When your heart leads the way, meaningful things take shape. For Vermont wedding planner Carly, that inspiration began at home. Named after her three sons (her “three hearts”!) Three Hearts Studio is a Vermont wedding planning company rooted in love and intention. From guiding the planning process to ensuring every moment flows seamlessly, Three Hearts Studio brings both creativity and calm to the wedding experience. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Carly and share how Three Hearts Studio is helping couples plan heartfelt Vermont weddings that truly reflect who they are.
How did you get into the wedding industry?
When I moved back to Vermont three years ago and started Three Hearts Studio, I was offering interior design and photography exclusively. Around that time, I had the opportunity to assist a well-known Vermont wedding planner whom I absolutely loved working with, and I learned so much from her.
I quickly fell in love with wedding planning, especially the opportunity to connect with the couple and their families. The planning process felt like a natural complement to my project management background. I was used to managing design projects, but working with couples to bring such a meaningful day to life is far more fun and rewarding!
How would you describe your style?
My approach to wedding planning is relationship-driven, rooted in strong communication, and high organization. I’m a true people person and absolutely love getting to know my couples and their families. The result? A planning process that feels collaborative, personal, and genuinely enjoyable. By the time the wedding weekend arrives, it often feels like I’m celebrating and cheering on dear friends I truly care about.
With my background in interior design and project management, I approach weddings through both a creative and logistical lens. I love helping couples shape the vision for their day while thoughtfully building a strong and reliable vendor team to bring everything together with ease and intention.
Most importantly, I want my couples to feel completely supported when the wedding day arrives. After months of planning and so much care poured into every detail, you deserve to fully experience each moment, especially knowing how quickly the day passes. My role is to quietly manage everything behind the scenes so couples and their families can relax, be present, and truly soak in the celebration they worked so hard to create.
What inspires your work?
The love shared between the couple, their people who care for them deeply, and the overall feeling they hope to create.
Any special tips for couples for choosing/working with a wedding planner?
During your consultation call, pay attention to how the conversation feels. Did you connect with the planner? Did they understand your vision and approach your budget with honesty and realism? Most importantly, did it feel like a natural fit? Or as the kids might say, did you vibe? The best outcome, in my opinion, is when that professional relationship turns into a genuine connection, and you find yourselves keeping in touch long after the wedding day has passed.
Your planner will be with you throughout the entire planning process, so it’s important that communication feels easy and that you truly enjoy working together. After all, wedding planning should be fun, too. The right planner becomes a trusted guide, helping you make thoughtful decisions, bringing together a strong and reliable vendor team, and keeping everything organized along the way.
Just as importantly, a planner is there to take the pressure off the couple and their families. As the wedding day approaches and we get into what I like to call the “nitty gritty,” I always tell my clients to put any lingering concerns or must-do items on me. It is important to me that my clients feel 100% supported.
Did you remember to pack the cake-cutting set? Who is bustling your dress during cocktail hour? Is everyone gathered for family photos? These are the kinds of details your planner is quietly managing behind the scenes on your wedding day. Once your day arrives, you should be able to relax, soak in every moment, and celebrate with the people you love, knowing the timeline is flowing smoothly and every detail has been thoughtfully handled.
If you weren’t a wedding professional, what would you do?
My degree is in interior design and architecture, and my business offers full residential design services. Before starting Three Hearts Studio, I worked as a senior project manager at a design firm in Los Angeles, and before that, held a similar role in Montreal. In LA, I also worked as a private school teacher, and I absolutely adore working with children, and in a school setting.
What’s a fun fact about yourself?
The ocean is my happy place & I’m a crazy dog lover.
Thank you, Carly, for sitting down and chatting with us! Learn more about Carly and Three Hearts Studio by visiting her profile in the Vermont Weddings Vendor Guide.