no other planner in los angeles
designs the way I do
With a background in theater, hospitality and culinary arts, I’ve reinvented what it means to be a wedding planner. And trust me, you don’t just want a planner, you want someone to direct the show so you can be center stage and enjoy the spotlight.
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California Wedding Planner
+ Stage Director
You live life to the fullest, so why put your wedding in a monotonous box just to line up with someone else’s idea of tradition?
I say, let’s toss out the traditions in lieu of a wedding that is totally you.
Anything But Gray Events makes the ordinary, extraordinary.
you do you, boo!
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gray is my name, color is my game.
Hi, I’m Holly Gray (she/her/hers). With over 20 years of experience in stage management for live theater and television, I bring a unique blend of precision, creativity, and calm under pressure to every wedding I plan. I see each wedding as a full theater production — with all the drama, excitement, and magic — just one that opens and closes on the same day.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, I carry a steady pulse of innovation, community, and kindness wherever I go.
Here’s the truth: you won’t find me running around your wedding with a walkie talkie—if someone’s sprinting, that means something unexpected happened. #NotMyStyle. My real superpower? Anticipating and putting out fires before they even start, all while rocking bright pink lipstick and a can-do attitude. The only time I run is chasing down an ice cream truck… or maybe if a serial killer is on my tail.
Let’s make your celebration boldly unforgettable—without the chaos.
Colorful Wedding Planning & Design for Bold, Modern Couples in Los Angeles
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I'm Holly Gray
To add to the mix, I went to culinary school to deepen my understanding and appreciation of food, especially as it relates to event hospitality. Along the way, I competed on a Food Network show and won! From those winnings, I took my part-time side hustle into the full-time business realm. With sweat, tears, and a ton of heart, I’ve never looked back.
BEFORE STARTING MY JOURNEY AS A WEDDING PLANNER IN 2012, I PLAYED A VARIETY OF ROLES — STAGE MANAGER, HOSPITALITY EXPERT, and long-suffering nine to fiver.
Let’s be honest, I was too colorful and creative for the corporate world.
Nowadays, I come to every wedding with the mind of a stage manager, streamlining your creative ideas into an event that harmonizes like a Broadway musical. Just imagine the enthusiasm that will crescendo as we plan your wedding experience, stress-free, culminating in an event that will feel like the grand finale at a fireworks show. Lights, camera, and love.
I love the journey from a simple idea to a stunning final product — embracing every step and challenge along the way. That ability to transform nothing into something extraordinary is why I see all creative entrepreneurs as true magic makers.
I have a deep, sincere passion for color — it sparks creativity, uplifts the spirit, and fills every moment with joy and positive energy. Color guides everything I do, both personally and professionally. Simply put, I live, love, and create anything but gray.
I’m passionate about community building and leadership, proudly serving in several key roles within the Los Angeles wedding industry. Rooted in a deep belief in genuine collaboration—especially with local womxn-owned businesses—I champion a spirit of community over competition in everything I do.
(people and animals, of course)
Community.
Color.
Creating.
The Why Behind It All
Right after high school, I spent six months living in Korea after studying the language. While my Korean isn’t quite what it used to be, it still surprises people when I unexpectedly break it out at dinner parties.
I am a game show contestant junkie, making an appearance on Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games and twice on The Price is Right!
I am a long time Hanson fan and have been to over 100 concerts.
As you might suspect at this point, I color code my closet. #sorrynotsorry
As a hobby, I studied, performed, and taught improv comedy for 20 years with ComedySportz Los Angeles.
I won best dressed at summer camp for three years in a row! Who wins that at a summer camp?? This gal!
🐾 Dogs, Design & Doing Good
I’ve always been a dog person — growing up with a pack of rescue pups and a heart full of fur. That love for animals is still a big part of who I am and how I run my business.
That’s why a portion of every sale goes to Best Friends Animal Society, supporting pet adoption, no-kill rescues, and affordable spay-and-neuter programs. Their mission inspires me every day.
I’m also a proud dog mama to Betty and Veronica, my two spirited Boston Terrier rescues. Whether they’re napping under my desk, curled in my lap while I design, or crashing video calls, they’re part of the team — and the heart behind everything I do.
Because for me, love — whether between people or pups — is always worth celebrating.
