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On WeddingWire since 2017

Last update: September 2024

Located in Newmarket, Ontario, Dreams to Reality - Anita's Events is a company that specializes in professional wedding and event planning services for celebrations in the York region as well as the Greater Toronto Area. For many years, owner and planner Anita Donato has been creating one-of-a-kind celebrations that are thoughtfully executed and fun from start to finish. Anita is a professional in the industry and is WPIC-certified. We also have 3 WPIC planners on staff and we can do up to 3 weddings a day. Message us to see our availablity. We are fully insured. I also own a rental company called Taking You Down The Aisle. Come visit us and see our large inventory showroom. Please be sure to book an appointment!

Services Offered

The team at Dreams to Reality can plan weddings in a wide variety of styles, including local and destination events. The team offers full-service packages, with complete personalization, to create a unique gathering. The various services offered include, but are not limited to:

  • Budget analysis
  • Day-of coordination
  • Event design
  • Guestlist creation
  • Partial planning
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • We also have seminars in the office to help with centerpiece design, DIY signs and so much more
  • Vendor referrals
  • Faux floral rentals and much more
  • DIgital creator also offered as an add on
  • Full set up and take down also offered as an ad on or seperate package
  • fully insured
  • store front location so you can see our rentals

Other Services

Dreams to Reality - Anita's Events is also available to plan private events, as well as corporate functions and vow renewals. These versatile and skilled professionals can organize birthday parties, anniversaries, and other milestone moments as well. To make an occasion even more bespoke, the team offers an array of customized gift solutions.

Frequently asked questions

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Budget analysis
Day-of coordination
Event design
Full planning
Guest list creation
Partial planning
Timelines
To-do lists
Vendor referrals

What types of weddings do you accommodate?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double weddings
Eco-friendly
Military
Non-religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$1,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$75
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Reviews for Dreams to Reality - Anita's Events

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Tiffany
Tiffany A. Sent on 30/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best coordinator you could have in your corner at your wedding


Where do we even start with Anita?! She’s a literal superhuman in so many ways. Last year my then fiancé and I decided to hire a coordinator for our wedding to help ease any stress I knew I would face as I’m such a perfectionist and want to make sure everything went smoothly for our wedding. I found Anita as she worked with the venue we had booked back in 2021 for so many years and no one knew that place better than she did. And boy, am I glad we did. We clicked instantly from that first phone call and my fiancé and I were underway into planning our wedding.

My unexpected (but ecstatically happy) news about being pregnant ten months before our wedding date threw everyone a slight curveball (still a fun phone call hahaha). But, Anita was amazing and helped guide me into planning our wedding that we decided to not push and still continue - our little star was just going to be a part of our special day. We managed to get the majority of our wedding planning done before our son was born because of Anita, as she wanted me to enjoy being a mom once my son arrived, and once I have birth, the stress levels leading up to our wedding were not as bad as I thought it would be since we had gotten everything almost all done. Even the week before the wedding I had been, in my opinion, the chillest bride lol and that was all because of Anita and her kicking me in the butt to get things done beforehand!!

The day of the wedding with a lot of things going on there were some issues but like I said, she is literal superhuman and is absolutely the best as she made sure everything went well - I wasn’t worried at ALL with her in our corner and everything worked out. Her and her team made our day absolutely perfect and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a coordinator for their wedding. Any worry, any thought, any questions or concerns you could have about your wedding she is always there to ease your mind and help you through it. You will not be disappointed!

Anita, you know I absolutely adore you and we are so eternally grateful for what you have done for us the last couple of months and the support you have shown us. We have been so lucky to have you be a part of our special day. Thank you so so much.
Caitlin
Caitlin M. Sent on 04/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The heart and soul of event planning

From the very first conversation with Anita, I knew that she was the wedding coordinator for us. Her positive energy and vast experience is immediately noticeable within the first 5 minutes of your conversation. She is incredibly down to earth, realistic and so so hard working. Anita truly makes sure your day is stress free and as smooth as possible. She will handle all of the weird wonky things that come up during your event, and you won’t find out until after!! You can not put your special occasion (in our case, wedding) into better hands than hers. Trust me, I am in the event industry as a corporate event planner and it was so hard for me to hand over the reigns when I worked so hard to create our wedding vision. Anita was amazing at bringing my vision to life and making adjustments on the fly. Whatever you could possibly need Anita and her team is there. Call Anita, talk to her, and you will know right away that she is the perfect person for your day.
Glorien
Glorien L. Sent on 05/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

She's the bomb - takes control, direct & FUN!!!!

You cannot go wrong with Anita. I am recommending her to all my friends/family. She will save you countless hours by being so so helpful and her problem solving is top notch. The first time I spoke to her on the phone, I knew she was the right planner for me - she spoke to cost effectiveness, no BS, to the point and her experience shows. She's also super funny and easy to talk to! Her day-of team was also fantastic - especially her digital creator who was able to capture the full day. Not just the big moments but also the candid moments/ moments in between events where us and the wedding party were just having fun. After our wedding, we all had a nice laugh sharing these pics and videos and saved us from getting a videographer - highly recommended and cost effective!! I can't say enough good things about Anita & her team. 11/10!!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 23/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable Wedding Magic: Anita and Trish Made Our Day Perfect!

I just have to rave about Anita Donato and her amazing assistant Trish! They were absolutely incredible throughout the entire month leading up to our wedding. Anita’s organizational skills are out of this world—she had everything running like a well-oiled machine, making sure not a single detail was missed. Seriously, working with Anita felt like I had a wedding fairy godmother. She gives off total mom vibes in all the right ways!

Her eye for detail was impressive, and she communicated so clearly with all our vendors that everything went off without a hitch. When unexpected hiccups came up, Anita handled them with such calm and grace that we didn’t have to worry about a thing.

Both Anita and Trish were so creative and really helped bring our vision to life in ways we hadn’t even thought of. They were super personable and got along well with everyone, which made the whole process feel really smooth and enjoyable.

I also want to give a special shoutout to Anita for the wonderful photos and videos she took throughout the day. These were the very first shots I received, and I was completely surprised and so so grateful to have something to look over while we await the professional photos from our photographer. It was such a thoughtful touch that added to the joy of the day and kept the memories fresh as we waited for the official images.

Anita and Trish truly made our wedding day unforgettable. If you’re looking for a wedding coordinator who will make everything perfect, I can’t recommend them enough!
Somya
Somya K. Sent on 19/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding coordinator!

Anita did such a great job with our wedding earlier this summer. We had a combination South Asian/Western style wedding and we were nervous about not having a South Asian wedding coordinator but Anita did a wonderful job not only during the day of, but for months leading up to the event. She helped us work through all of our planning, scheduling, and our many ideas. Anita helped us find a florist, organized decor and made sure everything stayed on time, even with our hour long ceremony. She went above and beyond leading up to the wedding, and was an indispensable help on the day of. Her services are very fairly priced and we would definitely recommend using her as a wedding planner/ coordinator. Everything on our wedding day went so well and we couldn't have done it without Anita.
Vanessa
Vanessa C. Sent on 03/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Anita- always in your corner!

What can we say about Anita? She was in our corner from the moment we met her. Not only did she make sure our day went off without a hitch, she made us laugh and made sure she took good care of us. We couldn't have found a more perfect coordinator!
Kim
Kim M. Sent on 19/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

I was a guest at Dave & Stephanie's wedding on Oct 14, 2023. Our group planned a surprise for the couple, and Anita fit us into the already jammed schedule, with a smile! She even helped us pull it off. Anita and her team were welcoming, efficient & professional in every way! They will go above and beyond for you on your special day.
Stephanie
Stephanie W. Sent on 16/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

Anita did a wonderful job getting our wedding ready and coordinating the big day! Took the stress off us and made sure everything ran smoothly. Would definitely recommend her for all your wedding needs!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Sent on 06/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

INCREDIBLE!!! This vendor works there butt off to make your day perfect

I cannot say enough about Anita and her team! From the very start Anita was amazing to work with, she accommodated my very busy schedule, worked with my very scattered brain, and brought my vision to fruition. She is a blast to work with, knows her stuff, and goes way above and beyond for her brides. (Her assistant even drove us home from our wedding when our Uber bailed on us) My wedding was the most amazing wedding, because of Anita and her team!!! THIS LADY IS THE REAL DEAL!! And the price, is way too reasonable!!! I will be recommending this company to every single person I know FOREVER. Anita is very personable, talented and professional all rolled up into one amazing package.

Thank you Anita and her team for making my wedding a dream come true.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 05/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best vendor i ever purchased!

I don’t even know how to start this review because Anita just blows me away hands down. This lady literally SAVED MY WEDDING!!!!! My whole day would have gone to shit if it wasn’t for her. The venue I chose was super disorganized and were very tough to work with. Luckily I had Anita to save the day. I could go on for hours about how amazing she is. I’ve never seen someone care so much about her clients. She cared as if it was her wedding happening. No amount of money could repay her for everything she did for us. If you are looking for a planner you don’t need to look any further. This lady is FUCKING AMAZING!!!! I literally love her and I wish every bride has the chance to work with her because she is hands down the hardest working most bad ass human ever. Thank you so much Anita. I literally get teary thinking of everything you did for me. Don’t even hesitate just book this amazing lady if you want the wedding of your dreams because that’s exactly what she gave us.
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Awards

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Nicole & Brian
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Heather & David
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Miriam & Jane
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Meet the team

Anita Donato
Anita Donato
Lead Planner

Anita has over 12 years experience as a planner and is certified with the WPIC .

Her ability to connect to her clients with her outgoing personality and calmness in stressful situations is what couples love. She is organized and well versed in many faiths and cultures events.

Proudly a mom of 3 boys she knows what it takes to be paitent but also get things done.

"It's so important to connect to my couples because ideally I become YOU the day of your wedding"

I love to make dreams a reality and I really enjoy being a wedding planner.

"This isn't just a hobby job this IS my job and I have an office in Newmarket where you can come visit and see our many rentals"

Call or email ; Advice is always free and I look forward to hearing from you

Anita

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17817 Leslie St #43 L3Y 8C6 Newmarket (Ontario)

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