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About
Red Carpet Events is a limited liability company owned and managed by Lynann Stensland. Lynann received her Masters degree in Corporate Training and was a trainer and instructional designer for seven years. Despite her success in the training field, she desired an outlet to further her creative talents.

Lynann created Red Carpet Events in 2006 and has planned countless events throughout Virginia. She personally manages all full-service weddings and events. Her unique talent for designing such remarkable events has gained local recognition. Red Carpet Events was voted the 2009 best event planner in the Virginia Gazette's "Best of Williamsburg" competition and is the preferred coordinator for many top venues and vendors in the area. The organizational skills, attention to detail, and design talents of the Red Carpet Events staff are unparalleled in Hampton Roads. Lynann and her team successfully coordinate events from intimate to large-scale, casual to formal, traditional to contemporary.

Katie Singleton manages The Day, a division of Red Carpet Events devoted to servicing day-of wedding coordination clients. Katie has trained directly under Lynann for the last year on events from pool parties to high-end weddings. She quickly adapted to the Red Carpet Events way and takes tremendous pride in her work. Katie's creativity, attention to detail, and organization paired with her experience in marketing, planning, design, decorating, and food service will make her an invaluable resource on your wedding day. As a DYI (Do-It-Yourself) bride, Katie understands the importance of a budget-conscious approach while ensuring a stress-free day. Likewise, she understands that some brides want to handle most of the planning on their own. Thus, she is eager to help those brides to see their visions carried out on "The Day."Services
Whether the guest list is 5 or 500, Red Carpet Events offers full and partial event planning services for all private, corporate, and non-profit social occasions. We help hosts and hostesses create spectacular, personalized celebrations that guests will be raving about for years to come. We can coordinate all event logistics, from invitations to cleanup, making Red Carpet Events a hassle-free approach to party planning. Features • Extraordinary service • Creativity & personalization • Extensive area vendor knowledge • Complimentary initial consultation & estimate Services Offered • Advertising • Budgeting • Décor design • Games & activities • Logistics • Floorplans • Seating arrangements • Event scheduling • RSVP services • On-site management • Event setup & breakdown • Vendor coordination • Announcements • Guest assistance • Vendor selection & coordination -Photographer -Florist -Caterer -Invitations -Music and other entertainment -Equipment rentals -Transportation -Lodging -Any other vendors as needed • Venue selection & coordination Complimentary services • Snapshot photography • Recommended vendors list Rental items • IPOD & portable stereo • Décor items Praise
Sandy Coon, Virginia Beach, VA “We want to thank you for making our day so special and beautiful. It was absolutely perfect and it was such a pleasure working with you on all the planning.” Wendy Ray, Yorktown, VA “We would like to thank you and Jen for all your hard work in planning our special day. We are grateful to have worked with you. Thank you for your time, attention to detail, suggestions, and recommendations.” Karlyn Owens, Williamsburg, VA “Thank you so much for doing such a fantastic job coordinating our wedding. The whole weekend went very smoothly, even though we had to execute ‘Plan B’ due to rain. Jen did a great job, and the event was everything we wanted it to be. Thanks for all your hard work. We had a great time working with you to put everything together.” Terry White, Williamsburg, VA "First let me say what a tremendous load Lynann took off of me by planning the memorial service for my Father-in-law. It was wonderful. To say that everyone was more than pleased would be an understatement. She made such a marvelous impression on absolutely everyone. Second, the complete thoroughness in her approach and execution of every aspect was perfect. Our family will absolutely refer Red Carpet Events to everyone we know….. no doubt about it. We can't say enough about how perfect everything was. It made the memorial of my husband's father all the more memorable and that is what mattered most to us." Tracy Schrum, Yorktown, VA “Thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job on our wedding. It means so much to Dan & me that you showed such professionalism, enthusiasm and dedication to make our wedding more than we could have ever dreamed it could be! Without your help we don't know what we would have done. All the vendors you selected were the very best of the best! I am so glad we chose you to help us!” Stan Bohanon, Williamsburg, VA “Lynann organized our monthly After 5 Networking Events for the Williamsburg Business Association and performed flawlessly. She is a master of organization and her attention to detail is amazing. She helped the Association promote its events and managed to assist the Association in its growth. In addition to the duties of event planning and coordination, Lynann also served as our public speaker and performed her duties professionally.” Events
Private Functions • Anniversaries • Baby showers • Bachelorette parties • Birthdays • Bridal showers • Class reunions • Engagement parties • Graduation parties • Holiday socials • Memorial services • Open houses • Religious celebrations • Retirement parties • Weddings Corporate Events • Annual holiday parties • Awards banquets • Company picnics • Corporate anniversaries • Fundraisers • Grand openings • Customer/employee appreciation events • Luncheons • Product launches • Promotions Weddings Full Service
Red Carpet Events is at your service - your wedding designer, planner, and manager. From the inception of the design concept to flawless execution, Red Carpet Events offers premier full-service coordination. All of our full-service weddings are led by owner, Lynann Stensland, and her team of highly talented, professional assistants.

Services:

• Collecting estimates
• Budget management
• Handling payments
• Creative design concepts
• Unique and practical floorplans
• Venue selection
• Event scheduling
• Custom printed materials
• RSVPs
• Hotel blocks
• Gift bags and favors
• Vendor selection & coordination
• On-site management
• Wedding website setup
• On-line access to wedding documents
• Expert guidance
• Unlimited e-mails, phone calls, and meetingsWeddings Day Of
The Day is a division of Red Carpet Events devoted to assisting all clients requesting day-of wedding coordination. Let us handle the stress and the details while you relax and enjoy your special day!

Pricing starts at $895.

Includes the following services:

• List of recommended vendors
• Planning guide
• Timeline development assistance
• Seating assignment verification
• Week of event walk-through
• Rehearsal and ceremony management
• Setup/breakdown supervision and assistance
• On-site vendor coordination
• Event schedule management
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Scott Hayne PhotographyEvent 2
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David Schwartz PhotographyEvent 4
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Photography by ZH StudiosEvent 6
Scott Hayne Photography