Carly Rae Weddings

I could tell Carly was sharp, organized, creative, hysterical, and all around a dream from the very first time we spoke, but it only got better from there. Given my crazy work schedule, my only free window to devote to wedding planning was from 7:30 - 8:30 am on Tuesdays and so Carly and her team got on the phone with us at that time EVERY SINGLE WEEK FOR 7 MONTHS. On top of that she never took longer than a few minutes to ever return a text or a call no matter what random hour of the day it was (even when she was travelling or in meetings or doing the million other things she has on her plate). Basically she was there with me for everything I needed and all the random ideas I had for over half a year and remained entirely positive and optimistic throughout. In the end we had the wedding of our absolute dreams and Carly made sure every single detail was executed flawlessly. Honestly everything went off as planned and I was zero percent stressed about a thing because I knew Carly would be all over whatever may have come up. I joked with her throughout the night that every time I saw her she looked cool as a cucumber as though she was doing nothing while literally doing everything and that sums her up perfectly. At the end of the night I was genuinely sad thinking about how much time we had spent together and how we wouldn't be having our weekly Tuesday calls anymore and I gave her the biggest hug I could muster to thank her for what she had done for us. Luckily our best friends got engaged a few weeks later and they hired Carly and her team to do the wedding in Australia (!!!) so I will get to see her again soon :)

a month out, we were 100% grateful that we had booked her and realized our wedding would have been a mess without her! On the day of, she handled everything so smoothly and always seemed to be nearby for anything we needed. Do yourself a favor and book her for your wedding now!

y and Kathryn did such a superb job putting everything together in 6 months. They took each of our wants and needs and incorporated into the wedding. They made the whole planning process look and feel so easy. As the bride, I was not stressed at all. From the big to small details, it was all handled calmly and professionally. I knew we were in good hands. We couldn’t have done this without them. Our wedding was everything we’ve imagined it to be and more. They exceeded our expectations. The designs, signages, little details, layout, table settings, and flower arrangements were so beautiful! Carly and Kathryn were so helpful in every way possible. They made sure we had water and food. Also, she made sure I was breathing and helped shake some nerves off before the ceremony. The wedding flowed naturally and we were able to soak each second of it. Overall, they’re amazing people to work with. They have great communication, great taste, and exceptional creativity. They have a great network of all types of vendors. PLUS they made the whole planning process fun. We highly recommend hiring Carly Rae Wedding to help plan your dream wedding. It was such a great experience to have them by our side and we would do it all over again!

], I needed someone I could trust with my vision and budget. Carly and her team executed my vision flawlessly [FLAWLESSLY] and was extremely kind and fun to work with, during what could be a very stressful time. They made it much more easy than I am sure it would have been and I couldn't be more thankful that I invested in Carly. I made one visit to LA before my wedding and we used our time so well to knock out tastings, designs, etc. It was also just amazing to be around someone who loves their job and such a pleasure to be around. I loved and appreciated that Carly and Kathryn were accessible at any time and made me feel comfortable for coming to her for any questions, issues, concerns that I had. They both had awesome ideas and as someone who is very creative and can be all over the place, they did a great job with presenting different options and focusing my vision. I am very thankful, blessed and appreciative for the experience of working with Carly and Kathryn! I highly recommend CRW!

ull off! Carly flew out to Quebec with us a few months before the wedding to come to our tastings, meet all the vendors, scope out the location and venues, and help us think through all of the logistics. She quickly got up to speed on the unique benefits and challenges of the location, and formd relationships with the vendors to make sure we were organized and prepared for various scenarios from afar. Carly has an amazing eye for design and layout. She quickly got a sense of the style we wanted for our reception (rustic vintage - somewhere between refined and bohemian), and offered a lot of suggestions of how we could combine items, textures, colors and decor to bring that into being. She was actively involved in conversations with our vendors making sure the small details came together. She raised practical considerations to keep in mind based on her years of experience about convenience, timing, flow, etc. She helped us think through how to get the most bang for our buck - where to save and where to spend, based not only on our priorities, but also what typically makes an impact in these settings. She did an exceptional job styling the tables for the reception, our family photos area, our signs entrance, the bar, the dessert table, etc. in coordination with a wonderful local vintage items vendor in Quebec - and it exceeded our expectations for how beautifully it could all come together. Our wedding flowed smoothly - with every guest and even some vendors having never been to Quebec - and was the wedding of our dreams! We’re grateful for Carly’s expertise, encouragement, steadiness, and real friendship in the process of planning and celebrating our wedding!

we started to get bogged down in design details: seating chart? Dessert table? Escort cards? I contacted Carly for design-only services and loved her the moment I spoke to her on the phone, but she and Kathryn did so much more for us than wedding design. They were full of clever ideas, incredibly accommodating and flexible, handled fabrication and acquiring/transporting decor, gave us a sense of relief and a much needed dose of lightness and good humor, thought of every last nitty gritty detail, collaborated joyfully with other vendors, were respectful of our budget, and generally felt like supportive friends who you could just trust to take the reins for you. Carly and Kathryn took our chaotic, stressful, and jumbled vision and transformed it into something so complete and beautiful, while completely going above and beyond in every way. If you think event design is something "you can do yourself," trust me when I say that having Carly's team is a value-add that you absolutely cannot put a price on.

absolutely steeped in sincere care and attention to detail. From kick off right up through the "I dos" and all of the way into waving final goodbyes to guests, Carly and Kat lovingly attended to every conceivable element of what everyone agreed was one of the most wonderful, beautiful, memorable events we'd ever attended. What's more, their calm and confidence in execution was palpable throughout the entire process and set the tone for the entire wedding party. I'd magnificently recommend Carly Rae Weddings in a heartbeat.

ves venue, and 3) Could crack a good real life joke in the haze of wedding planning. I read the previous 1 star review on this page, and have to say, after working with Carly for a full 8 months, I really couldn't disagree more. I found her operation to be exceptionally professional. She was upfront with our budget and costs, and was always willing to go the extra mile for us. She was a great communicator, both with us, our vendors, and our families. We also quickly gravitated to her genuine kindness and great sense of humor. Truly, we dig her. Carly & Nicole transformed our no frills hacienda in Downtown Santa Barbara into a gorgeous, totally charmed space. As far as I know, every guest and vendor had everything they needed at exactly the right times. No one was ever hungry, or too hot, or too cold, or confused with what to do and when, and even the party crashers, who my husband invited to stay for the whole night, somehow understood that it was time to go and sweetly thanked us as they danced out the door (thank you Carly). I left the hacienda in a pedi cab wearing my second dress, holding just my shoes and cellphone without a care in the world. I had no idea what happened with the truckloads of stuff vendors piled into the place, or how long the strike took. I do know that we got every one of our deposits back in full, my wedding dress made it home, and everyone had a magical time. I couldn't put a price on how great it felt to know everything and more importantly, everyone, was considered before hand at our wedding. My husband, our friends, and our families still talk about how awesome Carly and Nicole were, and how lucky we were to have their help and support. You can see all Carly & Nicole did here: sharkpig-1.wistia.com/pr… (and of course, she helped us book that vendor too!)

f it with every little thing. She communicated with each and every vendor-- they all knew exactly where to be and when. I didn't have to worry about anything the entire day. She was so thoughtful with everything she did. After our ceremony while she was gathering all the family member for photos, she set a place in the venue for my husband and I to quickly enjoy a moment together (just the two of us). She had champagne and a snack for us waiting. We were able to sit and reflect on the ceremony, celebrate together, and have a moment before the wedding festivities continued. This was one of my favorite parts of the day. I would have never have thought to do this-- thank you Carly! On top of that, she made every SO beautiful. It was better than I had envisioned. It was the most perfect day, thanks to Carly. We'd 100% recommend Carly and her team to anyone looking for a coordinator. She is fun to work with and is amazing at her job!

quality of service she provides, and she is always available via email, text, phone call, FaceTime, etc., to answer any questions or concerns you may have. I hired her as my month of coordinator at Millwick, where she had worked many times before our wedding, and she worked her magic for our big day. Everything went smoothly and she made sure that my husband and I had a full plate of appetizers, dinner, and our signature drinks. She also made sure I stayed hydrated the day of the wedding by continuously handing me bottles of water - the bridesmaids would ask me if I was thirsty and I’d say no because I couldn’t think about it, but Carly knew to just hand me water and not make me overthink it. As a bride, it’s easy to forget to eat and stay hydrated, but Carly will make sure you get to enjoy the food you worked so hard to plan out and expense for your big day. She took care of every single detail the day of and the day before, and made sure all of our decorations were packed away at the end of the night. She does her job with joy and a necessary calmness for such a detail-oriented affair. I didn’t have to worry about anything the day of our wedding because she left no stone unturned, and at the time, she was just working with one assistant! Trust me when I say you don’t want anyone else planning your wedding. My only regret is hat I didn’t hire her as a full planner, because she would have made the entire planning process so much easier than it was with my planning! She knows every vendor in LA and beyond, so she is more than capable of doing the hard work of finding good deals within your budget. She’s a dream and she was made for this job. Look no further than Carly.

detailed the month-of coordinator responsibilities the more I realized I needed one, especially during the holidays! I worked with Kat from the CRW team and she was fantastic. She swiftly responded to my emails, answered by endless questions, and helped relieve my wedding planning/general anxiety! I appreciated having her handle the nitty gritty details (rentals, timeline, vendor coordination, etc.) so I can focus on the more creative aspects of my wedding. I'm pretty detail-oriented and organized and Kat and I worked well together on that front! The day of the wedding went smoothly and beautifully thanks to Kat and her assistant. I didn't have to think about who is queuing up the next playlist or who is going to set up my wedding decor. Friends and family raved about the wedding and Kat/CRW were a big reason for that. Thank you for being a part of one of the best days of my life! I'd definitely recommend CRW to any future bride!

off our vision and went the extra mile but her presence is so calming, which eased us to no end. Even when she didn't know the area we were getting married at it truly did not matter, she made connections, helped us get/find whatever we needed and handled in every way. She assured us that no matter where we got married in the world, she could make connections anywhere and arrange everything we ever needed. In my life, many professionals promise you the moon and only deliver a quarter of it, but Carly was always true to her word. If you want a person who is loyal, knowledgeable, charismatic, calming and in the end will be a dear friend, then hire Carly. My husband and I would not of known what to do without her.

h planning the most important event of our lives. I was instantly overwhelmed and worried that we’d be arguing more than enjoying our engagement if we didn’t find help. That’s when I reached out to Carly, and it was the best money we ever spent—no, really. We hired Carly as a partial planner, and it truly was the best money we spent out of all of our wedding expenses. We didn’t have a big budget, and Carly was able to help us create our unique vision and get crafty where needed. Her relationship ships with vendors, advice on what we should focus our budget on, and her honest opinions were invaluable to us. She walked us through ever step, broke it down into phases and assured me that we were going to get things exactly as I hoped. Her and her team worked around the clock to brainstorm with us, put out fires, and keep me calm when I second guessed my decisions. On the day of our wedding I kept being told that I was “such a chill bride” but I knew I had nothing to worry about with Carly and Kat running things at the venue. Everything was beyond perfect, and they took care of EVERYTHING so we could enjoy the day completely. I would relive that day if I could, that’s how carefree they made me feel. Oh, and did I mention we did t have power at the venue because of a freak thunderstorm the night before? Yup, they handled that too and got power back up by noon for our 4pm wedding. All with poise. I’m obsessed with Carly and her team, and I’m still having withdrawals no longer having our weekly calls!!