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A STARR Events is a boutique-style event planning company who specializes in wedding planning & is located in Monterey County, California. Anita is an event specialist with more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry establishing her business while traveling around the world from 1986 until returning to California in 2004. In 2011 she moved back to the Salinas Valley to grow her event planning business and fourteen years later is proud to show that A STARR Events has become one of the premier wedding planners in Monterey County.
Aside from being a wedding planning company, A STARR Events is also experienced when it comes to flower arrangements, offering locally grown California flowers. The company works as a one-stop shop with connections to the local community, which offers specialty services couples may need. She has assembled an "A" Team of professional vendors in this area and can quickly put together the perfect vendors to meet your every need whether your event is large or small.
The company provides à-la-carte service, helping couples solidify their last-minute vision. A STARR Events works closely with her list of trusted and talented vendors or the couple's chosen vendors in orchestrating the ideal wedding day.
Planning a small, intimate event? Inquire about her "Micro Event" discount for those smaller gatherings to see if you qualify.
Services Offered
In addition to weddings, A STARR Events has experience planning Birthday parties, Fundraisers, Anniversaries, Holiday functions, Christmas Employee parties, Corporate Events, traditional quinceañera balls or Sweet 16 events. Their event planning services include:
- Budget analysis
- Day-of-coordination
- Event design
- Full planning
- Guest list
- Partial planning
- Referrals
- Timelines
- Floor Plan Schematics
- To-do lists
What You'll Love About A STARR Events
Anita is dedicated to making her clientele and their love story shine on the big day. She offers her couples support from day one, the initial consultation to the final dance & event strike on the wedding night. She can set up your wedding decor and safely package up your items at the end of the night so you can get to your honeymoon right away. Her knowledge and guidance are invaluable, as is proven in the fabulous reviews shared by past couples. We invite you to read all of the feedback in the review link for A STARR Events.
FAQ
What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?
$2,500
What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?
$1,575
What is the starting price for full wedding planning?
$4,500
Do you offer an hourly rate?
Yes
What is the hourly rate?
$375
What wedding events do you provide services for?
Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
What wedding planning services do you offer?
Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning
What weddings do you have experience planning?
Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious
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Reviews of A STARR Events
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Anita received glowing reviews for her exceptional wedding coordination services. Reviewers praised her genuine care, organization, and creativity in making weddings stress-free and enjoyable. Anita's professionalism, attention to detail, and vendor connections were highlighted, with multiple reviewers expressing gratitude for her role in creating seamless and magical wedding experiences. Her ability to handle challenges gracefully, provide helpful suggestions, and execute flawless event coordination stood out, earning her high recommendations for couples seeking a dedicated and caring wedding planner.
Jennifer Sent on 09/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Our BEST investment ...
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!
- 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!
Tracy Sent on 04/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Saved Our Wedding!
Living in a different city from where we were getting married was, to be honest, incredibly difficult.
We visited Monterey a few times (always have loved it) and finally chose a venue for our beach wedding. We went through a couple of wedding planners who kept falling through or just completely forgot about us. We thought it may be a lost cause. When we found Anita from 'A Starr Events', when knew she was the one.
She stayed on top of everything and her detailed lists helped us feel more prepared, especially since we could only visit once a month. When there were issues with our venue, she stepped up to the plate and immediately dealt with it. Especially when we had issues with multiple florists just weeks before the wedding, she became our florist and they were gorgeous! She was present 100% and I don't know what we would've done without her.
Thank you for going above and beyond and making our dream day a reality.
We visited Monterey a few times (always have loved it) and finally chose a venue for our beach wedding. We went through a couple of wedding planners who kept falling through or just completely forgot about us. We thought it may be a lost cause. When we found Anita from 'A Starr Events', when knew she was the one.
She stayed on top of everything and her detailed lists helped us feel more prepared, especially since we could only visit once a month. When there were issues with our venue, she stepped up to the plate and immediately dealt with it. Especially when we had issues with multiple florists just weeks before the wedding, she became our florist and they were gorgeous! She was present 100% and I don't know what we would've done without her.
Thank you for going above and beyond and making our dream day a reality.
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Anita is the BEST! Many of my brides have hired her and they're always so happy they did. She takes care of all the details on the big day so that they can relax, knowing everything will come together just how they imagined. Anita's experience, reliability and creativeness make hiring her a great decision.
ASTARR events is amazing too work with! Anita is amazing at communicating with the bride and other vendors and pay attention to all the details. We've worked with her on a few weddings and her work is always quality and consistent!
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