About Carissa

When you choose to work with me, you’re not just hiring a planner... you’re gaining a partner, an advocate, a calm guiding presence, and someone genuinely invested in bringing your wedding vision to life.

With nearly two decades in the events industry, I’ve dedicated my career to creating experiences that move people, connect them, and stay with them long after the day has passed. 

Before founding my wedding and events business seven years ago, I built a strong professional foundation in the corporate sector, managing conferences, exhibitions, large-scale community events, government programs, CPD events, speaker management and high-level government functions. That experience shaped my approach, combining precision, organisation, strategy and my natural creativity and it remains at the core of everything I do today.

Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of planning unforgettable celebrations, collaborating with exceptional venues and trusted suppliers, and earning recognition as an award-winning wedding planner and respected industry leader. Clients describe me as calm in the chaos, deeply committed, intuitive, and unwavering in my standard of excellence. To me, quality isn’t a feature — it’s the baseline.

But beyond credentials, this work is personal. When I was a little girl, I watched “The Wedding Planner” and thought, that’s my dream job. I wanted to be the person who helped create moments of magic, connection and love. Today, I get to live that dream, and I still feel honoured every single time a couple trusts me with their story.

I believe a truly extraordinary wedding isn’t just about how it looks — it’s about how it feels. It’s the comfort of knowing everything is under control. It’s being heard, understood and genuinely cared for. It’s walking into your day feeling grounded, joyful and completely present, because you have someone beside you who holds your vision with as much heart and care as you do.

Whether I’m guiding you through the planning journey, managing complex logistics, working alongside your dream team or quietly orchestrating the details behind the scenes, my role is to help you feel supported, safe and excited — every step of the way.

If you’re looking for experience you can trust, refined guidance and a planner who treats your wedding with intention, respect and heart, you’re in the right place. Together, we’ll create something unforgettable.

 If you feel like I may be the right planner to walk this journey with you, I’d love to hear your story and talk about how we can bring your celebration to life. 

Feel free to reach out on  0414 195 202 or  carissa @ capitalevents.net