Alongside Annie -

Kelli Aibel

We’ve been thinking hard about what we want to say in our review for Annie, but in reality, words cannot convey how fantastic she is and how grateful we are to her for helping to make our wedding all that we could have ever dreamed of. Not only did she help bring our vision to life to culminate in the perfect day, but she made the weeks leading up to the wedding, which are typically full of stress, ones we will look back on fondly as an important part of the wedding as a whole. Annie’s professionalism and organization made the entire process feel easy, and provided us with a constant feeling of comfort and confidence that everything was going to work out, which is something that cannot be understated. On our wedding day, everything went according to Annie’s meticulously thorough day-of plan. While making sure everything was perfect, Annie maintained her focus on Ross and I, to make sure we were enjoying and appreciating everything we waited so long for. There are so many more things that I can say about how amazing Annie, her company, and her employees are, but I will leave it at this — Annie is a GEM. She will help make your wedding experience what you dream of and more because her sheer talent allows you to actually enjoy and cherish the process in addition to the day itself. We love Annie, not only as our wedding planner, but now as our friend. She is the best contribution you can make to your wedding and is worth everything and more!

Margaret Ryan

My husband and I worked with Alongside Annie for our destination wedding in Aruba. Whether you are getting married local in the Long Island/ New York area or destination I 100000% recommend working with Annie. I had no idea what I wanted for my wedding or where to even start, and from my first phone call with her I knew she was going to be incredible to work with. She presented venues within my budget, came up with an itinerary for the weekend, vetted / communicated with all vendors for me, and SO MUCH MORE. I felt like my entire planning experience was a breath of fresh air and that I didn’t even have to do anything because I had her! We hosted a weekend of events leading up to the big day (welcome party, beach party, wedding day.) Each event was more memorable than the next, every little detail and plan was executed perfectly. Annie and her team came to Aruba with me for the weekend and every single event down to the smallest details were perfect. The weekend could not have been any more perfect and smooth thanks to her team. Every step of the way with early on planning down to the last minute details, Annie made me feel like I was her only bride (meanwhile I know she was booked with many events each month.) She truly made my wedding experience so special and I can’t thank her enough!

Trisha Tucker

We couldn't be more grateful to Annie for making our wedding weekend an absolute dream! We worked together over the course of 1.5 years and she worked tirelessly to pull together all of the details of our multi-day celebration, and it was flawless from start to finish. The entire weekend unfolded seamlessly, and we never had to worry about a single thing because Annie had everything under control with such professionalism and grace. She brings so much experience, organization, creativity, and dedication to the table and knew exactly what we needed with a blank slate reception venue where we essentially had to supply the tent and everything inside of it. She also has the most incredible energy and is a total joy to be around, which helped turn the daunting task of wedding planning into such an enjoyable experience. She and her team truly made our wedding weekend unforgettable and we can't recommend her enough to anyone looking for a planner - you'll be so happy you found her!!!!

Danielle Brackett

As a colleague in the hospitality industry, I have had the pleasure of working with Annie and Alongside Annie as a company on several events, and I can honestly say they are one of the best in the business. Their attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and dedication to creating a flawless experience for every couple make them an absolute standout in the wedding planning industry.

What I particularly admire about Annie is not only her ability to seamlessly coordinate all aspects of an event, but the care she has for her clients. This makes all of the difference in selecting a planner for your most special day.

From timelines to vendor management to ensuring your vision is brought to life- Annie’s communication is always clear, professional, and efficient, making collaboration easy and enjoyable for everyone involved.

Whether it's a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, Alongside Annie consistently goes above and beyond to create unforgettable experiences. Their passion for weddings and commitment to excellence shines through in every project they take on, and I look forward to continuing to work together on many more events in the future.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for a wedding planner who is not only talented but also an absolute joy to work with!

Leah Capobianco

Where do I even begin? Annie was heaven sent for us and our families in the planning of our wedding in The Hamptons (Water Mill, NY). From the moment I met Annie before we had hired her, she made a lasting impression with her knowledge but also with her kindness and sweetness, and that remained true throughout the entire year plus once we hired her and continued to work with her to plan our day. Our venue was not a traditional venue and certainly had its challenges, but Annie was beyond on top of each and every detail. She is proactive, tremendously organized, responsive, helpful, and personable. She ALWAYS took notes on everything we discussed, whether in person or over the phone, she always had the answers to my questions, she was conscientious and took everyone (myself, Randy, our parents) thoughts and input into consideration throughout the planning, she had great relationships with each vendor we worked with even the ones that I found and hired on my own - and if she didn't already have an existing working relationship with them, she made a great impression on all. On the weekend of the wedding, her and her team, especially Gianna, had everything handled and taken care of for us and I felt so much trust in them. They made my vision absolutely come to life in the best way possible and there were A LOT of varying setups and details that needed to be executed and they did it with grace and ease. None of my asks or requests were ever too crazy or too much. She never got flustered despite the weather changing and she always made sure we were taken care of and happy with everything. I really couldn't recommend her enough, she was by far the best vendor and choice we made for our day and our parents and families agreed with this wholeheartedly. I would give 10000 stars if I could. Thank you so much Annie <3 I hope to work with her again <3

Holly Allison

After hearing amazing things about Annie through colleagues, I knew I had to book with her! Immediately after meeting her, she made me feel at ease about my upcoming event. I work in healthcare, and have never had experience with planning an event, so my vision wasn’t clear on what I wanted. She is so thoughtful, and eloquent. I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking to go through their planning process with ease.

Victoria Bee

Annie is the most honest, thorough, caring, compassionate, hardworking person and business owner that I know. She handled our Connecticut garden-party wedding from top to bottom as a full service planner. She worked within our budget, stepped in or backed off in all the right moments, and executed the most flawless and stress-free day. Beyond that, she was a friend, a therapist, and an advocate throughout the entire process. We cannot recommend her enough and would happily speak with anyone considering her for event planning.

Carolyn Quirk

I am a lucky woman to have had Annemarie as my wedding planner. Her warm personality hooked me the first time we spoke. And while her smile and spirit were exactly what I was looking for, her dynamite asset is her trustworthiness. I could trust Annemarie to care about me and about my wedding. I could trust her industry knowledge and professionalism. And I could trust her to personalize her collaboration style to fit my needs — Annemarie was hugely supportive of my preferences while still respectfully and directly telling me if I should consider a different choice. I got married in September at the Prospect Park Boathouse. There was a torrential rainstorm on the day of my wedding (the subway closed down, and throughout NYC, iPhones kept erupting with that government alert buzzer … the weather was really, really misbehaving). Annemarie’s team elegantly managed this unexpectedly challenging day. They kept me happy, and they knew how to diplomatically and strategically push back against the venue when the venue called to talk about potential flooding problems. In the end, my wedding was such a success; I had a blast, and our guests had a blast. It really did feel like a manifestation of how happy my husband and I were to be marrying each other. And I know that behind that was the fact that I always felt like I could TRUST Annemarie’s perspective and intentions. I am a perfectionist, and the fact that my planning experience was so enjoyable is still shocking to me. It is undoubtedly to do with what a gem Annemarie is.