Testimonials

Anita was our best investment for our vow renewal. Initially, my husband and I thought we could handle everything ourselves for our small event. A friend wisely advised against this, leading us to seek coordinators. After meeting Anita, one of our venue’s preferred vendors, we knew she was the right choice—her five-star reviews were well-deserved! We met with a few others before deciding to book with her and what swayed us over was how genuine she was, and how there was this unspoken confidence about her in making our vision come to life (which now after the fact can confidently say that she exceeded way beyond our wildest dreams). It’s crazy to think that we booked Anita a little over a month before our wedding! There are so many things I could say …

- Anita asked insightful questions with things we didn’t even consider (but were necessary). This spoke into her many years of experience in the industry
- Every element of our wedding was executed to perfection. She even added elements on the day of into our decoration that were the finishing touches we needed!
- I wanted an elegant, intimate, and cozy vibes. Every single detail was executed perfectly from the dimming of the lights to the grand reveal of our ceremony to the presentation, etc.
- For our beach ceremony, she recommended the absolute best florist for our floral arch. Despite the wind, the arch held perfectly—trust her vendor recommendations; they are top-notch! We spent so much time (which wasn’t factored into our time) at the arch after the ceremony because it was so grand and beautiful!
- With my non-traditional work schedule, Anita was always accommodating, meeting with me at odd hours and providing unwavering support throughout the planning process.

I have never felt this completely at ease letting go of control to someone I had just met. She allowed us to fully enjoy our day, constantly reassuring us that everything would be fine—and it truly was magical.

If you’re on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator, invest in one! And if you’re in between a few coordinators like we were initially, trust us and choose Anita - you won’t regret it. Her five-star reviews genuinely reflect her exceptional work ethic and execution. Thank you, Anita, from the bottom of our hearts—we couldn’t have done this without you!"

Sanctuary Beach Resort on 9/21/24 

A STARR Events did such an amazing job coordinating my wedding day! I hired her for her day-off wedding coordinating services at Chaminade Resort and Spa in Santa Cruz, CA. Her services were much needed for a bride like myself that was in need of someone to make sure I wasn't worried and stressed about the wedding day. Anita was beyond incredible by providing me a wedding planning checklist and day-off document to make sure I had everything altogether and something that she had used for the wedding day. She's so knowledgeable and understands the wedding industry so well, that I felt extremely comfortable and confident that she would bring my wedding day vision to life. Anita was able to keep in contact with all our other vendors and helped facilitate their arrival, departure, and positions for the wedding day. I would recommend Anita and A STARR Events to every bride in need of coordinating services. Thank you Anita for all you've done in making my wedding day memorable and breathtaking!" xoxo The Summers

Chaminade Wedding on 5/4/24

As a bride, you want your wedding day to be as stress-free and smooth as possible. Anita did that and more! I hired Anita for her "day of" coordination services for my wedding at the Perry House in Monterey, CA in August 2024. From the moment I spoke to Anita on the phone, she was so smart and knowledgeable about all things weddings, but also so friendly, kind, and warm. She was always providing great suggestions and advice when I would come to her for questions, and we kept in contact leading up the wedding. The days leading up to the wedding, she was so on top of everything. She made sure all my vendors were ready, my timeline was up to date, and the bridal party and family knew what was expected of them. The day of the wedding, she had all the decorations set up, and help facilitate of all my needs. She was so on top of everything and it went so perfectly. I cannot stress enough how beneficial it was to have Anita, and my day was so smooth and perfect because of her. And at the end of the night, she helped us put everything in my family's car so that my husband and I could go off to the bar with our friends. On top of everything, Anita was so kind and sweet to work with. You could tell she wanted us to feel so happy and special on the day of the wedding.

My mom was adamant I write a review for Anita so others would use her services. This is what my mom had to say about Anita: When a daughter gets married you want the day to go beautiful! We are forever grateful to Anita who made my daughter’s wedding one of the best days of our lives! She took so much stress away and we were truly able to enjoy our daughter’s wedding! She is creative, kind, detailed, organized, focused, and you feel like everything is in control! She smiled the whole day and was on her toes every minute! How do you thank someone for making our daughter’s wedding a dream come true! We are forever grateful!!"

Perry House Wedding 8/24/24

"Our wedding day was everything I could have dreamed of and more. Everything went according to plan all because of Anita’s execution. Her communication and knack for detail are unmatched. From every small detail to managing all the personal decor strike, Anita made the day simple and seamless for me, my husband and our families. She ensured everything happened on time, all the vendors were in sync and that everything was where it needed to be. We could not have made a better choice for a wedding planner. Thank you, Anita!"

Barns at Cooper Molera Wedding on 7/13/24

Kyle & Shara said...  
"Anita is such a wonderful, attentive, knowledgeable, and dedicated event planner. She planned my wedding and It was one of the best days of my life. Anita and her team made it seem flawless and perfect. During the planning process, she was always available and patient with any questions or concerns I had. She also designed my bouquet- I received so many compliments on it! The Asiatic Lilies were gorgeous and just what I had envisioned. Anita clearly has a dedication, not to mention talent & love for what she does. To this date, I am still told that my wedding was the best (or one of the top) weddings our guests have ever attended. Again, I thank Anita for that because my wedding day was a complete success. I absolutely recommend her to help plan your wedding."  

Jordan & Megan said...  
"Anita Starr of A STARR Events completely understood what we envisioned from the very beginning. We discussed our ideas with Anita and let her run with it! Anita crafted the most beautiful floral arrangements and décor for our wedding. She went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure everything felt like us. It was almost as if she was inside my mind, she really understood what I meant by fun and elegant. Coral and chartreuse hues with gold accents flickered softly through the warm candlelight ambiance." 

Nick & Brianna said...  
"Anita was extremely helpful during the entire process. I was frustrated with trying to plan and organize the wedding on my own so I looked for some help and Anita stepped up to the plate. She was impressively organized from spreadsheets to floor plan layouts. She gave ideas and advice and most importantly listened to all my needs, wants and desires. I would recommend Anita to everyone. Thank you for everything you did for us. Our day was magical and a day to never forget."    

Doug & Brenda (Michelle's Parents) said...  
"Anita was very helpful with helping to plan our daughters wedding. We spent a year working on the perfect wedding for Michelle. Anita designed all the flower arrangements for the wedding, which were absolutely beautiful. She has knowledgeable in all aspects of event planning. Anita has great recommendations for vendors. She kept everyone and everything on time the day of the wedding. My husband and I were able to enjoy the day knowing Anita was in charge."    

Alice (Rico's Mother) said...  
"We retained Anita as our Day of the Event Planner for our son's wedding which, was held at Hidden Valley Music Seminars in Carmel Valley. Thank goodness we enlisted her help a couple of months before the wedding. Her vision and expertise were invaluable because she helped us see things that we would have otherwise missed. She also provided us with additional personnel, where needed, such as babysitters and dishwashers to hand-wash our vintage dishes. On the day of the wedding, she ensured that every detail was covered and every activity on the day's agenda happened as planned. If there were any glitches, we didn't know about them. Anita is creative, highly professional, calm, and listens well so as to create the event you envision. I highly recommend Anita Starr Events."

"----truly a 5-Star professional!"  

Colin & Christine said...  "At the last minute, we decided to hire Anita for day of coordination for our wedding ceremony in Monterey, Ca. My husband and I did the majority of the coordinating and planning with wedding vendors prior to the big day, but when it came down to it, we realized that we would need someone to orchestrate all of the details while we were busy getting married! Thank goodness Anita was available! She responded immediately to our emails and we set up a time to meet in our wedding ceremony location. She was very sweet, flexible, professional and not to mention in our budget! ASTARR Events offers wedding packages as well as a la carte services. Knowing that we had already done the bulk of the work, Anita stepped in gracefully and helped us to smooth out the details and create our vision. Anita has a lot of experience and is well connected with the wedding vendor community. She also gave us several suggestions for our wedding ceremony that we didn't even think about! We also later found out that Anita handled a last minute emergency before the wedding ceremony on our wedding day. The last thing any bride & groom need on their wedding day is added stress, and we are so happy that Anita was there to handle the situation while also ensuring that we were both calm and happy! It was such a beautiful experience to work with Anita and her staff and we would highly recommend her services to any and all couples who are looking for a wedding planner/ wedding coordinator. If you are debating about whether or not you will need a wedding planner or coordinator on your big day, stop debating and book with A STARR events! Anita is worth every penny!   

Memory Gardens  & Marriott Hotel 9/9/15

 "To say Anita Starr of A Starr Events is the best wedding coordinator in Northern California, is an understatement. I cannot express how much she helped during the entire wedding process. From the first phone call until the last moments of my wedding day, I was confident that Anita understood my vision and that everything would go smoothly. I had some unfortunate encounters with my wedding venue and Anita was there every step of the way to offer advice and also to ensure that the day of would go off without a hitch, despite any problems with the venue itself. Anita is incredibly organized and will prompt you throughout the year to begin thinking about certain aspects of your wedding -- she thinks of all the things that weren't even on your radar! In addition to a spectacular, issue-free wedding process and day, Anita was my florist for the entire ceremony and reception. Everything was above and beyond my expectations and vision. I wanted a romantic and effortless look and everything was so beautiful that all my guests were raving all night about how beautiful the arrangements and the small floral details looked. Anita will exceed your expectations for every aspect of your planning process, big or small. We had so many problems with our venue that my husband and I almost postponed our wedding. Anita Starr and her team at A Starr Events are the only reason we were confident enough to go through with the day and I'm glad we did. Anita will be your go-to person for the duration of your planning process, but I guarantee she will remain your friend long after. She is a wonderful coordinator and an even better human being. Thank you Anita for everything!"  

Naval Postgraduate School- Club Del Monte 10/22/16

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