Newly Wed Couple on Mexico Beach Setting off fireworks with friends and family watching
Large hall filled with banquet tables and people attending a large formal fundraiser
Groom hold Bride in hid arms while guests applaud.
Wedding guests enjoying cocktail hour outside in Mexico with bistro lights all around them while the sun sets.

LET’S CREATE

Events That Matter

My mission is to help bring events that matter to you to life. 


 

Hi, I’m Anne.

Producing experiences for my clients that are memorable, fun and within budget is why I founded Events That Matter. Together we can define, create and execute an event that truly matters to you.

With over 15 years of knowledge and event experience, I know this industry inside and out, my priority is sharing my expertise to create an experience that’s not only memorable on the day, but fun throughout the entire process. 



 
Smiling Anne VanderWal wearing a blue shirt with white polkadots

Events That Matter Is For

 

NON PROFITS

Together we can maximize the potential of each goal on your list. 

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INDIVIDUALS

I’ll be the helping hand along the way to achieve your dream gathering.

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CORPORATIONS

Throw an event people will be talking about for weeks to come. 

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I BRING PASSION AND PRIDE TO MY WORK; YOU’LL BE IN GOOD HANDS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE EVENT-PLANNING JOURNEY.

What People Are Saying About
Events That Matter

Testimonials

“If she is available for your event I would say grab Anne, and look no further. During my 15 year tenure as the Executive Director of The Charles Bronfman Prize, I can honestly say I have never worked with a more capable, nuanced, professional, courteous, elegant, and effective planning partner than Events That Matter.”

– JILL COLLIER INDYK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CHARLES BRONFMAN PRIZE

"My husband and I come from advertising and design backgrounds and have very high expectations. It was important that our wedding in Tulum, Mexico, be a reflection of our personalities and our shared acute attention to detail. Thankfully, Anne quickly understood our needs and communication style and made the planning process extremely easy, even with our busy schedules.”

– SARAH & PETER

“We had a four month turnaround between engagement and wedding so it was no small feat what Anne managed to pull off in such a short time and with so many challenges during those short months. From managing our families from very different cultural backgrounds to securing us a date at the Boathouse when they had told us the soonest date was in over a year, to negotiating contracts and making sure we kept within budget, Anne made sure we were comfortable with the process and that there were never any surprises.”

– CLAIRE & DANIEL