About this vendor
Anita Starr
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
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Reviews of A STARR Events
Review summary
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 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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