by Vrej Sarkissian, CEO of L.A. Banquets Browsing through the news a few days ago, I came across a story about moms who cite Pinterest as a source of stress in their lives. As a virtual place to share and find beautiful images of parties, food, and craft projects, Pinterest should be a haven for relaxation. But as moms try to replicate that level of fantasy perfection, and do it all themselves, they find the reality doesn’t often match their pinned perfection. And it’s not just moms. Every day I see brides who suffer from “Pinterest stress” too. Overwhelmed by…
Position Title: Administrative Associate Start Date: Immediately Compensation: Salary: commensurate to experience Hours: Full Time (6 days a week including weekends 10am – 8pm) Deadline To Apply: Immediately We are looking for an experienced administrative associate to join our team. Candidate’s responsibilities will be to assist in all aspects of the venue/catering operation. through multiple venues. Your key role is to be a liaison between our sales team and clients. Duties will include, but not be limited to: – Answering Phone & Email Inquiries – Coordinating calls/voicemails among sales associates – Maintaining the office space – Confirming Meetings with clients -…
by Vrej Sarkissian, CEO of L.A. Banquets Imagine getting married on the sandy shores of Puerto Vallarta…or beside Mexico City’s ornate Spanish style architecture…or next to the crystalline waters of Cancun. Sounds like the backdrop for a wedding out of a dream. But if you have 300 of your closest friends and family to consider, a destination wedding begins to sound like a nightmare. When cutting your guest list isn’t an option, bring the best parts of a Mexican destination wedding across the border. Setting a South of the Border Scene with Mexican Decor & Music From turquoise beaches to…
by Vrej Sarkissian, CEO of L.A. Banquets “Can’t repeat the past?…Why of course you can!” –Jay Gatsby, in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby And who wouldn’t want to repeat the refined yet thrilling, high-living lifestyle of the Roaring 20’s? It’s certainly an era I would want to experience, which is why I can’t wait to immerse myself in Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby, due to hit theaters in a few weeks. Art Deco style plays as big a starring role in the film as headliner Leonardo DiCaprio. The period’s clean elegance and focus on fine details keeps the…
By: Vrej Sarkissian, CEO of L.A. Banquets It’s the morning of your wedding. Even before you open your eyes, only one thought buzzes through your brain: Today is The Day — The Day you’ve spent months planning, The Day you’ve waited for your whole life. Your excitement and anticipation made sleep nearly impossible, but you lie in bed a few more minutes, thinking over all the details: Roses and lilies delivered — check! Handmade decorations in the reception hall — check! The construction of your five-tier passion fruit and dark chocolate mousse cake — check! Everything has come together just…
“It’s the people surrounding me day in and day out at work who are my inspiration,” says Ani Keshishian, recipient of the 2013 Women in Business Award, presented by the Armenian American Chamber of Commerce. Ani is the Director of Human Resources for both L.A. Banquets & Anoush Catering, where she works to ensure that all of the company’s employees feel like members of the family. Putting together a close-knit team keeps the business operating smoothly and more importantly keeps her motivated. “Without a hardworking, loyal and dedicated team, I can never be successful.” Ani embraces her personal motto, “the…
The quinceanera is a traditional event in Mexican and Central American culture that is held to celebrate a girl’s 15th birthday. The celebration usually includes a large party with music and dancing as well as a sumptuous banquet, beverages and sweets. The celebration might begin with a church service and then move to a banquet hall or party facility where dining, dancing and socializing can begin. Planning You will want to begin planning your quinceanera six months to a year in advance. If you plan to have a church service prior to the celebration in a reception hall, it will…
Anoush Catering’s CEO Vrej Sarkissian, Covers The Often Overlooked Details Many vendors come together to create an event that reflects your personal taste and style. Some of them are “behind the scenes,” such as the florist and interior decorator, while others interact directly with your guests. This face-to-face contact means that keeping these on-site vendors comfortable and happy is incredibly important to the success of your celebration. Why With most vendors any errors can be corrected easily. Table cloths can be swapped, and entree selection can be adjusted days or weeks in advance. However, the music that’s played and video…
Weddings and other religious ceremonies traditionally take place in a house of worship, and the reception afterwards is held in a different location, sometimes miles away from the service. However, it is becoming increasingly popular to plan a reception in the same location as the service. That means that your wedding or other event can take place in one area of a reception hall or hotel facility, and the reception is held in another area of the same building or outdoor facility. There are many benefits to planning your ceremony and reception in the same location, and those who do…
Spring is in the air — and everyone feels like celebrating: • In Japan, the blooming cherry trees bring families together to picnic beneath the pink blossoms. Paper lanterns illuminate the celebrations into the night. • In Iran, the new calendar year begins with Spring and the two-week celebration Nowruz, which dates back 3000 years. Families visit each other and every home sets a table of seven items symbolizing life. • And in India, the Holi celebration breaks across social lines as rich and poor, young and old dress in white, dance in the streets, and literally paint each other….
