May

2013

We're Hiring!

Posted On May 22, 2013 By laBanqAdmin No Comment

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 […]

May

2013

Espíritu de Mexico: How to Make Your Wedding a Fiesta to Remember

Posted On May 21, 2013 By laBanqAdmin No Comment

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 […]

Apr

2013

How to get Great Gatsby Style, Recreating the Zeitgeist of the Roaring 20s

Posted On April 30, 2013 By laBanqAdmin No Comment

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 […]

Apr

2013

How To Beat Wedding Day Stress: The Flip-Flop Mentality

Posted On April 11, 2013 By laBanqAdmin No Comment

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 […]

Mar

2013

"The Best Attitude Is Gratitude"Meet the Business Woman of the Year: Ani Keshishian of L.A. Banquets

Posted On March 21, 2013 By laBanqAdmin No Comment

“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 […]

Mar

2013

The Friday Quinceanera – Why Fridays are the Best Days to Host Your Party

Posted On March 20, 2013 By laBanqAdmin No Comment

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 […]

Mar

2013

Vendors – the People Creating and Capturing Your Memories

Posted On March 15, 2013 By laBanqAdmin No Comment

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. […]

Mar

2013

Benefits of On-Site Ceremonies

Posted On March 13, 2013 By laBanqAdmin No Comment

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. […]

Mar

2013

Spring: Now Is The Time – Do You Have Your Place?

Posted On March 12, 2013 By laBanqAdmin No Comment

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 […]

Mar

2013

How to Assign Seats at Your Reception

Posted On March 5, 2013 By laBanqAdmin No Comment

Figuring out your reception seating can quickly give you a migraine. The good news is that finalizing your reception’s seating doesn’t need to cause you more stress. Just follow our tips and it will be smooth sailing from here on out. To Assign or not […]