ABOUT us
We create weddings that don’t just look stunning—they feel deeply personal, immersive, and completely unforgettable. At the core of The Nouveau Romantics is a commitment to designing beyond trends, balancing bold creativity with a deep respect for space, environment, and experience.
From sprawling private ranches to historic estates, from Mexico to Portugal, we build weddings from the ground up—orchestrating every detail with the precision of a designer and the heart of a storyteller.
Our process is as thoughtful as the events we create, ensuring that you feel fully supported, understood, and inspired at every step. The result? A wedding that feels like you—but even better.
“TNR designed a one-of-a-kind wedding that brought out the best in us. No logistics or costs could really matter when you look at it like that.”
— robyn & travis
“I truly felt like I was planning my wedding with a friend. You were always super responsive, made us feel comfortable, and honored what was important to us.”
— christi & Alex
Our Style
We design with substance and soul—balancing bold vision with intentional execution. Every wedding is a layered experience, rooted in personal storytelling, architectural integrity, and immersive design.
Our Story
The Nouveau Romantics was born from a love of big ideas, intricate logistics, and the kind of design that feels as effortless as it is elevated. Founder Elizabeth McKellar brings a background in architecture and over a decade of experience creating high-touch, highly personal weddings across the world.
Our Method
Vision first, then execution. We start by understanding what matters most to you—then we build the experience from there.
We work with the space, not against it. Whether it's a private ranch or a historic villa, we design in harmony with the setting.
Expertly led, seamlessly executed. We handle every detail with precision, so you can be fully present in the moment.
MEET ELIZABETH
I'm Elizabeth—but call me Liz.
An architect-turned-wedding-planner with a love for bold design, deeply personal celebrations, and turning complex logistics into seamless experiences.
I see weddings differently. They aren’t just events; they’re stories brought to life—through spaces, details, and the energy of the people at the center of it all. With over a decade of experience designing luxury destination weddings, I’ve learned that the magic isn’t just in the execution—it’s in the way every element fits together to create something greater than the sum of its parts.
I live for big ideas and even bigger transformations—whether that means building a wedding from the ground up on a private property or turning a historic estate into a one-of-a-kind celebration space. I believe in giving couples permission to dream bigger—and then making it all happen with confidence and ease.
“What always stands out about Liz’s weddings is that they were consistently different. Each one felt entirely customized to the couple, setting, and season. They weren’t just fitting, they were memorable.”
— shira savada, former editor martha stewart weddings
what I'm known for
adventure
weekend indulgence
naps
KNOWN TO SPLURGE ON
hotel rooms
MY FAVORITE
PLACE TO HOLIDAY
mountains
ALWAYS ORDER ME
dessert
ENTIRELY UNDERRATED
sunrises
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
At The Nouveau Romantics, we believe wedding planning isn’t just about logistics—it’s about trust, creativity, and creating an experience that’s as meaningful as it is beautiful. Below are a few of the most common questions we receive from prospective clients.
Q. How much do your weddings cost?
We always encourage thinking in terms of price per guest rather than a single bottom-line number. Most of our weddings begin at $2,000–$3,000 per person, and range up to $4,000+ per guest for multi-day destination celebrations.
This approach ensures thoughtful, intentional investments in the overall guest experience—from design and production to dining, music, and every unseen detail that brings it all to life.
Q. How do you structure your fees?
1. Design Only, with a flat-rate fee
2. Full-Service Planning & Design, with a 15–20% fee based on overall wedding investment.
We also offer a VIP concierge-level experience for clients seeking comprehensive, white-glove service across multi-day celebrations.
While percentage-based pricing is standard in luxury planning, you remain fully in control of your budget. We build a comprehensive budget at the outset, empowering you with clarity from the beginning. Our minimum full planning investment starts at $25,000, inclusive of fees, and scales based on complexity and location.
Q. How many weddings do you take on each year?
We work with a very limited number of clients each year: just 2 full-service planning and design couples and 4 design-only clients, along with a few select creative projects. This ensures every celebration receives the depth of time, thought, and design integrity it deserves. Our clients aren't simply booking a planner—they’re inviting a collaborator and creative partner into one of life’s most meaningful chapters.
Q. Do you only do destination weddings?
While we’re known for destination weddings, our true specialty is working in non-traditional or meaningful spaces—whether that’s a family ranch, a historic estate, or a villa in the Italian countryside. Whether building from scratch or transforming a legacy property, our work responds to place in a way that feels deeply personal, not pre-scripted.
Q. Where are you based?
We’re based in Denver, Colorado, but our work spans the U.S., Mexico, and Europe. We maintain a deep global network and work closely with local experts across regions to ensure seamless execution wherever your wedding takes us. From Napa to Oaxaca to the Riviera, we go where your story leads.
The Little Book of Wedding Checklists
I wrote the book on wedding planning—literally.
The Little Book of Wedding Checklists is a #1 Amazon best seller that’s helped over 35,000 couples tap into the way my planning brain works: clear, streamlined, and more comprehensive than anything else out there.
Every unforgettable wedding starts with an idea, a vision, a feeling. You don’t need to have every detail figured out—that’s where we come in.