Colorado & New England Destination & Private Estate Wedding Planner

We are personally invested in your day

a bride accompanied by her mom and dad as she walks down the aisle to her groom
a bride accompanied by her mom and dad as she walks down the aisle to her groom

Over the past couple decades, we’ve planned luxury destination weddings in jaw-dropping venues, but forming ties to our clients’ families is the real joy in our work. It’s a wonderful honor to play a role in such a meaningful milestone in your life.

kelly karli founder of karli and co

Founder

Founder & Principal Planner

Kelly Karli

I’ve been planning weddings since 2008. That’s before Instagram, before Pinterest. I was the fifth planner in Colorado’s Vail Valley, and I built my reputation the old-fashioned way: forming genuine relationships and earning trust with vendors and clients, one wedding at a time. As they say, the rest is history, and it’s been an absolute pleasure to have served over 200 couples, each with a story I’ll never forget.

Though I began my career in Colorado, my New England roots have always influenced my approach. I grew up in an era in Massachusetts admiring Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy on TV and like to think a piece of her effortlessly chic style makes it into every wedding I plan.

The East Coast in me means what I say is what I do. The Rocky Mountains inspire me to create spacious, airy events that unfold naturally. I plan weddings from Colorado to New England, at historic venues to family homes, but at the heart of every celebration is hospitality: how the weekend feels for you, your families, and the people you’ve invited to be part of it.

I live just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, and travel frequently between New England and Colorado’s Vail Valley. When I’m not planning weddings, you’ll most likely find me at a hockey rink cheering on my son, Bruin (yes, named after the Boston Bruins!). At cocktail hour, I’ll be drinking a Manhattan Up with Whistle Pig or a homemade Paloma if it’s the summertime.

Nicolette x Matthew. Beaver Creek Wedding by Alp & Isle. Ceremony-187.jpg

We travel back and forth between Colorado and New England, with trusted vendor networks in both locations.

The East Coast in us: what we say is what we do

The Rocky Mountains in us: we create space for events to unfold naturally

We bring together the best of the best in
floral design photography installations entertainment build-outs dining

an aerial view of a hotel and tented wedding venue in beaver creek colorado
trusted karli and co team

Our industry relationships go far beyond just one location. We’ve spent the last couple decades building trusted relationships with venues, hospitality teams, and creative partners from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to the coast of New England.


Our values

We're here to advocate for your priorities, anticipate what you may not know to consider, and create a sense of calm throughout the whole planning experience.

We give honest guidance based on all our years of experience, so you feel assured in your decisions, without any second-guessing.

friends and family of a bride and groom at a luxurious wedding in colorado mountains
gorgeous custom table floral arrangements for a wedding in new england

“Our photographer and makeup artist both said I was the most relaxed bride they had ever worked with and that's because we knew everything was completely taken care of.”

Louise & Dawson

a bride walking down the aisle with her father

We love to push the boundaries of what’s possible—large-scale events in remote locations, artful installations—all while creating a sense of calm ease throughout the planning experience.

Our high-touch approach leaves you free to celebrate the moment, alongside the people who matter most.