Volaré Planning & Design

family and friends with out a doubt. Amazing job!

contacts are invaluable, especially if you don't know much about the wedding industry. The day of the wedding went flawlessly--I didn't hear of a single problem that went on behind the scenes because Caroline took care of all of it for me. All I focused on before the ceremony was my having a great time with my girlfriends getting ready and sipping mimosas. Thank you again Caroline for everything!

attention to detail, her smooth organization of everything, and her unfailing patience and upbeat outlook. As the mother of the bride, I was very stressed and she always managed to calm me and make me feel everything was going to be great. And it was! She was so easy to work with and was always very quick to respond to calls or emails, even when she was out of town. She negotiated with our vendors to get the best prices and just did a top notch job of staying on top of everything. The day of the wedding, I got to enjoy mimosas with the bridal party while Caroline set up the candy buffet and all the tables and decorations. She is the best! If you want your perfect wedding, she's the one who will get it done!

ink I knew she'd be perfect for the job even from our first phone conversation! Caroline is genuine, respectful, diligent, and extremely organized! She made a point to understand my vision, made recommendations, and helped me with so many details - even proofread my programs! We had so many tiny details incorporated into our wedding (we had our own centerpieces, many decorations from home, even same day rehearsal!). I was truly amazed at how she did everything it took for things to come out the way I wanted. During the planning process, Caroline would complete things on my to do list before me without even asking! She took care of getting a million people on the same page, advocated for me, and truly went above what I expected. The planning website program she works with is excellent and it is extremely user friendly. My photographer was so impressed with her timeline that he was like “Who is this wedding planner, and where did you find her?!”. Our wedding day was beyond perfect, and I can honestly say it would have not been so perfect without Caroline's help. Because of Caroline, my now husband and I were able to truly enjoy our perfect day without a worry!! I cannot stress how much having Caroline made my life a million times easier. I recommend her to everyone, and to people who do not think they need a wedding planner! She is 200% worth it! :)

ed near San Antonio, while I was stationed in Germany for the majority of the planning process. It was a relief to know that Caroline was there to handle the details, and guide John in the right direction. I communicated regularly with Caroline by email, and she was always replied promptly with positive enthusiasm and answers to all of my questions. Because I could not attend floral meetings myself, Caroline did all of the leg work being the consult with our florist, and I was very pleased with the results. In fact, everything turned out great! Our food was fantastic, the catering staff was top notch, our cake was beautiful and delicious, and our DJ was awesome! I know that we could not have done it all without Caroline by our sides. She was more than a wedding planner; she was a friend that we counted on to make our day memorable, and for that we thank you!

t fathom going through our wedding day without Caroline's help. Her wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care is second to none. When we got flustered coordinating vendors who wouldn't return calls 4 weeks from the wedding, Caroline was so helpful. There were so many little things I had never thought about sorting out in advance, but Caroline made sure to ask the questions so they never became an issue. I remember distinctly meeting her the night before our wedding to drop off some decorations and being incredibly flustered about what was were and how it had to go; Caroline's words that night were "don't worry, I've got this from here." And she did. When I showed up to the venue before the wedding, Caroline had it down to a science, and all the vendors knew where to be when, and it all looked beautiful. I will never be married again, and therefore never need her wedding planning services again, but I would absolutely recommend her services to anyone getting married.

ited our schedule. She also coordinated a formal walk-through with our venue manager, and our lighting vendor, to ensure that our evening would we be on cue. Caroline did an amazing job keeping us organized and on top of all the important details such as proper linen sizes for our chosen tables, ceremony music selections, floral choices, as well as designing event logistics for the entire evening. I really don't know what we would have done without her expertise and ability to make everything as stress free as possible. Every time things would change, she handled it all in stride and updated our timeline to reflect new changes with proper execution. Our wedding was everything and more than we anticipated, thanks to Caroline and her team. Highly recommend Volare!

in the business. She anticipated my needs, had a solution for every problem and absolutely blew me away with how on top of everything she was every step along the way. She went above and beyond in advocating for me with my vendors, saving me significant time and money. I'm in debt to Caroline for ensuring my wedding day was everything I had hoped for and more. I couldn't recommend her enough!

our planning was going well and we weren't missing anything. She went far beyond just meeting with us and suggested vendors as well. She was always available to email or text and responded very quickly. Had we known how good she is, we would have had her plan the whole thing! The day of our wedding went beautifully. I'm sure there were a few issues on our wedding day, that's unavoidable, but we didn't hear about them. Caroline took care of everything, and we just got to enjoy our day. Thank you, Caroline of Volare Wedding and Event Planning for everything!

r itself, going above and beyond contractual expectations. My (now) husband and I have very demanding careers with little “spare” time. We have not been to many weddings and were unsure of the planning intricacies (timelines and order of events, “wedding day emergency kit” supplies, typical “problems” encountered on wedding day, reliable vendors in the area, what information to put on a ceremony program, etc.). Caroline had prompt answers to all of these questions and provided example lists, her experienced ideas, and a user-friendly online software program that essentially creates your timeline and seating chart (highly recommended!). She even helped us to secure vendors for our wedding, something she was not contracted to do. She went above and beyond by offering to pick up linen napkins from a vendor that didn’t deliver to our venue (keep in mind we hired her for “day-of services” only) AND surprised us further by returning them after our wedding. She also provided her own beverage trough, free of charge, that we filled with water bottles for our guests. Our wedding had a few mishaps (nothing more than what would be expected); however, my husband and I will probably never truly know about all of them because Caroline was there, aware of it all, and took care of everything in a professional and efficient manner. She is the behind-the-scenes hero that allowed us to enjoy our wedding day. Thank you Volare Wedding & Event Planning! We will continue to recommend you to our friends, family, and colleagues.

spiration to collaborate with Caroline in styling our wedding reception. Caroline helped us find A-list vendors, all within our budget, who worked seamlessly together to make our vision come to life. She even had beautiful rental items that she lent us without charge. I would highly suggest Caroline and Volare to anyone that is searching for a wedding planner for their wedding day.

ne literally paid for herself! Our food was delicious, and the DJ was phenomenal! All of our friends keep talking about how much fun they had, which makes us happy because that is what we wanted most of all! With one or two minor glitches, our wedding day turned out to be perfect. Caroline went above and beyond of what was even expected. We felt so lucky the entire time to have her, not only because of her ability to run an amazing event, but because she really cared about making our day great.

her to anyone! She is a very kind, hard working woman. The only change I would make would be to meet and work with her assistant. I never met her and wished she would have been around to assist on the night of our wedding. Even so, Caroline had it under control.

flow well. She also helped with the little things like finding the right adhesive hooks to hang our paper lanterns and finding/hiring a budget friendly staff to set up our ceremony chairs. Everything went really well on our wedding day; it was what we envisioned and more. My fiancé and I both have pretty demanding careers, so having Caroline by our side through the whole process really made our wedding planning less stressful and more enjoyable. She really went above and beyond her scope of duties. At the end of the night, she collected all of our decor and wedding mementos and delivered them to our home when we returned from our honeymoon. Now, that’s service! I would recommend Caroline to anyone looking for a wedding planner. She is polite, courteous, professional and very good at what she does.

have a wedding planner the name of Volare Wedding. The day of the wedding came and to my surprise everything was taken care of. Caroline of Volare made it all happen flawlessly. It was so beautiful; something you would read about or see in a magazine. The wedding and Caroline made memories, and to me that was a gift that I will always remember and bring joy to my heart. Thank you Volare!

ded someone to coordinate all the vendors set up, help me with the details as well as move things along at the wedding reception especially when I found out that I would have more than 300 guests! I found Caroline on the knot.com and met with her in person. She was very professional and was up to the challenge of helping me and my mom plan my big wedding. She answered all our questions promptly and professionally. She also made us feel less stressed and worried by reassuring us that the wedding will be great. Two weeks before the big day, there were a lot of changes for the wedding reception. She handled the changes with ease and was very professional by calling my vendors about changes and updates promptly. I know now I would have never survived those last couple of weeks before the big day without her. The stress would have been too much! She also took care of all the decorations and set up for the sign in table, my sweetheart table, and cocktail hour. She also was very professional on the day of my wedding. She kept me calm with reassurance and asking if I needed anything. She remained in the background throughout the evening, but was readily available for any changes I wanted. My wedding reception was beautiful and great! I've heard a lot of compliments from my guests and I owe a lot of the success to Caroline. Overall, I am very grateful for Caroline and Volare Wedding and Event Planning! It is definitely worth it to have a day of wedding planner especially this one!

of. I really don't know what I would have done without her! She helped us find the best caterer and photographer that we could have ever asked for; all far within our budget. We had a lot of out of town guests, and Caroline helped secure an excellent rate for a block of rooms for our families, and also arranged transportation for our out of town guests. The venue came to life with her touch on every detail, and It was evident that that our vendors all worked well together, thanks to Volare. We feel so fortunate to have had such a perfect day. If you are thinking of hiring a wedding planner, I highly recommend Caroline. She's professional, helpful in every detail and knows how to plan a wedding.

vealed a few details about my wedding, Caroline was very quick to email me with a quote. She also met at times that were convenient for us. She really valued our time, and is very much an efficient person herself. The day of coordination package was quite a value in that it included a rehearsal coordination, wedding day timeline, and vendor communication/organization. Also, Caroline went above and beyond the contract expectations, as she picked-up and delivered items to and from our chosen vendors. Caroline just knew what to do and offered to do many things for us; we never had to ask! Caroline put the finishing touches on all of my ideas and everything was set-up to our expectations. The entire wedding went off without a hitch! I can't believe that it turned out to be such a perfect day; I know that I couldn't have done it without Volare. My family was able to relax and so was I! Thank you!

g an absolutely exquisite and sumptuous dinner and reception. Because of her on target ideas we were able to save money on many items and had sufficient funds for the wedding pictures and floral decor of our dreams. Because I personally struggle with planning and organization it was especially comforting to have someone in charge such as Caroline, as she is very strong in these areas. Also, her beautiful Southern manners and impeccable style are a plus. I was very impressed with her professionalism as she dealt with every detail and unexpected occurrence. People, no matter the amount of planning, SOMETHING will happen!! Heavenly days, I left the father of the bride at the hotel while I went on to the church to be with my daughter while accidentally taking his copy of the directions to the church with me. We discovered this about 20 minutes before the ceremony was to begin. Bless Caroline, she managed to get him there only about 5 minutes late! I recommend Volare and Caroline Gollner without reservation to anyone who is looking for the perfect wedding planner.

taway car and driver so she could make sure the car arrived on time. Because I had had some problems with our reservations for the rehearsal dinner, I asked Caroline to also make sure the car and driver had actually been reserved. She did - and the driver arrived on time. Caroline managed to be both unobtrusive and available during the rehearsal and wedding and reception, which were the only times I had any contact with her.

tiniest of details and made them exceptional. Throughout the event she was checking on guest and tending to the bride. Her passion for making the bride's day beautiful was easily noticed. Often times people do not recognize how much work goes into a wedding. It is because of Caroline that this day was made even more beautiful and the bride needed to not stress at all.

efficiently, and with out drama. I can't tell you how refreshing it is for someone to handle a little snare and move on to more important things.

Planners captured her personality in every detail of the ceremony. Her theme color was a beautiful aqua blue and of course, white. Her accent color were pretty pastels like pink, yellow and mauve. There were whole matching flower tops just sitting on the tables, very pretty. Lots of candles, twinkling white lights and white chiffon hanging from the ceiling. Applause, applause. It was a very special day for all, including my friend. The look on her face said it all. I am not married, but would definitely give Volare a call if the day every arrived. Great Job Volare!

uthern charm was comforting and honest!

re very involved in the planning of their beautiful and fun wedding. Caroline was brought on board to assist with the wedding day. She spent many hours and worked with my daughter, accommodating special times as she lived 3 hours away. Caroline was very professional yet personal at the same time. She was aware of our position as a very active mother, father, sister, fiance, mother-in-law, new sister and my daughter's position as the beautiful bride. We all enjoyed participating in the decisions for Briahna's wedding. Briahna and Michael knew what they wanted and they had fun letting family get involved. Caroline was the person that allowed all of the family involvement to create a wonderful wedding. Caroline solved the imperfections while smiling and flowing through the wedding and the reception without most wedding participants even knowing they occurred. As the mother of the bride, I was able to enjoy the special day. We were very pleased with Caroline's assistance and would not do a wedding without her. I am blessed and have another daughter. So, some day!!!!!

e day of the wedding I forgot to order a toss bouquet and she made one last minute. All night she took care of my husband and I by making sure we had food and drinks. She was constantly running around making sure everything was perfect. I would recommend her to anyone that is needing a coordinator.

rhymed verbiage for an entertaining city scavenger hunt that lasted for more than three hours. Employees worked in groups that were structured to solve problems, while exploring the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida. Some employees found themselves zip lining over an alligator farm, while others participated in wine tastings; all the while obtaining artifacts and points required to win the challenge. Afterwards, our company had an awards ceremony and reception, which Caroline organized. Everything was well planned and to our liking. I would not hesitate to hire this company again. They are talented, professional and deliver as promised.

exactly where we were all supposed to be for separate pictures with the bride and groom. It was all detailed with a specific timeline and schedule that Caroline coordinated with our amazing photographer. Caroline had taken the time to get to know our family, and helped guide the photographer to get those most cherished moments. The venue was set up perfectly in every detail. I was sure that I would have to sneak in and make an adjustment or two, but Caroline didn't miss a beat. The centerpieces, table cards and table settings were perfectly placed. The wedding favors were assembled and presented beautifully as well. Also when we arrived, the band was setting up and Caroline was helping them get organized. Caroline communicated with the florist and delivered flowers to the appropriate hotel rooms. She also saw to it that all the groomsmen had their boutonnière's pinned accordingly. The flowers for the mothers were wrong, so Caroline addressed it immediately and saw that the florist redeliver the correct flowers. The ceremony was beautifully orchestrated and the reception was flawless in every detail. I have never seen my daughter so happy! It was an amazing time! At the end of the evening, Caroline organized every detail. She even helped me pack my daughter's wedding gown and other irreplaceable items into my car. Caroline collected all of the wedding decor and delivered it to my home the following week. What amazing service! I would not hesitate to suggest Caroline to my friends. When my other daughter gets married, I know that we will definitely say "I do" to Caroline again.

Wedding & Event Planning offers complimentary consultations, I decided to meet with Caroline, and I am so happy that I did. Caroline has a very pleasant personality, which immediately put me at ease. She asked me many questions about my dream wedding, as we completed a questionnaire in the process. She said that her goal was to uncover my “wedding style”. After studying the questionnaire, she asked more questions in regard to what I was looking for, and then she hit the nail on the head! She asked me if I had considered a tropical destination wedding. I told her that I had not, because I thought it would be too expensive. Since I was not completely convinced, she set appointments at several local venues. They were all beautiful places with satisfying menus, but I just didn’t have that dream wedding feeling. Caroline did not give up! She then forwarded me information on weddings in Porta Vallarta, Playa Del Carmen, and Cayman Islands. Not only did she research three locations, but also each location had two separate venues and budget plans. The most unique location was in Porta Vallarta, Mexico called Le Kliff. When I saw the picture of a wedding on a majestic cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, I knew that this was the place for my husband and I to get married. Fortunately for us, this gorgeous place was definitely within our budget plan. Caroline found a fabulous all-inclusive hotel to host our wedding, which was beautiful and very affordable. The men enjoyed participating in an amateur golf tournament that Caroline discovered and organized. She also managed wedding transportation for the guests on the day of the wedding, as everyone had to travel from the hotel up to Le Kliff and back to the hotel again. I was a bit worried about this, but it all went very smoothly. To top it all off, Caroline came to Mexico to do the day of coordination for our wedding. Everything was perfect, because she was there. I can honestly say that I had the wedding of my dreams. I highly recommend Caroline and Volare Wedding & Event Planning. Not only did she go above and beyond, but also she helped me save money in process. I figured out that I would have spent thousands more without her expertise. Thanks Caroline!

r ability to make my sister's wedding a true success. Caroline worked with my sister and her florist to select the ideal flowers for the bouquet, the wedding service and for the numerous tables at the site of the reception. She also assisted my sister in choosing the most appropriate music for her wedding service. The music played during the wedding service was quite simply magical. Caroline's musical suggestions were completely on point and provided the perfect touch to the wedding. We were also completely relieved to have Caroline's assistance in helping select the right band for the reception. My sister wanted to have a band perform that was not only talented, but one which provide the guests with entertainment in a fun-filled atmosphere. Once again, Caroline was able to provide multiple suggestions, and my sister was able to select her favorite among the bands suggested. Caroline also helped my sister immensely in choosing the foods available for wedding guests at her reception. She assisted my sister in selecting the best catering company to fit her budget. My sister didn't have a "fortune" to spend on the catering; however, Caroline was able to provide menu ideas that were gourmet and delicious. No one at the reception would ever have guessed that my sister was on a somewhat tight budget when planning her wedding. Wedding guests were served beer and wine at the reception. Once again, Caroline offered great ideas for the wine menu. Her knowledge of wine proved to be true benefit for my sister's wedding reception. Before my sister was married, I had no idea how much planning was necessary to pull off a well-done and tasteful wedding service and reception. I know without a doubt that my sister simply could not have achieved the same result without Caroline's assistance. She provides expertise, without being overbearing. She is able to calm the nerves of an overwhelmed bride, while simultaneously assuring that each member of the wedding party has remembered their cues for the wedding service. I would recommend Caroline for any bride-to-be. She is a delightful person and a truly skilled and talented wedding planner. She will ensure that your wedding is the day of your dreams.

me was a Victorian Garden wedding and she was able to bring that theme to my shower. Silver, fine china and fresh hydrangea (my wedding flowers) and lace. It was a wonderful day and I was so grateful that Volare was able to take the stress of planning the shower and allow us to enjoy the day with friends and family. I have recommended her to all of my friends planning their weddings.

elief to have someone on the same page as her, making life easier during a significantly overwhelming period of time in our lives due to all the planning and to-do's.. I know that our wedding went off without a hitch (that NEVER seems to happen), and Caroline was always one step ahead of us making sure everything was taken care of. Again, I don't know exactly what she did or what she was responsible for, but I do know that my wife attributes a large amount of stress relief to Volare/Caroline, so I give a big thumbs up and "thank you" to the company. You can never go wrong with making the bride stress-free on the big day!

lized that I might be in over my head. Caroline helped me with things that I never would have thought of own my own to my make my wedding day (and weekend) go smoothly. She met with me regularly leading up to the wedding to go over checklists to make sure everything was ready to go. She was available with answers and advice any time I needed her. Caroline helped create an itinerary for my destination wedding for family and friends travelling in for the rehearsal, other pre-wedding activities, and wedding day. She also helped me with a detailed timeline of the wedding day to keep everyone involved (from the wedding party, to the caterers, to the DJ) organized and in the right place at the right time. On the day of my wedding, I felt so confident having Caroline assisting with all the finishing touches, as she helped coordinate vendors and place table decorations. While I was relaxing and preparing for the wedding ceremony, Caroline was just a text message or call away to take care of anything I needed. During the ceremony and reception, Caroline was there to direct the wedding party and guests to their places. She also took care of cleaning up any personal items at the end of the night, so my husband and I (along with our parents and attendants) could focus on enjoying ourselves. Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and the last thing you want to do is stress over every detail and every minor task on the day of your wedding. In this respect, Caroline was a godsend! I know for a fact that my wedding would not have gone so well without her help. I would highly recommend her to any bride looking to get some professional help to make her wedding day perfect!

owed by a beautiful reception in the hotel's ballroom. The food was "to die for," the orchestra was GREAT!, and the libations were expertly prepared by well-qualified bartenders in white serving jackets. Everyone had a fantastic time. I recommend her services highly.

have ever made. Caroline organized our wedding rehearsal on the evening before our wedding. No one else knew what was going on, or even where to stand. Having her there to direct everyone made it all run so smoothly, so we could move on to our rehearsal dinner. The next day, Caroline was the point of contact for both of our families. She handled everything so professionally. Every person in the family understood every expectation, without having to call my bride. Before the ceremony, Caroline handled the financial aspect with our vendors. She also oversaw the setup of the venue, as she was the one who made the finishing touches. During the ceremony, she cued the guitarist when to start playing, and also when the attendants to proceed. I don't think this would have been pulled off without her. At the reception, she made sure that the timeline was followed accordingly. She also used her best judgement to speed things along or slow other moments down. It all flowed perfectly. I now understand why people hire wedding planners. There's so much that one doesn't even think about, until the actual day. My bride definitely made the right choice; Caroline was awesome!