Due to COVID delays and other assorted circumstances, we found ourselves with 4 months to plan my daughter's destination wedding. We live in Illinois and the wedding was to be in California. It was very soon apparent that time and distance were... going to create obstacles in giving my daughter the wedding she desired. I determined that we needed help. That's when I discovered Everly by MGE. Carissa began working with us about 3 months prior to the wedding. Her professionalism and kind, enthusiastic demeanor immediately made me feel less stressed, like I had a partner that wanted the same for my daughter as her Dad and I did. Everly's online planning tool was truly amazing in helping us make sure all our "i's" were dotted and our "t's" were crossed. When our florist ghosted us 60 days out from the wedding and I was freaking out, Carissa kept me calm and gave me recommendations for other florists. When the wedding day finally arrived, thanks to Carissa, I was able to just be the Mother of the Bride and enjoy every moment with my daughter as she and her assistant Whitney made sure that the pre-ceremony wrangling of the bridal party and the ceremony itself went off beautifully. There was some unfortunate drama that ensued at the beginning of the reception but Carissa and Whitney handled it all with, again, professionalism and kindness, and ensured that the behavior of others did not rob my daughter and son-in-law of wedding they deserved. During the drama, for me they had hugs and words of support and comfort and I am extremely appreciative. Hiring a wedding planner was, by far, the best investment we made for this wedding. Carissa guided us and listened to us and made our visions a reality. It seemed like it wasn't just a job for her but that she truly cared about my daughter's wedding and cared about these strangers that she'd only known for a few months. If you're looking for a wedding planner, I wholeheartedly recommend Carissa and Everly by MGE.