The Lamano Agency's 10th Anniversay Celebration

The Lamano Agency, a company that provides services for intellectually challenged people, celebrated its tenth year in business on Friday, January 23, 2009 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lynchburg, VA.

A committee consisting of Lamano Agency managers met with Chris & Carla Armistead, owners of Armistead Events, aproximately three weeks prior to the event. Chris and Carla presented their methods of conducting employee appreciation events to the committee. They also went over event goals, event management, scheduling, and interactive DJ entertainment with the committee. One of the more fun things that The Lamono Agency wanted to do is give away thousands of dollars to as many employees as possible. Armistead Events came up with fun and unique methods of doing the cash giveaways other than dry raffle ticket drawings.

A week later Armistead Events received the phone call saying that The Lamano Agency had chosen Armistead Events as their event managers and entertainment providers. Chris and Carla met with the committee once again at the Hilton Garden Inn on Ward's Road in Lynchburg, VA to get a look at the event space and sign the contract. Chris and Carla once again went over scheduling and room set up with the hotel staff and committee members. When this meeting was over there was only two weeks remaining to pull this corporate event together.

On Friday, January 23, 2009 the date of the 10th Anniversary Celebration had arrived. Armistead Events' staff arrived early to set up the primary and satellite sound systems. They also greeted guests upon arrival and directed them to the registration table, appetizers, the two bars, and the all important restrooms. Cocktails were served and jazz played in the background as guests were arriving and finding their seats. When the buffet was served the music switched to Motown and the cash drawings began. The guests kept coming! Armistead Events and Hilton Garden Inn staff quickly added more tables for the overflow crowd. After dinner cash drawings continued along with interactive games.

Participants in the interactive games were selected at random. Contestants consisted of employees, sponsors, and guests. All winners were awarded cash prizes. There were lots of winners.In between games the dance floor was filled with dancers. Music was played from a variety of genres. The Armistead Events DJs made sure there was something for everyone. The combination of the non-stop dancing, games, cash drawings, the open bars, and the great buffet made The Lamano Agency's 10th Anniversary Celebration very exciting and successful.

Rob Lamano, the founder and owner of the Lamano Agency had this to say. "I want to say how impressed I was with you and your company from the minute I received the 'task order', 'drawing schedule', and 'game schedule'. Each list was so organized and detailed that I immediately felt confident that everything would run smoothly. Also, all of the ladies that met with you were very impressed and excited about your company being our event coordinator.

You and your team did a great job of keeping us on task. Also, you and your team were extremely professional and friendly to all of our employees. Armistead Events involvement in our party made it much better than it ever would have been had you not been there. Thank you for doing such a fantastic job and for helping to make our ten year celebration the best it could be."

Lauren May, the event coordinator for the Hilton Garden Inn made these comments. "It was such a pleasure to not only meet you, but to work with you as well – you guys were great! I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future!

It was our pleasure to work with both The lamano Agency and the wonderful staff at the HIlton Garden Inn. We hope to work with them again soon.

Wedding Planning Season In Central Virginia

Wedding planning season in Lynchburg and the rest of Central Virginia has certainly gotten off to a great start. I have talked to many Brides and Grooms in the last few days on the phone and via Email. I have noticed that more Grooms seem to be more involved in the planning this year. I think that is absolutely wonderful. I look forward to meeting all of you that I have had contact with in the last couple days.

Our dates are booking quickly for 2009. We have a lot of services available to help you make your wedding an event your family and friends will talk about for years to come. If you have been proposed to, but haven't started making arrangements yet we would love to hear from you to talk about your wedding. If you need vendor referrals such as a referral for a photographer, videographer, cake baker, caterer or for a place to have your wedding ceremony or wedding reception give us a call or Email us. If you are not sure where to shop for a wedding dress or wedding invitations, or wedding rentals such as tables, chairs, tents or linens give us a call or Email us. If you need a wedding planner, a "day of" director, a Marriage Celebrant, or if you are looking for DJs call or Email us. We are here to serve you and would be happy to help you with your search.

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Garter Toss Song Suggestions

Brides and Grooms ask all the time about suggested songs for the Garter Toss at their wedding reception.

My personal favorite is Oh Yeah by Yello. There are so many to choose from. The songs listed below seem to be the most popular. If you have any questions, or if you need more suggestions call us. If you have a suggestion not listed please let us know and we will add it to the list.

Oh Yeah - Yello
Do Ya Think I'm Sexy - Rod Stewart
Super Freak (part 1) - Rick James
You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Legs - ZZ Top
You Can Leave Your Hat On - Tom Jones or Joe Cocker
Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
Sex - Berlin
Sexy Eyes - Dr. Hook
You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
Stripper - David Rose
I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred
Thong Song - Sisgo
Start Me Up - Rolling Stones
SexyBack - Justin Timberlake

Armistead Events DJ's Rock OCCV, Andrew Corp, The Inn at Trivium!

It was the most wonderful (and in one case the scariest) time of the year! Armistead Events disc jockeys performed their brand of interactive entertainment at several area holiday parties.

On Saturday Dec. 13, 2008 Andrew Corporation held their annual Christmas party in the ballroom at the Inn at Trivium, Forest, VA. Armistead Events had the privilege of performing for them a second year in a row. The first forty five minutes of the party consisted of cocktails, heavy hors d'ouvres, and light Christmas music in the background. Once all the guests had arrived and settled in Armistead Events DJs got the party going with some ice breaking activities. The dance floor was packed until the party's conclusion.

On Friday Dec. 19, 2008 the Orthopaedic Center of Central Virginia held their annual Christmas party at the the Oakwood Country Club off Rivermont Avenue in Lynchburg, VA. The party organizers for OCCV decided to utilize the Armistead Events Online Guest Request tool to allow party guests to request songs in advance. The response was amazing. We received more requests than we could play in the time allotted. The party opened with light Christmas music during the cocktail hour. Dave Gardner, an area photographer (http://www.enduringvistas.com/ )had been hired by OCCV to take portraits of party goers. A beautiful Christmas tree was used as the backdrop. An amazing dinner was served by Oakwood Country Club staff. After dinner Armistead Events DJs led a some interactive activities to get people into the party mood and then the dancing began. The dancing didn't stop! The entire dance floor AND foyer were packed with dancers most of the night! Karen Simonton had this to say, "Great time! Nice ice breaker at the beginning of the party."

New Testimonial from Belvac Production Machinery, Inc.

Lynchburg, VA - Belvac Production Machinery, Inc. held its annual corporate holiday party on the evening of December 6, 2008 at the Craddock Terry Hotel in dowtown Lynchburg. Armistead Events was selected as Belvac's entertainment choice after interviews with several area DJs. When the president of the company was presented with the options for entertainment his reply was "Let's go with the fun guys."

Getting to the event was a small challenge due to a light seasonal snow fall and blocked traffic because of the Christmas parade being held on the downtown streets. Belvac provided shuttle services for employees attending the event. The presentation of service awards was the featured activity of the night with special gifts being given to the award recipients.

Trish Glover, Belvac's Corporate Administrative Coordinator, sent this email following the event.

"Thank you! You guys were awesome. I will recommend you to anyone who asks."

Mrs. Trish Glover
Corporate Administrative Coordinator
Belvac Production Machinery, Inc.

New Testimonial from Cindy Keppler

Lynchburg, VA - Ron and Cindy Keppler celebrated their son's marriage on December 6, 2008. Cindy held a Wedding Reception After Party at the Courtyard Marriott following a cake and punch reception at the church where the ceremony was held. Armistead Events was pleased to have been selected as the entertainment provider for the evening. DJ Shawn Storey from Armistead Events kept the energetic crowd dancing the entire night! Here is what Cindy had to say in an email to us the following day:

"Thank you sooooo much for everything. Shawn did a great job! Everybody had a awesome time. Justin and Heather were surprised at how nice the After Party was and they really appreciated everything. Thanks for throwing in the "lights". They were a big hit. We will highly recommend you to our family and friends that live in your area. Thank you again for an excellent and professional job. "

Sincerely,
Ron and Cindy Keppler

Catering Ideas For Your Wedding or Party

Do you want your favorite food served at your special event. Take a recipe to your caterer and ask if they are willing to prepare it. Feel free to Email us your favorite event recipes to share with our readers. Below are a few that have already been submitted.

Ideas For Appetizers To Serve At Your Wedding Or Special Event:

• Air-popped popcorn served in decorated paper cones

• Place mushroom caps in a roasting pan fill each mushroom cap with herbed cream cheese top with roasted sweet red pepper strips sprinkle with black ground pepper drizzle with olive oil. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes

DEVILED EGGS

12 hard boiled eggs, shells removed and eggs halved lengthwise

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup prepared mustard

2 Tablespoons cider vinegar

2 Teaspoons Sugar

6 Teaspoons softened cream cheese

Egg Yolks

Dill for Garnish

Paprika for dusting

1. Remove yolks from eggs and place in a large bowl, mash with the back of a fork. Stir in the mayo, mustard, vinegar, sugar and cream cheese. Mix well until nice and smooth.

2. Stuff the egg white with the yolk mixture. Refrigerage for at least 1 hour.

3. To serve, lightly sprinkle with paprika and garnish with dill, if desired.