BRITTNEY LAVOIE
Lead Designer & Planner
Calm, cool, and collected is my mantra. I am a natural-born planner that takes pride in moving people, creating memorable events, thinking on my feet, and maintaining poise under pressure.
"Brittney is truly amazing at what she does. She always had a high energy level; filled with excitement for you and for your day, she was honest, she strives to see your vision and worked so hard to see it through. Brittney took care of every little detail, leaving me with nothing to worry about on the day of."
I am an animal-loving Adirondack native who moved to Rochester, New York for college and decided to call it home. After four years at Rochester Institute of Technology, I landed a job with the Irondequoit Country Club as their one and only Wedding and Event Coordinator. That job allowed me to combine my passion for design and creativity with my aptitude for organization and time management. After two years I was offered a position at The Radisson Riverside as a wedding specialist, they needed help boosting sales and the job was a great opportunity to grow and expand my knowledge, so of course I accepted it. Shortly after the opportunity to create Black Label Events and Design was presented to me and I gladly accepted the challenge! While running Black Label I took on the challenge of General Manager of Arbor Venues. While there for a short 6 months before returning to my main love (Black Label), I was able to implement a better workflow of the organization, increase sales, and reorganize and simplify their processes.
I like getting lost in a new place, taking spontaneous trips, spoiling my animals, getting my hands dirty, and playing with my kids. I consider myself very blessed to bear witness to veracious love stories every weekend. I’m living the life I've imagined.
Amanda Blank
Senior Event Planner & Designer
Amanda comes from a high volume wedding venue where she worked with over 20 couples each year. Amanda’s fun spirit makes her the perfect addition to the Black Label Family.
Amanda works with a handful of couples each year, making sure their wedding days are full of laughter and love.
When she isn’t working you can catch Amanda at home spending time with her family, at a local brewery, listening to live music, or cooking a five star meal.
If you are lucky enough to be working with Amanda you will surely gain a lifelong friend.
Amanda Osborn
Senior Event Planner & Designer
Amanda is always ten steps ahead and her ability to multi task is like no other. She is always prepared for what might happen and is quick to think on her feet.
Amanda was the go to person at a large catering company before she became an AirBnB super host with the most amazing properties surrounding Letchworth State Park. If you ever get to stay at one of her places, do yourself a favor and let her cook for you!
If you are lucky enough to score Amanda as your Planner then you might as well add on design package too. She is skilled at finding your vision and taking it to a whole new level.
She lives her life by the word “Hygge.”
Amber Shetler
Senior Event Planner
Amber’s passion for event planning, coupled with her ability to multi-task and creatively execute an event makes her a great asset to the team.
Amber has tackled events of all sizes but her greatest challenge yet was a 400 person wedding with 25 ice sculpture centerpieces.
Don’t worry, Amber’s specialty is orchestrating all of the moving parts and keeping everyone on point! Have a question? Find Amber, she has all the answers.
Laura Wolanin
Senior Artist & Event Assistant
Laura is the team’s talented artist. When she is not working with Black Label Events she is in her studio in Rochester, NY creating art pieces for her clients. You may have seen some of her work around Rochester at Ape & Canary or maybe even over at BONES Bakery.
Laura’s talent has been showcased at corporate events and weddings creating memories for all guest to keep. She has hand painted mini canvas for 400 guest at a holiday party and a fun 12ft by 3ft graffiti wall for a company retreat to welcome signs and custom pieces for weddings.
Laura’s positive attitude and willingness to make clients happy is why she is an amazing addition to your special event.