Carissa Campbell is a New York based wedding planner and the founder of Campbell Events, a boutique planning studio known for its refined, highly personalized approach to celebrations.

With years of experience producing weddings across the city, from raw industrial venues to iconic New York spaces, her work is defined by thoughtful, whimsical design and a passion for logistics. Campbell Events has become known for creating celebrations that feel as good as they look and rolling out a Hell of a Party!

What is your style?

I’d describe my style as colorful, whimsical, and a little bit quirky. I see every event as a blank canvas, shaped entirely by my clients’ love stories, personalities, and the way they want their celebration to feel. From there we build every event from the ground up. With a foundation in catering, I care deeply about the flow of the day and have an eye for production.

I’m drawn to playful color, unexpected details, and design moments that wow and shock guests. At the same time, everything is grounded in a cohesive vision, so even the most whimsical elements feel elevated and intentional, rather than tacky or chaotic.

Behind the scenes, I’m incredibly detail-oriented (borderline obsessive, in the best way), but the goal is always for the experience to feel effortless to my clients. A well-run event shouldn’t feel overly orchestrated, it should unfold naturally, with a sense of ease and spontaneity… but on the back end be overly organized with a plan A, B, and F. At the end of the day, I’m not chasing perfection. I’m creating an environment where people feel comfortable, present, and fully themselves, because that’s what should be at the core of every wedding.

What’s a trend you love?

I love when couples throw out the rulebook and build a celebration that actually reflects themselves.

Dinner party style weddings with long tables, incredible food, great music, can make guests feel like you’ve invited them over for an epic Dinner party. Whereas active food stations, a packed dance floor, and maybe a drag performance or two can make your guests feel like you have gone to the very best nightclub. It’s all about finding your style and building on what you would do in your everyday life.

I am also loving fewer traditions for the sake of tradition, more intention across the board. More like traditional, but with a TWIST.

What are you passionate about?

Creating experiences that feel deeply personal. I love when a wedding doesn’t just look beautiful, but feels right. This happens when every detail, from the pacing of the evening to the way guests are welcomed, reflects the couple in a meaningful way.

I’m especially passionate about transforming raw or unconventional spaces into something completely bold and inviting. There’s something really special about starting with a blank canvas and building a world that feels completely unique.

What does community mean to you?

The New York wedding community is one of the most collaborative and supportive parts of this industry. I was welcomed in, in 2015 and love doing the same to up and coming vendors. Over the years my bond with other New York vendors has turned into feeling like I have co workers and has formed into life long friendships.