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Anita Starr
Anita Starr
Owner/ Event Specialist

Hispanic or Latinx-owned, Woman-owned

22 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

A Starr Events is a boutique-style (full service) event planning company located in Salinas California who specializes in wedding planning & "day of coordination services.

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 fifteen years later is proud to show that A Starr Events has become one of the premier event planning companies 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 such as rentals, media, stylists, catering, lighting, officiates, pastry chefs and more.

Anita has assembled an "A" Team of professional vendors in this area and can quickly put together the perfect vendors to meet your every needs whether your event is large or small. She not only ensures her clients' visions come to life but also fosters an environment of collaboration and mutual respect among all vendors involved.

"My experience working with multiple vendors and venues has given me a valued perspective on what it takes to be efficient and successful. My goal is to tackle all of the stress and coordination so my clients can concentrate on their enjoyment together." -Anita

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.

Looking for package pricing? A Starr Events offers Limited & Unlimited packages built specifically to meet your needs whether you have the time to assist or would prefer that Anita takes on the responsibility of planning your special event for you.

Planning a small, intimate event? Inquire about her "Micro Package" discount for those smaller gatherings to see if you qualify for additional savings.

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 management
  • Partial planning
  • Referrals
  • Timelines
  • Floor Plan Schematics
  • To-do lists
  • Planning Tools

What You'll Love About A Starr Events

"Anita is dedicated to making her couples and their love story shine through on their big day. She offers client support from day one, from the initial consultation to the event strike at the end of the night. What makes Anita truly exceptional is her ability to anticipate needs and address challenges before they arise. Her communication with vendors is clear, proactive and respectful; ensuring everyone is on the same page. This means timelines are adhered to, transitions are seamless and vendors are able to focus on their duties without the added stress of last-minute surprises.

Anita's professionalism extends to every detail of your special event. Whether it's confirming vendor arrivals, managing decor set-up & floor staffing or keeping the schedule running like clockwork; Anita ensures that no stone is left unturned.

Her commitment to clients' happiness shines through in everything she does, allowing couples to enjoy their day as the true STARS of the show.

If you want your special day to be stress-free, beautifully designed and perfectly executed, A Starr Events has the team you can trust. It's no wonder her clients and her colleagues sing her praises."

-DJ Justin Warwick

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 is an exceptionally organized, professional, and responsive wedding coordinator who consistently goes above and beyond. She expertly manages vendors, timelines, décor, and last‑minute issues, saving clients time and money and making events run flawlessly. Couples praise her calm, caring presence and highly recommend hiring her for a stress‑free, beautiful wedding day.

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Anita is an exceptionally organized, professional, and responsive wedding coordinator who consistently goes above and beyond. She expertly manages vendors, timelines, décor, and last‑minute issues, saving clients time and money and making events run flawlessly. Couples praise her calm, caring presence and highly recommend hiring her for a stress‑free, beautiful wedding day.

Jess
Jess Sent on 12/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Anita Made Our Dream Wedding Effortless & Perfect

Anita was absolutely incredible to work with as my wedding planner. She consistently went above and beyond to help bring my vision to life, and my wedding truly wouldn’t have run as smoothly without her. Throughout the entire process, she gave me so much peace of mind—she was reliable, extremely detailed, and always prepared.

Her thoroughness with even the smallest details saved me so much money, which was especially important since I was planning a destination wedding from Florida to Big Sur. She stayed super organized, always made herself available for calls, and eased any worries I had along the way.

On the wedding day, the presentation of the tables, linens & flowers were exactly what I envisioned. My jaw literally dropped seeing how beautifully everything came together. I’ve heard horror stories from other brides about planners who were unresponsive or added stress to the process, but I never experienced that with Anita. I trusted her completely, and you truly cannot go wrong by hiring her.
Anita kept all my vendors organized, took the lead on everything, and made sure I could fully relax and enjoy my big day. She even found thoughtful ways to save on costs, like sourcing local fresh picked mint & for our bar service and recommending trusted partners.

I highly, highly recommend Anita. You will not be disappointed—she is exceptional.
Jianan
Jianan Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great service

Great value. Anita is very professional and responsive. The vendors that she recommended are also great!
S
Simona Sent on 11/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An incredible wedding coordinator — truly one of a kind!

We are beyond grateful to have had Anita as our wedding coordinator. From the very beginning, she showed how much she genuinely cared about us as a couple and wanted our day to be perfect. She was organized, professional, and always on top of every detail, yet also warm, thoughtful, and full of creative ideas that made our wedding even better than we imagined.

Anita was always available with helpful feedback and solutions, and when challenges came up (as they inevitably do), she handled them with grace and confidence. She thought on her feet, acted quickly, and ensured that nothing disrupted the flow or joy of our wedding day. Everything ran flawlessly because of her calm presence, precise planning, and caring heart.

What really stood out was how much Anita truly cared—not just about the logistics, but about us. She went above and beyond to make sure we were happy, relaxed, and able to enjoy every moment. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your wedding day as if it were her own, Anita is the one. We can’t recommend her highly enough!
Donesh
Donesh Sent on 07/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Wedding Coordinator!

Anita is an exceptional wedding coordinator and a joy to work with. She was instrumental in our planning, expertly managing every detail and connecting us with fantastic, trusted vendors. Her seamless coordination of both the rehearsal and wedding day allowed us to completely relax and enjoy our celebration. We're incredibly grateful for her hard work and highly recommend her to anyone planning their own event.
Marggi
Marggi Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hiring Anita was the best choice we made!

Hiring Anita for month-of wedding coordination was hands down one of the best decisions we made. She made the entire day feel completely stress-free—we were able to fully relax and be present, knowing she had everything handled. Thanks to Anita, we didn’t have to worry about a single detail and were able to truly enjoy every moment of our wedding. She brought calm, confidence, and care to everything she did. Thank you, Anita, for making our day so perfect.
L
Luanne Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Ever!

Anita was invaluable to us in planning my daughter’s wedding! It was a destination wedding and she helped us with every detail seamlessly!
Jennifer
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!
Raquel
Raquel Sent on 09/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST planner ever!

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
K
Kimia Sent on 09/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Must hire!

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!!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 08/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Choice You'll Make for Your Event!

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!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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Owner/ Event Specialist

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Kim Larson Bridal Makeup and Hairstyling Kim Larson Bridal Makeup and Hairstyling Wedding Hair & Makeup

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.

Loose Tie Photography Loose Tie Photography Wedding Photographers

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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