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EVENTS

romantic Picnics, private parties,

corporate, social, retreats, weddings, virtual EVENTS & more

 
 

VB Picnics - Main Stream Events + PR Firm is an Event Development and Public Relations Firm. We are now offering Luxury Picnics. Spring is the perfect time to schedule your picnic.

 

Main Stream Events and PR Firm has worked with many clients and organizations for the past 19 years and develops events that will fit your needs.

We have been associated with many clients such as The Salvation Army, Equi Kids, Physicians For Peace, ZiMS Foundation, Bon Secours, Free Agents Marketing, Fox Banquet and Events Center, California Farm Bureau Federation, Zukerman and Associates, LTD, and other private company celebrations.

We believe in giving back to the community and by helping others through community service projects. That’s what makes us different as we continuously build relationships.

Karen is a Certified Virtual Event Producer (CVEP).

 

EMAIL

karen@yourmainstream.com

OPERATING NATIONALLY &

Hampton Roads/757

(757) 204-1416

Serving Greater Hampton Roads to include MD, DC, NY and beyond.

PICNICS ON THE BEACH, PARK, PORCH AND BACKYARD

RETREATS

CONFERENCES

SOCIALS

VIRTUAL EVENTS

CORPORATE EVENTS

PICNICS POP PICNICS - PARK, PORCH, AND BACKYARD PICNICS

We offer picnics to include but not limited to:

  • Picnics at the Park, Porch, Field, Lake, Backyards, The Secret Garden and other locations available

    • Choose your Location (we can help[ with ideas)

    • Choose your theme from our selection or I’ll create one for you with your vision

    • Choose your date and time

    • Let the planning begin..

These are great for romantic lunches/brunches, bridal and bachelorette parties, baby showers/reveals, wedding proposals, anniversary, birthday parties, tea parties, and Just Because.

Prices start at $275.00 for 2 people
(beach setups are additional fees)

“Love everything about making the best memories. This is definitely a way to make a memory that much more special with someone you care for “- Crystal

“I reached out to Karen to help me plan a romantic picnic with my girlfriend. The look on her face when she saw the sign on the beach was priceless! The picnic site exceeded my imagination! Amazing work Karen and her crew did”.- Ron and Flavia

corporate EVENTS/retreats

We specialize in corporate events, non-profit galas, retreats, open houses/groundbreaking, hospital events, reunions, weddings, and socials.  We help with goal settings, event design & production, and work with industry professionals to bring the best teams together.

We offer traditional services to include but not limited to:

  • Pre-Event Planning and Design

  • Site Selection

  • Contract Negotiation

  • Budget and Goals

  • Caterer Selection

  • Entertainment Selection

  • Event Registration and Onsite Management

  • We customize to what your needs are

WEDDINGS/PROPOSALS

We LOVE weddings and we will customize your wedding for you:

  • Full-Service Wedding Coordination

  • Month-of Wedding Coordination

  • Mistress of Ceremonies

  • Proposals/Engagements

 
 

SOCIAL EVENTS

 

PAST CLIENTS: Accounting firms, nonprofits, photography agencies, hospitals, high school reunions


“I wanted to take this opportunity to commend you, your staff and vendors on your exceptional work in presenting our Second Annual HOPE Gala.  You exceeded all the expectations of the Majors' Long and our advisory Board and once again, provided the community of Kroc Center supporters with a night to remember.

Your vision and execution in turning our Kroc gymnasium into an elegant ballroom surprised and dazzled our guests.  I had many, many compliments on the decor, lighting, table settings and centerpieces, as well as the red carpet entrance and themed ice sculpture.  You and your team delivered an exceptional atmosphere that allowed us to favorably introduce The Salvation Army in Hampton Roads to many new supporters and impress those who know us well.

I am also grateful for your strict adherence to our budget and the fact that with Main Stream Events, there are no surprises.  Your willingness to integrate with our staff so efficiently also helped us keep costs under control.

I would welcome the opportunity to share our overall experience with any potential customer of yours. [...]"

James L. Sisson III, Executive Director
The Salvation Army Hampton Roads Area Command

 

“We hired Main Stream Events and PR Firm for a casino night that our firm held to kick off the beginning of tax season for our staff in January. They did an excellent job in staying within our budget, met all the needs of what we wanted for the evening and all the legwork of the function was taken care of by Karen and her team. All we had to do was show up to the event. 

The evening was such a success and all of our staff was so impressed with the way the evening turned out. Our firm has continued to use her company for two events per year since 2012.
I would recommend the services of Main Stream Events and PR Firm as no matter how big or small an event they will accommodate you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.“ 


Christine Cerny
Zukerman and Associates, LTD.

Public Relations

We offer services to include but not limited to:

  • Assist on Various Community Projects

  • Create Customer Recognition Campaigns

  • Assist at Trade Shows or Conventions

 



“Karen Gould is a “FIREBRAND” – and an amazing worker.
I approached her after meeting her at a social / business networking event with the hopes she would partner with me to plan and put on a series of training events to the general public as part of my consulting business. (I am horrid at event planning!)

Within 72 hours of our conversation, and my ‘go-ahead’ – she had found a venue (free!), contacted the main point of contact at the venue, gotten approval for dates, whipped up an advertising flyer, established an account for the event on EventBrite, and after I approved the flyer, pushed it out to her social network.
This is incredible because this is far above even what I would have been able to achieve (and I’m a workaholic!). 

This woman has incredible organizational skills, knows her event planning, performs marvelously as an administrative executive, and I hope this partnership will last a long time! “ If anyone is looking to hire a ‘go-to’ person, Karen if the person they want on their team.


Dawn Boyer
Dawn Boyer, Owner / Consultant / Subject Matter Expert / Trainer
D. Boyer Consulting

CERTIFIED VIRTUAL EVENT PRODUCER (CVEP)

  • iCohere Academy

Certified Event Management

  • Cvent

  • EventBank

GIFTS and more

Main Stream Events and PR Firm is now offering gifts and more for bridal showers, wedding favors, baby showers, holidays and home decorating. These are unique gifts for yourself, or send a special gift to friends, family, co-workers, teachers, health care workers, and the list goes on. Also great holiday gift ideas. Shipping anywhere in the USA.

Main Stream Treasures because every gift is a treasure.

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MainStreamTreasures

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/mainstreamtreasures

Happy shopping…

Karen



  • Pop Up Events -

    • Let’s schedule Pop Up Events/Picnics/Crafts - I bring the crafts/picnics - you bring your friends

 
 

Contact Us

Ask us about your next event.

 
 

EMAIL

karen@yourmainstream.com

Serving Greater Hampton Roads

(757) 204-1416

PICNICS ON THE BEACH, Park, porch, lake, backyard and secret locations

VIRTUAL EVENTS


MEET THE FOUNDER

Karen Gould is the Founder/Creative Events Director of Main Stream Events and PR Firm, formally known as Events In Every Occasion, LLC. She has been in the event industry for 19+ years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with a concentration in Hospitality Management in 2009 while working full time and raising a family. She started planning corporate events for USAA in Norfolk, VA for 1100 employees from planning annual holiday parties, festivals, recognition events, United Way campaigns, fundraising activities, volunteer projects and planned more than 20 events for the employees each year. She works with clients’ goals and budget with her detailed planning ability and resources.

Karen volunteers her time on many community projects.

Karen is Certified in Virtual Events, has extensive Event Management experience using Cvent, Eventbrite, and EventBank Registration software. .

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The Secret Garden

Bridge and pond

Tea Hut and Greenhouse

Tea Hut

Buddha and Gong

This is how it first starts…

You decide on location

Choose a date and time

Pick an occasion or reason

How many should attend

What time type of table,

theme and colors

Then Magic, it is designed and ready to show off!

Start with the table

Here’s another table

Do you want a lake view?

Then you add pillows and table decor

Adding colors, lanterns, greenery, flowers, cloth linens, plates, candles, silverware, stem water and can offer food.

How does that sound?

Come spend some time with me at The Secret Garden

Let's schedule your beach, park, porch, lake, backyard, or your favorite location picnic today. Don't forget to ask about The Secret Garden

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Add dessert

Add dessert

Party by the Fire Pit

The Back of The Secret Garden - The Firepit

A Picnic for 2

Add flowers

Team work