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Before and Afters

December 16, 2011

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Still unsure of what lighting can do for your wedding or event? Check out some of our most recent room transformations.

Eastside Studios Before:

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Cheekwood Frist Learning Center Before:

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Heritage Ball Tent Before:

Country Music Hall of Fame Before:

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Custom Gobo Ideas

August 30, 2011

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Before I go into the topic of todays blog of custom gobo ideas, I’d like to revisit a previous post we did from February. Enter Exert - One of the most frequent questions we get is “What is a Gobo and What does it stand for?”. According to Wikipedia a gobo (or GOBO) derived from “Go Between” or GOes Before Optics -originally used on film sets between a light source and the set is a physical template slotted inside, or placed in front of, a lighting source, used to control the shape of emitted light.In simple terms it is a “stencil” for a particular light fixture we use.

Now that we’ve covered the bases of a gobo, I’ll get into custom gobo ideas. Not all custom gobos have to be your name in lights, but those seem to be the most requested. Here are a few creative ideas we’ve seen this year:

Miranda and Grant decided to have their silhouettes in lights along with their names at CJ’s Off the Square in Franklin.

Monica and Patrick created a Hatch Show Print Shop poster for their custom gobo at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Megan and Joe added a little flair to their gobo by adding a stock gobo as the background.

Custom gobos are also a great way to advertise. We have a lot of corporate clients that we keep their gobo on file for all their special events like the Nashville Scene.

Yes, we even have our own on file. Had to throw this one in for kicks.

Hutton Hotel took their recognizable “H” and incorporated it into a holiday greeting.

Instead of having sparklers pointed straight at you for your big exit, why not run through your very own Power T at the end of your big day.

Maybe we don’t have the perfect pattern gobo in stock and you want to have the same lace pattern that’s on your dress projected onto the dance floor? Yes, that can be done as well.

So the next time your creative juices are flowing and you have an idea that you would like to see in lights, call us. We’re ready to see it too! We have templates to choose from or you can send us an image in a .jpeg or pdf. Call Abi at 615-414-6724 or email her at abi@nashvilleeventlighting.com.

Off Abi’s Cuff – Head Tables

July 25, 2011

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***Disclaimer***

We all have opinions and view points in life. These are just some of mine. Believe me, I am a perfect example of a person who has champagne taste on beer budget. Sometimes when planning events we deal with what our budget allows, but if there is any wiggle room, here is some food for thought:

The tradition of a head table dates back before my time. I don’t know the exact date but I know it was before 1984. Here are a couple of examples that you may still see around today.

I think its time that we take a stand and say “No more!” Its hard enough to stand on a stage with your backsides facing your closest friends and families for 20-30 minutes trying to keep your composure as you commit the rest of your life to another person who probably snores, why should you now be placed on a platform to saw into your choice of filet or cornish hen so formally as if you are holding court for the first time at Windsor Castle. Have a little fun with your head table or sweet heart table. Pop the balloons, rip down the toile, and definitely toss the Christmas lights.

Here are a few examples of the “modern” head table that we’ve yearned so long for:

Thanks to all the creative experts that were featured above. Event Planners: Meredith Zeller of Bridal Blueprints, Karen Kaforey of Signature Events, Angela Proffitt of Elegant Weddings by Angela. Event Decor and Florals: Reveal Event Style, Village of Flowers, and Branching Out, Blue Nova Designs, and Visual Elements. Photography: Dove, Divine Images, Angie Sliger, Mary Rosenbaum, Chuck Arlund Photography, and Photographix. Venues: Belle Meade Plantation, Country Music Hall of Fame, and The Cannery Ballroom

Give me a call if you want to discuss how Nashville Event Lighting can take your head table or sweetheart table to the next level.

615.414.6724 or email me at abi@nashvilleeventlighting.com

Mazel Tov, Sydney!

June 20, 2011

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Recently we featured a Bar Mitzvah planned by Events by AP at Loveless Barn. This week’s Mazel goes to Monica Holmes of Clean Plate Club for creating a spectacular Bat Mitzvah for Sydney Robbins at War Memorial Auditorium.

The theme: Cirque Du Sydney. Flame Throwers, Stilt Walkers, and Acrobats were flown in from Chicago; trapeze rigs were constructed in the center of the auditorium; cotton candy, popcorn, and snow cones were on display amongst balloon sculptures and illuminated sculpt ware; and our lights were set to change with every breath-taking moment of the evening. Check out the images below and experience it for yourself.

Want to create a statement at your next event? Here is a list of vendors who helped pull this circus off: Clean Plate Club (Catering and Event Planning), Visual Element (Draping, Rentals, and Chandelier), Branches, Party Time Nashville, and, of course, Nashville Event Lighting.

Call Abi at 615.414.6724 to book a free lighting consultation or email her at abi@nashvilleeventlighting.com.

Mazel Tov!!

June 2, 2011

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If only to be 13 again…. I remember when an ice cream cake and sleep over sufficed for my birthday parties, but here in Nashville we know how to throw some amazing Bar and Bat Mitz Vah’s. Nashville Event Lighting has had the opportunity to work on some of the BEST Bar and Bat Mitz Vah’s in town, proving that we don’t just do weddings.

This week we wanted to feature Taylor Asher’s Bar Mitz Vah planned by Events by AP.

Check out the transformation of the Loveless Barn just by using LED’s.

One of our favorite lighting elements at this event was using the color changing LED’s under Music City Tents and Events Axis furniture.

The adults even had their own private lounge.

Thanks to Divine Images for sharing their amazing work!! Call Abi at 615.414.6724 to schedule your next event lighting consultation or email at abi@nashvilleeventlighting.com.

What is a Gobo?

February 7, 2011

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One of the most frequent questions we get is “What is a Gobo and What does it stand for?”. According to Wikipedia a gobo (or GOBO) derived from “Go Between” or GOes Before Optics -originally used on film sets between a light source and the set is a physical template slotted inside, or placed in front of, a lighting source, used to control the shape of emitted light.

In simple terms it is a “stencil” for a particular light fixture we use. There are 2 types of gobos: stock gobos and custom gobos. We have hundreds of patterns and images to choose from in our stock gobos, and if we don’t have what your looking for, we can definitely have it made.

How can you use gobos to create that “WOW” factor in your next event? Create texture and design to your dance floor, walls, ceiling, tables, furniture vignettes, ect.. Possibilities are endless. You can also use them to carry out a theme throughout your event. Example: monograms, linen or invitation patterns, and logos.

Gobo’s can also be set to motion. We’ve set the moon to gradually move over a tent ceiling, feathers to slowly rotate on a dance floor, and snowflakes to continuously fall throughout the event.

For a free consultation to have Nashville Event Lighting at your next event call Abi Reid at 615.414.6724 or email her at info@nashvilleeventlighting.com

Happy New Year!!!

January 17, 2011

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Spot light of the week: Richland Country Club

Beth Anderson, Director of Catering & Sales at Richland, approached us and Blue Nova Design about providing a few lighting and Draping elements for their annual New Year’s Eve Party. She wanted to create a 1920′s masquerade themed gala in the club house ballroom topped off with a balloon drop at midnight.

Beth also added a surprise for her guest. We recreated a speakeasy in the golf cart barn. The guest would spend the first part of their evening enjoying cocktails, roulette, and black jack in the “Speakeasy”. The party would then be interrupted by a masked gangster and lead the guests to their final destination, an formal masquerade to bring in 2011.

Check out the pictures below provided by Beth.

Top Ten Most Memorable Moments of 2010 – Part II

January 11, 2011

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Part II

5. Celebrity Events

It’s always exciting to say that you were a part of a high profile event. 2010 was no exception for NEL. Some of the celebrity events we had the pleasure of working on were: Carrie Underwood’s Play On After Party, Sarah Buxton’s Wedding (writer of Keith Urban’s “Stupid Boy” & “Put You in a Song”), Hank Williams Jr.’s launch party of Popcorn Sutton’s Tennessee White Whisky, Miranda Lambert & Blake Shelton’s Engagement Party, Loretta Lynn’s 50th Anniversary Party, and Tennessee Titan’s Safety, Donnie Nickey’s, wedding at the Parthenon.

4. LED’s

In 2010, we aslo increased our inventory of LED’s. The addition of the Tri Tours really has opened a lot of doors for us. We now have the power to do multiple color changes with the ease of a dimmer board. Talk about a customized wedding, you can now have the room set at a light amber for the toast, deep amber for dinner, pale pink for the first dance, and hot pink for the duration of the evening. Its a little trick that you can use to set the tone for your guest. They’re also great for venues that have limited power. Here’s an example from our open house where we used them to light up the food table:

3. Rock-tober

In the event industry, we like to refer to October as Rock-tober. October of 2010 was no exception for us. We consider this our busiest month for 2010. We had a total of 64 successful events. Yes, we all survived and had fun doing it!

2. We have a home!!!

In January 2010 Blake, Misty, and David moved out of the bonus room and storage sheds and into the warehouse on Armory Drive.

In May of 2010 we started the build out of our office.

In November we hosted our first ever Open House, which was a debut of our finished office space and warehouse.

1. Expanding our Staff

With the start of the New Year of 2010, David Maddux made the transition from part time to full time focusing on office operations, sales, and design. In August, Abi Reid was hired full time as office operations, sales, and design. Last but not least, Clint Pilkinton, came on board in September as Head of Production. Where does Blake fit in this mix , as President and CEO, and Misty, CFO. We still have our amazing crew that many of you have seen out and about

Top Ten Most Memorable Moments of 2010 – Part I

January 3, 2011

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2010 has been a great year for Nashville Event Lighting. Just to think, in 2009 Blake, Misty, and David were working out of 3 storage sheds and Blake and Misty’s bonus room. Flash Forward 12 months and lets countdown some of the milestones that have made us who we are today. This week we will showcase 10 through 6. You’ll have to tune back in next week to see what made the top 5.

10. National TV

Okay so it was a small clip but we did make it onto Extreme Makeover Home Edition with our rice paper lantern donation.

9. NEL Hits the Road – We’re going places people!!

In October we had the chance to work with Music City Tents & Events on a wedding in Marrowbone, KY. The Challenge: Convert an old hog barn built in the 1800′s into an elegant wedding reception.

We, along with Music City Tents & Events, were also a part of an Indian wedding for 500 at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY planned by Angela Proffit.

8. Holiday Decor

Not only do we do event lighting, but we can supply lighting for your holiday decor. We were so excited to be involved in some awesome Halloween and Christmas displays. For example: Richland Country Club recreated Gotham City for their annual halloween party, Big Yellow Dog Music Publishing converted their office on Music Row into a haunted house, and Hutton Hotel and Reveal Event Style brought us in to highlight the outdoor Christmas display and create a custom gobo to shine on the parking garage.

7. Truss Structures

In 2010 we were proud to present our truss. When most people think of truss, they think of industrial and modern structures used at concerts to fly lights from. Yes, they are all of the above, but if you have the right amount of creativity, you can use them to achieve so much more. For instance, this year we used them in venues to create visual elements for events. With a little bit of draping and florals, you can do just about anything. See pictures below.

6. Corporate Events

2010 was also a year filled with Corporate events. Some of these clients include Vanderbilt, Wirtgen, Lipscomb University, The Nashville Scene, Emma, and HRC Medical. Below is a picture from The Nashville Scene’s Best of Party at the Parthenon in October.

Tune in next week for Part II!

NEL Open House

December 13, 2010

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Last month we hosted our first ever Nashville Event Lighting Open House. Its amazing how much lighting can transform an ordinary space into an extraordinary space . We took our office space and transformed it into a fist pumping club. We even threw in the disco ball over our “VIP Lounge” for laughs. Check out the pictures below that were taken by Joe Hendricks Photography, Kristen Steele Photography, and Dove Wedding Photography.