11 Wedding Questions You’ll Be Asked During the Holidays

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The holiday season is all about enjoying delicious food and fun traditions with family…and of course, breaking out those stretchy pants. And if you’re recently engaged, your first holidays as an engaged couple will be even more special. However, being engaged over the holidays means that certain family members or your future in-laws might find …

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Great Gift Ideas for Your Employees!

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Need gifts for your employees? Luxury office supplies make great surprises. Invest in branded notebooks, planners and folders with your company logo on them for employees to use on the job or at home. Even better, package it all in a branded laptop or messenger bag so recipients can take your brand on the go. …

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What to Wear to a Virtual Wedding

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Post-COVID nuptials may look different, but there are still things to consider when deciding what to wear to a virtual wedding (Hint: Showing up in the rumpled shirt you’ve been lounging in is not an option.) Here, our tips for guests and couples looking to pull together wedding-worthy looks for a virtual wedding. Read the …

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Our Favorite Backyard Wedding Ideas & Why You’ll See Them Everywhere

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In 2020, backyard weddings have become especially popular due to the pandemic. In light of the virus and social distancing orders, couples have reimagined their original plans into minimonies, microweddings and elopements with backyards being a venue of choice. If you’re hosting a hometown celebration, we rounded up 29 backyard wedding ideas that will make …

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27 Winter Wedding Cakes That Aren’t Red and Green

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While there’s no rule that says your wedding cake needs to match your wedding season, turning to the month in which you’re marrying is actually a great way to get inspired when it comes to your cake design. If you’re getting married between November and February, these winter wedding cakes will give you plenty of …

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Pre-Wedding Gift Ideas

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There are lots of events leading up to the big day to keep an event planner occupied! Engagement parties, bridal showers and bachelorette and bachelor parties are all great gift opportunities. For engagement parties and showers, opt for classy and elegant giveaways, like custom bottle openers or engraved wooden coasters. For the bachelor and bachelorette …

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Made in the USA, Made in Virginia, Sustainability

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Made in the USA Made in VirginiaSustainability Does Made in the USA matter to you? Are environmentally friendly practices important? As artists, we are natural tree huggers concerned with preserving our planet for our children. Sustainability is a way of life at Ampa Events and great for business. Recycling, reusing, and repurposing are positive for …

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National Conference

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NationalConference How do you entertain and feed over 5000 employees and family members of all ages for a noteworthy financial services institution at the national sales meeting and promote a feeling of inclusion and camaraderie? Simple! You order 4 truck loads of theme decor and equipment from Ampa Events to produce a Road Trip USA …

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Corporate Onboarding Events & Team Building

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Corporate Onboarding Events & Team Building Need a lounge event for 800 guests? For any color or texture combination desired, we start with Made in the USA lounge furniture and our handmade designer bars. We complete the look with branding, centerpieces, live plants, walls/dividers and party rentals. Rapid response – all we need is 1-2 …

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