Carly Rae Weddings
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AWARD WINNER (7X)
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You are probably reading this after a long day of work because you found us through a wedding blog or Pinterest. Your fiancé is losing interest quickly. You have a dog to feed, work at 8:00am sharp tomorrow, and a wedding date rapidly approaching… How do you choose a planner that is right for you?
We’ll make this short, sweet, and to the point. Carly is from the Pacific Northwest and is no stranger to all things creative and business. Owning two businesses in the event world, has groomed her to not only be a leader of the pack, but also a force to be reckoned with. She’s your girl boss incarnate. She is a calming presence throughout the planning process and will stop at nothing to make sure your day is what you want it to be.
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.060 reviews
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Carly and her team at Carly Rae Weddings received exceptionally positive reviews from multiple clients. Carly's expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and seamless event execution were highlighted, with clients noting her ability to bring unique wedding visions to life effortlessly. Carly's constant availability, personalized touches, and professional yet warm demeanor were also praised, making the wedding planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Clients appreciated the thoughtful gestures, flawless coordination, and overall exceptional service provided by Carly and her team. Highly recommended for a memorable and stress-free wedding experience.Review photos
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Anna J
5.0
12/19/2025
We literally cannot say enough good things about Carly and her team. From our initial visit last November to even post wedding now in December, Carly has been such an essential par...
t of this chapter of our lives and we are so lucky to have been able to work with her.
Our vision was a little unorthodox and Carly took it in stride and made that vision a reality. I knew even before we were engaged that I would want to hire a wedding planner. We both work busy jobs and the while we could have probably planned our own wedding and it would have been great, knowing Carly was there to take on all the things that stressed us both out and made sure we stayed on track throughout the whole process and that was worth every penny.
Her guidance, eye, and experience were absolutely the key piece to our wedding planning and event experience. On the day of, neither of us stressed because we knew that anything that needed attention, Carly and her team would take care of.
I had a very specific aesthetic and vibe I was looking to achieve for our wedding and Carly helped execute it in a flawless manor that was centered both our guest experience and my husband and I having the best day possible.
On the day of, Carly and her team went above and beyond to cover where other vendors fell short and made sure to keep the day on track without stress on myself or my now husband. She took every wild idea I had throughout the process and made them happen on the day of in a way that felt seamless and fun for everyone involved.
Carly was always available to talk through things and helped guide us through the process with ease. I honestly miss our calls and having a project to work on together. Carly became a friend over the last year and we are so grateful for everything she helped us achieve over the last year.
We cannot recommend her enough and would highly recommend her to any friends/family/loved ones/strangers who are ever looking for a planner.
Hilda E
5.0
8/07/2025
Working with Carly was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! From day one, she went above and beyond to make sure our vision came to life. We had an estate...
wedding which requires so many extra things we didn’t think about, so we are incredibly grateful for Carly’s experience and expertise. She took the time to attend catering tastings and rental meetings, and we appreciated that extra support.
The entire wedding day ran flawlessly because of Carly and her team. Special shoutout to her bridal concierge, Kat, who came prepared with every little thing you may need on your big day.
Carly was always available to us during the planning process, any hour of the day or any question we might have. We were actually able to relax and enjoy our wedding day knowing and trusting Carly and her team had it all handled!
We so grateful and can’t recommend Carly Rae Weddings enough!
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Jennifer N
5.0
7/05/2025
We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Carly and her team!! She exceeded every expectation we had, especially planning our wedding in a short 6 weeks! Communication was se...
amless — she coordinated with all of our vendors effortlessly and was always just a text away for any questions, big or small. She brought our vision to life and then some, down to the beautiful florals from her studio and the thoughtful touches that made our day feel uniquely us.
On the day of the wedding, Carly and her team kept everything running smoothly and right on schedule. They consistently checked in to make sure we and our families had everything we needed, (and even mental check-ins), which allowed us to stay fully present and soak in every moment. The entire day felt completely stress-free, and we were able to just bask in the joy of it all.
One of the most best surprises was Carly going above and beyond to include the string lights we had dreamed of for dinner. It made the evening feel even more enchanting, and we were so touched by her thoughtfulness.
Working with Carly felt like working with a friend :) supportive, calm, kind, and full of warmth. We are endlessly grateful to her and her incredible team, and we would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone planning their big day!
Caylie Z
5.0
6/28/2025
If you’re considering hiring Carly as your wedding planner, do it!
We knew from our first conversation that Carly was the right planner for us. She was to the point, confident, a...
nd easy to get along with. We wanted to work with someone who we would choose to be friends with since we’d be spending over a year together. This was our second best decision (first one was the decision to marry each other)!
Our wedding was a true collaboration. Carly understood what we were looking for, helped us pick the best vendors, reined us in when needed, and executed our day perfectly. She was incredibly communicative and was available to listen to all our questions/concerns/panic attacks. We also worked with her company, High Noon Florals, for our flowers so Carly had full creative control over our vision.
The whole team was fantastic. Our bridal concierge, Kat, helped keep me calm, made sure we ran on schedule, and even took behind the scenes photos on our phones to make sure we had some memories the next day. Carly and Candis were the dream team, making sure everything looked beautiful and ran smoothly. If anything went wrong, we certainly had no idea!
We never had to worry about a thing. We shipped a bunch of things to Carly’s house and she brought it to the venue for us. The CRW team returned my Godmother’s antique that was pinned in my bouquet to her immediately following the ceremony. They knew my dad asked the bar company for a certain type of Scotch and brought it to him during dinner. They brought all of our stuff back to our hotel room while we were at our after party.
We are sad our wedding is over for many reasons, but we will definitely miss talking to Carly regularly!
Karina R
5.0
12/11/2024
Working with Carly was a true highlight of our wedding planning experience. We had heard from several friends about the stress and headache of the wedding planning process, and we ...
knew we wanted to enjoy it as much as possible. From the very first time we met Carly on Zoom, she put us at ease, and we knew she would be the best planner to help us create our dream wedding. She told us her goal was to help us celebrate our love with those we love most, and it was clear that she understood how warm and genuine we wanted our day to feel beyond the delicious food and pretty decor. We are so glad to call her our planner, and now friend, and miss our evening facetime sessions. We both live in North Carolina and are medical residents with very little free time, let alone time off together. Carly was beyond accommodating and made the cross-country wedding planning experience so seamless. She has such an incredible creative eye and often knew what we were looking for before we did. We trusted her to make several decor/vendor selections for us as we were able to visit only limited times due to our schedule. She kept us on top of our to dos and handled several of the logistical/contract portions of the wedding planning that we would have been very lost navigating without her. We also used her floral company, High Noon Floral, and they could not have been more stunning. The wedding day itself was beyond perfect. I was not stressed once during the day, in large part due to how well her team communicated and planned. Other than saying yes to my now husband, choosing Carly was by far the best decision we made during the wedding planning process.
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 12/27/2024
Working with you and Nick has been such a dream. Thank you for letting our team flower and...
plan for you! Stay in touch!
Haley W
5.0
9/30/2024
Thank god carly was able to take over my wedding when my original planners shut down unexpectedly! Not only did she make the transition SO seamless, she truly understands me!! She ...
helped to make my wedding exactly in line with my vision (no matter how insane that vision we) and was so supportive and helpful through everything! She let me ship a stone cherub to her home and she brought it to the venue for me.. I think that’s all you need to know! The day of the wedding could not have gone smoother it was genuinely one of the most chill days of my life! At one point Carly told me the bridal concierge (she was also so amazing!!) was a little freaked out bc we were all so calm and just having the best time! Cannot recommend Carly Rae Weddings enough.
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 12/27/2024
Taking you on as a bride was a dream come true! We loved working with you, Haley! Thank yo...
u for trusting us to make your vision come to life!
Jamie G
5.0
9/26/2024
Carly truly saved the day when our original wedding planner closed shop just four months before our wedding. She took charge of every detail seamlessly, and we never missed a beat...
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From our very first conversation, I started calling her my “wedding bestie” instead of just a planner—she felt like a true friend. Carly listened to my vision, supported me, and even kept my anxious husband calm when we fell behind on the timeline.
I couldn’t have imagined a more beautiful wedding than the one Carly helped us create. We especially loved having her as our florist as well, she made everything look and feel perfect. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a planner, friend, and florist
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 12/27/2024
Thank you for trusting us, Jamie! It truly was a dream to work together and to get to desi...
gn / flower for you on top of everything!!
Kennedy C
5.0
9/04/2024
Hiring Carly Williams at Carly Rae Weddings was the best decision we could have made for our Summer 2024 wedding in Malibu, California.
We live in Atlanta, Georgia and hired Carl...
y about 9-10 months ahead of our wedding when we were really starting to feel the stress of getting behind in the planning process. We are two very busy business professionals, so we had very high standards and expectations for the person we would trust to plan our destination wedding, and from that moment we first met with Carly on Zoom, we knew she would be capable, trustworthy, and professional – what we didn’t know was how much fun we would have working with her. Carly is enthusiastic, warm and treats every couple like they’re the only wedding or event she’s planning (which is SO not the case!!).
She was attentive and responsive to every question, concern and idea that we threw at her at all hours of the day and night. Our venue with relatively turnkey in that we were required to work with some of the vendors the venue selected – who I must say were all fantastic – but we didn’t want a planner who was going to treat us like “just another Cielo wedding”. Carly did anything but that and made us, our wedding and our families feel so special and important.
We of course had a Pinterest board with ideas, but from the very first meeting once we hired Carly, she helped us figure out our priorities (amazing atmosphere for our guests, incredible food, and a great live band) and then she helped us weed through our ideas as she brought our vision to life.
Again, as a destination wedding and two busy working professionals, communication with a planner we could trust was critical. She gave us the gentle nudges we needed and kept us on track and in the loop on what she was working on with our vendors.
Speaking of vendors, Carly helped us find a bakery with a vanilla cake we loved, a live band in our budget, and a dog handler so we could have our best friend with us on our biggest day which meant so much to us. We were also so impressed with Carly Rae Weddings that we hired her floral company, High Noon Florals, to do all of the flowers for our rehearsal dinner and wedding. Once again, she nailed our vision and executed beautifully.
Now to the wedding day… WOW! My husband and I have been in and to our fair share of weddings and have to say that we’ve never seen a team more on top of everything than this one. My parents and bridesmaids were so impressed with how proactive, professional and kind the entire CRW team was. Special shoutout to Joy who was my bridal concierge and with me the entire day and was a true JOY to be around.
We could go on and on with glowing comments, but we’ll close with what we want you to take away from our review... We had a coffee/espresso bar and a pizza oven at our wedding, and as the couple being celebrated, your wedding will go by FAST. As we got into our getaway car, Carly handed us four boxes of pizza (one of each type on our late-night bite menu) and to go lattes. Carly Rae Weddings is for the details from the start and until long after the finish.
It is with heartfelt gratitude and true appreciation that we recommend Carly Rae Weddings for your upcoming wedding or event.
Planning a wedding is a fulltime job with a lot of expensive decisions. Don't do this on your own. Look no further and hire Carly Rae Weddings so you can actually enjoy your engagement and this wedding planning season of your life!!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 12/27/2024
Thank you Kennedy and Josh! You guys were amazing to partner with on your wedding and wish...
ing you a wonderful new year!
Sophia R
5.0
9/03/2024
We hired Carly as our wedding planner and it was the best decision ever! She was so easy and pleasant to be around amidst the stresses of planning a wedding. She was extremely atte...
ntive to details and always moving the ball forward ensuring everything was done on time! Her attention to detail was amazing. On the day of the wedding it went so smoothly and I felt so comforted to know that Carly and her team and everything under control!
Leading up to the wedding Carly was so great about showing us visuals of florals, table layouts, seating layouts, etc. That was a huge help to us as well! She was always available to answer questions via text/phone call/email and always had a consistent meeting set in place with us!
Along with planning Carly also did our florals for our wedding through her floral company, High Noon Floral. To say she did an amazing job is an understatement!! I was so blown away at how well she and her team executed it. It was more than I could have hoped for!
I seriously cannot say enough positive about Carly and her expertise and skill! You would be lucky to have her be your wedding planner as were we!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 12/27/2024
We have the BEST clients! Thank YOU for trusting and enjoying this process with our team. ...
We had the best time and can't wait for more parties together, Sophia!
Vanessa J
5.0
8/21/2024
Hire Carly now! You will be thrilled you did! Carly is incredible! She’s so detail oriented, has a true passion for creating beautiful events and works her tail off on the day-of. ...
I also highly recommend her floral services! It was like the fairy godmother of floral transformed our event. Sooooo pretty and soooo extra! Working with Carly was an absolute dream!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/21/2024
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We so hope to work with you again!
Jean M
5.0
7/20/2024
The absolute best wedding planner!! 110% recommend!!
Carly and her team are amazing! She came on board late in the wedding planning and immediately assessed the status of all el...
ements, made recommendations, LISTENED, followed up on tasks and attended to every detail. She was professional, polite, communicated on a regular basis and was responsive to every question.
At rehearsal Carly was charming and wrangled all the family and attendants with ease and good humor. She was organized and communicated clearly, as well as adjusted to changes and circumstance. On wedding day, she and her team were professional, attended to every detail, responded immediately to questions and concerns. They ALL had smiles on their faces, delighted in helping with every little thing, moved about with grace and ease, even a bit stealthily. They communicated with each other via headsets quietly and for immediate action and response. And, they did it with huge smiles and a lot of joy!
Carly and her team are the consummate professionals. She has a comforting ease and professionalism that gives every bride, and mother-of-the-bride, confidence and reassurance that their wedding is in good hands and they don’t have a worry in the world.
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
Jean!!
Thank you for trusting our team to take care of all the details. We truly loved y...
our wedding and would stop at nothing to make sure it was perfect for you and Morgan!
Morgan M
5.0
7/16/2024
Working with Carly to plan my wedding was a better experience than I even knew possible! She is on top of every single detail, yet a very calm and collected presence. She greets si...
tuations with humor, but takes everything seriously and ensures that it gets done. From the moment we started working together until the end of the night on my wedding day, she was in charge and made me feel so good about everything. I would recommend anyone work with Carly - she prioritized understanding exactly what we wanted for the wedding and it all came together so beautifully. I cannot say enough good things about Carly and her amazing team!!!!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
Brings tears to our eyes! Thank you, Morgan. We had the best time planning and preparing w...
ith you as well! Cheers to forever!
Steph J
5.0
1/05/2024
Absolutely thrilled to share our experience with Carly, our incredible wedding planner and orchestrator of pure magic. We initially dreaded the overwhelming task of planning our ow...
n wedding and finding Carly was a huge relief.
Carly's open communication, coupled with an eagerness to tackle any question or concern, made the journey smooth and stress-free. Not only did she flawlessly coordinate with various vendors, but her ability to listen and adapt to our feedback ensured every aspect of our vision was meticulously brought to life.
Working with Carly felt like having a trusted confidant by our side. Her warmth and approach made it seem as though she was a close friend, seamlessly balancing that with a remarkable ability to execute with precision and efficiency. We couldn't be more grateful for her expertise and genuine care that made our wedding an unforgettable experience.
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
We are thrilled of your experience with CRW and the heartbeat of our team is that we are t...
ruly a couple steps ahead of the process and that is just what it sounds like it was for you! Congrats to you and Mike!
Jess W
5.0
10/05/2023
CRW was my wedding coordinator for our wedding in Snohomish, WA and I cannot recommend enough! They really take care of you and think of everything. Awesome with vendors, zero dram...
a, and you won’t have to worry about a thing on your big day. I think you found your wedding coordinator!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
Hooray! We love this feedback, Jess! We are so happy to be apart of your day!
Katherine L
5.0
9/15/2023
I can’t even begin to explain just how amazing my experience with this team truly was! We had a destination wedding at a place we had never been to before (crazy I know 😅) but Car...
ly was so sweet and supportive with our decision and made finding a location and all of our vendors a breeze! Leading up to the big day we had literally no stress when it came to vendors because they truly handled everything, even things I hadn’t thought about! On our actual day and the day before we had the absolutely amazing human Lyndsea and words cannot properly convey just how awesome she was and how smoothly she ran my big day! She made me feel like a princess and was always willing to help with the smallest details including offering to get coffee in the morning which was just so sweet! I stand by the fact that my day wouldn’t have been the best experience if it wasn’t for Carly and her team!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
Katherine,
Thank you for the wonderful review. Lyndsea is truly salt of the earth and we...
were so happy to team up together to provide you with a wonderful experience.
Rachele Y
5.0
9/09/2023
THANK GOD FOR CARLY!! We thought we were resourceful and organized. Ha! Carly knows exactly what she’s doing and is the calm in the storm. She’s got the solution for every problem...
and we’re not sure how she did it, but everyone seemed to just do what they were supposed to without the theatrics. She is a true leader and has a way of orchestrating all the things that simultaneously need to happen without being seen. We love her dearly and are so blessed that she was there to make the dream of a perfect wedding come true.
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
So thrilled you had this experience with CRW, Rachele! It truly was a perfect day!
Kimi C
5.0
9/08/2023
Carly was amazing and delivered the best night of our lives. I thought wedding planning would be stressful, but Carly made it easy. It felt like we were working with a close friend...
. She understood our vision, handled so much of the leg work, and always gave off chill vibes. She is clearly respected in the industry, connected us with all of our vendors, and we loved ALL of them.
On the day of, Carly was the best. Everything went smoothly. Everything was exactly as I envisioned and expected. It was absolutely perfect, and Carly made it happen.
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
The grassy aisle lives rent free in our minds! So thrilled it was just what you imagined a...
nd more, Kimi!
Abba P
5.0
8/24/2023
Carly and CRW Team are incredible! Where do I begin? Carly is an absolute JOY to work with and made the entire wedding planning process so much fun. Her professionalism, kindness, ...
patience, and creativity are just a few of the countless ways to describe how she operates. Her attention to detail, organizational and communication skills are unmatched!
Carly understood our vision from day one and truly brought our dream wedding to life. Every tiny detail and moment was absolutely gorgeous - from the first look, the florals, the place settings - she turned our dream wedding into a reality, and we couldn't be happier with our decision to work with her.
Carly is SO good at her job - her cool, calm, collected demeanor and gracefulness truly sets her apart from others in her industry. I highly recommend Carly and her team for any future bride. Carly is such a gem of a human and I miss working with her everyday.
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
Planning with you was a BLAST. Couldn't have been more fun. Thank you for having us with f...
lorals, too!
Only bad thing is - the day is over so we need to do a vow renewal soon!? :)
Amanda H
5.0
5/24/2023
I cannot stress how incredibly grateful my husband and I are for the outstanding work done by Carly. We knew we would be in capable hands just based off of our initial consultation...
call, but little did we know just how far she would go to make our entire wedding weekend absolutely PERFECT.
Carly's attention to detail and commitment to understanding our vision were truly exceptional. She took the time to listen to our ideas and get a feel for who were are as individuals to craft a wedding day that was so perfectly US. She turned our random thoughts and half-formed ideas into an experience that honestly surpassed our wildest expectations. She somehow read our minds and translated it into a beautifully curated weekend for not only us, but also for all of our wedding guests.
One of the things that impressed us most about Carly was her ability to fully grasp the vibe we wanted for our wedding. She not only understood it, she also embraced it with enthusiasm, making sure every element of the weekend reflected our unique style and personality. From the choices she made with the decorations to the selection of vendors, everything was perfectly aligned with the atmosphere we wanted to create for our favorite people in the world. It felt like she was able to step into our shoes and bring our vision to life with uncanny precision.
Carly's dedication and professionalism were evident throughout the entire planning process. She scheduled Zoom calls with us every two weeks leading up to the big day and was available whenever we needed her through the entire process, which helped us to feel completely assured that she was on top of every detail. From coordinating with vendors to managing timelines and logistics, Carly flawlessly executed every aspect of planning. We were able to actually relax and enjoy the journey, knowing that Carly had everything under control.
On the day of the wedding, Carly's expertise truly shined. She orchestrated the entire event with finesse, making sure that everything flowed seamlessly. Her calm and composed demeanor kept everyone at ease, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy each moment. It was truly a stress-free day, thanks to Carly's impeccable organizational skills and her ability to handle any unexpected situation that arose. Sincerely, we were not stressed in the slightest on one of the craziest days of our lives, and we 100% have Carly to thank for that.
Carly's passion for her work was evident in every decision she made. She poured her heart and soul into making our wedding day a magical experience, and we will forever be grateful for her tireless efforts. Her creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail transformed our venue into a breathtakingly beautiful space that left our guests in awe - they still cannot stop talking about how perfect the entire weekend was!
If you are searching for a wedding planner who will not only go above and beyond to make your day absolutely perfect, but will do so with a smile on her face - look no further than Carly. Her impeccable organizational skills, strong relationships with incredible vendors, and innate ability to understand and execute your vision absolutely set her apart. We honestly cannot recommend her highly enough. Carly, thank you for turning our dreams into reality and for giving us the perfect wedding day that we will cherish forever!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
Thank you, Amanda for the wonderful feedback - we truly had the best time ever with you tw...
o!
Anna F
5.0
1/04/2023
If you are reading this debating whether or not to work with Carly, stop debating right now and do it. From our very first conversation with Carly, through all the planning, even a...
fter the wedding Carly has been a focused, organized, warm, empathetic, creative, and brilliant human and wedding sherpa who did not let us forget a single detail, kept us on track, and had brilliant ideas for how to bring our vision to life.
Carly handled our families with aplomb, never let us see her sweat, and ran the event flawlessly. Not only that, but she brings an incredible sense for design to the party, and will immaculately and beautifully take any wedding vision and bring it to life even better than you could imagine.
Honestly I could write 5 more paragraphs waxing poetic on how incredible Carly is but why don't you stop reading and go hire her now. You will absolutely not regret it.
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
Anna! We are so thrilled this was your experience!! THANK YOU for trusting us!
Cassidie T
5.0
12/14/2022
Carly was AMAZING! We honestly couldn't have had anywhere close to the wedding we had without her. She went above and beyond to make sure we felt we had the options that best fit o...
ur style, budget, and overall vibe and always made us feel like she had it covered. This was especially great because we were able to relax and enjoy the wedding planning process and trusted her to carry out our vision, which she did 110%! And lastly, Carly is not only professional, punctual, and a great communicator, but she is an overall wonderful, kind, and inspiring human, so it is without hesitation that we recommend Carly to any couple. She's the best!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
Cassidie!
Thank you so much for your willing to trust us to plan your day! We truly had ...
a blast.
Cesar H
5.0
11/23/2022
Carly is an incredibly knowledgeable and easy going wedding planner. Her experience alone is worth hiring her. She talked my now wife and I off the ledge several times, and she was...
able to answer all my in-law's questions whenever they arose. The day of the wedding, she made sure everything ran smoothly, and our wedding was perfect thanks to her.
One of the best things about her, and what really encapsulates her the best, is that she'll have hors d'oeuvres and cocktails waiting for you as your ceremony wraps up. But she'll also firmly make sure that no one enters your reception right as you are making your grand entrance.
We cannot recommend Carly enough, and in fact, have recommended her to all our friends and family that are planning their weddings. She made the planning process a breeze the whole time and made us laugh at all the cliché stressful situations that TV shows and movies portray. Thank you so much Carly!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
So thrilled for your experience of your wedding and that it truly lived up to the plans we...
planned!!
Karly J
5.0
11/04/2022
We worked with Carly for over a year on our wedding and could not have picked a better person to execute our day! She was consistently available for any questions, was always willi...
ng to show up to any appointments that we had, and met with us whenever we felt we needed her. Carly also helped work with all of our vendors by reviewing contracts and getting COIs before the big day. On the day of the wedding, I had no worries or doubts that the day wouldn’t be everything we had envisioned. Carly’s timeline flowed smoothly and there no hiccups during the day. She checked up on us (and brought us drinks!) several times throughout the evening and helped in making our day, truly, perfect! I would 100% choose Carly and her team over again if I could and can't thank her enough for making our day so special.
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
Thank you so much for the feedback, Karly! Our very own namesake! It was a magical day and...
thank you for trusting us to bring us along for the journey!
Azeen N
5.0
6/06/2022
We hired Carly for a partial planning packing plus design for our wedding in May 2022. From the first time we talked with Carly we knew we wanted to work with her! She is extremely...
easy to get along with and always laid back and collected regardless of the “wedding emergency,” of which we had a few! She kept us on track while we collaboratively planned the wedding. When it came to design she nailed it on her first try, which is especially impressive considering the challenging colors and vague design ideas we gave her. Her attention to detail and strong logistical skills kept showing all the way through the final details in the last month and getting us prepared. And on the day of the wedding, it was on another level. The bride got a foot injury the night before the wedding and Carly helped us through the whole day without a hitch. She was everywhere she needed to be and it was smooth sailing throughout the whole night. It really showed in the details. There was an important item in the ceremony that no one had picked up and we were sure it was lost, but it turned out that Carly had picked it up and put it in the exact correct bag without anyone telling her. From the big things to the little things, Carly went above and beyond and we cannot recommend her enough!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
Thank you so much for trusting us to bring your vision to life, Azeen! We truly are so tha...
nkful for your support to our small business! :)
Lisa C
5.0
5/23/2022
Best of the best!! Carly is the coolest creative collaborator, and was genuinely happy to lead the way to the best day of our lives! She always matched my excitement on any crazy a...
nd fun ideas I had and somehow brought them to life better than I could've imagined. She has the best vendor recs in town, so our wedding was super cool and came together pretty effortlessly. The hardest part of working with Carly, when when the wedding was over. I genuinely miss talking to her every week for our weekly calls, and chatting through all creative ideas/challenges. Carly really is the best of the best. I'm so happy she helped give me the wedding of my dreams and that I met her through this process. I also love watching her plan other peoples weddings through social media, because her work is dreamy and truly amazing.
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
Thank you, Lisa!! We are so happy you brought us in!!
Joe A
5.0
3/23/2022
I wasn’t keen on hiring a wedding planner, but Carly was worth every single penny. Through her foresight, we were able to have the best wedding we could have ever imagined. We are ...
still thinking about the beauty and perfection of that afternoon, and how Carly elevated our ideas into better ones, while at the same time opened our minds to things we would have never thought of. She is a great collaborator and someone you want on your team, trust me. If you have the privilege of hiring her, you are a lucky couple.
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 08/19/2024
Thank you, Joe! We are so happy we were able to change your mind about wedding planners :)...
!
Katherine W
5.0
1/06/2022
Working with Carly was a dream! Our original wedding was to be 6/2020, and this was majorly affected by COVID. We loosely rescheduled several times and Carly kept her cool througho...
ut all the ups and downs. Carly was trustworthy, she delivered on her word and contract, and always did the right thing even though she probably could have asked for more money, not been as accommodating as she was, or made things difficult! When the real date really seemed like it was going to happen, we really got to see Carly in full swing in terms of planning, her vision, and executing a flawless event. She was never pushy, she really listened to what we wanted to prioritize, and we were so so happy with the outcome. We really did not want a cookie cutter wedding in terms of venue or "look" and she allowed us to be our original selves, but optimized for a great wedding! I honestly did not have a concern in the world because I knew Carly would/could handle everything. 10/10 would choose her again in a heartbeat.
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 01/06/2022
Katherine! Thank you so much for your review and sharing the experience you've had with CR...
W. It really means so much to us to have you and Peter in our corner! It means the world to us! :)
Rebecca L
5.0
11/23/2021
Carly was simply incredible!! From the moment we starting working with her, she was there for us every step of the way. Wedding planning can be so stressful and Carly made it SO mu...
ch easier. She has incredible connections and put together the most perfect event. All of our vendors were from her list and she executed our vision better than we could have ever imagined. Not a single thing went wrong and everything we planned went off without a hitch. She made our wedding day our dream come true and the most calm day because we knew she had everything taken care of. We absolutely adored working with her! WE LOVE CARLY!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 01/06/2022
Becca! I've read this over and over again - thank you so much! Working with you to create ...
a gorgeous day was also a privilege and it was SO MUCH FUN. Thank you for your supporting CRW and continuing to stay in touch!
xx!
Lily S
5.0
11/16/2021
From Day 1, Carly helped us set a vision for our wedding and executed on exactly that. Under her Partial Planning package, Carly sourced and communicated with all our vendors durin...
g the entire process. Besides weekly meetings with Carly, she always responded to text and emails promptly. When it came time for the day of, we had little to no stress. We just followed the timeline and throughly enjoyed ourselves without getting stuck in the details or the logistics. Carly and her team were in the background making the magic happen. I even managed to get a coffee stain on my dress during the reception and Carly’s team made it disappear. Her flowers though Primary Petals were absolutely phenomenal. I have guests that can’t stop talking about how gorgeous the entire flower arrangement came out. I really wish I could keep them forever. Overall, Carly made the entire process of designing and experiencing our wedding easy and super enjoyable.
anonymous u
5.0
11/15/2021
I cannot express enough how grateful I am for Carly. Our wedding WOULD NOT HAVE happened without her. All these reviews saying she is an ANGEL and AMAZING and their weddings were P...
ERFECT are not exaggerating. I knew I wanted a planner from the moment I knew I was getting married, I interviewed a dozen or so, Carly is professional, relatable and delivers on your vision even when you cannot fully articulate what it is that you want. We used Carly for Full Service planning and coordination, our wedding was exactly what we wanted, beautiful and fun. She successfully moved our wedding TWICE while retaining all of our vendors and not costing us a dime more than our original contracts stated. I would happily go on an on, she helped us with everything from vendor selection to lining up in the processional. We could not have done this without her, literally--we would have eloped instead. Carly, we love you forever, thank you for the memories you've given us.
Shabnam M
5.0
10/01/2021
This review is WAYYYY overdue, as I'm about to celebrate my 2nd wedding anniversary. But I only just realized I never left my RAVE for working with Carly and her team. I had less t...
han 3 months to plan my wedding with 250 guests, and I simply had no time. Carly put me at ease, helped find vendors, had suggestions and recommendations to help personalize the day, built layouts and timelines, procured installations, and was just lovely. Plus, she had a great sense of humor throughout the process. No task was too small, and she took my calls and texts at all hours. I also loved working with her team - Sneha, in particular, was an epic wrangler of people and things. Bottom line: Carly is fantastic, and you are in great hands.
Lauren F
5.0
7/27/2021
Carly was truly amazing! When my husband and I decided to move forward with planning a wedding celebration after we had an intimate wedding with our family in 2020, and our origina...
l wedding plans changed completely, I knew this time around, I had to hire a planner. Carly was referred to me by a friend who works in the business and after planning/unplanning all by myself last year, Carly was just what I needed and I am truly so thankful for her.
She took all of the stress and worries off of my plate, handling all of the inquiries, working with the vendors, who she has amazing relationships with and it shows. As well, when our original budget took a turn and got significantly reduce, she didn't miss a beat in finding creative ways to cut some costs, while maintaining the aesthetics and design we planned out for our elevated backyard wedding party! Her cool and calm demeanor makes you feel so at ease, I didn't have a single worry the entire day as she took care of every detail. She even took our pup out for a walk after we left for the after party!
Thank you so much Carly for truly everything!! You are the best!!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 07/27/2021
Lauren! Your wedding reception was completely magical in every way. You, Josh, and Boone w...
ere incredible to work with! I can't wait to see/follow along with your lives together and all your adventures. Thank you again for trusting me with your day at your house and with your pup!!
Lindsay M
5.0
6/11/2021
Just WOW. From my first call with Carly, I knew she was our girl. Carly went above and beyond for us at every step of the way - including when we had to totally change our plans a...
nd push our wedding party out by a year. I am beyond grateful to have worked with her throughout this process! She thought of all the "little things" that my husband and I would never have thought of, and worked with our vendors to make everything come together so seamlessly on wedding day.
Our small family wedding exceeded all of our expectations, and Carly was at the center of that. She totally brought our vision to life, and had great energy that made me feel as relaxed as possible on wedding day.
I would definitely recommend working with Carly as your planner, and can't wait to continue working together for our postponed party next year. Thank you Carly!!!! xo
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 06/11/2021
Lindsay, Thank you so much for the amazing feedback and so glad you, Connor, and your fami...
ly had an amazing time. I am SO excited for next year's bash, too! :)
CHLOE L
5.0
6/09/2021
Our dream destination wedding in Cape Town was cancelled in 2020. After postponing twice we finally settled on a date and a new location in my husband's parent's backyard in LA. Wi...
th only 3 months to plan, Carly helped us transform our new plan into our dream wedding with no detail spared. Throughout the process Carly was attentive, personable, responsive and always had such great energy. Our wedding day was perfect and we couldn't have done it without Carly and her team!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 06/09/2021
Chloe, I am so happy we could be a support to you in this season of swapping out the desti...
nation for the backyard. It truly was magical and so amazing! When you do a vow renewal in Cape Town, you know we are so there! :)
Emiko B
5.0
11/19/2020
Carly is a dream!!! She is one of the main reasons I could fully
relax and enjoy my wedding day. Carly was so diligent with listening and understanding my vision in our early con...
versations, was super helpful and flexible with all of the adjustments and changes of 2020, made sure my wedding was safe amidst covid regulations, is detail-oriented, and a great communicator. On top of all of the logistics, she is the nicest, sweetest, most caring and fun wedding coordinator. I walked into my wedding weekend confident that all of my ideas and plans would be carried out and felt like I had a friend in Carly who was beside me while she was running the show. I could not recommend her more and I truly wish every bride had the experience I had with Carly!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 11/19/2020
Hi Emiko! Omg...you are literally a DREAM. I am so thrilled you and J Tyler had the best w...
edding weekend ever and thank you so much for having me as your coordinator!!
sofie l
5.0
9/15/2020
Carly was absolutely incredible! We had to move our destination wedding three times this year due to Covid and finally decided a on a more intimate, local wedding in LA. Within 6 w...
eeks of our wedding date we were scrambling to find a planner who was willing to help plan and execute a Covid micro-wedding and we we were lucky enough to find Carly! She was warm, friendly and quick to respond. She made us instantly feel comfortable about planning a Covid wedding and was easily able to help us navigate all the new standards and protocols to keep our guests safe and happy. She executed everything PERFECTLY!!! She literally took the few details we gave her and brought our vision to reality without a single glitch. It was such a breeze working with her and was so wonderful to be in such good hands. Everything was flawless, all the guests were happy and most importantly we got to completely revel in the joy of our day without a single worry! She even gathered all of our decorations, gifts, etc and held them in her studio until we were ready to pick them up the following week. I would definitely recommend her 100x over!! Thank you, Carly!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 09/16/2020
Sofie! Thank you for trusting me with your big day. You have major resilience for being a ...
bride in 2020 and I am SO glad you had the perfect day. You and Justin deserve every ounce of good this life has to offer and I wish you nothing but an amazing journey together. Stay in touch!
xx!
Julianna L
5.0
9/05/2020
Carly was PERFECT! We were able to sit back and enjoy the wedding without worrying about all the details that would cause stress and distractions. We showed up and everything was d...
one just as we asked and looked beautiful. She has such an eye for detail and the ability to imbue her magic into any aesthetic. She made our night the best memory ever! Thank you, Carly!!!
Kate P
5.0
9/02/2020
Carly was AMAZING! I literally can't imagine not having a wedding planner to execute an event like we did! From the weekly phone calls and touching base about all of the details, t...
o the wedding itself and install, Carly had it all handled. With our constant conversations throughout the process, it made the wedding itself seem like a breeze. She was pleasant and reassuring, and always available when questions arose. She also helped me select vendors and obtain quotes for areas in which I was unfamiliar. All of her recommendations were fantastic as well! Thank you for helping me plan and execute the wedding of my dreams!!! Can we do it again?!!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 09/03/2020
Kate!
Thank you so much for choosing to work with our team! It was truly an honor to mak...
e you and Blair's dream day come to life!! <3
Alex C
5.0
8/26/2020
Carly and her crew put together one of the best weddings I have ever attended! Being a part of the industry I know the work it takes to successfully pull off a stunning wedding and...
they did it with ease. I couldn’t recommend them more!
Danielle L
5.0
7/13/2020
WHERE DO I BEGIN WITH THIS ANGEL OF A HUMAN?!
I was referred to Carly by Alexandra at Archive Rentals. My original destination wedding was canceled, and my fiancé and I decided to ...
move forward with our original wedding date at a private home here in Los Angeles. 3 WEEKS.... that's how much time we had to plan and execute our wedding, during this crazy time in the world. When I met Carly, I knew right away that she was a BOSS! While I did find my own vendors (rentals, video, photography, dj, catering,) Carly took over immediately and oversaw everything from contracts, covid-19 clauses and safety measures, she showed up to every single vendor meeting, and responded to emails within minutes. She truly made me feel at peace, especially during such an uncertain and confusing time. The day of our wedding couldn't have gone smoother. NOT 1 THING WENT WRONG, and even if it did, Carly can put out a flame within minutes. I have never been more proud in my life and I was truly in the best hands possible. Every single guest told me that Carly was an absolute pleasure, so helpful to everyone who was worried about Covid, and ran the show with pure grace and strength. I am quite difficult at times, and am a micromanager if you will. This woman deserves all the praise in the world for dealing with me. She is truly the best wedding planner in the industry. Mark my words. HIRE HER!!! Carly you are a gem in this world!!! I could NOT have done this without you!! I LOVE YOU!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 07/13/2020
Danielle, thank you for trusting me with your vision. I know this was a stressful year not...
getting to do your wedding destination style but I truly know that your wedding day was PERFECT and exactly how it was meant to go. You are a strong woman who has overcome waves of complexity to get you down the aisle (thanks, covid!) but you have shown nothing but grace and an incredibly attitude. Cheers to forever and love to you and Adam! xx - CRW
Danielle K
5.0
7/12/2020
I had the pleasure of meeting Carly the day before my best friend’s wedding 4th of July weekend. Not only was this wedding planned during a pandemic but it was planned in a matter ...
of weeks! Carly was beyond lovely, personable and so at ease; truly a professional doing what she does best ! The wedding was executed flawlessly from A - Z and I couldn’t have seen my best friend happier. I hope to one day too have the pleasure of working with Carly and her amazing team!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 07/13/2020
You are such a wonderful friend to Danielle! Thank you for being such a positive light at ...
the event and to those around you every day! I am honored to have met you!!
Diana B
5.0
7/11/2020
My boyfriends brother got married over the weekend, and it was SUCH lovely, heartwarming, perfect wedding!! Carly is so so good at what she does, so warm, helpful and understanding...
. It turned out better than everybody expected!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 07/13/2020
Thank you so much, Diana! You are such a beautiful human and I hope our paths cross again ...
soon!
Maya y
5.0
7/11/2020
To be clear, I am the sister of the groom, strange I know BUT truth be told, Carly deserves a review from my whole family!!! This wedding was planned in 3 weeks!! Yes you read tha...
t correctly!! 3 weeks! Carly never once got flustered, everything ran smoothly and she always had a smile and the warmest positive energy about her. She knew all the right vendors and has incredible taste and vision! Future brides, you are in good hands!!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 07/13/2020
Maya! Best sister of the groom award goes to YOU! You are a beautiful human inside and out...
! I am so thankful to know you and your entire family!!
Amanda D
5.0
12/03/2019
Carly and her team handled everything - the expected and the (cringeworthy) unexpected. No matter how much you plan, things will undoubtedly come up out of the blue. Carly resolve...
s the issue without you even knowing.
I learned that there were family who just showed up despite NEVER RSVPING. I gave people 5 months notice!! We also had guests bring children for whom they did not RSVP despite us asking specifically in our form “are you bringing your children?”
I am certain that Carly and her team handled other issues with me a blissfully unaware bride. For that I’m incredibly grateful, because after all the planning I did, Carly was there to be sure my husband and I had one of the best days of our lives.
Liliana R
5.0
7/25/2019
First of all, this is the most over-due review ever (we got married February 22) because I had soooo many things I wanted to say about Carly and her team and how truly AMAZING they...
are that I literally didn't know where to start, but here goes!
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 :)
Emily W
5.0
7/24/2019
Carly was our month-of coordinator for our wedding in Los Angeles at Millwick in July. My husband and I highly recommend! Throughout the entire process Carly was easy to talk to, o...
rganized, and professional. As soon we started meeting with her 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!
Rosalind R
5.0
4/02/2019
We found CRW through Smogshoppe’s Vendor List. I reached out to Carly via email and she responded within minutes. We probably sent about 10 emails in a span of 5 mins. After a Face...
Time call we fell in love with her vibe and work process.
Carly 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!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 07/13/2020
I am so glad that you both had such a memorable experience with us! That's all we want fro...
m what we do!<3 Thank you for choosing CRW to plan your wedding!
Amy E
5.0
2/25/2019
Carly was a great resource for planning and executed our vision perfectly!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 07/13/2020
Thank you, Amy! You are such a beautiful person!!
Leslie P
5.0
1/28/2019
I've heard horror stories of wedding planners so I was very keen on finding a team that I genuinely connected with, personally and professionally. Thankfully, Carly and her team w...
as just that! Living in NYC [ and getting married in Los Angeles], 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!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 01/29/2019
Leslie, your vision was incredible and so fun to pull off. We believe that with our metho...
d of planning cuts across state lines and can truly make you at ease for being out of town during the months of logistics. Many times the assumption is planners must to be local to execute an event but that is simply not the case with our company. We are so thankful you choose CRW and had this experience. - CRW
Kimberly W
5.0
1/27/2019
Carly Rae Weddings did an amazing job designing and coordinating our wedding last summer in Quebec City! It was a destination wedding for us (from NYC) and Carly (from LA), which ...
made it all the more challenging, but also exciting and fun to pull 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!
Response from Carly Rae Weddings on 01/29/2019
Kim,
Thank you so much for trusting CRW to execute your vision all the way in Quebec City...
! We truly could not thank you enough for having us. In this day and age, technology is our best friend for being out of country and a visit to the venue, meet the vendors prior is critical to a successful event. It truly went off without a hitch and was an event to remember. Keep in touch! - CRW
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