About Leslie Amason, Senior Event Designer

A wedding….one of the most important days in every love story. The next step of the journey that a couple is about to take should be unique to the two of them. As a Designer/Planner, I can help create a wedding that will reflect this uniqueness. Whether a wedding is to take place in a Cathedral, Temple, barn, or a field, I create the romantic magic that continues to shape the love story. My forte is in the DETAILS, right up to the last moment!

With all of the design elements at my fingertips, the design and proposal always hold a seriously fun event, full of class and unexpected decor in every corner! Transforming essential details into memorable moments will bring a Bride’s wedding expectations and dreams to fruition. I am happy to consult on every stage of planning from invitations, color palettes, centerpieces, catering, specialty lighting and decor, “thinking out of the box” transportation, drive by bridal showers, streaming for those that are not able to attend, even destination wedding negotiations……and more! Your guests will be left in awe for years to come over the unexpected details leading up to, and including, the big day!

A well thought out wedding plan always has a Plan B. When I had originally planned to have my own wedding in Paris, France, those plans were derailed when 9/11 occurred. My mode immediately went from blissful Bride to creative Planner. Today, the world is feeling the uncertainty again that requires Designers and Planners to make sure that a Plan B still provides the best day ever. “For better or for worse, in good times and in bad”, under any and all circumstances, I will have your Plan B ready for any unforeseen occurrences.

My creative vision will bring a sophisticated and stylish look to a wedding that will conceptualize an atmosphere that is unique and rare to most weddings.

In addition to weddings, my experience in the event designing and planning industry extends over 30 years and also includes corporate, non-profit, and private events, for 50 to 2000 guests.

Fun Facts

Favorite Color: any shade of purple

Education: College Degree is in Fashion from Winthrop University. Though I pursued a career in event designing and not fashion, I’m sure my parents would be happy that I am in an industry that still provides me with a creative outlet!

Favorite cocktail: Cosmopolitan and Chocolate Martinis!

Favorite Music: Jazz (Miles Davis – “It Never Entered My Mind”) and anything Beach Music

Favorite Place: Venice, Italy …. or any place with sun, fun, and a beach!

Favorite Architecture: French Country

Favorite Quote: “You never know how strong you can be until strong is your only option”.

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Alexandra Bain

20:35 28 Oct 20

Thank you again for such a FANTASTIC time at our drive-in movie!! Everything was absolutely perfect! I hope to do another one of these for the holidays and will be calling you all again.

Jodi Meyer

21:07 15 Apr 20

Great service, delivery, set up and the return pick up for our events. Always punctual and great to work with.

Derek Via

17:53 03 Apr 20

I love working with Ampa - as a large event planner, you're relying on your vendors to come through. Ampa ALWAYS comes through with the best decorations. This year, I got at least 30 compliments on how great the event looked.

Andrew McCarthy-Clark

02:51 23 Mar 20

I highly recommend Ampa Events. I have used their services for two strategic, premier events that needed a professional polish. Ampa went above and beyond for both events. I did not have to worry about any detail with which they were involved. I already have plans to use this incredible company again in the near future.

michelle davis

15:57 20 Sep 19

I have had the pleasure of working with AMPA for many years in support of the Children's Hospital Ball. They have been incredibly collaborative and their growing inventory of resources has helped to continue to make this event spectacular. We sincerely appreciate their amazing support and creativity.

Ebony Mccovery

14:12 17 Apr 18

Ampa Events offers exceptionally professional, detailed, reasonably priced, and more than accommodating services. They provided decor and life-size props for the 2018 Howard University Graduate Student Assembly Awards Gala which had an Egyptian theme. They were very patient while we were in our planning process and played an integral role in the execution of our event which exceeded our expectations (Mina- design of original invoice, Sandy- payments and invoice accommodations, Lou- revision of the invoice). All of the Ampa Events staff did a wonderful job in assisting us, but I must take the time to give a major shoutout to Mr. Tripp who delivered, installed, broke down our event! He was the only vendor who arrived at the agreed upon call time (early in fact), without an excuse, concern, or question beyond what we needed him to do. He met us with a warm personality, even after our event which ended after 1am. He was extremely diligent, fast and detailed in his work. When only one volunteer showed up to help us set up at the agreed upon call time before our event, Mr. Tripp stepped in using his blatant, refined experience and expertise to set all the props we ordered in the perfect way making the room look great and equally wowing our 200 guests at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in Washington, D.C. I am so impressed and satisfied with the services provided by Ampa Events. I am looking forward to working with this company again in the future! IMG_3208.HEIC

Richmond SPCA

22:08 09 Jun 17

We recently hosted an event in Richmond to honor our chief executive officer’s 20th anniversary. Our theme was “A Starry Night,” and Ampa Events provided us the lighting equipment necessary to create the effect of stars broadcast throughout the room for the occasion. The lighting was stunning, and we received countless compliments from guests. The company is extremely professional and reliable and a wonderful community partner. They really helped make our event very special.