New testimonial from Holly Weischedel

Holly's wedding was on September 27, 2008. Armistead Events, then Southern Soundz Entertainment, provided the disc jockey entertainment for her wedding reception which was held at the Booker Building in Altavista, VA.

“Armistead Events (formerly Southern Soundz) did a spectacular job at my wedding reception! They were great to work with and so incredibly organized. They really made sure that I (the bride) did not have to worry about a single detail when the day arrived.

I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, friendly, highly organized event planner. They made everything run so smoothly. They also did a great job keeping the guests involved and having a great time. Great choices in music selections as well! I barely suggested any songs and they played the perfect mix.”

Holly Hodges Weischedel

Thanks for the kind words Holly. We enjoyed working with you and your Mom.

Special Event Insurance - Do You Really Need It?

In a word ... YES! This is one of the most overlooked expenditures in special event and wedding planning. Most people want their wedding vendors or event vendors to be insured. They think that somehow getting a vendor with insurance protects them if the catering should make someone sick or if a guest should slip and fall at their insured venue. Others think "Only close family and friends are attending my event. I know they wouldn't sue me for something my vendors did." That is total denial. Vendors do need their own liability insurance, however, the vendor's liability insurance will only cover the vendor in a lawsuit. You are left totally unprotected. Once a case is in a lawyers hands they will file suit against the vendor for negligence and they will also sue you for hiring them. Hospital bills have to get paid and so does that lawyer. It's easier to get paid if they are recieveing money from multiple sources. Do yourself a favor, get a good, one day, special event policy to cover you. They are available from most insurance agents and only cost from $300.00 to $500.00 for a two hundred person event.