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About Christy | Owner, Lead Planner and Event Designer
I love pretty things and clever words. I enjoy weaving movie quotes into day-to-day conversation. But most importantly, there are few things that make me happier than planning weddings!
Being the owner of Anna Christine Events is a dream come true. I’m the kind of girl that played bride for as long as I can remember, wearing a pillowcase on my head and coming down the hallway to The Wedding March over and over again (often making my sister Laura be the groom). Growing up, I bought wedding magazines with my babysitting money and could spend hours looking at the beautiful images of inside. Truthfully, to this day I still love curling up on the sofa with a glass of Riesling and reading them!
I started my business in 2008, after working as a corporate event manager for a large media and marketing company. Prior to my life in the event world I worked as a photographer and as a makeup artist, so those experiences influence my approach to event management and design.
Each couple we work with is unique and I love helping them find ways to incorporate their personalities into their event. I think personal touches are important and part of what make your wedding memorable! I love when guests to walk into my clients’ event and I hear them say “This is SO them!”
My favorite part of a wedding is showing the bride and groom their reception before we let their guests into the room. I love the excitement and surprise when they see what they’ve been envisioning come to life!
Check out our Portfolio to see some of the weddings we’re proud have been a part of!
About Laura | Event Manager and Social Media Manager
I’ve been assisting Christy for over 32 years now and I can safely say no one knows my sister like I do. We’re very much alike (so much to the point that people sometimes confuse us for each other!) but our differences balance each other out. We often joke about her being the “creative genius” and I “the muscle” behind making it all come together, but the truth is I was born to assist her. I can anticipate what she needs in order to make our client’s dream come true and that’s just one of the benefits from growing up so close.
My working background is as diverse as I am, and from luxury hotels to government non-profit the one thing that consistently rang true with me was service. It wasn’t until I went back to school and completed my business degree that this half-forgotten fantasy of working with Christy began to reveal itself through the successful growth of her company.
I eagerly assumed the position of Social Media Manager, and weddings and events quickly became my day-to-day passion, a way for me to professionally embrace what I love the most…love, itself. From the father walking his baby girl down the aisle, the couple who renews their vows 10 years later with the wedding they never had, to the anniversary dance and the grandparents who had been married for 63 years. I have the privilege of calling these treasured moments my job. My service is in life’s celebrations and this is who I am.
reviews
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I do not think I will ever be able to express exactly how much it meant for you to help Edrick and me. You put together an amazing event within two weeks and with a very small budget. Thank you for everything!
Love,Priscilla
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I am so thankful for you and all that you do. You were there from day one. You helped me organize all my ideas, to the point of almost being a mind reader, so that my wedding day was fluid. Your vision and attention to detail is flawless and everything was perfect. Thanks to your help!
With Sincere Thanks,Laura
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This whole event was awesome and it was only possible through you! It was a blessing that you were able to help us out with our wedding. We are forever in your debt. There is little we can do or say to return the great gesture that you have shown us. We will never forget your generosity, helpfulness, or your kind spirit. You made our special day even more special.
Thank you!Edrick
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Christy with Anna Christine Events is the best thing to happen to wedding planning. I could never have has my perfect day without her. She is professional, organized, creative, and knowledgeable. She has great relationships with the best vendors in the area. You will not be disappointed with her help. She's great for a little help or a lot. My sister and I both used her for our weddings. My sister needed a lot of consultation and ideas and I had a lot of ideas I needed a sounding board for. Christy handled both very different types of brides with ease and confidence. I know I would not have has my perfect day without her.
Leigh
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We appreciate all your work and focus towards creating our special day. With your help, all the many decisions and elements came together. There is no way I would have gotten through all that craziness without you. You're the best!
Mr. and Mrs. Manzer
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Christy is awesome. From day one she was very responsive and very attentive. She recommended great vendors and our wedding day was amazing. I would recommend her 100%
Corina
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We chose to use the smaller of Christy's planning packages that allowed us access to her and her brilliant and helpful ideas about a month out from the wedding. She was flexible and accommodating, responded quickly to e-mails and was very professional and pleasant. She made sure to contact all of the vendors and make sure everyone was on point and prepared, and she helped the rehearsal move swiftly. On the day of she arrived early and had a hand in everything being prepared and constantly checked in with me. She was always available and helped ensure our perfect day ended without a single issue. We couldn't be any happier with our choice for our coordinator, and would highly recommend her for your wedding as well. Thank you for a perfect day, Christy!
Melody
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You dream, you wonder...and then the day comes. My day was perfect.
With your help, everything on my wedding day fell into place. You were awesome. Several people commented on how calm and composed you were, and it showed. You went the extra mile to make sure the room looked the way I'd envisioned, you helped the wedding party, and your coordination with the photographer and the DJ was spot on. I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you for all the time you took both in preparation, and on our wedding day, to make sure every detail was no less than perfect. And your special little touches...well, you're the best!
Thank you. A million times THANK YOU. The day was what is was because of you.
All our love,Mr. & Mrs. Thompson
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I hired Christy and her assistant Laura for day-of-coordinating. It was the BEST decision I have ever made. I did all the planning on my own and they carried it out for me on the day-of my wedding. This allowed me, my mom, and everyone else to not worry about a thing the day of my wedding. My wedding went off without a hitch (that I know of) and they were on top of everything. They even helped run my rehearsal, which went very well, the day prior. They communicated with me via Skype 2 weeks before the wedding to go over everything concerning what I had planned for the wedding and the rehearsal. Overall this was the best investment I made and I would recommend every bride get at least a day-of coordinator! Thank you Christy and Laura for everything!
Brooke
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I am so thankful that I had Christy by my side from the beginning. As an excited young bride, I had many ideas but little direction. Christy was everything I needed to help me organize my vision into a beautifully fluid wedding day. She was patient, enthusiastic, organized, creative, and an overall joy to work with!
Laura
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Christy was great to work with and made planning a wedding so much easier! She helped us find the PERFECT vendors in our price range and was always there with expert advice. When it came time for the wedding she took over everything so we didn't have to worry about anything and could completely enjoy the big day!
Danielle
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Anna Christine Events made my wedding day absolutely amazing! My entire wedding was coordinated in 2 weeks and I thought it couldn't be done. Christy's services, connections and, ideas made my day so relaxing and enjoyable. She has great vendors she works with and gave me so many great options to choose from it was hard to pick. She responded to my emails very promptly and was able to meet with me when needed. She coordinated the whole flow of the actual wedding day and was there to help with whatever needed. The wedding day wouldn't have been the same without Anna Christine Events. If your looking for the perfect wedding coordinator look no further!!!!!!!!
Melissa
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Anna Christine events is amazing. She was always available when I needed her and was always prompt on solving any issue that came up. She is great at keeping things organized and keeping the bride 'me' sane. I can't thank her enough for the amazing day she helped put together.
Ashley
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Anna Christine's wedding planning was a dream come true. I had a vision of what I wanted my dream day to be like and she made it happen!! Christi and her team went over and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. Thank you so much for making our special day truly magical.
Jennifer
