I have been in the event industry for over 20+ years. I love hospitality it comes natural to me. My business started off as a hobby and became my career . I just wished I started it sooner . Reach out to me directly for a quote . Go to my website and view our reviews and photos. we look forward to hearing from you.
26 customer reviews
Courtney Ibanez
Anna Marie was absolutely incredible! She was on top of everything from start to finish and kept the day running smoothly—even when our timeline completely flipped upside down. She handled every change with such calmness and confidence, making sure we never had to stress for a second. She constantly checked in to see if we needed anything and went above and beyond to make sure everything looked perfect. On top of that, she helped bring in the most beautiful rentals that truly made our day feel so special. We couldn’t have done it without her and are so grateful for all her hard work and care! More...
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Miranda Rider
AnnaMarie made the BIGGEST difference keeping everything together, moving smoothly, and feeling positive throughout our wedding day. She also recommended us an incredible team of photographers that saved us when we were caught in such a serious pinch without one. She always went above and beyond to offer help and solutions in every scenario. Her invaluable help, kindness, excitement, and leadership to made our day so special! More...
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Geetha Parachuru
Absolutely blown away by AR Weddings N’ Events! Celebrating a milestone birthday is no small feat, but Anna and her team turned what could have been a stressful, overwhelming experience into an unforgettable, seamless celebration. I had a wild and wonderfully unique theme in mind, and with less than three weeks to pull it all together, they delivered beyond my wildest expectations. From the very first interaction, Anna was a dream to work with. She took my vision and brought it to life with such creativity and attention to detail. The best part? It was all done with an air of calm and confidence that made me feel completely taken care of. Every little request was handled with ease and grace, making the planning process an absolute joy. On the day of the event, Debbie, my event coordinator, was nothing short of a superstar. She was the life of the party, effortlessly managing every detail while making me and my guests feel incredibly special. Her warmth, sense of humor, and genuine care were the highlights of the evening – I can’t imagine the night without her. And when it was all over, it was as if the party had magically disappeared. The clean-up was flawless, and I was left with nothing but incredible memories and zero stress. If you’re looking for a party planner who is not only exceptionally talented but also genuinely invested in making your event extraordinary, AR Weddings N’ Events is it. Anna and her team are hands down the best in the business – creative, reliable, and a total joy to work with. Five stars aren’t enough – they deserve ten! More...
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Lindsey Smith
I can’t say enough to describe how wonderful it was to work with AR Weddings N Events! Anna Marie is an absolute GEM of a person. She went above and beyond, and knew exactly my vision for my wedding, even when I couldn’t describe it to her. She is real and honest while remaining kind and genuine. She is willing to put in the physical labor as well as the emotional work that goes into making the day magical. If you are looking for a coordinator for your big day, look no further because you found her in Anna Marie! She’s also a one stop shop for SO MANY rental needs. Literally a wedding fairy, she has everything you could need and more. Thank you so much for being part of our special day, it means the world to have had your help and support! More...
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Sarah Higginbotham
Honestly made our wedding more stressful. Felt like communicating with an absentminded middleman the whole time. After we made our second payment ($2500 in total), it was discreetly revealed that the person we’d been talking to the entire time wouldn’t even be present at our wedding. Got our names wrong consistently. Insisted how professional they were and how they did this 6 days a week. Maybe do it less and do better work! Absolutely would not book again or recommend. More...
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Susan Russell
It was a pleasure working with AR Weddings N Events for my party on July 27th, 2024. They are timely and professional.
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Sabrina Haniff
Anna Marie helped me and my husband plan our wedding in May 2023 and she more than delivered in providing excellent service. Our first call with her was a breath of fresh air as we were both lost in how to plan our special day joining two families on the opposite coasts! Every step of the way she guided us in what to do and was always available for any questions or concerns we had. She and her team were consistently professional and most importantly she is a great listener! She helped us make our wedding not only perfect for our guests but also for us! Her team took care of all the details so that we could enjoy our day to the fullest. I would always recommend her and her team to anyone seeking help in wedding planning. She treated us like family and we will always be grateful for the incredible wedding day she helped create. Thank you!!! More...
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Sofia Ll.
Absolutely loved having Anna Marie as our wedding coordinator. Our wedding could have easily been a disaster if it wasn't for her. We had a small wedding at a house in Big Sur, we planned on having the reception and dinner outside. Due to windy weather that wasn't possible and Anna Marie made sure the set up was moved inside and still manage to make it look gorgeous. She went above and beyond and the attention to detail made a huge difference. I would say having her as part of the team was the best decision/investment for our happiest day. More...
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Jeff
We were so lucky to hire Anna Marie! She was so easy to work with from the start, and she made sure the day ran smoothly. Our schedule stayed on track, she was very organized and connected with all other vendors early, and she helped make sure that everything was cleaned up and wrapped up at the end of the night . She was also very efficient at the wedding rehearsal and gave clear directions so that everyone knew where they were supposed to be. We definitely recommend her! More...
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DawnNick
We were so glad we hired AR Weddings as a day of coordinator. Anna Marie went above and beyond the call of duty. She encouraged we reach out with any needs before the wedding day. She sent out emails to all of the vendors introducing herself, and walked through the venue with us in our early stages of planning. We had a rustic DIY wedding with lots of moving parts, and we felt very comfortable entering into the wedding day knowing we were in good hands. Her wedding experience and strong direction helped the rehearsal and wedding day flow smoothly. She brought two helpers that were invaluable. And she stayed till the bitter end, helping us clean up. A big thanks to AR Weddings for making our day so flawless and special. More...
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Natalie Timbrook
We loved Anna Marie form the very first phone call. She helped us navigate our vision with our parents and always made us feel heard. Her excitement and enthusiasm for our special day was so real and raw!!! We absolutely love her and have had several friends ask for her contact since our special day! More...
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Jasmine
She was absolutely hands on. Made sure we kept on schedule and took care of all of my requests when it came to our vendors. She is very easy to work with and has the best personality. I’m happy we worked with Anna Marie. She made my life so much easier. More...
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Pamela
This review is long overdue. I hired Anna Marie, AR Wedding N Events for my wedding on April 25th, 2019. Anna Marie was Amazing. From the first time we spoked on the phone and on our first one on one. I knew that she was the right planner for my wedding. I am in the event industry myself, so it was very important for me to find a planner with a similar Type A qualities as myself. AnnaMarie did not disappoint. She's meticulous, punctual, resourceful, helpful and beyond understanding. During rehearsal she was very patience, sweet and got all of us to participate with ease. She was very attentive to my parents who don't speak great English, and to our dog who was also in the wedding. AnnaMaire was amazing at ensuring that all my vendors where ready and on time for my wedding. She work endlessly to ensured that everything was perfect, and she did it all with grace and smiles. Everyone at my wedding loved her and I can honestly say that she is the reason why I was very relax during my wedding, because I knew all the details were in good hands. I would strongly recommend AR Wedding N Event. More...
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Erika Gardella
Anna-Marie was the best thing that happened to me on my wedding day. She was incredibly organized and solution-orientated. She had everyone where they were supposed to be and in a timely manner. She was patient and tough. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing wedding planner. Thank you Anna-Marie! More...
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Lusiana
My husband and I absolutely LOVED working with Anna Marie. She is detail-oriented, calm, and proactive. There were so many hiccups that happened on our wedding day that she completely solved while still keeping everybody calm.
She is firm but she is very friendly and personable and makes us feel at ease. Multiple guests and vendors told us how much they loved Anna Marie and how good they think she is, and they weren't even her clients!
We would definitely work with her again for other events and we are actively recommending her to our friends and family.
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Erin Rogers
I can not begin to thank AnnaMarie enough for how smooth she made our Wedding Day go. Honestly I can’t believe I ever thought we could have gone without a Wedding coordinator, and when we finally decided to look into hiring one, we knew AnnaMarie was the one! We met early on in the planning process and she immediately made us feel comfortable and confident that we had made the right decision. My Husband and I were married on 9.22.18 and to this day my Mom still can’t stop talking about thankful she is for AnnaMarie and how wonderful she was throughout the entire process. Thank you for making our day go off without a hitch!! More...
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ashley
We had the BEST experience working with AnnaMarie as our day of coordinator. She was so kind, responsive, knowledgeable, and professional through the whole process. We felt so at ease with her there to help orchestrate our wedding details on the day of and help to wrangle all of the vendors together. Thank you, AnnaMarie! More...
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Heather Johnson
Where do I begin? AnnaMarie was AMAZING!! My husband and I hired her to be our day of wedding coordinator. Her attention to detail is above and beyond. She really takes the time to personally understand her clients vision. She even went out of her way to help me find a vendor to add string lights to our venue (which was an absolute must have item for me). She took my decorations and made them look even better than I could have imagined. She was super organized and I never worried about a single thing the whole day or night. I highly recommend her! I can't express enough gratitude towards Anna Marie & her team for all they did on our special day. More...
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Rebeca Archer
Anna Marie was a great day of coordinator! She made our special day perfect, stress free and absolutely magical. She gave us great advice during the entire process and made sure we were comfortable, we encountered some bumps on the road and she was there to help us solve them.
Her assistant did a great job streaming our wedding to my parents overseas and making sure we were hydrated and well fed.
Overall we had an amazing experience with Anna Marie and would absolutely recommend her, she was on time, professional and a great person to work with.
- Rebeca T Archer
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Camille Merritt
AnnaMarie was incredible responsive and professional. She took care of literally everything day of – I didn't think of a thing the day of our wedding and everything was perfect. Would definitely recommend her to friends! More...
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Winny
Anna Marie is absolutely stellar! She was extremely attentive to detail , warm and friendly, and made our wedding day flow smoothly. Her expertise totally shined and she was worth every penny. I highly recommend hiring her to be a part of your day. Thank you for making our wedding go perfectly, Anna Marie! You are priceless! More...
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Ann Crescitelli
Hannah at Pee Dee Pet Services did a wonderful job caring for our many many pets. They are all different species and sizes and temperaments, and none of that seemed to bother her at all. She even went above and beyond to figure out some issues when I couldn't be reached. From the moment I met Hannah I felt completely comfortable entrusting all our babies to her care. I would recommend her to anyone! More...
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Sarah Adkins
Many thanks to Dean and the guys for our recent rear extension. We have previously used them for a front extension six years ago too. We have found the whole team to be friendly, approachable and reliable. Dean has run both projects efficiently and managed to deal with all of our requests along the way, including us in all the necessary decisions. We are really pleased with the results and would not hesitate to recommend them to others. More...
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What do you love most about your job?
I love the fact that there are no two events the same. Every wedding and event has its own personal touch. Creating the vision of my couples and clients is so accelerating to me. I am passionate about what I do. How could I not be I get to celebrate love everyday with some of the most amazing couples with their families and friends .
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have been entertaining for 25 plus years and loved doing it. I have also been in the hospitality business for 25+. Planning events started as a hobby for friends and family . I realized that I love doing it. I get to make sure the couples and clients get to be guests at their own wedding/event. I love working with people it makes me happy.
Why should our clients choose you?
I am professional and stress on the customer service side of things. I am a little different than most Planners/Managers. I am the first to arrive and the last to leave to make sure the event runs smooth and the couples and clients can go about their day or evening after the event. We stay behind and clean up and check put with venue or homeowner. I am easy to work with and very flexible and professional .
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I can definitely provide my services on line and remotely. I require a phone consultation with clients to get their vision for their day and also ask about budget and then hit the ground running to find the perfect vendors for their event. I negotiate on the clients behalf to make sure we stay within budget.
Full Service Planning
From finding the venue all the way through the last good bye. We are there for you every step of the way making sure all the T's are crossed and I's dotted we gather all your vendors needed to create a successful event. We have a number of one on one meetings to make sure we understand your vision for your wedding and make that a reality. On your wedding day just show up and feel like a guest at your own wedding.
