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• Andrea L. Sent on 03/26/2024
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  Just a phone call and I am impressed!

  My fiance and I are planning a destination wedding out of the state and just wanted some advice/ information before making anything official. Annemarie spent 45 minutes giving me the best advice and was more than helpful! I hope we find a venue so we can use her services!

  My fiance and I are planning a destination wedding out of the state and just wanted some advice/ information before making anything official. Annemarie spent 45 minutes giving me the best advice and was more than helpful! I hope we find a venue so we can use her services!
• Rosie Sent on 10/29/2020
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  Thankful for Annemarie!

  We enjoyed having Annemarie coordinate our wedding. She worked hard to make sure our day went smoothly and made it so easy for us to enjoy the day without any worries. She is definitely passionate about her job and I would recommend her to anyone.

  We enjoyed having Annemarie coordinate our wedding. She worked hard to make sure our day went smoothly and made it so easy for us to enjoy the day without any worries. She is definitely passionate about her job and I would recommend her to anyone.
• Larry E. Sent on 10/10/2019
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  Making things smooth

  After attempting to handle all the details of our wedding ourselves, we were quickly becoming overwhelmed. On a very limited budget I contacted a number of planners and it became clear that Annemarie was our best choice. Starting with what we had already done, creating a budget, contacting vendors, arranging tastings etc. It wasn't long before she had organized our chaos. She presented options to keep us in budget as well as to spend more in various areas as we choose. With her guidance everthing came together smoothly, the wedding was beautiful and everyone had a memorable time at our travel themed reception. I highly recommend every couple consider having a professional to assist them to take some of that stress off their shoulders so they can focus on enjoying their day and Annemarie is a terrific choice for that professional!

  After attempting to handle all the details of our wedding ourselves, we were quickly becoming overwhelmed. On a very limited budget I contacted a number of planners and it became clear that Annemarie was our best choice. Starting with what we had already done, creating a budget, contacting vendors, arranging tastings etc. It wasn't long before she had organized our chaos. She presented options to keep us in budget as well as to spend more in various areas as we choose. With her guidance everthing came together smoothly, the wedding was beautiful and everyone had a memorable time at our travel themed reception. I highly recommend every couple consider having a professional to assist them to take some of that stress off their shoulders so they can focus on enjoying their day and Annemarie is a terrific choice for that professional!
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• Abby C. Sent on 10/17/2019
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  A Life Saver!

  My family has hired Annemarie for two events and at both she delivered superb services. I asked her to provide month of services and I am so glad that I did. I bought all of the decorations for our venue and she was able to use them to make all of our spaces absolutely beautiful.
  
  Annemarie is organized, reliable, and very personable. If you need any event managed or planned she is great and we will definitely use her again if we host another event in the future!

  My family has hired Annemarie for two events and at both she delivered superb services. I asked her to provide month of services and I am so glad that I did. I bought all of the decorations for our venue and she was able to use them to make all of our spaces absolutely beautiful.
  
  Annemarie is organized, reliable, and very personable. If you need any event managed or planned she is great and we will definitely use her again if we host another event in the future!

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  Thank you Abby. It was pleasure working with the family again. And the grandmothers as the flower girls were adorable.
• Leah Sent on 08/10/2019
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  You've found your wedding coordinator!

  Annemarie was so instrumental in coordinating our wedding. We couldn't have kept track of everything the way she did. Weddings are expensive and people will tell you that you don't need a wedding coordinator and that coordinators are unnecessary etc. That's what our friends and family told us. At the end of my wedding night, I was SO SO glad that I had spent the money and hired a wedding coordinator. I'm glad that I hired Annemarie specifically.
  
  She has tons of experience, she has an incredible creative eye, and she's a joy to work with (and not just for us, but for our other vendors as well). We paid for her day-of coordinating services as well as wedding design services. She helped us unite our visions for the wedding and had great ideas. She has a great sense of timing and brought up details and issues that we hadn't thought of. There is a ton to keep track of at a wedding and she was able to manage it all and make it look effortless too. She made it to every meeting from the rehearsal to the caterer walk through to the venue walk through. She was very communicative and easy to reach as well.
  
  We had a lot of moving parts to our wedding and Annemarie was there to make sure that each vendor knew their role and knew when to spring into action. She put together all 17 of my DIY'd centerpieces before the wedding and made sure that all of the decorations I had made were in place. Throughout the wedding, she kept everyone on the timeline and then began cleaning up discreetly as well! At the end of the night, she loaded up our designated cars, we decided which items we wanted to keep, and we went home. It was a perfect wedding and it was because we had Annemarie to help coordinate everyone and everything. We are SO glad we hired her and have no doubt that you will be too!

  Annemarie was so instrumental in coordinating our wedding. We couldn't have kept track of everything the way she did. Weddings are expensive and people will tell you that you don't need a wedding coordinator and that coordinators are unnecessary etc. That's what our friends and family told us. At the end of my wedding night, I was SO SO glad that I had spent the money and hired a wedding coordinator. I'm glad that I hired Annemarie specifically.
  
  She has tons of experience, she has an incredible creative eye, and she's a joy to work with (and not just for us, but for our other vendors as well). We paid for her day-of coordinating services as well as wedding design services. She helped us unite our visions for the wedding and had great ideas. She has a great sense of timing and brought up details and issues that we hadn't thought of. There is a ton to keep track of at a wedding and she was able to manage it all and make it look effortless too. She made it to every meeting from the rehearsal to the caterer walk through to the venue walk through. She was very communicative and easy to reach as well.
  
  We had a lot of moving parts to our wedding and Annemarie was there to make sure that each vendor knew their role and knew when to spring into action. She put together all 17 of my DIY'd centerpieces before the wedding and made sure that all of the decorations I had made were in place. Throughout the wedding, she kept everyone on the timeline and then began cleaning up discreetly as well! At the end of the night, she loaded up our designated cars, we decided which items we wanted to keep, and we went home. It was a perfect wedding and it was because we had Annemarie to help coordinate everyone and everything. We are SO glad we hired her and have no doubt that you will be too!
• Lily Sent on 06/25/2019
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  Best Coordinater ever

  She honestly makes sure the bride and groom are kept care of and do not let any thing ruin their big day. so happy i choose her and her team !

  She honestly makes sure the bride and groom are kept care of and do not let any thing ruin their big day. so happy i choose her and her team !
• Victoria S. Sent on 10/01/2019
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  Hiring Annemarie was the best decision I could have made for my wedding.

  Hiring Annemarie was the best decision I could have made for my wedding. I was one of those brides who didn’t think I needed a coordinator. As it got closer to the wedding I realized I may need some help on the wedding day after all. I was totally stressed out and after my first conversation with Annemarie I felt so much calmer. She got me organized, talked to all of my vendors and did my wedding day timeline. I wasn’t sure what time things were supposed to happen, so it helped me a lot. I didn’t have to worry on my wedding day. I could relax and get my hair and makeup done with my girls knowing she was there to oversee the set up. The day went so smoothly she was on top of everything all day long, she even made sure we ate. I can’t thank Annemarie and her assistant Skylar enough for all of their hard work. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a coordinator.

  Hiring Annemarie was the best decision I could have made for my wedding. I was one of those brides who didn’t think I needed a coordinator. As it got closer to the wedding I realized I may need some help on the wedding day after all. I was totally stressed out and after my first conversation with Annemarie I felt so much calmer. She got me organized, talked to all of my vendors and did my wedding day timeline. I wasn’t sure what time things were supposed to happen, so it helped me a lot. I didn’t have to worry on my wedding day. I could relax and get my hair and makeup done with my girls knowing she was there to oversee the set up. The day went so smoothly she was on top of everything all day long, she even made sure we ate. I can’t thank Annemarie and her assistant Skylar enough for all of their hard work. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a coordinator.
• Tim C. Sent on 10/22/2019
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  Perfect Wedding Coordinator!

  Annemarie was amazing to work with. We met with her a few months prior to the wedding, and she was very detail oriented. Her experiences speaks for itself, as she asked us questions that we had not considered, and her network of referrals helped us find an amazing florist. On the date of the wedding, the venue was set up perfectly. It was a relief to know that we had Annemarie to handle anything that came up without having to worry about it ourselves. 10/10, definitely hire her for your big day so that you can focus on enjoying it with your spouse, friends and family!

  Annemarie was amazing to work with. We met with her a few months prior to the wedding, and she was very detail oriented. Her experiences speaks for itself, as she asked us questions that we had not considered, and her network of referrals helped us find an amazing florist. On the date of the wedding, the venue was set up perfectly. It was a relief to know that we had Annemarie to handle anything that came up without having to worry about it ourselves. 10/10, definitely hire her for your big day so that you can focus on enjoying it with your spouse, friends and family!
• Annaleise Sent on 06/15/2017
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  Annemarie was a God-send. I hired her to help coordinate my wedding and she helped me every step of the way. My mom was in the hospital for a majority of my engagement, so I was behind by the time I hired Annemarie and I was a little frazzled. She helped me get caught up, and think through details I didn't think of prior to hiring her. She was patient with me, because I wanted things done a little unconventionally. She was SO helpful the day of the wedding with everything - She made sure everything was done correctly, and if there were any snafus, I never knew about it and neither did my guests! Her assistant was also wonderful. I can't speak highly enough about her!

  Annemarie was a God-send. I hired her to help coordinate my wedding and she helped me every step of the way. My mom was in the hospital for a majority of my engagement, so I was behind by the time I hired Annemarie and I was a little frazzled. She helped me get caught up, and think through details I didn't think of prior to hiring her. She was patient with me, because I wanted things done a little unconventionally. She was SO helpful the day of the wedding with everything - She made sure everything was done correctly, and if there were any snafus, I never knew about it and neither did my guests! Her assistant was also wonderful. I can't speak highly enough about her!
• Kristina Sent on 06/02/2017
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  Annemarie and Skyler were lifesavers for my wedding! I was one of those people who did not think I needed a coordinator, and I could not have been more wrong. They were very detailed oriented and made sure everything ran smoothly. I am so grateful they played a part in our big day and would suggest using them to anyone getting married in San Diego.

  Annemarie and Skyler were lifesavers for my wedding! I was one of those people who did not think I needed a coordinator, and I could not have been more wrong. They were very detailed oriented and made sure everything ran smoothly. I am so grateful they played a part in our big day and would suggest using them to anyone getting married in San Diego.
• Rachel Sent on 07/24/2016
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  Annemarie was a phenomenal wedding planner and we could not be happier with the job she did. She was extremely organized, coordinated with all the vendors, and thought of all the details. She had great communication with us and also did a ton of stuff in the background to make sure the day went smoothly. We are so grateful that Annemarie was our wedding planner and highly recommend her!!

  Annemarie was a phenomenal wedding planner and we could not be happier with the job she did. She was extremely organized, coordinated with all the vendors, and thought of all the details. She had great communication with us and also did a ton of stuff in the background to make sure the day went smoothly. We are so grateful that Annemarie was our wedding planner and highly recommend her!!
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  Annemarie was EXCEPTIONAL! We hired her about two months before our wedding and she was so well organized. I felt completely confident leaving all the details in her hands the day of the wedding. She was always available to talk and responded to emails quickly leading up to the wedding. I would hire her again in a heartbeat! Annemarie is AMAZING, you won't regret hiring her!

  Annemarie was EXCEPTIONAL! We hired her about two months before our wedding and she was so well organized. I felt completely confident leaving all the details in her hands the day of the wedding. She was always available to talk and responded to emails quickly leading up to the wedding. I would hire her again in a heartbeat! Annemarie is AMAZING, you won't regret hiring her!
• Bobbie Sent on 07/03/2015
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  Annamarie is a true professional with clever and creative ideas that are well executed. She has a "can do" attitude and there is never any task she cannot complete with a cheerful disposition. She is a treasure and a life saver!

  Annamarie is a true professional with clever and creative ideas that are well executed. She has a "can do" attitude and there is never any task she cannot complete with a cheerful disposition. She is a treasure and a life saver!
• Caity Sent on 07/21/2015
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  Annemarie was the perfect choice for my birthday party. She was organized, supportive, punctual, thorough... I could go on. Days after I hired her, there was a beautifully written plan within my budget for my event that included numerous ingeniously creative touches to match my theme (red, white, and black "gypsy"). She was receptive of any and every detail I wanted. She was always available when needed, and VERY understanding in everything from schedule changes to pre-party stress. I felt secure and confident through the entire planning process, and rightly so. The venue was set gorgeously (all by the lovely Annemarie and an assistant), the food was great, the entertainment was amazing... And I did not have to lift a finger in the process. My party was a huge success, and for once, I was able to enjoy it as much as my guests. I will be booking her for any future events, and I recommend her greatly to you too if you would like a calm and collected, very professional and reliable planner.

  Annemarie was the perfect choice for my birthday party. She was organized, supportive, punctual, thorough... I could go on. Days after I hired her, there was a beautifully written plan within my budget for my event that included numerous ingeniously creative touches to match my theme (red, white, and black "gypsy"). She was receptive of any and every detail I wanted. She was always available when needed, and VERY understanding in everything from schedule changes to pre-party stress. I felt secure and confident through the entire planning process, and rightly so. The venue was set gorgeously (all by the lovely Annemarie and an assistant), the food was great, the entertainment was amazing... And I did not have to lift a finger in the process. My party was a huge success, and for once, I was able to enjoy it as much as my guests. I will be booking her for any future events, and I recommend her greatly to you too if you would like a calm and collected, very professional and reliable planner.
• Amy Sent on 04/23/2015
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  I booked Annemarie for my wedding planning services and I am so thrilled I did! I knew I needed the help and I could have NEVER have done it without her! She was so organized, insanely helpful to my family and I, fun, and such a pleasure to work with. Besides keeping me on a schedule and making sure I was having fun instead of stressing on what I needed to do next , she would approach me and let me know ‘it was time’. She made all the steps to our wedding flow flawlessly (food service, toast, dance, photos, dessert, bouquet toss). If it wasn’t for her I would have been delegating and stressing my own husband and wedding party to make sure everyone else had fun. Instead I got to actually enjoy everything and have fun myself ! Priceless! She even talked me out of crying as I was about to walk down the aisle, which was a major goal of mine! AMAZING! She listened to my opinions and desires and offered advice when I needed and asked for it. She made sure I ate, which is impossible to do at your wedding. She kept everything like clockwork and with so much care and communication. I am so grateful for this woman! You are in good hands!
  

  I booked Annemarie for my wedding planning services and I am so thrilled I did! I knew I needed the help and I could have NEVER have done it without her! She was so organized, insanely helpful to my family and I, fun, and such a pleasure to work with. Besides keeping me on a schedule and making sure I was having fun instead of stressing on what I needed to do next , she would approach me and let me know ‘it was time’. She made all the steps to our wedding flow flawlessly (food service, toast, dance, photos, dessert, bouquet toss). If it wasn’t for her I would have been delegating and stressing my own husband and wedding party to make sure everyone else had fun. Instead I got to actually enjoy everything and have fun myself ! Priceless! She even talked me out of crying as I was about to walk down the aisle, which was a major goal of mine! AMAZING! She listened to my opinions and desires and offered advice when I needed and asked for it. She made sure I ate, which is impossible to do at your wedding. She kept everything like clockwork and with so much care and communication. I am so grateful for this woman! You are in good hands!
  
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  Our Corporate Christmas Party event was over the top! My 5th year attending and the Party was PHENOMENAL -- Guardian Companies they should have hired Annemarie Donaker for all of their other events prior to this because she knew what she was doing and we never had such a great time!! Her attention to EVERY detail was noticeable and although her presence at the event was "behind the scenes" she was in the forefront of seeing to each individual needs of all who were in attendance. It made for a nice Evening. Can't wait until our next gig!

  Our Corporate Christmas Party event was over the top! My 5th year attending and the Party was PHENOMENAL -- Guardian Companies they should have hired Annemarie Donaker for all of their other events prior to this because she knew what she was doing and we never had such a great time!! Her attention to EVERY detail was noticeable and although her presence at the event was "behind the scenes" she was in the forefront of seeing to each individual needs of all who were in attendance. It made for a nice Evening. Can't wait until our next gig!

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