Planning a Queenstown wedding from Auckland, or anywhere else in New Zealand can feel overwhelming. You're coordinating suppliers you've never met, navigating venue logistics you can't easily visit, and trying to piece together recommendations from internet reviews. This is where Holly and Co transforms the experience from stressful to genuinely enjoyable.
Holly isn't just another wedding planner with a portfolio and a checklist. She's built something different in Queenstown: a planning service that functions as your personal advocate, style consultant, and on-the-ground coordinator rolled into one remarkably sunny disposition. Couples consistently describe her as "a personal ray of sunshine" – which sounds like marketing fluff until you actually work with her and realise it's accurate.
The Queenstown Advantage You Didn't Know You Needed
Queenstown's wedding industry is tight-knit, and Holly knows everyone who matters. More importantly, everyone knows her. This isn't about name-dropping. It's about practical advantages that save you money and stress.
When Holly recommends a florist, that florist knows she only sends couples who've been properly briefed and have realistic expectations. When she coordinates with your photographer, they've likely worked together before and understand each other's timing needs. When unexpected weather forces ceremony changes (because this is Queenstown, and weather happens), she's calling suppliers who trust her judgment and respond immediately.
These relationships extend beyond Queenstown. Holly maintains connections with quality suppliers across New Zealand, meaning she can source specialty items, coordinate Auckland vendors travelling south, or recommend alternatives when your first choice isn't available. This network becomes particularly valuable for couples planning destination weddings who need someone local who understands both their vision and the practical realities of executing it in Queenstown and Wanaka.
How Holly Actually Works (And Why It's Different)
Holly's planning services adapt to your actual needs rather than forcing you into predetermined packages. She'll help with getting your initial brief onto paper if you're starting from scratch, work on styling your overall aesthetic once you've got the basics sorted, handle the detailed logistics that make everything run smoothly, or simply execute flawlessly on the day itself.
This flexibility extends to budgets. Holly works with couples spending $20,000 and couples investing $80,000, adjusting her approach based on your resources whilst maintaining the same attention to detail. She's not here to upsell you into services you don't need or vendors that blow your budget. She's here to make your actual vision work within your actual constraints.
The Details That Separate Good Weddings From Exceptional Ones
Anyone can create a wedding day timeline. What sets Holly apart is understanding which details actually matter and how to execute them so they feel seamless rather than fussy.
She notices that your elderly grandmother will struggle with the gravel path to the ceremony site and arranges appropriate transport before you've even considered the issue. She coordinates with your caterer to ensure dietary requirements are handled discreetly rather than making guests feel singled out. She stages your getting-ready space, so it photographs beautifully whilst remaining functional for your actual preparation needs.
These aren't dramatic flourishes. They're the small considerations that prevent problems and create comfort. The result is weddings where everything just works, allowing you to focus on the experience rather than the logistics.
Holly's styling sensibility leans contemporary and organic, favouring natural beauty over excessive decoration. This philosophy suits Queenstown and Wanaka's dramatic landscapes particularly well. Why compete with mountain views and lake vistas when you can enhance them thoughtfully? Her approach saves couples money on unnecessary styling whilst creating more impactful results through restraint and intention.
What Working With Holly Actually Looks Like
The process starts with a proper conversation. Holly wants to understand your relationship, your priorities, and your concerns before proposing any services. She's genuinely interested in what matters to you, not just what's trending on Instagram.
From there, she develops a proposal tailored to your specific needs. This might include comprehensive planning from venue selection through to day-of coordination, or it might focus on specific elements like styling direction and vendor coordination whilst you handle other aspects independently.
Throughout the planning process, Holly maintains clear communication without overwhelming you. She knows the difference between keeping you informed and creating decision fatigue. You'll have regular check-ins to ensure everything progresses smoothly, but you won't be drowning in daily emails about minor details she can handle independently.
As your wedding approaches, Holly's coordination becomes increasingly valuable. She manages vendor confirmations, creates detailed timelines, coordinates with your venue, and ensures everyone understands their responsibilities. On your actual wedding day, she's the person making sure everything happens when and how it should - allowing you to be fully present rather than playing coordinator.
Planning Your Queenstown Celebration
Holly works with couples throughout New Zealand and internationally, coordinating celebrations across Queenstown and the wider Otago region. She's particularly experienced with the area's most popular venues whilst also introducing couples to hidden gems that might suit their style and budget better than obvious choices.
Her calendar fills quickly, particularly for peak summer and autumn dates. Couples planning 2025 or 2026 celebrations should reach out soon to secure her services, though she occasionally accommodates shorter timelines for couples with flexibility or smaller guest counts.
Contact Details
🌏Website: www.hollyandco.co.nz
✉️Email: steph@hollyandco.co.nz
📱Phone: 021 1648 153
❤️https://www.instagram.com/hollyandcoevents
