Holly Kalkin Weddings Reviews
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Molly Sent on 04/02/2026Incredible experience
Hiring a wedding planner was absolutely the best decision we made planning our wedding and we won the lottery having Holly as our planner. She puts so much thought, care, and effort into her work with couples and she's incredible at what she does. We planned a destination wedding in San Diego in the midst of a cross country move and Holly was incredible at coordinating with us despite time zone changes and just overall being understandable and flexible. She was able to coordinate everything with vendors which really took a lot off our plates. Most importantly, she was able to make our vision come to life that exceeded all of our expectations! We truly cannot thank Holly enough for helping us plan the most amazing day! -
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Christie Sent on 03/15/2026Dependable and easy to work with wedding coordinator
I planned my sister’s wedding and needed a day-of wedding coordinator. I was so thankful to have found Holly Kalkin--she was amazing! She stepped in and made sure every detail was handled so the bride and groom could focus on enjoying their wedding. She kept the timeline on track and everything ran seamlessly. Her professionalism, organization, and calm demeanor made the whole day feel effortless. I highly recommend her to any couple looking for a talented, dependable, and easy to work with wedding coordinator. -
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Moriah Sent on 01/16/2026In Your Corner
We are so so grateful for Holly and Juliette and all of their help at our wedding! From the first conversation, I felt so confident in Holly and her team. We had so many kids, moving parts and family members who did not pay any attention to the schedules and they wrangled everyone and kept us moving. They made everything flow smoothly and I didn’t think about anything the day of the wedding. Without them I would not have been able to be present and enjoy the day. On top of that they were SOO kind and personable and just so easy to work with. You absolutely want them in your corner on your wedding day!! -
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Lindsay Sent on 10/16/2025Everything I needed!
Holly absolutely made our wedding! She is warm, calm and so good at what she does! We did a hybrid month/day of package and Holly was always available and very communicative leading up to our wedding. The weekend of, she was an angel, dealing with all the questions and details that I found overwhelming. We used Holly's company to get all our printed materials for the weekend and Kimmy was so great to work with. She helped me design welcome signs, schedules and the seating chart. Holly provided all the frames and stands we needed- not having to add that to my to do list was so nice. She also provided a colleague to help with our rehearsal dinner and welcome drinks and this was a game changer. Keely was fantastic and I feel like because of her, I was able to enjoy every minute of the night before our wedding. For our wedding itself, Holly listened to every request I made and truly brought it all to life. I did not feel like I needed to manage a single thing and could truly be present to enjoy our big day. I cannot recommend Holly and her company enough! -
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Jenna Sent on 08/27/2025Kind, Genuine and Knows Her Stuff!
Holly was an absolute joy to work with and she executed the most perfect day for us at the Lafayette Hotel. We hired her for week of coordination and she was incredibly responsive and helpful with any questions we had leading up to that week - even hopping on last minute calls to talk through things. I was pretty type A with my planning prior to hiring Holly, but I never once felt nervous handing everything over to her. She was very professional, knowledgeable, kind, easy to talk to, knows how to run the show, and could pivot and problem solve. Put us right at ease and let us enjoy the best day of our lives. There's also just something to say about working with good, genuine people and Holly is that. Don't think twice about hiring her and her team!! -
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Eli Sent on 06/20/2025Holly is Amazing!!
We can't express enough how lucky we were to have Holly as our coordinator for our wedding. Our day would not have ran as smoothly as it did without her. From directing rehearsal, to advise on how to get wrinkles out of my veil, to taking care of decor, and bustling my dress, her expertise is truly unmatched. She was available our entire wedding week and was with us from the start of the day to the end and she took care of everything under the Sun so we wouldn't have to stress about it. She and her team went as far as making trips to our hotel room to pick stuff up so we wouldn't have to, made sure we got to try food during cocktail hour, and helped everyone stay on track with the day's timeline. She was also familiar with our venue and other vendors so we felt so lucky to have had such an amazing team to make our day so special.
We appreciate Holly so much and highly recommend her services to anyone getting married in the San Diego area! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 12/31/2024Holly and her team are the best!
As a makeup artist if 17 years, I want to say to all the brides book Holly! We have worked so many weddings together over the years and her clients always sing her praises, my timeline is super clear and detailed and everything is so caring and personal. Her kindness and professionalism are so evident to everyone who has the pleasure of working with her. Look no further if you want to be well taken care of on your wedding day! -
Irene Sent on 12/24/2024
Best Decision Ever!
Holly is somewhat of a Mary Poppins, a fairy godmother, a miracle worker… overall a godsend. We live in Washington and wanted to get married in our hometown of San Diego; so we decided to hire someone to ease the stress of planning an out-of-state wedding. We went with Holly after doing some research online. Our initial zoom meeting was great, she listened to all of our ideas, broke down the planning process for us, and helped us set a realistic budget. She sent us a detailed list of venues that met our wants and needs for us to consider. She included a budget breakdown for each venue option with really helped us when it came to picking venues to tour. Holly’s organization through the entire process was my favorite part, she provided preferred vendors with their social media accounts for us to explore which made choosing vendors so much easier. Her communication was fantastic, answering all of my questions and concerns; truly taking the stress away from everything. Come wedding day, Holly was our angel! My wedding dress ripped and I went into full panic mode, Holly’s calm presence helped me calm down as she sewed my dress. The day flowed so peacefully, we loved how attentive she was to all the details and how she checked on us constantly. She helped bustle my dress, change my shoes, and brought us much needed drinks while we waited for our grand entrance. Our wedding day was everything we hoped for and more, it was the best day ever! We couldn’t have done it without Holly, she was the best decision we made! -
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Kate Sent on 11/10/2024Unparalleled experience, professionalism, and service
Holly and her team were amazing to work with! My husband and I are SO happy that we chose HKW to plan and coordinate our wedding day at Kona Kai. Before the wedding, Holly was helpful with providing tools, checklists, and resources for us to use to help with the planning process. She was available to answer questions and give suggestions leading up to the wedding. Once the wedding day got closer, we had an in-depth meeting and she created a detailed timeline for the wedding day. Her attention to detail is strong and she is clearly so experienced and knows everything you need to think of for your wedding. Holly has great relationships with all of the wedding vendors in San Diego so all of our other vendors (DJ, florist, photographer, venue, etc.) knew her and were happy to communicate and coordinate with her prior to the wedding. On the day of the wedding, everything went according to plan and I truly felt like I could relax and enjoy the day without worrying about coordinating all the details. As a bride, that calmness and peace of mind is something I'm so grateful for. Robin and Holly were both so attentive, making sure things were going smoothly. Anyone getting married in the San Diego area would be lucky to work with Holly and her team, as they truly bring an unparalleled level of experience, professionalism, and service to your wedding! -
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Peter Sent on 10/03/2024Wonderful.
Holly's attention to detail and communication made for a wonderful wedding. -
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Amanda Sent on 09/11/2024Beyond Grateful for Holly!
We found Holly through the recommended vendor list from our venue (Kona Kai). The venue required at least a day-of coordinator, we wanted someone who has worked with our venue before, and I also wanted to explore getting a little bit more help than just day-of support. After doing initial inquiry calls with her and a couple other planners/coordinators, my choice was super easy to make. It was like a goldilocks moment, some planners too easy going and some too aggressive in their style, Holly was JUST RIGHT! I could tell from the beginning that she’d listen to us and what we wanted but also give suggestions or alternative ideas to help everything come together perfectly. After discussing the various offerings she provides, we went with a partial-planning package to get the extra support we were looking for. She did such an amazing job helping us narrow down all the vendors we needed and after each suggestion I trusted her more and more. She helped us find a DJ, florist, hair and makeup, lighting/drapery, etc. There are SO many wedding vendors out there, so having her trusted suggestions and that she knew would match our style, personality, and were available on our date was SO helpful and made going from day-of coordinator to partial planning SO worth it. She was always easy to communicate with, responding in a timely fashion and answering all of my questions. Her checklists and support resources kept me feeling confident that I was on track. She also has a graphic design team that helped us create all of our signage which was a huge help!!
When it came to the rehearsal and day-of coordination, Holly was phenomenal and I got positive feedback from our parents, bridal party, and everyone who was a key part of the day. She managed to wrangle our fun-loving (and sometimes not so good at listening) bridal party to practice the ceremony enough times that we all felt great about it but it wasn’t too much and didn’t take too long. She knew exactly how to prompt us all through it. The day-of the wedding, I had NO stress (and this is saying a lot as I am a chronically stressed person by nature) because I was so confident that Holly and her team and our amazing vendor team that she helped us to curate was going to make everything perfect and it was! Everything was set up beautifully and she was quick to respond and manage any last-minute details or concerns.
I would highly recommend hiring Holly for partial planning if you’re anything like me – have a vision but not sure how to execute it, want some help but mainly want to eliminate stress from planning, COULD do it yourself but don’t WANT to do it all yourself, and if you want to have an amazing wedding where you can TRULY ENJOY the entire day because you know it is taken care of.
THANK YOU HOLLY!! -
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Rachel Sent on 07/04/2024Holly was wonderful!
Holly was incredible! She was so organized and made sure our entire wedding ran smoothly. As a bride I knew everything was handled and I could just focus on enjoying the day. She was great with details, communicated well with us and our vendors and we were so happy with how the day went. I would definitely recommend her for any couple planning a wedding in San Diego! -
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Carly Sent on 05/16/2024The Absolute Best Coordinator Out There!
Holly is an exceptional wedding coordinator, and we couldn’t be happier with her service. From the very beginning, she was incredibly communicative, constantly checking in on us and asking if we had any questions or needed assistance. Her proactive approach and frequent updates made us feel supported and confident throughout the entire planning process.
Holly provided us with a wealth of helpful documents that covered everything we needed to be aware of, from timelines to vendor recommendations. These resources were invaluable in keeping us organized and on track, ensuring that no detail was overlooked.
On the day of the wedding, we encountered an unexpected delay with the food. Holly's quick thinking and resourcefulness saved the day. She immediately came up with an alternate plan, seamlessly handling the situation so that none of our guests even noticed there was an issue. Her ability to stay calm under pressure and resolve the problem efficiently was truly impressive.
Thanks to Holly, our wedding day was perfect, and we were able to enjoy every moment without any stress. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication, expertise, and outstanding service. If you’re looking for a wedding coordinator who will go above and beyond to make your day special, we highly recommend Holly! -
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Alice Sent on 09/25/2023Simply Amazing
Holly was an amazing planner and coordinator. My husband and I both hate planning and Holly handled us like a complete champ. She was super patient, flexible, understanding, and knowledgeable. She definitely kept us on track and was really down to earth. She was just what we needed--she was incredibly organized, offered a lot of ideas and suggestions (because in addition to hating planning, we are also ridiculously indecisive), coordinated everything with the vendors, and made sure we were submitting all the paperwork/payments we needed to complete.
She completely guided us every step of the way and had great recommendations. We also got several discounts with vendors by booking through her. We're so glad we went with a planner and that she was able to coordinate everything on the day-of as well. Please giver her a call or shoot her an e-mail, you won't regret it!! -
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Mei B. Sent on 04/02/2023Worth the investment
We found Holly Kalkin’s company through our venue’s recommendation, we worked with Barb in the Phoenix area and she was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and timely. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator! -
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Jessica Sent on 02/09/2022Highly Recommend - Fabulous Wedding Planner!
We were working with another wedding coordinator but we didn’t feel like being taken care of so we decided to work with Holly instead. It was the best decision ever made. We worked with her and could not recommend her more!
Holly was amazing, helpful, and supportive throughout this process, and she really held us together despite all of our stress! She was extremely detail-oriented and we could really depend on her to make sure everything was set and done. We had the best day and really owed so much of that to Holly. She took care of everything on our day so that our families and we could relax and enjoy ourselves. Could not have chosen a better wedding planner!
Thank you, Holly! It was such a pleasure working with you! -
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Gary Sent on 10/14/2021Amazing Wedding Coordinator!!!
My wife and I worked with Holly as our month of coordinator for our wedding in Oct 2021. From the communication to the detailed schedule management, the wedding decorations on the day of, and so much more, Holly was able to manage our expectations as my wife and I did not know a lot of things going into the wedding. Holly also knew the venue we booked (Bali Hai) so she was able to help us answer our questions and guide us on how the wedding ceremony would be like all the way to the end of the night where she helped with cleanup. Holly painted a very clear picture for us! And during the rehearsal the day before the wedding, with her walking us through the process and going over every little detail with us, our bridal party and parents, and our officiant, she helped ease our nerves for the day of!
Holly was incredibly professional throughout the entire process, she was very open to all of our crazy ideas we wanted to put into the wedding and helped execute them to such a higher standard than what we were expecting.
You will NOT regret booking Holly as your wedding coordinator! Holly even has her own inventory of wedding decorations that can really save you lots of headaches, time, and some dollars! All of her decorations really brightened the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception for our guests, every little detail added up and we're so thankful to her for and her assistant Rebecca for helping set up everything!
On our wedding day, as most couples are I am sure, we were crazy busy with preparations, makeup, photos, and more so having Holly and her wonderful assistant Rebecca there to set up the venue and organize all of our various vendor communications, put out our wedding favors, set the decorations, and prepare our ceremony (sand and tea) requirements was an absolute delight and really saved us so much stress and time.
Holly and her team member Kimmy were even able to help us print our seating charts and wedding programs that they helped us design to match our wedding colors which turned out as beautiful as the rest of the amazing decorations!
Thanks again Holly, Kimmy, and Rebecca! -
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Lauren Sent on 09/09/2021Best wedding planner!
I am so unbelievably happy we went with Holly Kalkin Wedddings to plan our wedding. We worked with Barb and she made what would’ve been a stressful process, an absolutely joy. She was always there with ideas, to answer any questions, and as a great support system for my husband and I. Our day was flawless and we owe that to her! -
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Kelly Sent on 07/10/2021Amazing Experience! Absolutely Recommend!
At first we were hesitant on whether we would need a day of Coordinator. Looking back, hiring Barb and the Holly Kalkin team was the best wedding decision we made!
Barb and her team were wonderful to work with from the start of our experience with them. Barb helped us make our Covid friendly backyard wedding a reality. We used Holly Kalkin’s day of coordinator service and it was worth every penny! Barb took the time to go through every step on our initial phone call even before she was hired. Her attention to detail, punctuality, ora of calm and her generosity with her time for our questions made her stand out above all the rest!
Even though we only used Holly Kalkin Weddings for the day of, Barb directed us to amazing vendors, answered all our questions throughout the process, coordinated with vendors and created a detailed itinerary that she communicated with the team. Barb even met with us at the home ahead of time to run through the plan for the set up, decor and layout.
On the day of, our wedding reception would not have been as wonderful without Barb and her team. All communication with vendors went through her, she set up and took down all our decorations and helped us transition smoothly throughout the evening. Barb even helped make sure tips got where they needed to go when family members handed her the cash! The day was even better than we had imagined and we know Barb was a major part in making that possible. We are so thankful and blessed to have found Barb! We are forever grateful and we would recommend her a thousand times over!
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Rosario Sent on 11/26/2019Best Coordinators in the Business - Hands down!
Holly was a blessing that came from an excellent referral from our DJ! We were very late to the coordinating game, but Holly jumped right on everything and took care of us. We were so nerve-wracked about planning a wedding from afar and getting all of the details right. Our venue’s director was let go the day that I flew in to do our walk-thru and Holly didn’t skip a beat and handled all the details anyway! She was so sweet and listened to all my wants and ideas and calmed all my worries away. She made sure I knew what I should ask for and gave me so many pro-tips I never would have thought of on my own and didn’t read anywhere online. Even though she was not going to be the one coordinating our wedding on the day-of, I was 1000% confident in her professionalism and care and trusted who she trusted. I'm also soo glad we went with their rental package, all of the little details and signs she provided went a loooong way. I had no idea how much I would have had to spend to get all of those little cute details another route!
Kriselle coordinated our wedding and was so amazing in so many ways. She wasted zero minutes and got everything done, pulled me away minimally and executed all of the décor flawlessly. She showed up on time and got to work and made everything so, so easy for us. We cannot thank you two enough for your dedication and for making our day so special and beautiful!
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Blake Sent on 10/17/2019Theeeee best coordinator out there!
Holly was without a doubt theeee best wedding coordinator out there. Without her my day easily could have been chaos. Holly went above and beyond with helping not only coordinate the vendors but she was helping set up. She is the sweetest person to work with and working with a wedding party of 26 she was calm at all times! Her communication is on point and always responded in a timely fashion. Even though she was hired for a day of coordinator she helped with recommendations throughout the process. My day was a dream and so seamless thanks to Holly. I loved every minute of working with her! Thank you Holly for everything ! -
Idan Sent on 10/09/2019
Made our day
Holly was INCREDIBLE. She was on top of it when it came down to all the little details, making sure everything flowed PERFECTLY, and was so patient and sweet the entire time leading up to the wedding and during the big day. She made our wedding flawless and perfect. We are so happy we hired her. -
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Fiona Sent on 07/02/2019A Dream Wedding Coordinator
I highly recommend Holly Kalkin Weddings whether you want someone to plan parts of your wedding or handle every single detail. Holly is a top-notch professional with great experience. She provided good advice and was a fantastic partner working well with other vendors I hired. Most important, Holly was able to take my vision and bring it to life. I hired Holly for week-of/day-of execution so that I could be totally present for my big day and not worry about making sure my vendors were doing what I needed them to. I am so thankful for Holly, and consider her a lifelong friend for helping me have the wedding of my dreams. -
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Kati Sent on 04/16/2019We could not imagine our day without Holly!
She somehow managed SO many things during our wedding but not once looked stressed or rushed. From our rehearsal to the last minute of our reception, Holly was smiling, sweet, and totally calm (which was the exact balance I needed!). She worked so well with all of our vendors and is such a pro! -
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Krystle Sent on 01/21/2019Wow!! What a dream!
We are so happy we chose Holly as our wedding planner! Our wedding venue was in a different location from our reception venue, so in addition to handling set up and break down she also helped manage our shuttles from the locations. We also had our exit planned on a gondola which she helped execute. Everything went off without a hitch! It was a lifesaver (and grey-hair saver) to have Holly as our wedding planner/consultant. She also has a lovely calming presence where you feel like you are in good hands and she executed flawlessly and from the looks of it, effortlessly.
My mom and I are definitely on the more detail-oriented side so as you can imagine, leading up to the big day I had a lot of questions. It was a stress-free planning process with Holly as she answered every one of my tedious questions quickly and thoughtfully. She did a nice job keeping both my mom and I in the loop as we would often tag team with all of questions. Holly is a true consultant, offering guidance when we felt stuck and asking us questions that we hadn’t thought about or knew to ask while planning. We purchased the month of vs day of services, which we would do again in a heartbeat. One huge bonus of this was we were able to use Holly’s gold chargers at no cost while rental companies are quite expensive. This is something inclusive with the month of package that ended up really sprucing up our table-scape beautifully. We cannot thank this wonderful woman enough. I enthusiastically recommend Holly Kalkin and team to be a part of your big day.
Thank you again, Holly!
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Jessica Sent on 10/11/2018I wish that I could pin Holly Kalkin to the top of every list for Brides to easily find her.
I had no clue how to plan my destination wedding and Holly helped me every step of the way.
She went above and beyond making sure every little detail was perfect...down to even helping me with my party favors by personally going out, getting them and wrapping each individual favor! She even brought in her own decorations...which saved us a ton.
I don't know how many times during our wedding I called her my Godsend. She truly was.
I don't have enough Thank you's to send Holly's way.
She made our wedding day absolutely perfect and unforgettable...I couldn't have done it without her! -
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Carolyne Sent on 10/05/2018Holly is an incredible wedding coordinator!!! We had her for the day of and she made the entire day and the day prior work so smoothly. I was a nervous and anxious bride and Holly kept me calm, answered a ton of crazy questions and changes quickly, and was calming to make sure our wedding day was the best day ever. I can’t imagine my day having gone as smoothly or as perfectly if it wasn’t for Holly. Thank you for being so responsive, kind, and for dealing this this crazy time anxious bride!!
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Kipzya Sent on 09/26/2018Wedding planning can be a stressful time for a bride, however, it does not have to be. Part of what makes the experience not stressful is your team of vendors (if you choose the right ones). I can 100% say that Holly Kalkin was an excellent choice, she made a difference in my wedding planning experience. She is reliable, professional, and highly experienced. She executed a great rehearsal by making sure everyone stayed on track and knew exactly what they needed to do the day of the wedding. The day off the wedding she took care of everything and ensured that the festivities were running seamlessly. If you need a person that you can count on to not worry about the little details on your big day and to be able to truly enjoy all the festivities, Holly is the coordinator that can do that for you.
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Melissa Sent on 04/20/2017Holly was a godsend for my wedding. I only needed day-of coordination for the ceremony because I really didn't want to have to stress about the ceremony going smoothly, and she cut her price down in half since I only needed her to help with the ceremony. Holly was so friendly and personable. She kept everything on track and really really helped me out a lot. She set up our ceremony decorations and gave the vendors their tips from me. Thank you so much Holly for being an amazing part of my wedding day! -
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Private U. Sent on 04/25/2014I could not have been happier with working with Holly. She has an amazing eye for style, and takes the initiative to assist in creating the perfect wedding day. Not only was my wedding beautiful, but it ran smoothly. Everyone knows that a wedding can be stressful! I had very low tolerance for any hiccups. Holly's contribution to our big day went so smoothly I didn't have to worry about a thing. For everything in her control, she controlled!
She made sure every detail was in place. Not only was she great to work with professionally, but by the time my wedding day was over, I felt as though I had a friend at my event helping me to celebrate. I would recommend her a million times over!! Not only did my friends and family comment to me about how great and on point she was from their observations - but my other vendors said she was the best wedding planner they had ever worked with!! That says everything about Holly.
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