Samantha and I knew she truly had our best interests at heart, but we still didn’t realize just how invaluable her expertise would become. Four months before our wedding, we were thrown a major curveball: the venue we had already paid a deposit on informed us they would be expediting major renovations. It was an incredibly stressful situation, but Carissa immediately jumped into action. Navigating that challenge without her would have been overwhelming — with her by our side, it was not only manageable, but seamless. (For the record, the individuals we worked with at the venue were fantastic — the renovation decision was out of their hands, and they truly did all they could to help.) Throughout the months leading up to our wedding, Carissa provided constant support and insight into what makes a wedding day unforgettable — with a special focus on making sure the bride and groom actually get to enjoy it. She kept us on track with an efficient timeline of deliverables, helping us prioritize what truly mattered. Her detailed itineraries became absolutely indispensable for our big day. Carissa also handled aspects we would never have thought of — from tipping guidelines to event bookings, etiquette, and countless insider tips that would have been foreign to us without her guidance. On the wedding day itself, she and her assistant Katie managed everything: photographers, service staff, transportation, vendor deliveries, the DJ, the cake, floral arrangements, table settings — and probably a dozen other things we weren’t even aware of. Especially with the last-minute venue changes, it’s hard to imagine how our wedding could have been as perfect as it was without Carissa at the helm. Perhaps our favorite thing about working with Carissa was her calming presence. In moments of uncertainty or stress, she had an incredible ability to put us immediately at ease. No detail was too small and no problem too big — she handled everything with professionalism, grace, and genuine care. We’ve already recommended Positively Charming Weddings to other couples, and we couldn’t be more grateful to Carissa for making our wedding day truly magical. If we could give her more than 5 stars, we would!
Response from vendor•May 8, 2025Hi Craig! I’m truly humbled by your kind words—thank you so much! It was such a joy working with you and Sam, and being part of your special day was an absolute honor. I feel lucky to have been even a small part of such a beautiful celebration. I hope we can keep in touch—you two are truly the best!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!
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