--- title: The Party Starts Here Blog | Brittany Anderson --- [![GigMasters - the party starts here](https://dd86mil3sc3or.cloudfront.net/logo/header-logo.svg) ](https://www.gigmasters.com) [ CONTACT US ](https://www.gigmasters.com/contact) [![GigMasters - the party starts here](https://dd86mil3sc3or.cloudfront.net/logo/header-logo.svg)](https://itg.thebash.com/) [ CONTACT US ](https://www.gigmasters.com/contact) [![The Party Starts Here](https://itg.thebash.com/hubfs/PartyStartsHereLogo(blog).png)](https://itg.gigmasters.com/thepartystartshere) ## Brittany Anderson ### Recent Posts [![](https://itg.thebash.com/hubfs/FullRes_PratEngagement-043.jpg)](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/real-event-a-double-surprise-proposal) ## [Real Event - A Double Surprise Proposal](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/real-event-a-double-surprise-proposal) Posted by [Brittany Anderson](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/author/brittany-anderson) on 06/10/19 Prat booked [Anders Hyatt Music](https://www.gigmasters.com/artists/andershyatt) to play during his proposal to his now-fiance Neha. This real event story looks long, but is worth the read to hear about his double surprise story! [Read More](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/real-event-a-double-surprise-proposal) [![](https://itg.thebash.com/hubfs/Top%20Booked%20Bands%202018.png)](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/meet-the-top-booked-live-bands-2018) ## [Meet the Top Booked Live Bands in 2018](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/meet-the-top-booked-live-bands-2018) Posted by [Brittany Anderson](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/author/brittany-anderson) on 04/22/19 A live band is the perfect addition to just about any celebration. GigMasters has thousands of live bands for party throwers to choose from, but today we're putting the spotlight on the top booked bands of 2018. We reached out to these top bookers to learn a little bit more about them. If you are looking for a live band for your next party, check out the top booked bands below or [browse bands in your area](https://www.gigmasters.com/liveband). [Read More](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/meet-the-top-booked-live-bands-2018) [![](https://itg.thebash.com/hubfs/image2%20(1).jpeg)](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/real-event-yoga-henna) ## [Real Event - Yoga + Henna](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/real-event-yoga-henna) Posted by [Brittany Anderson](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/author/brittany-anderson) on 04/11/19 What's more perfect then having a henna artist at a yoga studio grand opening event?! Angela hosted her studio's grand opening event this past weekend booked [Yashdaa Art](https://www.gigmasters.com/henna-artist/yashdaa-art) from GigMasters. Keep reading for her event story and check out the beautiful henna artwork! [Read More](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/real-event-yoga-henna) [![](https://itg.thebash.com/hubfs/i-thts8R9-X2.jpg)](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/to-the-moon-back-fundraiser) ## [Real Event - To the Moon & Back Fundraiser in Atlanta, GA.](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/to-the-moon-back-fundraiser) Posted by [Brittany Anderson](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/author/brittany-anderson) on 03/18/19 This week's real event features a 40th birthday fundraiser to celebration for a cause! Tamira booked [The Toon Guy](https://www.gigmasters.com/caricaturist/thetoonguy/) for her 40th birthday fundraiser event in Atlanta, GA.  Keep reading for all of the party details! [Read More](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/to-the-moon-back-fundraiser) [![](https://itg.thebash.com/hubfs/Top%20Booked%20DJs%202018.png)](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/top-booked-djs-2018) ## [Meet the Top Booked DJs in 2018](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/top-booked-djs-2018) Posted by [Brittany Anderson](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/author/brittany-anderson) on 02/15/19 Here at GigMasters, we are always looking for new and exciting ways to highlight all of our amazing members. As we kick off 2019, we thought the perfect way to “get the party started” would be to reach out to our top booked DJs in 2018 so we could all get to know them a little better! If you're looking for a DJ for your next celebration, check out the top booked vendors below or [browse DJs in your area](https://www.gigmasters.com/services/dj). [Read More](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/top-booked-djs-2018) [![](https://itg.thebash.com/hubfs/Real%20Event%20Belle%202.jpg)](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/a-surprise-visit-from-belle) ## [Real Event - A Surprise Visit from Belle](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/a-surprise-visit-from-belle) Posted by [Brittany Anderson](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/author/brittany-anderson) on 02/07/19 When you invite Belle to your 5th birthday party, she must attend! Janel's mom booked an appearance from Belle for her granddaughter's party and they shared their event story with us! Keep scrolling for the real event story and priceless pictures... [Read More](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/a-surprise-visit-from-belle) [![](https://itg.thebash.com/hubfs/RE%20elvis.png)](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/85th-birthday-feat-elvis) ## [Real Event - 85th Birthday Feat. Elvis!](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/85th-birthday-feat-elvis) Posted by [Brittany Anderson](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/author/brittany-anderson) on 01/31/19 Maria was planning her dad's 85th birthday party and knew that she had to have Elvis come for her dad's special day. She found [James Kruk](https://www.gigmasters.com/elvis-impersonator/king-kruk) on GigMasters and shared her event story with us! [Read More](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/85th-birthday-feat-elvis) [![](https://itg.thebash.com/hubfs/IMG_7297.jpg)](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/ringin-in-the-new-year-2019) ## [Real Event - Ringin' in the New Year 2019](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/ringin-in-the-new-year-2019) Posted by [Brittany Anderson](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/author/brittany-anderson) on 01/10/19 Dr. Troy Hall from Charleston, SC was looking for a bagpiper for a New Year's Eve party. He booked bagpiper [Mike Hostler](https://www.gigmasters.com/bagpipes/mike-hostler-bagpiper) from GigMasters and shared his story with us! [Read More](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/ringin-in-the-new-year-2019) [![](https://itg.thebash.com/hubfs/DSC_6637.jpg)](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/real-event-friendsgiving) ## [Real Event - Friendsgiving in South FL!](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/real-event-friendsgiving) Posted by [Brittany Anderson](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/author/brittany-anderson) on 12/13/18   For the past few years, Janet has been hosting a Friendsgiving party for just her girlfriends - no husbands, no kids, but lots of girl gab and celebrating friendship! This year, she booked [The French Horn Collective](https://www.gigmasters.com/jazz-band/the-french-horn-collective) from GigMasters and shared her event story with us! [Read More](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/real-event-friendsgiving) [![](https://itg.thebash.com/hubfs/FB_IMG_1541391186256.jpg)](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/pictures-with-santa) ## [Real Event - Photo Sessions with Santa!](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/pictures-with-santa) Posted by [Brittany Anderson](https://itg.thebash.com/thepartystartshere/author/brittany-anderson) on 11/15/18 As the holiday season quickly approaches we know our mailboxes are going to be filled to the brim with holiday cards. For photographer Nicole Higgins of Eva Higgins Photography in Pelzer, South Carolina, a Santa was a must for her holiday photo shoot session. With the help of GigMasters, Nicole was able to hire [Santa David](https://www.gigmasters.com/santa-claus/santa-david1) to make all  of her photos jolly and bright! 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