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Annemarie Donaker Weddings and Events

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About
I’ve been planning events for 25 years, which means I have a lot of experience to ensure your exciting day goes smoothly. Event planning is something that runs in my blood, it’s something that I picked up on from my mom at a young age. I’ve always been everyone’s go to for event planning, which has given me the confidence to start my own business. I specialize in weddings, corporate events, anniversary parties, birthday parties, baby showers and so much more. I love what I do because I get to be involved in some of my client’s happiest moments. I’m happy take the stress from the clients, so they can just enjoy their event instead of stressing over the small or large details.
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Hired 24 times

Serves Oceanside, CA

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2 employees

11 years in business

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2018

Services offered
Event type
Planning services needed

Setup

Day of coordinator

Decorating

Floral arangements

Supplies needed

Chairs

Tables

Tablecloths

Other

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Elle G.

Apr 14, 2026

Hired on Thumbtack

Annemarie was the perfect choice for our baby shower. We had 55 adults and 15 children, food/drink vendors, photographer and lots of set up/take down. Annemarie is a super pro and handled everything, including last minute requests. We will definitely use Annemarie's services again in the future. We are very satisfied. Thank you Annemarie for all your help.

Details: Baby shower • 51 - 100 guests • Partial planning (help in select areas) • Day-of coordination • 1 - 2 months • My home, venue, etc.

Event Planning
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Madisen I.

Nov 11, 2018

Hired on Thumbtack

Annemarie was such a great addition to the wedding vendors I worked with for our September 2018 wedding. I planned to hire all the vendors myself, so I did not need full coordination services - Annemarie assured me that she was able to offer any level of coordinator I needed. It was very apparent from the start the Annemarie is an industry expert, she was able to answer all of my questions throughout the planning process, and provide great vendor recommendations for gaps I needed to fill in. Annemarie worked closely alongside me in the month leading up to the wedding to get all of the vendor contracts from me, put together a timeline, and contact the vendors ahead of time. I knew that my wedding was in good hands, the wedding day went without a hitch thanks to Annemarie. She is the definition of professional, and I would without a doubt hire her for any future event planning needs, she is trustworthy, adaptive & experienced - it shows!

Details: Reception • Ceremony • Cocktail hour • Pre-ceremony (Bride's "getting ready" location) • 151 - 200 guests • DJ • Caterer • Photographer • Makeup artist / hair stylist • Bartender • Decorator • Venue • Coordination will be needed only at a single location

Wedding Coordination
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Madisen K.

Nov 11, 2018

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Annemarie was such a great addition to the wedding vendors I worked with for our September 2018 wedding. I planned to hire all the vendors myself, so I did not need full coordination services - Annemarie assured me that she was able to offer any level of coordinator I needed. It was very apparent from the start the Annemarie is an industry expert, she was able to answer all of my questions throughout the planning process, and provide great vendor recommendations for gaps I needed to fill in. Annemarie worked closely alongside me in the month leading up to the wedding to get all of the vendor contracts from me, put together a timeline, and contact the vendors ahead of time. I knew that my wedding was in good hands, the wedding day went without a hitch thanks to Annemarie. She is the definition of professional, and I would without a doubt hire her for any future event planning needs, she is trustworthy, adaptive & experienced - it shows!A few highlights from the night - Annemarie made sure that I had my bag with my belongings in it and brought us drinks during the cocktail hour since we were busy socializing - going above and beyond is in her nature!
Annemarie Donaker Weddings and Events's reply
Madisen, thank you so much. It was a pleasure working with you.
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Cheryl M.

Jun 11, 2018

Hired on Thumbtack

Annemarie made our son's graduation party fantastic. I was able to relax and enjoy myself while hearing people comment on what a great party it was. I would highly recommend her and use her for a future event.

Details: Graduation party • 51 - 100 guests • Partial planning (help in select areas) • Setup • Decor rental • Catering • Centerpiece • Less than one month • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the party planner

Event Planning
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Jessica A.

Oct 4, 2021

Hired on Thumbtack

Annemarie single-handedly made my wedding process better in just one month of hiring her, OBVIOUSLY making me sad to know I didn't have her my entire COVID wedding process (span of 2 years). Let me mention, I reached out around 8am around a month out from my wedding, she responded and allowed me to book her within the hour of reaching out, and got right to work. My venue was not exactly the most friendly or helpful venue leading up to the big day and there was a plethora of 'tasks' and 'must haves' that I would've never been able to know about or achieve if it wasn't for her. She stood up for me and made sure my needs were met with the venue and beyond that. Annemarie made me excited, heard, comfortable, and the focus of every conversation. As the days neared my wedding, she went above and beyond and made the venue 10x more beautiful and seen by us and our families. I promise you won't regret hiring Annemarie, I wish there were more boxes or more stars for me to check because she is more than I could've imagined. The day would've been very different without her and I couldn't be more grateful for somehow organizing my entire life so fast. She and her assistant Skylar were kind, helpful, and accommodating to everyone who attended while still making sure my immediate family/bridal parties didn't have to worry about anything. SO. PLEASEEEE don't hesitate and hire this boss a** woman. You won't regret it and your day will be flawless. My favorite thing I get to look back on is being reminded daily when people ask me "How did everything go??" without hesitation I get to respond "Perfect, not a thing I would change."

Details: 101 - 150 guests • Decorator

Wedding Coordination
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