WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
TESTIMONIALS
We are so grateful that we got to work with Lauren to plan our wedding. We live in Australia and even after 2 postponements during the COVID pandemic, Lauren got to know us and helped us plan every detail. She also introduced us to the most amazing vendors, and helped push us to spend our money thoughtfully on what mattered to us. She knew the venue better than the venue staff so the absolute highlight on the day, was that we were relaxed and felt present to take it all in. The vendor coordination and setup was seamless, and all admin, breakdown and refundable deposits were resolved by the morning the after, all with a massive smile. Her eye for detail is next level and she really went the extra mile for us in a variety of ways! It was tough to say goodbye, but we will certainly stay in touch. Thank you for everything, Lauren.
- Jess & Cornel (Montpellier Wine Estate, Tulbagh)
Without Lauren our wedding day would have never been as perfect and magical as it was! Lauren ensured that the build up to our big day was nothing but smooth and the day ran without a hitch (despite stage 6 load shedding!!). We entrusted her with our vision and she delivered a day better than we could have ever dreamt. Every detail was executed more than perfectly - I cannot recommend her enough.
- Camilla & Andrew (Montpellier Wine Estate, Tulbagh)
If we could give any couple one piece of wedding planning advice it would be to hire Kelz & Co! From our first meeting Lauren made us feel like our wedding was her number one priority and put us at ease throughout the entire process. She was always just a quick message away and always advised, but never made us feel like she was "taking over" and consulted us on every decision. Lauren is dedicated to your event from start to finish and constantly went above and beyond to check in on how we were doing and if there was anything she could do to ease the stress of planning our wedding. She thought of every little detail and knows the industry from top to bottom which was so comforting when planning our special day. The suppliers she recommended were outstanding and all delivered impeccably. It gave us such peace of mind knowing that she had everything covered and truly allowed us to be fully present and enjoy the day. We don't know how we would have done this without her!
- Sara & Matt (Vrede en Lust, Franschhoek)
We worked with Lauren over the course of almost 3 years for our wedding ceremony (thanks, COVID) and there's no substitute that I could ever recommend. Lauren is one of, if not the most, organised people I have ever met. She's thorough, quick to respond, and has a large network of people to help make your day(s) perfect. She was always flexible in working with us over the phone or face time (at one point we were in 3 different time zones) and always was able to respond over email. The day went as well as it possibly could have and that is attributed to Lauren's planning and organisation. I would recommend Lauren to anyone having a wedding/party/ceremony/etc. in the Cape Town area.
- Candice & Bryce (Vrede en Lust, Franschhoek)
Lauren was an absolute dream to work with! I had an incredible experience planning our wedding with with Kelz & co. I was an international bride from Canada, dreaming of a wedding in SA during the pandemic and despite the barriers faced, we ended up having the most stunning wedding I ever could have dreamed of. Lauren's strengths include her prompt and clear communication, organisation, budget planning and very sweet and genuine personality. She is calm and organized. She is a great problem solver and was always able to come up with backup options if needed. She was very accessible in the week prior to the wedding and truly went above and beyond to help us make the wedding day perfect. On the day of the wedding, everything ran super smoothly from my perspective because Lauren was behind the scenes making sure everyone was coordinated and doing what they were supposed to be doing. I was truly stress-free on my wedding day because I had so much confidence in her organisation and problem solving skills. I highly recommend Lauren Kelz as a wedding planner and cannot say enough good things about my experience with her. She was an integral part of our wedding planning season and we will always be forever grateful for her input into our special day!
- Lindsay & Abrie (Zorgvliet Wine Estate, Stellenbosch)
It was an absolute pleasure entrusting Lauren with planning our wedding day. We felt confident at every stage of the process knowing that Lauren was on top of things. She has a really great personality, is approachable, and pays attention to detail. Planning a wedding often gives rise to some anxiety from time to time, but with Lauren on board, the entire planning process felt smooth and on track. Lauren is an experienced planner, and this becomes very evident when engaging with her and discussing various aspects of the big day. We are very grateful for all the hard work Lauren put in to making our day memorable and would recommend her to family and friends looking to plan their big day.
- Nurjehan & Matthew (Belair Pavillon, Paarl)
Our wedding day was by the far the most special day of our lives. From start to finish we could not have asked for a more dedicated person to make everything happen. Lauren is the best wedding planner! Lauren is not only an amazing talented professional, she’s also such a loving person. She made the whole process of planning our wedding easier. From every vendor she recommended to every small detail, everything was perfect. Trust me, you want her as a planner! She respected my input and added her special touch to my ideas. The day of the wedding ran so smoothly. Everything, every person, every moment. We are forever grateful.
- Jenise & Martin (Au D’Hex, Wellington)
We would not have survived planning our wedding without Lauren. Her calm, reassuring nature is just what every couple needs to successfully navigate this busy, complex time. She manages every aspect and has great recommendations and opinions for every vendor. We are incredibly appreciative and grateful. THANK YOU!
- Theresia & Abbaas (Cape Point Vineyards, Noordhoek)
Steve and I wanted a very small, intimate wedding in South Africa. We felt an instant connection with Lauren online and she totally lived up to and exceeded all our expectations. All her arrangements were impeccable and our day exceeded every wish we had for it. Her attention to detail was amazing - everything just flowed seamlessly.
So thank you Lauren for the fabulous wedding you organised for us - it was a very small event, but you gave it your full attention and expertise.
Our first impression was totally borne out - you are a lovely person and it was a joy to have you involved in our wedding.
- Ann & Steve (Steenberg Hotel & Spa / Tryn Restaurant)
I couldn't recommend Lauren enough! Our wedding was planned to absolute perfection with not a detail missed. She is amazing to work with, the most organised person you'll ever meet and cool, calm and collected throughout it all! Her go-to vendors were all of the highest quality - we loved everything. From the first call, you know Lauren has your best interests at heart and is super passionate about what she does. She did everything to ensure we had the best day and we felt that throughout the whole planning process. We would highly recommend Lauren at Kelz & Co if you want the wedding of your dreams!
- Lauren & Ulrich (La Roche Estate, Franschhoek)
Our wedding was absolutely incredible, better than we could have even imagined! And it's all thanks to Lauren! Family and friends constantly came up to us (and still do!) just to tell us how amazing, authentic, and fun the weekend was! Over 2 years of planning and date changes due to COVID, Lauren kept me calm and happy through it all. She was always available when I needed her, immensely organised and professional through it all :) I highly recommend Kelz & Co. if you're looking to bring your wedding dreams to reality! Lauren is a miracle worker!
- Kelly & Leigh (Elandskloof, Greyton)
We could not have planned our perfect day without Lauren, she was calm and diligent throughout the entire process, setting us a clear budget in line with our wish for the day and sticking to it. Lauren is very organised, efficient and kept us constantly in the loop. She was always available for a quick message and dealt with all our suppliers with the utmost professionalism.
- Michelle & Gareth (Penhill Manor, Nuy Valley)
We cannot recommend Lauren Kelz highly or strongly enough! She went above and beyond to make our day special and absolutely perfect. She took such pride in our wedding, and took care of everything so we didn't have to stress over the small stuff. She has an incredible eye for style and we just loved all of her suggestions along the way. We were amazed by her boundless energy and genuine enthusiasm, and we loved every moment of working with her. Hiring Lauren was one of the best decisions we made, aside from choosing to tie the knot of course! Do yourself a favour and hire her, you will not regret it!
- Georgina & Steve (Holden Manz, Franschhoek)
We were so lucky to have Lauren in our corner. We met her almost three years ago and she has been nothing but supportive, excited and creative throughout the process. The wedding day was a dream and I didn't worry about anything. Everything ran on time and Lauren just tapped my shoulder whenever we needed to do anything. I can't wait to work with her again. Also ask to see her cat Pluto!
- Trish & Jonathan (Nooitgedacht Wine Estate, Stellenbosch)
There are not enough words for us to describe on how thankful and grateful we are that Lauren Kelz was our wedding planner. She made our Elopement so fabulous! She was absolutely amazing! She was so awesome to work with and she went above and beyond expectations. She was very involved from the minute we got in contact with her. Knowing she took care of everything and allowed my now husband and me to have an amazing special day. I would highly recommend hiring Lauren as your wedding planner. It was one of the best decisions we ever made! We are so thrilled and very happy that we used her as our wedding planner! It was a dream come true.
- Anna & Marcel (Babylonstoren, South Africa)
Lauren at Kelz & Co. is not only an amazing wedding planner but an amazing person. She became a friend to us both and we cannot recommend her services enough.
A week before our wedding I became very ill and was hospitalised. On top of this the weather planned for our wedding day was not looking so good and we needed to make many other different arrangements. Lauren helped us through the entire time and took over all stress from us as a couple.
We had the best day in our lives and it was all because of Lauren. If you or anyone you know is planning a wedding we highly recommend Kelz & Co's professional wedding planning services. She is a person you can rely on and that will assist you in having the most magical day.
- Claire & Dexter (Rozendal Vinegar Bar, Stellenbosch)
Lauren is the best! We really enjoyed getting to know her throughout our planning process. She was so professional, friendly and so knowledgable. Always able to answer all our questions and made the whole process so much easier! Our wedding day was relaxed and organised because of her which was what we really wanted from the start. Thank you Lauren for everything we will not hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking to plan a wedding. We are so grateful we found you!
- Valeska & Thomas (Diamant Estate, Paarl)
WOW where to start! If you're looking for a professional, kind, caring, empathetic, highly organised and efficient wedding planner then look no further than the wonderful Lauren. She was with us for every step of our journey - from phone calls, to zoom meetings and whatsapp's - she was on hand to ensure our day was nothing short of perfect. We can't thank Lauren enough for ensuring everything worked out just as planned. Lauren went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations! Thank you again - we'll be sure to recommend Kelz & Co to everyone!
- Claire & Dimitri (Bosjes, Worcester)
I highly recommend Lauren from Kelz & Co, she is the most amazing wedding planner! So passionate, professional and is always quick to respond to all that you need. She is your wedding day best friend and if you are getting married then you definitely need to contact her. You won’t regret it, I’m so glad I had her by my side through it all. Thank you Lauren for making my wedding day so perfect!
- Talia & Rowan (Boschendal Wine Estate)
WOW WOW WOW! Lauren exceeded all our expectations and made our DREAM wedding day come to life!
From the moment that I contacted Lauren - she helped to make the wedding process enjoyable. Lauren has vast knowledge about services providers and whom to recommend to suit one's vision and budget. She was willing to help day or night to accommodate my schedule.
Throughout the process Lauren was in control and made it easy to trust her with our most important day. She's kind-hearted, caring, understanding and always willing to help. Her on the day co-ordination was faultless. Human and I were both amazed to see how she made our vision come to life - from the decor, flowers, lighting, on the day program, etc.
Our wedding day was EVERYTHING we've dreamed of and more - thanks to Kelz & Co. We would definitely recommend her to all couples getting married! Thank you Lauren from the bottom our hearts!
- Noelle & Human (Montpellier, Tulbagh)
Lauren has been on the wedding planning journey with us since Feb/March 2020. Our wedding was planned for November 2020 however due to COVID we had to postpone to May 2021. Right from the get go, no task or effort was too large for Lauren. We met for meetings, venue visits, had mock ups and tastings. Lauren also helped with service provider recommendations.
We are a very head strong couple and both perfectionists so we might not have always been the easiest to work with as we constantly wanted to be updated or involved with the whole process. Lauren, however managed our personalities and expectations so well. There were ups and downs during the process but in the end we had our DREAM wedding and everything was PERFECT and ran smoothly.
We could never have done it without Lauren. We would recommend Kelz & Co. to every single couple planning a wedding. Lauren's service is absolutely priceless !!! Thank you Lauren for helping us have our dream wedding day.
- Sammy & Matt (Lourensford Wine Estate)
Lauren is just incredible! She is professional and passionate about her work. She made the whole wedding planning process seamless. She found us an amazing venue, talented photographer, stunning flowers and I felt amazing in my make-up.
She did everything, her energy and relationship with all her vendors shows to the type of person she is. She exceeded all our expectations and not one tiny detail was missed. We were blown away! Highly recommend!
- Nicole & Chris (Cederberg Elopement, South Africa)
I searched for wedding planners online, I emailed a few planners and when Lauren responded to my email, something just told me this is our person! We met Lauren for a "meet and greet" late 2020 in a restaurant.
Lauren is a petite, blonde, pretty young lady - and as the saying goes "dynamite comes in small packages" this is exactly what you get with Lauren. She is highly experienced in the field, offers honest opinions and works according to what your budget expectations are. She is trustworthy, assertive, caring and funny! Lauren supported me during the uncertain time of the lockdown and while our president would address the nation on numerous occasions, Lauren would be with me the entire speech via WhatsApp as we listened to any new/adapted changes.
Once I explained to Lauren what I had in mind with décor etc. she created mood boards and from there I left everything in her hands, with every service provider she presented to us, it is was spot on with what we loved and envisioned our wedding to be. Lauren knew exactly what to do when, I never felt overwhelmed.
She checked in with me regularly and updated me on any new developments. She kept track of all our payments and the wedding was planned to the last detail. The weekend of the wedding, Lauren was there already on the Friday and early the Saturday morning. She checked in with me during the course of the day just to see how I am. She was there when I walked down the aisle up until the end of wedding.
When I saw wedding venue inside for the first time, it totally exceeded my expectations, I could not have asked for something more beautiful. The entire wedding planning was a breeze with Lauren. My family and friends could not compliment Lauren enough for what she has accomplished with this wedding!
After the wedding Lauren followed up with service providers. I felt at ease as Lauren was on top of everything "she's got your back" Lauren is a great person and amazing wedding planner! During this whole process she became a friend as well. I will recommend Lauren to everyone!
- Ilze & Deshin (Diamant Estate, Paarl, Cape Town)
We live in Germany and planned a destination wedding in Cape Town with Lauren. She inspired us from the very first minute, with her empathy, openness, and creativity. Her website and the offers are absolutely transparent and very fairly conditioned.
Lauren was always available for concerns of all kinds and the conversations with her were very pleasant. Her cheerful, honest, motivated, transparent, professional, and committed manner boosted our confidence. Difficult decisions became way easier to take and the weight on our shoulders decreased immensely. Even though our wishes for the wedding celebration differed greatly from the regular offers, she managed to organise our love festival exactly the way we wanted it.
To meet the demands of her clients, Lauren has a network of absolute professionals in the industry at her side to secure the highest standards. Our true recommendation: If you are planning a wedding or any other event in South Africa, Lauren is simply the best choice.
Dear Lauren, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you have done for us.
Should the opportunity arise again for another celebration in South Africa, we look forward to contacting you immediately.
- Maike & Nikolai
The best decision of the wedding planning process was to invest in a planner/coordinator, and out of it I gained a very special friend! Lauren your work is incredible!
- Sam & Hermann (The Homestead Venue, Cape Town)
In planning our wedding from Australia we needed a Wedding Coordinator to assist us by recommending and managing reputable suppliers, provide full coordination on the wedding day and to oversee the breakdown/clear up after the event within the required timeframes. Our decision to appoint Kelz & Co. was based on Lauren’s prompt and helpful reply to our enquiry and excellent reviews, that continued to reflect throughout the planning journey right through to the wedding day itself. Working with Lauren was an absolute privilege and 100% stress-free experience (just what every bride needs!). Lauren’s in-depth knowledge, impeccable organization and supplier management skills, attention to detail, flexibility and “can do” attitude, utmost professionalism and warm and personable nature made her an absolute joy to work with.
Our big day went perfectly and without a hitch, allowing us to enjoy the most memorable and relaxing wedding day. While a small part was due to luck (the excellent weather!), the rest was no coincidence but rather due to Lauren’s expertise and commitment. As someone who is personally very organized with high standards, I found Lauren to even be more so than me! This is rare find. Lauren consistently was at least two steps ahead and across everything. She also has an excellent ability to think on her feet and provided options and recommendations for solutions along the journey.
The rate offered by Kelz & Co. was great, and really such a small expense for such big peace of mind on your wedding day.
If we had to plan our wedding day all over again, Kelz & Co. would without a doubt be our provider of choice. We could not recommend Kelz & Co. and Lauren highly enough.
- Christelle & Chris (Nooitgedacht, Stellenbosch)
We thoroughly enjoyed working with Lauren. We had the wedding of our dreams and she kept us calm throughout. She took on all the difficult parts of wedding planning and left us with the great parts of the wedding to savor and enjoy. This allowed us to completely immerse ourselves in our wedding day and not worry about the minutiae of the arrangements.
- Chloe & Justin (De Meye Wines, Stellenbosch)
Lauren is absolutely amazing! Her work ethic is truly remarkable. She is invested ensuring that you have the best day EVER. I truly recommend her, she made our wedding planning experience and wedding day so special. AWESOME GIRL!
- Zanele & Azola (The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay)
Where do I start.. like many others before us, we tried to plan a destination wedding by ourselves and then Lauren came to the rescue. The first ever discussion I had with Lauren I told her that I bounce off relationships and am quite private therefore would like to build a relationship with the person who will be part of the most personal aspects of our wedding day.
Was I lucky to stumble across Lauren! I think I speak for both Matt and I when I say it’s the best decision I ever made. Whenever there was a hiccup in the road Lauren would say it’s okay, it’s better this way any way, always offering a solution to a problem that wasn’t hers in the first place. She approached the wedding so professionally yet created that feeling like I was talking to an old friend!
Sitting on the other side of the world, different time zones, busy work lives etc, she made us feel so comfortable that we were happy for her to make decisions for us! We literally landed in South Africa a week before the wedding with very high levels of anxiety until we finally had the pleasure of meeting Lauren face to face and not just over skype.
I count myself lucky that I found her by just doing a simple google search when I was desperate for relief. I love that it is 3 months later and I still have contact with her.
- Nicola & Matt (Au D’Hex, Wellington)
Lauren created a beautiful wedding for us, at a venue with very little established infrastructure for it. She is trustworthy and organized, communicates extremely well throughout the process and she was always keen to find a way to accommodate our requests. She gave us very helpful advice when our ideas would not have worked so well and the final product was enchanting. We appreciated that she worked so hard to stay within our budget, and that she conducted herself with such integrity. Thank you Lauren!
- Megan & Johannes (Harvest Hope, Observatory)