CR Socials Event Planning, LLC
Room 201
Hamden, CT 06514
(map) Phone: 203-710-0245
Reviews for CR Socials Event Planning, LLC
GUEST
Carisa and cr socials were absolutely amazing! Words can't even describe how grateful we were to have Carisa and her guidance throughout the wedding process! She is fantastic at her job and you can tell she loves doing it! We would definitely recommend her! She made sure our day was perfect and I was able to relax and enjoy with my feet up, stress free!
GUEST
Carisa was the best investment we made in our wedding! From the beginning, she was so professional, organized, and detail oriented. She instantly makes you feel comfortable, and when the big day came, she had everything under control!
GUEST
I first got in touch with CR Socials when my fiance and I were having trouble locating a unique venue that could fit into a modest budget without sacrificing quality. Carisa came through and identified several options, including the one we would eventually choose. On the wedding day, several of the guests were so impressed with the venue and setting and many of them asked how we even were able to get access to this private site! Carisa was great to work with and helped me stay sane and focused throughout the wedding planning process - even though I hired her just for venue idnetification and day of coordination. And of course, on the day of the wedding, my bridal party and I simply had to relax and get beautified while Carisa and team took care of all the set up and coordination with vendors, final payments, etc. I was so thankful to have the CR Socials team working for me on my wedding day. I would not hesitate to recommend CR Socials to others looking for a little help staying on track, or for full planning services.
GUEST
I hired Carisa for the rehearsal/wedding day of package. She was so helpful in organizing everything for our big day. She also did a great job of seting up everything that banquet facilites do not set up for you. I am so glad I hired Carisa, because I knew everything was taken care of and I knew that if I had a last minute problem I could go right to her to resolve it (Which I did!). I would definitely hire her again and would reccommend her to anyone. I will keep her name top on my list if we ever need services she provides again.
GUEST
TO EVERY BRIDE OUT THERE, YOU NEED AN EVENT COORDINATOR AND CARISA IS THE ONE FOR YOU. SHE MADE MY DAY GO SO SMOOTHLY I ACTUALLY RELAXED AND HAD A GOOD TIME AT MY WEDDING! DON'T THINK ABOUT ANYONE ELSE, HIRE CARISA AND LET HER HANDLE IT ALL AND YOU WILL HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!
J.M.M. in Wallingford (wedding date 11/13/2010)
GUEST
CR Socials Event Planning was one of the best decisions I made in planning my wedding. I planned most of the wedding myself and worked up until 3 days before the wedding. A child hood friend recommended me getting someone to help me in the weeks leading up to make sure I was completely stress free. While my venue helped a lot that day, Carisa from CR Socials made sure I had nothing to worry about. She confirmed all my vendors, made a detailed schedule of the day and made such I had nothing to worry about. It was so important to me that my mom, bridesmaids, maid of honor enjoy the day as well. Carisa is very passionate about what she does and really makes sure you are stress free the day of your wedding. I can't thank CR Socials enough for making my day even more of a fairy tale. I was able to enjoy my wedding and not worry about one thing.
GUEST
Carisa was booked for my day but had Shannon and Alisha take care of me and also my husband to be.
Even though most of the reception details were covered by the banquet facility, Shannon and Alisha were professional and on the ball with all the other details that needed to be done. All was set up the way we wanted and they took care of our guests as well as us. Thank you very much and I would use them again for any event planning we may need.
GUEST
CR Socials does a fantastic job making your special day extra special. They make everything run smoothly and perfectly. I loved my experience with them and would HIGHLY recommend them!!
GUEST
Carisa Lockery from CR Socials was the peace of mind I needed on my special day. Carisa took care of my ceremony, making sure everything ran smoothly & picture perfect. I was able to breathe easy knowing she had everything in control. From chair set up and decor to the beautiful music that played, Carisa did it flawlessly. She also did some running around for me, and as little as it may seem to her, was such a big help to me. I highly recommend Carisa to any bride looking for her perfect day! She is responsible, caring, energetic and creative and just a pleasure to work with!!!! Thank you Carisa from the bottom of my heart for all your help, advise and attention to detail.....wedding planning is definitely your calling & I will definitely tell everyone I know! Elaine LaBanca
GUEST
Carisa is a pleasure and she takes direction well, but you have to give her a whole lot of direction. She doesn't take initiative when there are things that clearly need doing. I felt that I was micro-managing her throughout the day. However, you cannot beat her price. I'd recommend her to someone willing to go through every detail of the day with her beforehand. If you don't explicitly tell her to do something (even something obvious, like cleaning up after the ceremony) then it will not be done.
Vendor response to review
I am dismayed at reading this review because there was no indication that the bride was not 100% satisfied. After reading this, I believe it is important that I address the issues raised above. Both my assistant and I went above and beyond the usual duties from removing dead squirrels from the bride’s pathway to cleaning up dirty undergarments left in the bridal party dressing room.
I am extremely disappointed to receive 2.5 stars for responsiveness because I responded to all emails and phone calls immediately. In terms of flexibility, the couple is from out of state so I made myself available at their convenience.
Lastly, and most importantly, while I do agree I required some direction, it was not due to any inabilities on my part, but instead was because I was hired to be a “day of coordinator,” and was asked not to attend the rehearsal. That said, I was thrown into the mix the day of the wedding with very little information prior to the actual day. After this experience, I now require my attendance at all rehearsals.
If anyone is hesitant to hire me after reading this review, I ask that you please take a minute to read all of my other glowing reviews and give me the opportunity to meet with you. You will see that I am experienced, responsive, flexible, professional and a pleasure to work with.
GUEST
Carisa did a great job making everything look incredible on the day, and managing all the stressors that came before. I would definitely recommend her!
GUEST
Carisa has been very instrumental in helping me plan for my wedding. I used her for consultation services and it was really great. She is always responsive and very easy to get in touch with. She's also extremely organized and has some great ideas for the day of the wedding, helping you "tweak" all those little details. Definately a pleasure to work with.
GUEST
Carisa recently planned my daughter's wedding and she was exceptional!
We didn't have to worry about a thing, she was on top of it all, very organized and always with a smile on her face even though I'm sure it was stressful at times - she kept that all away from us, which was great!
She went above and beyond what we expected.
We would highly recommend her for any event!
GUEST
everything went well but needs some fine tuning on the way things go and everything needs to be in place be for they start and the bride should not have to keep going to the planner to let them know that not all the cakes were there and that the glasses should be filled for the toasted and it justs needs to be organized well
Vendor response to review
This is a wedding that I was hired to provide services for on the day of only. The bride had planned everything ahead of time herself, and relayed information to me prior to the event. Upon my arrival into the hall, I decorated it as she had asked, lined up the bridal party, corresponded with the DJ according to the timeline, cut and served the cake, and cleaned up at the end of the night. I am not sure what the �cake� reference is as I cut and served the cake because there was no one else at the VFW hall to do it, and I let her know where and how much was leftover, and nobody relayed any information to me regarding champagne until the best man was about to give his speech. I do wish that this information was relayed to me personally before posting it on a public site because she seemed satisfied on the night of the event.
I take great pride in my business, and the service that I provide. Should I have known about this client�s dissatisfaction earlier than 2 and � months AFTER the wedding, I would have rectified the situation.
GUEST
I had the extreme pleasure of attaining CR Socials as a wedding planner. Carisa was always available. She was open to suggestion. Her ideas were fresh and welcomed. For any future events, I will have only one name at the top of my list and that will be CR Socials.
Working with CR Socials is always a privilege and joy for us. Every event is well planned, and includes so many incredible details for us photograph. They are incredibly easy to work with - maintaining professionalism while still having fun. You can tell they have a passion for what they do and carry it throughout your big day.
Carisa and her team at CR Socials do a great job of keeping a wedding beautiful, fun, and organized so that the bride and groom can spend their day focusing on the things that really matter. We hope to have the chance to work with CR Socials again soon!
No matter how organized you are...hiring a Wedding Planner is the ONLY way to ensure your Big Day is stress free..CR Socials does it best!! You owe it to yourself to contact them :-)
CR Socials is the BEST Event Planning service in the Walllingford area. CR Socials owner has a unique eye and is incredibly talented. The network CR Socials has built is sure to give couples a wide array of knowledge on vendors and affordable options.
Great personalities. Organized. Fun. They care about all their events and clients. They have a passion for what they do that is very rare to find. A pleasure to work with.
I recommend the services of CR Socials Event Planning to make your Wedding Day a one-of-a-kind event that will be remembered and cherished by you and all your guests for years to come. ~~ Angela www.calligraphybyangela.com 214 957 2155
Dallas Calligrapher
I have had the utmost privileged to work with CR Socials, and their attention to details and full care of organizing a wedding is flawless. If your wedding is coming up you should definitely book CR Socials as your planner, and also allow them to help you find the right vendors for your wedding. They will listen to your ideas, and make sure that your wedding is everything you expect it to be.
CR Socials is a dream to work with. They are very detailed oriented and on the ball. I've provided cookies for them for an array of different types of events and each time I was impressed with their professionalism and ability to pull together various vendors to create an impressive outcome.
I have worked with Carisa of CR Socials on several events. Her attention to details is amazing. Timing of the events and the quality and care given to her clients has been unprecedented. I look forward to working with CR Socials in the near future.
About CR Socials Event Planning, LLC
Testimonials:
"Thank you so much for all of your help with my housewarming party. You did a great job and it was a nice feeling to know I could count on you for great ideas and lots of support throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Thanks again!" - Holly Pullano, North Haven, CT
"CR Socials recently assisted to plan my wedding. I live in Arizona and my wedding took place in Connecticut. So having local CT assistance was key! The owner and operator, Carisa, is professional, organized and always put my needs and desires first. I highly recommend using the services provided by CR Socials for your next party, event or wedding." - Karin Frodel, Tucson, AZ
"I just want to thank you for helping me organize my party on such short notice. Good luck to you and your new endeavor." - Lourdes Nuzzo, West Haven, CT
"The party was a great success. I've gotten nothing but praise, and quite a few people praised "that party organizer"! I couldn't have done it without you, and you really accomplished my vision. Thanks for a job well done". - Dr. Christina Zito, Woodbridge, CT
"Planning a party or an event can be stressful. I'm not one to delegate as I feel nobody can do it better then me, until I met Carisa Ruocco a several months ago. I have been working with CR Socials in planning a fund raising event to benefit Master's Manna of Wallingford for July 27, 2008, which is a Motorcycle Ride. I didn't have a clue. Carisa is handling every detail with ease. She amazes me with her bubbly outgoing personality, which is contagious by the way. She doesn't seem to get upset about anything, when something disappointing arrives she just moves on to plan B. She is organized, makes great suggestions and gives you a lot of options. I'm truly impressed with her talents. After this experience I can't imagine ever planning a simple birthday party without her." - Rosemary Barbieri, The Real Estate Ingredient, Wallingford, CT
"Carisa planned me such an excellent party. My guests and I could not have been happier. She handled everything in such a timely fashion. I would definitely use her again!" - Laura, Hamden, CT
"Carisa did such a great job, relieving the stress of planning a party. She was so helpful, with suggestions and solutions. I am so glad that she took care of the multitude of phone calls, food details, and rentals that I was just too busy to deal with. Carisa was very pleasant to work with, and would work with her again." Amy Arnold, Middletown, CT
FAQ for CR Socials Event Planning, LLC
Yes, I provide a contract that states the date and time of the event, and it is accompanied by the list of services to be provided, which is considered part of the contract.
2. Can you work within my budget?
I do my absolute best to accommodate each client’s personal budget, and have been successful thus far.
3. Do you double book weddings?
Absolutely not. When you sign the contract, you are securing my services for your special day. I am yours for the entire day.
4. Who backs you up? Do you have extra staff and is there an extra charge?
I always bring one assistant with me and there is never an extra charge. In addition, I work with the vendors to ensure that your wedding day is perfect.
5. Do we pay you one fee and then you pay the vendors, or do we pay the vendors individually?
You pay the vendors individually, as your contracts are always between you and them. However, I will be happy to distribute gratuities to your vendors on the night of the event.
6. Are you available for all meetings with the caterer, location and other vendors?
If you would like me to be, yes.
7. Will you personally attend my wedding?
Yes, from beginning to end.
8. Do you require a deposit to get started? When is the final payment due?
Yes, I require a 50% deposit to hold the date. Final payment is due two weeks prior to your event.
9. Do you charge for the initial meeting?
Never. All initial consultations are FREE!
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