Volare Planning & Design

bout a lot of things and she always made it a point to remind me that whatever I wanted would happen. Caroline never told us “no, we can’t to that.” Instead she always presented a solution that gave us confidence as we planned our dream wedding.  I was especially touched with her care on the day of our wedding. She helped me so much with little things I didn’t think about. She actually did that a lot throughout our nearly year long planning journey! Thank you so much for helping us achieve our magical wedding day! Any couple who hires her will be SO delighted and pleased.

ted as planned. Having her there meant we could focus on enjoying the day instead of worrying about logistics. We could not have had the beautiful wedding weekend that we had without her and her expertise. Her coordination and vendor management helped keep everything on track from start to finish, and I appreciate the effort she put into making sure things ran according to plan. For couples looking for full service planning, we highly recommend working with Caroline!

n't imagine trying to plan a wedding on my own after working with Caroline!

, I needed someone I could trust—and Carolyn delivered beyond all expectations. She’s professional, warm, incredibly organized, and clearly passionate about her work. Thanks to her, planning was actually enjoyable, and my wedding day in San Antonio was an absolute dream. Everything was flawless, and her assistant was also amazing. Carolyn was truly a godsend—I can’t recommend her enough!

ing us select vendors that truly reflected us as a couple and fit the style of our day perfectly. Caroline made sure every detail was covered and all our vendors were secured well in advance, which gave us so much peace of mind. She was always available when we needed her most—whether for meetings, last-minute questions, or timeline changes. As our big day approached, Caroline was amazing at managing and adjusting our schedule to keep everything running smoothly. On the wedding day itself, her assistant Katerina was a huge help in making sure we stayed on time and stress-free. Caroline also generously lent us several beautiful decor items that added such a special touch to our celebration and helped bring our vision to life. Her dedication, organization, and eye for detail truly made our wedding flawless. We’re so grateful for all her hard work and would recommend her to anyone planning their big day!

helped to ensure the day was exactly what I wanted! She is so knowledge about all of the pieces that need to come together to make a gorgeous wedding and walked us through everything. My wedding was everything I wanted and it couldn’t have done it without Caroline’s guidance!!

ocess from start to finish, and was quick to improvise solutions on our wedding day!

care of many small details that I would have never even thought of! She combed through contracts, kept up to date with vendors, made suggestions based on her years of expertise, and took so many things off of our plates. When things would arise she would always offer to take care of it (even things that were definitely well outside of the scope of what we hired her for). She was always 2 steps ahead and made sure that planning was as stress free as possible for us. She had so many contacts that she was able to bring on board for us as well. On the day of, I swear she must have cloned herself because she somehow managed to be everywhere all at once! Her and her team were incredibly professional and became like a part of the family. Again, she caught so many things that we missed and made sure everything went without a hitch. She even found our marriage license that we accidentally left on stage following the ceremony. I truly cannot recommend caroline and her team at Volare enough. They are truly one of a kind and you really won’t find anyone better!!!!

te gem throughout the entire process. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and creative flair were exceptional. From the planning stages to the big day itself, Caroline was there every step of the way, ensuring that every aspect of the wedding was perfect. Her calm demeanor and ability to handle any issue that arose were truly impressive. The wedding weekend was flawless, thanks to Caroline and her team’s hard work and dedication. The decorations were stunning, the timeline was seamless, and the overall atmosphere was magical. We cannot thank Caroline enough for making our son’s wedding a truly unforgettable experience. We highly recommend Caroline Gollner and her team to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator who goes above and beyond to ensure perfection. Thank you, Caroline, for everything! The Chandra’s

ill her requests. She gave different options always with price points and opinions of their work.

to worry about, with Caroline taking care of any and all details. We absolutely loved working with her!

them on our wedding day. Everything ran so smoothly and she was always professional. She has been in the industry for a number of years and had great vendor recommendations when we were not sure who to go with. I would highly recommend her!

everything is just right. It was very obvious to us that she knew exactly how to plan a wedding and make the couple feel special along the way. She went out of her way to take care of us not only on our wedding day, but at all the meetings and venue walkthroughs before. She was flexible with meeting times, attentive to all the small things that were important to us, and had great music and photographer suggestions that were fantastic. Looking back on our special day, she was one of the main reasons it went so perfect and we couldn't have asked for anyone better!

of decisions. Her recommendations were spot on and she went out of her way to advocate for us with vendors. Our trust in her was well placed. She was easy to get in touch with and addressed every concern or question promptly. For every hiccup that arose, she had a workaround or suggestion that only a seasoned professional would think of. My daughter and I had NO idea of the amount of planning and attention to detail involved in wedding planning. You really don’t know what you don’t know. With so much money involved, it’s smart to have someone advising you and making recommendations that help you stay on budget. There were so many moving parts and without Caroline… well, I shudder to think about it! The wedding was BEAUTIFUL! There were sooo many compliments. Everything ran so smoothly and it seemed effortless. We know the amount of time and planning that she put into it though. Her attention to detail is ASTONISHING! She’s thinking 12 steps ahead of everyone. Every detail, whether logistical or design, was carefully planned and executed. The wedding day was stress free and joyous for our family because of the work she did leading up to the day and the actual day of. If you’re reading this review, I assume you’re looking for a wedding planner. Here’s my advice….Hire this talented woman! If you’re looking for a professional that knows her stuff, your search is over. You just found her. Lenora Erevia

ential issues with vendors and moved swiftly to rectify them. I’m very happy, thankful and appreciative for her services!

was impressive. The team was not only professional but also exceptionally kind, making my entire engagement enjoyable. Highly recommended for their expertise and outstanding service.

organized, knowledgeable about vendors in the area, receptive to last minute changes, and helped us efficiently plan on our shorter than desired timeline. She is thoughtful and I would recommend her!

city than the city the wedding was taking place in, so having her input on vendors in the area and having planned weddings at the venue we decided on was very helpful. Caroline was very organized and was able to work around our schedules to plan vendor meetings we could all attend, which I enjoyed because I wasn’t involved in too many details as the groom. Overall I know my wife and I wouldn’t change a thing about the wedding day and are grateful Caroline handled it all perfectly!

ion (I love everything, which is a blessing and curse!), suggested vendors that were both awesome AND within budget, and made sure my wedding day was stress-free. When one of our vendors didn’t deliver as promised, Caroline addressed the issue head-on and advocated for us to get a reimbursement. I was able to enjoy wedding planning and more importantly, enjoy my wedding day by just soaking in the day. Our friends and family have said our wedding was one of, if not the, best wedding they’ve ever attended and a huge part of that is because we had Volare. Caroline answered all my questions, heard all my comments, and reassured my concerns. Do yourself a favor, hire Volare!!!

in contact with multiple wedding vendors to get the ball rolling. She has so many connections to vendors she trust, which really helped me narrow down the top tier vendors I should be using. I had some issues nailing down the design vision I wanted, but she did a ton of research and really made my vision come to life on the day of the wedding. It was a breeze working with her on the design board and through vendor meetings as she was really able to communicate the vision I was going for. Caroline kept me on track and the tools she provided were so helpful in keeping all things wedding planning organized. From RSVPs to vendor payments it was so handy having everything in one place we could both access. Walking into the wedding ceremony and reception was a dream. She handled everything so professionally and executed the wedding to be everything I could imagine and more! Volare was the most important vendor on my wedding day. I am so incredibly happy I chose Caroline as my wedding planner!

. Down to the last minute, Caroline and her team were doing everything they could to make my fiancé and I happy. I know for certain that I would not have enjoyed my wedding day as much as I did w/o Volare taking care of everything in the background. I started the planning on my own, and hired a couple months into planning. If I had to do all over again, I would’ve gone with them from the start. Despite the small window of time we had to get everything planned, Caroline jumped in and got me and my fiancé and my wedding on track. I know that I would not have been as amazing as it was without her and her team.

t weddings, vendors and is a great communicator. She created an incredibly thorough timeline for our wedding and helped make sure everything ran smoothly. She is kind, creative and fabulous at what she does. I highly recommend Volaré!

l was impeccable. We could not have asked for a more perfect day, thank you so much Caroline!

horough and insightful and helped me plan for unexpected. Our wedding went off without a hitch thanks to her coordination and communication. She asked all the questions that I didn’t think of and gave me guidance when I was at a crossroads in the planning process. I would recommend Caroline and volare to anyone and everyone!

he best cater and bakery for your dream wedding. I know there, is so much more to choosing the right business planner, you might want to call Volare Planning & Design before you select that right person for the job of making your day super special and a day to remember throughout your life. Thanks, Caroline, for all you did on our daughter's wedding.

ations. I knew in the last four months I needed help to overcome my indecisiveness and get things done if this wedding was gonna happen. Caroline was the perfect match for me; she knew exactly how much I cared about the little details and at the same time she knew when to hold me accountable to stick to our deadlines. While my husband and I did our best to juggle our full-time jobs and planning not one but three days of wedding events [we had an Indian Fusion wedding], the BEST day hands down was the Sunday wedding and reception which Caroline helped me with. Caroline and her team are seasoned professionals. She had the connections we needed when I wanted extra little details like a champagne tower and different decor. She reads through every contract and does not miss a thing when it comes to your day of plans. We genuinely enjoyed our day and were able to have a blast with all our loved ones because her team took all the stress away. Finally, I just really enjoyed working with her. You want to work with someone you can be honest with when you don't like something, and at the same time have trust to help you find the right vendors. Caroline was all of that and more. Seriously, hire her.

hy, wedding planner, caterer, cake & florist. The venue coordinator was paid in full 6 months before the wedding. But a month before my wedding date, she had NOT paid anyone and making excuses on why nothing was being organized or set up. At this point, I knew I needed to involve someone locally. I found Volare Planning thru The Knot. I told her of my situation and even before I put a deposit down. Caroline reached out to the venue to get information. Then she reached out to her colleagues who had worked with the venue to understand more about the place and see if my situation was unique. She called me back and said, “Listen, even if you don’t hire me, you need to hire someone.” Evidently this place has a bad rep for screwing over brides. I was sold and said you are hired. Caroline reached out to every vendor requested for items needed & pricing for extra items. She even set up time to go to the venue to make her own layout and to meet the venue manager and myself. She stayed on the venue manager to pay the vendors and begrudgingly the venue manager did. Every vision, I wanted for my wedding she ironed out for me. For example, 3 weeks before the wedding we found out the bartender, did not supply cups straws or garnishes. The venue manager never told me this information (mind you she was supposed to be the coordinator). Caroline found this out and calculated the exact number of cups and straws I would need to buy for my guest count. She did the same thing for the alcohol amount as well. She created a timeline/agenda for EVERY vendor from the make-up artist to the caterer, etc. She even had a timeline for my wedding party The day of the wedding she did so much. Here is a list although I am sure I am missing stuff: 1. She placed the favors, set up the candy bar, set up signage/gift table, cake table 2. Greeted vendors told them where to go 3. Any questions or catastrophes reached out to maid of honor or my mom. 4. Made sure everything was going by timeline. 5. When the DJ had the wrong entrance song played, she ran told him to change before we walked down. 6. Made sure the alcohol was near the bar 7. The venue was hot, she coordinated having coolers brought in 8. Packed all the food and had it for us the next day, including the cake for groom 9. Assisted with packing all the décor and items I brought up so I could pick up tomorrow Last thing I really appreciated about Caroline. She was a listening ear. Throughout the process, she continuedly said “don’t worry I will make sure this day goes well” and she certainly did. I truly cannot recommend her enough. My wedding day would have a disaster without her. But with her it was PERFECT!

l. I am so glad I went with Volare for my wedding planning!

he very first time we spoke she listened to us and was very open in what we wanted for our wedding. She understood the importance of the event. Caroline helped us plan a wedding in less than five months, and we could not have done it without her. It was very important for us to pay attention to detail and we could not have found a better planner to create the wedding of our dreams. She helped us find the best team to work at our wedding, from RK Group for the food, Statue of Design for the florals, Lumen Events for the best Dj , invitations from The Girl General and more, everything was perfect for us. She understands her clients and their needs, and finds the perfect match of people to work with. We truly felt important and special, she was very attentive and dedicated to our wedding. If you are looking for the most amazing wedding planner and are reading this review, look no further, you will love her and her work. Nick and I thank you for making our wedding dreams come true!!

that the hotel had an opening just four months out, I called Caroline to see if she and her team were up for the job. A short conversation later and my parents and I knew Volare was the perfect choice. Caroline was ready to help us make quick decisions while upholding me and my fiancés’ vision for the experience. Throughout the planning process, Caroline and Brooke helped us select the best vendors and make strong choices on a limited timeline. I didn’t know our dream wedding would be possible given the timeframe, but they kept us on track and made it happen! What touched me the most was when we lost a family member one month before the wedding, Caroline and Brooke sent flowers, took on wrapping up the final details, and made sure the day honored our loved one while celebrating the future of our lives together. I knew they cared about me and my family throughout and wanted us to have a happy, beautiful beginning to our marriage.

to my previous planner who had multiple side gigs and planning wasn’t her main job like it is for Caroline. She is very prompt with her responses via text and email which I appreciated since I am Type A, and with my previous planner it would take days to respond. I hired her to do partial wedding planning and design. She uses a program called aisleplanner and it was very easy to use and keep everything (vendors, design ideas, payment due dates, guest list, etc) organized in one shared area. Her itinerary was very detailed and she was a machine on the day of the wedding. She trouble shooted everything that went wrong and I didn’t even know until after the wedding was over! It was a very stress free wedding day which I appreciated. She ran a tight ship and let people know what they needed to do to get things done and move on to the next event. She even found our engraved champagne glasses that the caterers accidentally took after the dinner service. The wedding was beautifully designed and the guests were very impressed with the amount of detail. We incorporated Chinese culture into the wedding and it was very elegantly executed mixed with my wedding colors. She also coordinated our surprise lion dance performance for the guests, and everyone loved it! I am so grateful that she was apart of our wedding, it was money well spent to take all of that extra stress and worrying away. I highly recommend Caroline to plan your wedding.

make your day seamless and beautiful. Caroline not only did this but went above and beyond. Our original wedding was supposed to happen in the midst of the pandemic, but Caroline was able to make arrangements with our vendors to reschedule the wedding not once, but twice! We somehow were able to have ALL our vendors for the new date. Being from out of town we relied heavily on Caroline for a lot of her recommendations and guidance. She always made herself available when we needed her, regardless of the time of day. If she was unavailable she would let us know, and follow up with us. On the day of our wedding, it could not have gone any better. Everything was gorgeous and we could have not done any of it without Caroline. I look back and could only imagine how stressed I would be without her. There is no one that can compare to her and we are blessed and grateful that she was able to be a part of our special day. Thank you so much, Caroline!  For those wondering: We selected the "To Honour full-service package".  This package was perfect! We are from out of town and as mentioned, we relied heavily on Caroline to help with items such as packaging and addressing invites, shopping for San Antonio welcome items, and other items that needed to be handed to our vendors. We did conference calls and met up when in town. On the day of the bridal shoot, weeks and days before, she communicated with all vendors who would be present. We also selected another package for a smaller event the day before the wedding, our Welcome Party. For this event, Caroline helped us with coordinating with the venue, finding a guitarist, and making the table arrangements! Caroline also uses a software called, Aisle Planner. It was extremely helpful. My parents, myself, and my fiance had access to this for each event. We were able to upload photos for ideas, similar to Pinterest. It had a place for all our vendors and contact information. Caroline kept it up to date with our contracts, when invoices were paid or pending. It was also awesome since during this wedding planning I was in nursing school, I scheduled everything out. With Aisle Planner you are able to export the calendar to your Apple device or outlook. It made it easy to know when invoices were due.

ful for everything Caroline did for us. I highly, highly recommend. You won’t regret using Volaré Planning.

o plan and coordinate. They made us feel like family and their number one priority with their attention to detail, timely communication, and effective delivery throughout the entire process. Volaré went the extra mile on our wedding day to ensure a stress-free celebration. I had the utmost confidence in their services because of their professionalism and experience. A big thank you to the Volaré team! Your advice and assurance of each decision was so helpful on our wedding journey!

process and wedding day stress-free thanks to their commitment and hard work. Hire a wedding planner and make sure it is Volare Planning - you will be so thankful you did!

r beautiful wedding and that she brought our vision to life! If there is one thing we’re telling all our newly engaged friends is to PLEASE get a wedding planner and no other than Volare planning. The best decision we made for our wedding. HANDS DOWN.

ay went by with ease and my husband and I were truly able to enjoy our time.

my questions and really understood my vision from the start. She was timely, professional, and extremely organized. The wedding was exactly how we imaged it. We could not have done it without her. Thank you so much Caroline!

lism and calm demeanor was perfect for keeping my wife and I on track. If you are looking for a wedding planner, Caroline should be number one on your list.

e started to plan our wedding. Caroline agreed to meet via video chat for an interview and we knew right away that she would be the one to help plan our wedding. We got married in Boerne TX, but when we started to plan I was living in Maryland and my Husband was in Kuwait. She even visited the venue for us, to make sure we would be satisfied with our choice from afar. She is calm, extremely knowledgeable, and an absolute professional. She made our dream wedding day come true. She was always prompt and detailed in her responses. The "Aisle Planner" program that she uses to share with the bride and groom is user-friendly and really helped us stay on track. She gave us advice and helped us EVERY SINGLE STEP of the way, from the wording of the invitation to the most detailed rehearsal and wedding day timeline to my last minute requests and ideas. She coordinated with every vendor the week of the wedding, I was calm and assured throughout our time planning because of her. She is an amazing planner/coordinator and we feel lucky and blessed to have found and worked with her.

he point person for making things run smoothly. And boy did we need help. Our event took place on some family property, and, for the longest time, I was struggling to wrap my head around where the ceremony/reception take should take place, etc. Caroline helped us designate what areas would work best, and the flow of the night went really well because of her advice. This is just one example of many in which Caroline lead us in the right direction (the best way to address our cards to mitigate confusion, how seating arrangements help big families sit together, etc.). We always walked away from our meetings with Caroline having a clearer idea of what we needed to do. AislePlanner, the software Caroline uses, is also extremely helpful. It's an organization nerd's dream. And Caroline was a clutch resource when it came to creating our wedding invitations, too. She did a fantastic job of working with us until the invite looked exactly how we wanted it to. The day of the ceremony, Caroline was EVERYWHERE making sure everything ran smoothly. Several people commented on how great she was, especially Mom and my husband. The latter hadn't been convinced that we needed a wedding planner... but wound up saying that the day would have been an absolute disaster without her. So there's that. In short, I would recommend Caroline's services to anyone. Thank you, Caroline -- we couldn't have done it without you <3.

ided such calm and reassurance as we worked to navigate all of the many crazy details that made our wedding such a success. Hiring her was the best decision we made as a couple and one that I would do a thousand times over. Without her our wedding could never have gone as smoothly as it did. Her professionalism and attention to detail are unparalleled. Thank you, Caroline, for everything!

rds the love I have for her. She truly went above and beyond what I could have imagined and helped me to bring my (somewhat crazy) wedding ideas to life! From the very beginning, I knew I needed a special person to help me pull off the "Wurst Wedding Ever"... I interviewed 3 wedding planners, including Caroline. Right off the bat, Caroline was the ONLY person to catch that I had the wrong date on my save the date mock-ups (I wish I could say that I did this on purpose, but NO it was really just a typo!). Not only does Caroline have an eye for detail, but her sense of calm and great attitude truly helped me to let go and actually relax and ENJOY my wedding day...something that I thought would NEVER happen (as I am a very type A personality when it comes to design and I prefer things done a certain way). Another thing that really stood out to me with Caroline is that she told me, "I am your wedding planner from the day you hire me." That is something rare to find in this crazy wedding market, and she was not lying. Caroline was truly in my corner from start to finish, and I could just cry happy tears forever thinking about how much she has supported us through our year + of wedding planning. Every crazy wedding idea I had, she took with stride and did not let it phase her one bit. November 24th, 2018 was indeed the BEST "Wurst Wedding" EVER, and none of it could have been possible without Caroline. I truly believe that she is the best of the best... I would trust her with my life. Thank you, Caroline, from the bottom of my heart. With Love, Mrs. Conaway