“Carla coordinated our ceremony and was a huge help. It really took the stress off of me. I remember one part where it was coming down to picking between ring bearer pillows and she said to me “you do what you want and I’ll take the blame.” I just loved that she made being the bride so easy. At the reception I really liked that you guys got people out on the dance floor and kept the party going.”
Rebecca Lythgoe Patton
Bride

“Chris and Carla are great. They are very professional and work with the crowd.”
Lori Phillips
Director of Conference Sales
Bernard’s Landing Resort and Conference Center
www.bernardslanding.com

"Thank you for everything you did for Chris and I. I really did feel like Cinderella."
Danielle McLane
Bride

"Jen and I are soooo excited that you are going to be handling her wedding and reception! Your expertise made Danielle's wedding reception a night of wonderful memories that Jennifer desires to capture with her own wedding! Thank you sooo much!"
Sandra Hawkins
Mother of Danielle & Jennifer

“Thank you so much for helping us with the sound system for our Christmas play. You made us sound great!”
Your 5th Grade Friends at Appomattox Elementary

“Chris and Carla did a spectacular job at my wedding reception! They were great to work with and so incredibly organized. They really made sure than I 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
Bride

“Thank you for everything you did to make our reception so enjoyable! We had a fabulous time, and our guests have been raving about their experiences as well. Thank you for your assistance, service, and for obliging our many requests. We are grateful and appreciate you.”
Brian and Ryan Moody
Bride & Groom

“We received tons of compliments and had a great time. Plus, we have already recommended you guys to another bride. Thank you again!”
Matt & Lisa Mead
Bride & Groom

“Thank you for everything. You helped make our day wonderful even with the change of plans necessitated by the storm.”
Matt & Jessica Rodabaugh
Bride & Groom

“We absolutely love having you here for our weddings and events. You always do such a wonderful job.”
Donna Wheelock
Manager/Inn Keeper
The Inn At Trivium
www.theinnattrivium.com

“We just want to say thank you! We wanted to plan a wedding that was unique and would really be focused on keeping everyone out of their seats and enjoying themselves. What we found was that Carla, our host, put together more than just music. She really exceeded our expectations by giving us exactly what we wanted and more. People were just blown away. The entertainment not only kept the adults pleased, the children were extremely entertained also. It was really exciting to hear months after your wedding that people are still talking about the fun they had at our non-alcoholic reception. Carla had lots of amazing ideas and did great with the last-minute changes we wanted. We would use your services again and again for large and small occasions. You made our special day memorable for everyone!”
Wayne & Amy Forbes
Bride & Groom

“I have worked weddings for 28 years and have never seen the guests enjoy themselves as they always do when Armistead Events provides the fun and games. Thank you for your wonderful talent.”
Jack Henley
Jack Henley Portrait Design
www.jackhenley.com

“Thank you so much for making our wedding & reception everything we dreamed of. The music was exactly what we wanted and all of our guests had a great time dancing. The newlywed game was a hit and so was the men’s dance. You both were very professional and we would highly recommend you to anyone.”
James & Aimee Carr
Bride & Groom

“Thank you for assisting us in hosting the grand opening of our new satellite office at Smith Mountain Lake. Without your support, the event would not have been the success it was.”
Christy Lucy
Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce
Member Services and Events Coordinator

“Thank you for making Carey & David’s wedding a memorable, wonderful day. You guys did a wonderful job. Good luck to you!”
Doris Robertson
Mother of the Bride

“You made Rebecca’s reception a real success. I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate all that you two did for me and Rebecca. I am passing along information on your service and hope I can give back what you did for us. Wishing you lots of success.”
Helen Light
Grandmother of the Bride

“Chris & Carla have provided DJ services and a sound system for the March of Dimes WalkAmerica at Wyndhurst in Lynchburg, VA for two years in a row. Needless to say, we at the March of Dimes have been most pleased. Their company really added to the spirit and energy of the event & were very adept at involving the participants. The music selections were upbeat & appropriate for an outdoor event. All services were completed in a timely and most professional manner.”
Cathleen Smith
Lynchburg March of Dimes Community Board, Chair

“Thank you for doing such an amazing job at our wedding. You both made our wedding dreams come true and we still get comments on what an amazing job you guys did.”
Clint & Jessica Guthrie
Bride & Groom

“We wanted to extend our sincere appreciation to you for your unending guidance, patience, and professionalism in helping plan and carry-out our reception! The night ended up being even more perfect than we could have imagined! It is still being raved about! Thanks again.”
Chris & Ashley Henry
Bride & Groom

“As a fellow wedding vendor in the Lynchburg Virginia area I have met and worked with Carla in a number of capacities. I am very impressed with her level of professionalism in our field. She is very knowledgeable about wedding protocols and it is obvious that she takes each event very seriously and spends a great deal of time preparing so that everything comes together as expected which is certainly a mark of a dedicated professional. Carla is organized, efficient, extremely competent and has an excellent rapport with the other vendors as well as her clients. It is always a pleasure to work with her.”
Wendy Coffey
Coffey Cakes
www.coffeycakes.com

“Thank you so much for making Rachel’s wedding day so perfect. We could never have done this without you. Having never done this before, we were clueless until you entered our lives. Because of you we will always have fond memories of the planning process, culminating in the celebration on March 24.”
Nancy Pottmeyer
Mother Of The Bride

“Our daughter Rachel was married at Sweet Briar College, which is her alma mater. Upon referral from the event staff at Sweet Briar, it was our good fortune to employ the services of Carla Armistead to serve as master-of-ceremonies and to generally provide coordination and entertainment during the reception. Chris and Chris accommodated all of our musical choices, built upon those choices with complementary musical selections throughout the event, maintained a festive mood throughout the evening, and integrated our special requests (such as honoring those presently active in the military) seamlessly and with meaning. They succeeded in involving just about everyone present into active participation on the dance floor, engaged the bride and groom in traditional and special activities of interest to all present, and removed from us any concern as to the flow of events and/or any need on our part to be involved with the direction of staff. Their demeanor was discrete and their professionalism and formal attire complemented the occasion. Carla was also engaged as our wedding director. In this capacity Carla served as our agent in executing our ideas--an important function in that Sweet Briar is a six hour ride from our home--established the flow and processional music for the wedding ceremony, successfully directed the wedding rehearsal, provided assistance for the organist so she could transition from stage to stage during the ceremony, and went the extra mile just as a matter of course.”
Wayne G. Pottmeyer
Father of the Bride

“You’re great! You did a wonderful job. Thank you for everything!”
Chip & Whitney Lacy – Sellers
Bride and Groom

“You really did a nice job we would recommend you to anyone.”
Ashley McCormick
Bride

“Thank you so much, we are so happy”
Juan and Amanda Guerrero
Bride and Groom

“It was just what we wanted. You did a wonderful job!”
Jared and Sarah Perdue
Bride and Groom

“We had the opportunity to work with Chris & Carla at our wedding. We were very impressed with the professionalism and quality of their efforts to ensure everything ran smoothly even in the face of disaster. When the wedding began, their speakers were blown by a problem with the power. They were calm and kept us calm, Chris went right away and obtained more speakers and continued without a hitch. Carla was also a wonderful wedding director and the two of them worked together in synch to make sure our day was wonderful. All of our guests were impressed and commented on the efficiency of their work. I still receive compliments on how much fun our guests had and many have told us that they’ve never been to a more beautiful and really fun wedding. Chris and Carla made sure everyone participated. There were parts exclusively for men, women and also elderly guests. I am so thankful that we had them as our choice of entertainers, because I’m sure we would not have received the level of services that they provided if we had decided on another company. We would definitely recommend them for any function and would not hesitate to use them again if the need presents itself.”
Terrence & Laurie Moody
Bride & Groom

Chris & Carla did my wedding ceremony as well as the reception and did a wonderful job with everything. They guided the ceremony and also directed the entire reception. They were on time and very courteous to all my guests, members of my family and members of my wedding party. They were dressed nicely and I received numerous compliments throughout the day.
Carol Tsai Begnoche
Bride

“We were married in Appomattox Virginia and opted not to hire a wedding planner for our wedding. As the big event drew closer, we became more nervous. We realized that we had no clue what we were doing. How should the ceremony be set up? Does the bride stand on the left or the right? When do you start the toast? These were just a few of the many questions we had. Fortunately we hired Chris & Carla Armistead to DJ our wedding. Chris and Carla were so much more than DJs. They had extensive knowledge into the inner workings of a wedding ceremony. Not only did they coordinate our wedding and DJ it, they put our minds at ease. (A very hard thing to do, especially when it comes to brides.) They were so professional and easy to work with! We will recommend them to all of our friends. The ceremony was beautiful, but the best part was the reception. Chris & Carla had the most creative ideas for our wedding reception! The highlight of the reception was the Game Show. They brought in a family feud style buzzer complete with a microphone and flashing lights. To this day our guests are still talking about our wedding!”
Carlos & Christine Morales
Bride & Groom

“It is always a pleasure working with you both. Your commitment in making every event OUTSTANDING is beyond recognition. We highly recommend you to all of our clients. Thanks so much!”
B.J. & Debbie
B. J. ‘s Unique Occasions & Special Events

“Chris & Carla Armistead were hired to provide sound and music for my daughter’s outdoor wedding at Spring Grove Farm. They were professional at all levels. They conducted meetings with us, the vendors, owners of the bed and breakfast, the wedding planner, photographer, musicians, vocalist and the wedding party. Their organization and communication skills were excellent. They met all of the bride’s requirements and followed through to get the job done with professionalism. Their rapport, dress, performance and responsibilities performed were excellent. I would willingly re-employ them for their professionalism and job performed.”
Beth L. Reynolds
Mother of the Bride

"Armistead Events is the best! You did an amazing job. We are so happy."
John & Jennifer Sawyer
Bride & Groom

"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."
Rob Lamano
The Lamano Agency
Owner/Founder

"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!"
Lauren May
Catering Manager
Hilton Garden Inn
Lynchburg

“Chris and Carla Armistead provided disc jockey and emcee services at the wedding reception of our daughter. Their level of professionalism including sound equipment, setup and attention to every detail far exceeded our expectations. Their style format kept the reception on time and our guests involved with the bride and groom, enabling all to have a wonderful time and the event to be a great success. We highly recommend them.”
Ernest & Barbara Baker
Parents of the Bride

It has been our privilege to work with Chris and Carla on several occasions. Our first meeting with them was in April 2006. I can recall the wedding because it was an outdoor wedding, the weather was chilly and it began to rain during the reception. That did not present a concern for Chris and Carla as they were equipped to handle anything! They were the highlight of this wedding! It’s difficult to try and make people laugh and feel like partying when you are outdoors in a tent and the wind is blowing rain and it is cold, but they did by interacting with the crowd and getting them to participate! At that time we had been doing wedding photography for about five years and we were impressed! On another occasion we were more fortunate with the weather, but there were other obstacles. Chris and Carla did an excellent job of setting up on a deck with limited space and working with the couple and their family; which presented a small cultural issue since the bride’s family was Asian. Both Carla, Chris and the two young men they had working with them were totally professional and Carla helped keep things on track for the couple with her coordinating and direction.
Bonita M. Bifulco
Precious Moments Photography

“WOW! We were so glad that we chose you for our wedding consultant and DJ. Everyone has commented on how organized and fun the wedding turned out to be. Having you at the rehearsal and ceremony made our weekend much more relaxing and I will definitely recommend you to all my family and friends planning special events. You all are true professionals and are a joy to work with. We wish you continued success. We will be happy to sing your praises!”
Matt & Deb Summers
Bride & Groom

"I wanted to thank you again for the wonderful entertainment you provided for our end of the year party. I know all my students will never forget the fun, music, bubbles, dancing and games. Your support has been evident all year long. I wish you every success with your business!"
Loretta Cencia
3rd Grade Teacher

"Thank you so much! Everyone had a great time. You involved so many of my guests. We are just so happy."
Kelly Brinson Millard
Bride

"I can not express to you how absolutely amazing the two of you are. You both did such a fantastic job with the wedding ceremony and reception. Anthony and I could not be any happier with the way everything came together. I have heard nothing but wonderful compliments about the whole day. The ceremony was so sentimental and heartfelt, the music and words all came together perfectly. The way you kept the crowd going and involved throughout the reception couldn't have been any better. I didn't feel a bit of stress and you made the day everything we wished for and more. Thank you again for sharing our day with us. We greatly appreciate it very much. "
Anthony and Shauna Verra
Bride & Groom

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