George and Kayla East Coast Reception

George and Kayla wanted to elope. They had a special ceremony for family on the West Coast in June and they wanted to share special moments with more family and friends on the East Coast in October.

Family came from both coasts, as well, as their special friends from all over the world. Friday night reception, Sunday afternoon and Sunday brunch.

We had the honor of hosting their Sunday brunch and added some of their special touches to their Sunday Brunch at Virginia Beach National on the Green. A perfect ending to a wonderful weekend.

Oh, Kayla is Karen’s oldest daughter so this was a special day to share and create wonderful memories.

Karen Gould Main Stream Events and PR Firm 757-204-1416

Virginia Beach Wedding - Ashley and Chris

Wedding Coordinator - Deborah Newell

Day of Coordinator - Main Stream Events and PR Firm

Venue: Oceanaire, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Karen Gould Main Stream Events and PR Firm (757) 204-1416

Magical Days at Burrage Mansion

Magical Days are special events held at the Burrage Mansion several times throughout the year. These enchanting galas are designed to bring love, hope, excitement and joy back into the lives of children who are experiencing crisis. These are kids who are facing a serious illness or who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling—all heart breaking stories. While we can’t erase the pain or suffering that has impacted their lives, we can offer these special children and their families a day full of joy and magic and happiness.  Families are nominated from within the community who have social, economic or health related crisis.

Karen Gould of Main Stream Events and PR Firm volunteered her time to be a part of this magical day.  Main Stream Events and PR Firm believes in giving back to their community and Mansion Memories is one of the organizations that they volunteer several times a year for.

Photo credit goes to Annamae Holzhauser

More about Mansion Memories:

How Do We Select Our Families? Families are nominated from within the community who have social, economic or health related crisis. Please note: Due to limited space and our goal to serve as many families in crisis as possible, we cannot accommodate grandparents, aunt, uncles, cousins or friends at the Magical Day. Only Nominees selected to participate and their immediate family members may attend the Magical Day event.

How To Get Involved? We typically have over 150 volunteers to make these events a reality. From decorating to food preparation to the final clean up, our amazing volunteer workers are a crucial component to our success. Volunteer opportunities will be announced as needed for each event.

Karen Gould   Main Stream Events and PR Firm      (757) 204-1416   www.yourmainstream.com 

Redlands Conservancy

Main Stream Events and PR Firm had the privilege to volunteer at a fabulous dinner to benefit Redlands Conservancy. Combine a tour of an elegant historic home with a delicious dinner and an exciting Silent Auction, all on a late summer evening, and the scene was set for Redlands Conservancy’s 2016 Annual Social. That’s been the formula for 23 years, and it has brought together the Conservancy’s mission of preserving historic buildings with a passion for having fun.

Since the Bottenberg house was built in 1900 for Mrs. Helen Bates by Davis Donald, the Victorian house has had only five owners including Peter and Michele Bottenberg who took over from the fourth owners, Bill and Mary Bottenberg. With six bedrooms and five baths, and a servant’s quarters, the house has a massive presence at the corner of South Center Street and Clifton Avenue. According to the Bottenbergs, it has never had significant remodeling and retains the original woodwork and most of the original lighting.

Chef Malissa Grinnals of Dining In-Style Personal Chef Service provided the fully catered dinner for the third year in a row, following rave reviews from guests. The main dish choices were tri-tip and vegetable stack and I must say, everything was amazing.

Karen Gould of Main Stream Events and PR Firm volunteered her time to be a part of this fundraiser.  Main Stream Events and PR Firm believes in giving back to their community and Redlands Conservancy is one of the organizations that they volunteer several times a year for.

Karen Gould  Main Stream Events and PR Firm    (757) 204-1416   www.yourmainstream.com .

4th of July Celebrations

Everyone loves the 4th of July especially, Karen of Main Stream Events and PR Firm.  Karen grew up with her dad's birthday on that day and she still finds the fireworks every year.   As an adult, we love to celebrate with parties and picnics and find a way to see the fireworks. Grabbing a picnic basket is always a fun way to celebrate and this was an inspired photo shoot where we have planned many picnics for special couples.  Another option is cheese, fruit, crackers and of course your favorite beverage.

Main Stream Events and PR Firm has more great ideas for small parties all the way up to large corporate picnics.

If you ever have the chance to go to Nashville, TN, they offer the best fireworks we have ever seen.   An amazing showcase.

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com 

The Salvation Army Hope Gala 2016

This was a Black Tie Event for The Salvation Army Hampton Roads Area Command.  Main Stream Events and PR Firm designed and coordinated their Hope Gala 2016.  This is there 3rd annual and we are honored to have coordinated all three of them.  We had 375 feet of Red Carpet and beautiful pedestals filled with pictures of Salvation Army services that the guests walked through as they arrived.  We transformed he gymnasium into a beautiful dinner atmosphere.  The legendary Coach Frank Beamer of Virginia Tech Football was our Key Note Speaker.

It was a team effort with amazing vendors and wonderful Salvation Army staff and volunteers.

A Big shout out to our vendors who we couldn't have made this event as spectacular without them.

Lighting- Stage Right Lighting Weddings-SpecialEvents

Florals - Botanique

Rentals and misc - Big Top Entertainment, Ice Art, Express Valet, Waterford Event Rentals, LLC

Have you ever went to a VIP Black Tie Tailgate Party - Catering and flowers for VIP Reception - Farm Fresh

Photography - Calvin Dunn Photography, Foster-Gray Photography

Entertainment by the Kroc Dancers, flag procession, Brass Ensemble, and a solo trumpet player

Our awesome team Karen Clements, Kelly, Christina, Laura, and several of the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary.

Thank you.

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com 

Picnics Are Special

Have you ever grabbed a picnic basket and your friend or significant other?  Picnics can be fun and it gets you out of the house and on an adventure.   We all need to take time to smell the flowers, or in this case, have a picnic and eat some cookies and lemonade. We even coordinated a family reunion with the picnic theme.

Another outing is to grab some wine and cheese and just make your table a bit of whimsey.  If you are going to a festival, wear some hats that will make the crowd turn their heads.

Just be creative and if you need help with ideas, Main Stream Events and PR Firm can help.  We love private and corporate parties and we can do all the work.  We can even surprise you and your someone special with all the details and keep it a secret to all and then you just show up where we have the perfect private getaway. Perfect for an anniversary with your someone special.  (Just thinking about this gives me the goosies as I am a hopeless romantic)

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com 

Serving the Community

Karen Clements, Founder of Main Stream Events and PR Firm, enjoys helping the community.  As a member of The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary she goes out when she can to serve the community in The Salvation Army Mobile Canteen.  Karen, Martha and Melvin served over 50 meals and what a great feeling it is to feed the community.

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com