A Starr Events

Experiencia fantástica: 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.

Experiencia fantástica: 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!

Experiencia fantástica: Anita is an absolute life saver. I have used some of her services for previous events, and she was very timely and responsive. I finally used her to organize an entire event, and my Lord, she is worth every dime. She took the reigns, which reduced my stress to 0 - i will definitely use her full services again.

Experiencia fantástica: Our company hired A STARR Events for a complicated and high-stakes event that hosted key partners, elected officials, reporters, and other VIPs. We couldn't have been happier with the outcome and reception to our event. Partners said that it was the best organized corporate event they've attended in Salinas and they said it was flawlessly executed. Thank you A STARR Events!

Experiencia fantástica: 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.

Experiencia fantástica: 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. We feel so lucky you were a part of it!

Experiencia fantástica: 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!

Experiencia fantástica: 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 helped 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!!

Experiencia fantástica: My 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!

Experiencia fantástica: Working with Anita made everything easy, enjoyable and so beyond gorgeous. Anita was an amazing communicator from well before the wedding day, so it's no surprise that day-of Anita and her team were on top of everything and at the same time set the tone for the day to be fun and carefree for everyone involved. As a photographer, it's rare to find a planner so steadfast, upbeat and also have the day go so smoothly so that the couple can truly focus 100% on the love around them and I can maximize creative moments. Thank you for making the day so wonderful! <3

Experiencia fantástica: Anita is an absolute pleasure to work with - she is organized, creative, patient, easy going and fun! We used A STARR Events for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah and quickly realized that we wouldn't have fared well without Anita. From big items, such as recommending and coordinating other vendors, to small details, such as creating thank you notes/party favors , Anita went far and beyond. Anita is very professional - she quickly responds to texts and emails, on time, always considerate of costs, willing and ready to help anyway she can. I'd also like to highlight that Anita is easy going and personable. When at the very last moment, literally two days before the party, my husband decided to get a DJ, she was very understanding and just went with the flow. I'd recommend her without hesitation for events big and small.

Experiencia fantástica: I had the pleasure of working with Anita recently and she was amazing! She made sure I was prepared and knew everything that was going on throughout the day! She was very friendly and easy to communicate with - I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for wedding coordination! Thank you Anita!!

Experiencia fantástica: If you're looking for a wedding planner....your search ends here. My husband and I were married in August this year and as much as I wanted to do everything on my own, things quickly became overwhelming. That's when I found Anita and she was an absolute lifesaver. Anita went up and beyond with absolutely everything. We had a terrible time with our venue coordinators coming and going within a few months of the wedding and Anita was the only constant through it all. As upset as I was getting with the venue, she was always calm and collected, and was the absolute best communicator. I have a type-A personality and her organization of the wedding day plans and rehearsal were amazing. She was always open to emails/texts/calls. She had recommendations and was never pushy with her opinion or advice. Her pricing is definitely reasonable and she has a few different planning options based on your needs. She checked in when appropriate and made sure things were going along with the schedule. On the rehearsal night, Anita was there on time and got my ginormous wedding party in line quickly! On the wedding day, Anita was everywhere. She had all our decorations in place exactly how I wanted them, and the entire day went flawlessly. I had so many family members and friends comment on how Anita was on top of everything the entire night. We didn't even have to worry about cleaning up, all of our stuff was packaged up and put away safely. If you can't tell, we would absolutely recommend Anita for any event and are grateful for the work she put into our wedding!

Experiencia fantástica: My husband and I hired Anita to help us plan our dream wedding, and we could not have done it without her! She is an absolute delight to work with and is always in a cheerful and positive mood! From day one of planning Anita was there to offer tips and tricks and connect us with the best vendors in the Monterey area!! She helped reduce my stress levels through the wedding planning process and always offered advice or suggestions if there was a change in plans! There we so many wedding things I didn't know going into this and her expertise was really valuable. She composed our "day of" timeline and on the wedding day, she made sure everything was perfect! All the decor was set up beautifully and everything happened fluidly that night. I was so happy to have her and her assistant Bea there so myself, my husband, and our friends and family could actually enjoy the night! Her pricing is very fair and affordable! We would highly recommend to other couples!

Experiencia fantástica: If you're looking for your day-of coordinator, look no further!!! Anita is a master at her skillset and amazing with clients and guests. Also being in the industry, I've had the opportunity to work with different coordinators at different venues and I have not found a more detail oriented person than Anita. I can't speak more highly of her work. I honestly can't wait for the next opportunity we have to work together again soon!

Experiencia fantástica: Anita with A Starr events is the best decision I made when it came to planning my wedding! You will not be disappointed if you hire her!! Anita is professional, organized, creative, reliable, fun, loving, and patient. She guided me through every single step and was meticulous and detail oriented to the 100th degree! My wedding weekend was flawless and gorgeous and I did not have to worry about anything!!! Anita and her team handled everything just the way I wished and better!!!! I wish I could shout out to the world that Anita is the best wedding planner in all of the central coast of CA!

Experiencia fantástica: We brought Anita into the planning process after we had already selected and begun to work with several vendors. We realized that the weekend of wedding events at three locations needed some professional attention. With her exceptional organizational skills, relationships with vendors, and experience, Anita was able to coordinate all the vendors and guide us through various decisions/to dos (shot list for the photographer, timelines, announcements, family style vs plated dinner, etc.). Additionally, Anita made several suggestions (gold shantung napkins and black backdrop for the “altar”) which elevated our vision of simple elegant affair to the next level. When we met with Anita, we always felt like we were her only clients and that her focus was on us alone. She was very responsive when we emailed or called her. The day of the events, we were able to be present and enjoy our guests and the celebration because Anita was orchestrating the vendors/details, keeping us on time and never rushed. For the wedding, the weather was incredible (which is not always the case on Monterey Peninsula); I’m not sure but Anita may have had a hand in this too. The only thing we would have done differently was to get Anita involved earlier in the process Thank you - Anita and Barbara for making Michelle and Jack’s day PERFECT!

Experiencia fantástica: 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.

Experiencia fantástica: Anita was one of the first vendors we hired for our wedding, and she was super thorough and encouraging right from the start! Whatever question I had for her, she gave me her honest insight and helped guide our decisions. The florist we ended up working with was one that she recommended to us, and that was also a really amazing and affordable experience! When we had to postpone due to Covid, Anita comforted and reassured us through the process and helped us navigate the steps that followed. On our wedding day she was incredibly thorough and a much-needed source of guidance for our whole crew! I honestly don’t know what we would’ve done if we hadn’t had Anita and her team there to set up all of the decor items we personally brought to the venue, it allowed the bridal parties and families to relax and prep for the event! I am so thankful for all of the work Anita did for us, and for putting up with a stressed/overwhelmed DIY-ing bride like myself ❤️

Experiencia fantástica: Anita is absolutely excellent. Other than marrying my husband, hiring Anita as my wedding planner/coordinator was the best choice I could have made for my wedding. After interviewing multiple potential wedding planners, I was sure that she was the right choice because of her professionalism, responsiveness, and her myriad of connections in the bay area. Her rates are very reasonable and the extensive work that she put into our wedding to make sure everything was perfect made her the greatest value we could have asked for! We were living in Texas while planning a wedding at a private property in California which was initially a challenge but once we hired Anita, she was able to put things into place by finding our caterer, DJ, tent/many other rentals, along with handling the logistics of coordinating the deliveries, budget, design, and day of specifics. I do not know how the wedding would have happened without her so if I could give her 10/5 stars here I would! She was able to coordinate with my in-laws and wedding parties to make sure that all the details were set in place. Anita's meticulous, detail oriented planning along with her ease in communication, timeliness, friendliness, and professionalism made her a pleasure to work with. While working with Anita, I always felt like her priority throughout the entire process. She made me feel like my wants and needs were met and was able to fill in any missing gaps I had so smoothly that it seemed effortless. I would easily say that my wedding was the best day of my life and a lot of it was due to the hard work that Anita put in to make the day run so smoothly. Thank you Anita, we were so lucky to have found you! More updates on pictures to come once I get them back from the photographer!

Experiencia fantástica: We used A Starr Events for a 50th Birthday party and from the consultation, coordination, and most importantly the execution of our party was absolutely flawless. We dealt directly with Anita the Owner and she was the perfect combination of super friendly and consummate professional. We gave her a rough outline of what we had in mind and she put our vision into action. Anita had great ideas and suggestions and as soon as you talk to Anita you will feel all of your party planning stress melt away as she takes the reigns and puts everything together with zero stress - she is Super Professional (Super sweet as well!). Basically she listens and than it’s like “ I Got This” Thank you Anita for making our 50th birthday party special and better than we could ever have dreamed of! Lee Kulick Mission Viejo CA

Experiencia fantástica: Let me tell you first and foremost that a wedding event coordinator should fall with as much priority as obtaining all other vendors i. E caterer, photographer, florist AND wedding event coordinator. About 4 months before our wedding I realized I needed help!! While the knot is great, the ability to pull everything together while planning and enjoying wedding festivities I.e bridal shower, Bachelorette, invites, etc., consider a wedding coordinator will be key towards the end as deadlines are piling. We were lucky enough to get Anita late in the game just about 4 months before our wedding. Our hesitancy to be honest was money, however Anita was able to modify her services with my budget. I was able to complete most of the pre planning activities with her focusing on ensuring all vendors understood our theme and timeline for the wedding day. Anita helped us think about things that we hadn’t thought to ensure our day would be amazing! I would also encourage couples to think about the day of and the day before and how great it was for us to be able to go to rehearsal dinner and prep for wedding day and know that we were such great hands! My reception was at our family’s private ranch. While I was lucky to not spend money to rent a venue, it’s important to know that even if you are organizing events at a private home or property that you will need to consider who is coordinating this event. Anita helped make our dreams come true with securing our vendors and making sure everything went well on our day. The day after our wedding my husband and I were talking about how all in all Anita as our wedding event coordinator was a total must, and she was well worth it! Anita helped ensure that our wedding day went so smooth and kept us on track. Most importantly, our parents and family were able to enjoy our event rather than working it. While our family helped a lot leading up to the event having Anita and her team made sure our day was so perfect! For those thinking they can’t afford a coordinator consider this, on such a special day that goes by so fast, have the help of someone that can make your day a breeze. Anita and her team made our day so amazing and we got such great comments from our guests! We are so grateful for Anita and I would HIGHLY recommend her as an event planner!