About this vendor
Based in Hurt, VA, CWplanning provides top-quality, comprehensive wedding planning services designed to make your big day unique, memorable, and magical. CWplanning is dedicated to turning the dreams of couples into beautiful realities on their special day. With our expertise and passion, we ensure that every detail is crafted to perfection, making your wedding truly unforgettable. Let us help you celebrate your love story in the most magical way possible. Your dream day awaits!
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- RSVP Tracking
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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5
out of 5.016 reviews
We absolutely loved working with Carissa and her team. we had already booked most of Vendors but needed help securing a few final pieces, so we hired her for a partial planning pac...
kage and she exceeded our expectations.
From our first conversation she was responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in our vision. She quickly provided thoughtful, customized recommendations for photographers, florists, and a DJ, and helped us compare options so we could confidently choose vendors who fit our style and budget. Her vendor contacts were professional and reliable, which made the booking process smooth and stress-free.
On the wedding day Carissa was incredibly organized and calm. She created and executed a clear timeline that kept everything running on schedule, coordinated seamlessly with all our vendors, and handled last-minute details so we didn’t have to worry. She even sent us a detailed checklist beforehand of items to bring and tasks to remember, which prevented several potential hiccups.
Beyond logistics, Carissa’s warm, reassuring presence helped us relax and enjoy the day. Her team was attentive to our guests and flexible when a few things changed. We’re so grateful for their expertise and would recommend Carissa to anyone looking for a planner who is proactive, detail-oriented, and truly cares about making your day perfect.
Katie with CWplanning was amazing!! She really handled everything so beautifully and we would’ve been so lost without her. She was so calm throughout everything even when things we...
re chaos with weather. Thank you so much Katie!!
Carissa and her team did an amazing job setting up all the decor and managing all vendor relationships the day off. She made sure everything was perfect and were it needed to be. S...
he did a great job at rehearsal leading where everyone needed to be and making sure the wedding day went perfect. Her team, Katie and Alexis, were also very sweet and helpful. I 100% recommend CW!!!!!
Carissa, was very organized from the initial call. I liked how professional she was by specifically listing all of the services she covered so there was no guess work or confusion....
All communication was prompt and although we hired you maybe a month out, you were still able to work with our hectic schedules and were able to make sure we spoke at-least twice a week to go over every detail. We were grateful you could work with our budget. Olivia was amazing on the day of!! She was very attentive and made sure she executed your plans perfectly. You are a great team! Thank you!
Clarissa was incredible as our day of coordinator! She helped us create a timeline for the wedding day and was so easy to communicate with throughout the whole process. She was fan...
tastic with adding an extra table in right before dinner and with taking tools out of her kit to help when my dress was poking me during the reception. Both her and her assistant were so genuine & fun to be around on a what can be a very stressful day. She took my stress away and guided the wedding party the whole day. Would highly recommend booking with CW Planning!!
Hiring Carissa for our day-of wedding coordinator was the BEST investment! She came the day before to help set up the reception space and run through the rehearsal. Carissa had gre...
at ideas and was able to help get the timing just right for my walk down the aisle. My wedding day ran so smoothly because of Carissa. She is amazing at keeping things organized and directing family members. Carissa took all the stess away from my husband and I. We were able to enjoy our wedding day and could count on her to take care of the rest. She managed the timeline, vendors, wedding party, guests and clean up . Carissa even made sure to take candid photos for us of the day. If you’re on the fence about hiring a day-of coordinator, do it—and hire her! It was the best decision we made for our wedding!! I am going to recommend Carissa to all my friends and family getting married in the future!
I booked full planning and design for my wedding because I had no time to plan and execute a wedding. Carissa really brought my vision to life. Her ideas and design made my wedding...
everything I could have ever imagined. She handled all vendor communication and much more. She was very professional and we will definitely use her in the future.
My now wife and I loved Carissa! She is very detail oriented and handles everything you need. She made sure we had food and drinks on our table so we didn’t have to get them oursel...
ves. She had our candles lit when guest came in and even had items in her bag that we didn’t even think we would need . We will be using her in the future for any of our planning needs.
Excellent planner! Carissa carefully brought my vision to life, making sure every detail reflected our hopes. The vendors she recommended not only fit our budget but also truly und...
erstood our needs. Whenever I needed support or reassurance, she was there, ensuring my big day went smoothly without a hitch. I genuinely appreciate her dedication — she's truly the best.
I had a great experience with CWplanning for my wedding! My husband and I went back and fourth with the idea of hiring someone to help us with the planning process and we are so gl...
ad we stumbled upon this business. The owner is super professional, extremely responsive and captured my idea of the wedding perfectly. I cannot thank her enough. If you’re considering hiring someone to help with your wedding event, please CW planning the opportunity to make your day as special as they made mine.
Carissa was amazing!! She went above and beyond to make our day the most special day of our lives. She even helped keep the flower girl busy and hidden so we could surprise her whe...
n we came out. I would recommend her for anything.
I started working with Carissa back in June, she has been so incredibly amazing! Even with my bridal freakout moments!!! She is quick to respond to any questions or concerns!! Help...
ing me through the whole process!! Wedding is next year so we still have time together making sure my big day is perfect and as stress free as wedding planning and a wedding can be for a bride, but I know she will continue to be amazing and can’t wait to continue to work with her for my amazing day!! Highly highly recommend her!!! Already told my daughter when she gets married we will be using Carissa again!!
CW Planning was the perfect wedding coordinator! She made sure everything ran very smoothly and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to be my wing-woman on my wedding day!
Carissa did an amazing job on coordinating our ceremony. Her attention to detail, responsiveness and all around amazing disposition is unmatched. She ran into obstacles and handled...
them with perfectly. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you so much for what you gave to us, a perfect experience.
I booked CWP for day of coordination. She and her assistant made everything go smoothly. She decorated the venue beautifully! Her and the DJ coordinated together so everything on t...
he timeline got done and on time. I was stress free and had an amazing wedding
Carissa was the best! She went above and beyond for us. From set up to tear down. She was well prepared with getting all the things we needed such as hair bands to tire pumps and t...
o photos that we wouldn't have gotten without her. Both her and her assistant did a fantastic job. I would recommend Carissa for all your wedding planning needs.
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