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North Shore Weddings by Ana, LLC is a wedding planning company in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. The founder of the award-winning company is Ana Stefanovich. She starts each wedding planning process with a complimentary consultation where she will get to know you as a couple, your personalized styles and visions. Her flawless execution of dream weddings is due to meticulous planning, unmatched attention to detail and building off of your needs and vision. North Shore Weddings by Ana, LLC offers full-planning, and partial-planning services for weddings of all sizes and styles. Whether you plan a private, intimate event or a large, extravagant wedding, they have options that will service your needs. North Shore Weddings by Ana, LLC was awarded “North Shore Wedding Magazine 2013 Choice Award for Best Wedding Planner,” as well as Wedding Wire’s Couples’ Choice Award in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018; as well as Best of the Knot in 2016.

Services Offered
North Shore Weddings by Ana, LLC offers a range of wedding planning services. Services offered include:

  • Event design
  • Referrals
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Partial planning
  • Full planning
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$3,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$10,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of North Shore Weddings by Ana, LLC

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Emily Sent on 08/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Ana for a unforgettable weekend

We are so grateful to have had Ana as our wedding coordinator. Planning a wedding between a church in Marblehead and a reception at a private home overlooking the water came with its challenges but she made it all feel seamless. From the very beginning, she brought clarity and calm to the process, creating a comprehensive wedding document that kept us (and our vendors) organized and on the same page.

She coordinated with all of our vendors beautifully, met with us multiple times throughout the planning process, and was truly a steady, joyful presence on the wedding day itself. Her positive attitude, deep experience, and strong connections in the industry made a huge difference. We knew we were in excellent hands. Thanks to her, we were able to fully enjoy our day without stress. We can’t recommend her highly enough!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 09/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ana is the BEST!

Ana is the BEST! My wedding was a week ago and it was simply magical. My husband and I agreed it was so special because of Ana. From day one, she has been helpful passing along recommendations for all wedding things. She has contacts with all of the best vendors, which made it so much easier for us. Our wedding ceremony was at a different location than our reception, often this made things a little more complicated. Ana helped take any stress away with that part of the planning. She had recommendations for things we never would have thought of, her experience is so valuable when putting together such a big event! When decision fatigue kicked in, she was there to help me with her advice and expertise. She was always so pleasant and she made me calm in stressful situations. I trusted her implicitly on our wedding day. She handled the different locations, she worked with vendors to make sure our vision was carried out, she made sure everything and everyone was where they needed to be. I consider Ana like family now and would highly recommend her for any wedding/event!
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Riley Sent on 07/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision!!

Hiring Ana as our wedding planner was the absolute best decision we made for our wedding! She was able to execute our dream wedding at my husband’s family’s property- that was in no way set up for a 200 person wedding! We had to bring in every element for the event, it was a blank slate. Not to mention during summer 2021 when Covid was still a large factor. There were many times throughout the year leading up to our wedding where I thought how the heck are we going to execute this wedding on this property!! But Ana handled this all with grace, kindness, understanding, and the utmost competency. The vendors she recommended were exceptional, as well. Almost a year later and my husband and I still get compliments regarding how beautiful and FUN our wedding was. I could ramble on for awhile talking about how much we appreciated having Ana on our side but long story short- If you’re thinking about working with Ana, do it!!! You won’t regret it. And after the wedding I missed talking to her, she’s a great person.
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Darcy Sent on 07/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the Best!!!

Working with Ana was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding process. At first we only intended to hire a month of coordinator, but planning a wedding across the country during COVID necessitated having someone "on the ground" from day one. Through the months of uncertainty and changing regulations, Ana kept us calm, organized and well-informed. Always kind, positive and direct, Ana guided us through the process like the seasoned pro that she is, recommending exceptional vendors and often saving us money thanks to relationships she has cultivated over her many years in the industry. The event itself went off flawlessly, in large part thanks to Ana and her team. If you can afford to hire her, your wedding will be in the best possible hands. Highly recommended!
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Monty Sent on 07/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Wedding Planner

Ana was truly a pleasure to work with, and was a huge reason why we so thoroughly enjoyed our big day. Her experience, organization and adaptiveness despite the inevitable challenges presented by each wedding enabled us to be fully present on our wedding day and not think twice about the details.

We opted to go with Ana’s full service wedding coordination. She was with us from the first step to help us select vendors, which we found to be a daunting process on our own. Ana’s experience and familiarity with the vendor community greatly simplified the process for us, and put our minds at ease.

Next, she helped us plan all aspects of the wedding ceremony and reception. She made sure that all of the details (some of which we wouldn’t have even thought of on our own!) were ironed out well ahead of time. Importantly, she was always receptive to our vision for the day vs imposing her own, and ultimately made that vision a reality.

The day before and the day of our wedding was when Ana and her team sprung fully into action. They worked closely with our vendors to make all the puzzle pieces fit together seamlessly. We didn’t have to think twice about any of the logistics. It was such a treat to just be able to enjoy the day, and the time with our friends and family.

It is also worth noting that, in addition to her professional aptitude, Ana is a lovely person in general and always brought positive energy to our interactions. We cannot recommend Ana highly enough!
Emily
Emily Sent on 06/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

June 2021 wedding with Ana

Working with Ana was a dream. Our wedding was originally scheduled for June 2020, then like many couples we postponed to September 2020, and finally to spring 2021. It was a wild ride, but Ana was with us every step of the way. I can’t imagine going through planning - and replanning - without her. All the vendors, contracts, payments, and check lists - she led us though it all (three times!). Even when we faced questions that no one knew the answers to, not even the CDC, I was lucky enough to have Ana help me find a way through.

In the end, I felt like royalty. I felt like I was at the most amazing party, celebrating a fantastic moment that was a long time coming. I could barely believe it. It all came together like she said it would, and I cannot thank her enough.
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Katie Sent on 04/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A wedding planner filled with warmth, creativity, and joy

It was a true joy to go through the wedding planning process with Ana by our side. Ana made not only the finished product of our wedding, but just as importantly the whole experience of planning it the best we could have ever imagined. From the moment we met Ana, my mom and I were drawn in by her warmth, creative ideas, and attention to detail. We had met with many wedding planners, and we immediately knew that she stood out from the rest. From that day forward, my husband, mom, and I looked forward to every meeting we had with Ana not only for her ideas, but also due to the enthusiasm and support with which she guided us. Her vast experience and long-standing relationships with vendors made hundreds of wedding decisions that would have otherwise been complicated very easy.

On our wedding day, everything was perfectly planned. I will never forget her calm, comforting, and supportive presence throughout the day, including the encouragement she gave me immediately before I walked down the aisle. Our wedding reception decorations were beautiful influenced by her creative touch. As our wedding reception went on, she even offered to drive to CVS to get me another false eyelash since my previous one had fallen off! Our wedding was the wedding of our dreams, and Ana was a huge reason why our dreams came true. Most of all, her kindness and caring spirit forever touched me, and I am so grateful that will always be a part of my wedding memories.
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Julie Sent on 09/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ana made our wedding dreams come true!

Hiring Ana was hands down the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. Without her, I’m not sure things would have been so perfect. As a non-local bride (living in NYC, getting married in North Shore Boston), having Ana on the ground was instrumental in making our wedding day as magical as it was. We knew exactly where and when we wanted to get married, a late summer wedding in Andover, MA, but all we had was the land. That’s when we hired Ana. She was with us throughout our ~20-month engagement. Ana is warm, reassuring, calm, a great listener, and will get it done for you. She knows all the local vendors and has amazing connections all over the North Shore. She will understand your vision, she will answer all of your questions (no matter how small), and she will be there for you until the very end. She planned the perfect wedding, not missing a single detail. We truly cannot speak more highly of Ana. She helped execute the wedding of our dreams! We had many guests say that it was the best wedding they had been to and it is safe to say we feel the same way, we owe it all to Ana! We will miss working with her!
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Elizabeth Sent on 08/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Money well spent!

As the wedding planning began, I thought I could do it all on my own. After meeting with Ana, I realized I needed someone with experience who could help be my mentor throughout the entire process. Ana was that and so much more. She recommended incredible vendors, ensured all my t's were crossed and i's were dotted, laughed with me, cried with me and became my trusted adviser through it all. She saw my vision and helped me execute it, with an enormous smile on her face and always, always, looking at everything with the glass half full. I am so thankful for her and cannot recommend her enough to future brides!
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Meghan Sent on 07/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ana gave us the wedding of our dreams!

Ana is simply the best. From our first meeting to getting my husband and I into our limo at the end of the wedding, she personally cared for us. We felt so comfortable working with her. When Ana plans your wedding, she is there for you! She knows the best vendors and the best tricks of the trade for achieving a wedding that will make your guests feel welcome and appreciated, which was really important to us. She was very honest with us at every step, and always honored our preferences. I just cannot say enough positive things about Ana. We will miss her so much!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
The House of the Seven Gables The House of the Seven Gables Historic Weddings

Ana is a dream to work with. Her attention to every detail makes certain your event runs smoothly. Deb Costa The House of the Seven Gables

Anyone Can Dance Studio Anyone Can Dance Studio Dance Lessons

Students of mine that have had Ana as their wedding planner loved her! Her problem solving skills, calm demeanor, and energy made the wedding planning process stress-free. They said she made their day perfect. They couldn't have asked for a more competent planner. They loved her!

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