Testimonials

Kristina Iaiennaro - Waterbury, CT
"I just want to say thank you for everything! Our day could not have gone more perfect without your help! You were absolutely amazing during this whole process. I couldn't ask for better support and help along the way. We can't thank you enough. We have been recommending you up and down! Thanks again. You were awesome! We loved working with you!!"

Maria Iaiennaro (Mother of a Bride) - Waterbury, CT
"Thank you so much for yesterday,you guys were awesome I reccommend your services to anyone planning a special event!"

Kim and Matt C. - East Berlin, CT
"Carisa and her team were an instrumental part in our wedding day. From vendor coordination to bridal party logistics to setup details, we could not have had a stress-free wedding without her. She managed many of the small intimate details of the day in addition to the overall flow since we had an outside caterer separate from the venue. She also took the time to meet with us several times in advance despite the fact we only booked her for the "day-of" coordination package. Having her team handle the day-of coordination offered my husband, my family, and me an opportunity to enjoy the day rather than worry about it. Thanks!"

Jennifer Nurmi, Wethersfield, CT:
"Thank you for everything this past weekend Carisa! We had an amazing wedding, we couldn't have done it without you. Everything was absolutely perfect."

Krystal Sorrentino, Bristol, CT:
"I would like to thank you so so much again for all of your help. You were unbelievably organized and professional from start to finish, which made a crazy type-A like myself totally at ease : ) I will absolutely recommend you to all of my friends." "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!"

Chris Marion, Middletown, CT:
"My wife and I hired Carisa as a day of coordinator for our wedding day and couldn't be happier with the work she did for us. Carisa was there for us to make sure everything from our ceremony all the way through our reception went off without a problem and was a big part in making sure our day was stress free. I would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding."

Julie Graham, Middletown, CT:
"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."

Kate O'Sullivan, Wallingford, CT:
"Thank you so much for everything. You saw our vision and it was exactly what we wanted. Everything was fantastic and the girls were great. Caitlin took the ball and ran with it, she really had everything moving along like we wanted. I can't thank you enough, we couldn't have pulled it off without you."

Jillian Belanger, West Haven, CT:
"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."

Jacqueline McDunnah, Wallingford, CT:
"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!"

Elaine McDunnah (Mother of a Bride), Wallingford, CT:
"I would definitely have CR Socials again to handle any event. My daughter's wedding day went so smoothly, and it was all because we knew Carisa was there making sure everything was just what the bride and groom wanted. I never worried about a thing and was able to enjoy the day with all the guests. Carisa kept us all calm and there was nothing overlooked. We couldn't have done it without her! Carisa, The day was FANTASTIC! Thanks for making everything go so smoothly. I will tell all my friends, a planner is definitely necessary!"

Natalie Heller, Fairfield, CT:
"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. Shaun and I can't thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding so beautiful and run so smoothly! It was truly a fairy tale."

Kim Hall, Seymour, CT:
"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."

Jeana Sacco, Wallingford, CT:
"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!!"

Mr. & Mrs. Forant, Wallingford, CT:
"We thought you did a TREMENDOUS job! We were very impressed. Once everything was over Mike turned to me and said, thank god we had Carisa there. Having you at the rehearsal was especially helpful because we wouldn't of known what to do. I was happy to have you at the church when the limo pulled up and calming me down before the church doors opened. Even the text message you sent me in the morning helped calm down my nerves lol. It was also nice having someone to collect all our stuff ( toasting glasses, guest book, ect.) so we didn't have to worry about it at the end of the night. Everything went smoothly and exactly the way we wanted it. Its taken me a while to get my thank you cards out but they will be going out this week so expect to get one:o) We would definitely refer you to anyone we know needing a party planner. Thanks so much again!"

Jim Masters, TV & Radio Host, Hamden, CT:
"As the Host and Producer of a popular and well-known, long-running consumer shopping show, one of my jobs is to seek and find some of the very best businesses locally, nationally and internationally. I cannot say enough about the skill, talent and attention to detail CR Socials offers its customers? How do I know? I've attended many successful CR Socials hosted events and celebrations and they also assisted with the preparation and hosting of my 15 year studio party celebration at Clear Channel Radio's WELI New Haven, Connecticut celebration my 15th year as a familiar Host and Personality on the legendary station! It was one heck of a flawless celebration. So, take it from me, the guy that seeks out the best business for consumers to depend on, you can't go wrong with CR Socials! Give them a call today for your event, big or small. They will do wonders for you!!"

Jillian Nurmi (Sister of the Bride), North Haven, CT:
"Thank you for helping out my sister! I think you put a lot of her wedding worries at ease; she had nothing but great things to say about you so I appreciate it a lot!!!"

Kim Robin Hall, Seymour, CT:
"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."

Joyce Logan, President, Logan's Marketing, Inc.:
"We hired C.R. Socials for a �Twilight Party� which was a huge event and open to the public at WoodWinds in Branford. While we thought we could manage this on our own, we quickly saw that we needed the expertise of an event planner and someone that would also think �out-of-the-box� to create a spectacular event � and Carisa was that person for us! With her sparkly personality and tenacious nature to get things done, we placed this event in her hands with confidence, and she went above and beyond our expectations! The first thing she did which immensely impressed us (knocked our socks off) was to immerse herself in the books/movies to get to know the characters so she could bring an authenticity to the fans attending. Amazing! She not only pulled off an extraordinary event with detailed decorations right out of the books, but saved us a ton of money as well! From the D.J. to gift bags, T-Shirts, to decorations and even a popcorn machine she was able to secure phenomenal prices, and those attending were in awe! Carisa also chose fun and rare auction items which benefited The American Red Cross. It was a win-win night for all thanks to the professional and creative talents of Carisa�s company."

Elaine Roman LaBanca, Wallingford, CT:
"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!"

Mary Dadio-Rajeh (Mother of a Bride), Hamden, CT:
"Thank you for all your hard work you did a great job!"

Kristina Buchter, Hamden, CT:
"I am currently planning my wedding (June2010) with Carisa and she is great! In the beginning of my engagement, I was so overwhelmed with all the plans and all the stress that comes along with planning a wedding. Carisa stepped right in and made my life so much easier. She is available day and night to help me with anything. She has a great eye for creativity and is truly making my wedding be one of a kind. I would recommend her to all my friends and family. I can now sit back and enjoy the final months to my wedding instead of worrying about all the details. I would not of been able to do it without her! Thank you!!!"

Kelly Martin Catalano, Stratford, CT:
"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!"

Holly Pullano, North Haven, CT:
"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!"

Dr. Christina Zito, Woodbridge, CT:
"Carisa was organized, dependable, and friendly. From planning to execution, she handled everything expertly, and helped achieve a memorable and flawless party. 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".

Lourdes Nuzzo, West Haven, CT:
"I just want to thank you for helping me organize my party on such short notice. Good luck to you and your new endeavor."

Rosemary Barbieri, The Real Estate Ingredient, Wallingford, 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."

Karin Frodel, Tucson, AZ:
"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."

Amy Arnold, Middletown, 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."

Hope Looney, Owner/Baker, JCakes:
"Carisa is extremely organized and will not let any detail fall through the cracks. She has a flair for design and stays current with all new and upcoming trends..She's a natural."

Renee DeStefano, Owner, FloraBella Designs FLORIST:
"I first met Carisa when she came to me in need of flowers for her own wedding. I experienced first hand her attention to every detail and all of the thought that she put into her planning her own wedding and was VERY impressed. We have developed a wonderful business relationship and work very well together. She planned several events that my store has hosted and we have participated in trade shows and networking groups together. I would highly reccomend Carisa for any event planning services. She is energetic and dedicated to her work which means a successful and much less stressful event for you."

Debra Queen, Certified Personal Chef:
"Carisa is a highly motivated and talented professional who is very thorough and caring about what she does. She takes the time to follow through and always goes the extra mile to make it work for her clients. She is a pleasure to be around and is building a reputable business where she can implement her talents and skills in service to others."

Jessica Malino, Owner/Designer, Jessilee Design:
"Carisa has an exceptional attention to detail and a wonderful network of vendors. She has wonderful, fresh ideas and the knowledge and connections to make it happen. Highly recommended."

James Barry, Owner/Chef, The Water's Edge Deli & Catering LLC:
"I have worked with Carisa on a Catering job that she was hired to coordinate. The rooms were decorated nicely, she hired a courteous waitstaff/bartenders. She delivered to the client exactly what they were expecting. Look forward to working with her again."

Kelly Ippolito, Co-Publisher, Special Events Manager, Perfect Wedding Guide:
"As the senior account executive of Perfect Wedding Guide, I have met many business owners through the years and I can say the CR Socials is extremely professional and knowledgeable. They can help you from �Yes� to �I Do� or any steps in between. They are very cool under pressure, which helps you on your wedding day. CR Socials will be able to keep things smoothly!! Whether you are planning a wedding, an anniversary or a milestone birthday party, CR Socials is the team you want working for you every step of the way."

Christina Wherry, Owner/Baker, Christina's Gourmet Cookies:
"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."

David Apuzzo, Owner/Photographer, David Apuzzo Photography:
"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."

Bill Mack, Owner/Photographer, Macksimum Memories Photography Studio:
"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."