# @karissapaxtonevents on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CJo-1uVhAjX
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/12239667-karissapaxtonevents-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/f0eb197f43.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-01-04T22:46:44.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Karissa Paxton Events (@karissapaxtonevents) — https://gondola.cc/karissapaxtonevents

## Caption

This picture right here, encompasses me entirely. I am someone who truly appreciates a good, big belly laugh. I believe in the thought that laughter is is the best medicine and it is good for the soul. 
When I started my own event planning company back in 2004, I knew I wanted to help people. I was a venue manager and I saw an extra need for couples getting married. In 2008, I partnered with Heidi Hughett to create  Coastside Couture where we curated hundreds of beautiful events with an amazing team and so many wonderful vendors. At the end of 2019, I made one of the hardest decisions ever by selling my part of Coastside and going off on my own. Without knowing what 2020 was to bring to the event industry I inadvertently got some "forced" time off. I can't explain how grateful I have been for this time to reflect, look back at all I have accomplished and understand where I want to go. 
So here I am again, Karissa Paxton with Karissa Paxton Events. Just laughing through this crazy amazing life with #purposeandsoul planning beautiful, meaningful events with amazing talented vendors at incredible places for people who love to laugh with me. Bring it on 2021!

Thanks for the beautiful picture juliecahillphotography 
and thanks for making me look good thehairandmakeupco
revivalrentals thank you for encouraging support and a beautiful place to sit (and take over of your showroom)
groverfilms thanks for pulling all out of me one of these days I am going to share the video but it can be seen on my website link in bio

#aboutme #meetyourplanner #carmeleventplanner #santacruzweddingplanner #carmelvalleyweddingplanner #bigsurweddingplanner #halfmoonbayweddingplanner #pebblebeachweddingplanner #montereybayweddingplanner

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