Nashville Event Lighting

Money Shot Showdown

Abi Reid — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:27:32 +0000

Who: Nashville Event Lighting & Eight of Nashville’s greatest event industry leaders

Contestants Include: Belle Meade Plantation, Bridal Blueprints, Carnton Plantation, Angela Proffitt, Clean Plate Club, Fete Nashville, Southall Eden & Enchanted Florist

What: Our first ever Money Shot Showdown! These eight contestants submitted their most unique, breathtaking and amazing event photo… that shows off work we have created together for a past event. What’s at stake… A $2,000 Lighting Package Courtesy of Nashville Event Lighting!!! The winner can use their $2,000 Lighting Package on whatever event(s) they choose… company style shoot, promotional event, or a sweet upgrade for one of your best clients!

Where: Nashville Event Lighting Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/nashvilleeventlighting/app_95936962634

When: Voting takes place May 1st – 31st. Voters can cast 1 vote per day, so be sure to set your reminders daily. The winner will be announced announced on Monday June 4th.

Why: NEL has the opportunity to work with so many amazing wedding professionals in Middle Tennessee, which is the part of our work that we love the most. We got to thinking and realized we wanted to do something for all the vendors that make our jobs worth doing.

“Why NEL?” – Episode 1

Abi Reid — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:00:43 +0000

Nashville Event Lighting Owner Blake Chaffin, takes you behind the scenes to reveal the secret of what it is that makes NEL’s production team the best at what they do! An exclusive one-on-one sit down interview with NEL’s Production Manager, Clint Pilkinton, gets a little heated when he is asked personal questions about his secret to always remaining cool, calm and collected in the most chaotic event-world situations.

We warn you, what you’re about to watch…..just might disturb you!

Bling-tastic Chandeliers

Abi Reid — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:26:26 +0000

Last week I covered the trend of paper lanterns. This week I wanted to cover the latest event trend of chandeliers. If you’re looking for a way to add a little bling to your event decor, chandeliers are the perfect solution. Over the last year we’ve booked our chandeliers in so many venues and numerous arrangements. We’re excited to see where they end up in 2012. Here are just a few ways that we used our chandeliers.

Over Dance Floors – We like to do more than just 1. Why not make a statement with 7?

Over Head Tables – Set your table apart by adding some embellishments with chandeliers!

Over Bars and Lounge Seating

Over Chuppas

Over Cakes

Over Sweethearts

If you have any unique ideas of how to add a little bling to your event, give us a call. Chandeliers have become quite popular this year and are booking fast!

Homage to the Paper Lantern

Abi Reid — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:46:42 +0000

Like all other vendors in the event industry, we are continuously increasing our inventory to stay up with the latest trends. 6 years ago we saw an influx in paper lanterns. Our stock of paper lanterns ranges in over 40 different color choices and various shapes and sizes. We have round, square, beehive, urn, stars, and even beaded paper lanterns. We’ve built our stock up so much that we’ve tried to come up with clever ways to utilize them. At christmas time we stacked the various sizes to create snowmen in our warehouse. For birthdays we like to seal up the bottom and fill them with candy as our own makeshift pinatas. For the Lady Gaga concert we wore them as outfits and headdresses.

Over the last year we’ve seen this trend decrease in usage. Last fall we moved our lantern inventory from there shelves in the warehouse to our loft above our office. We needed the shelf space downstairs for the next big thing, chandeliers. I’m not saying the paper lantern is a dying trend in the event world, but it does seem to be taking a mini vacation from the public eye. Brides and party planners are thinking outside of the box a little more these days and infusing other decor elements. Posted below are a few of our favorite paper lantern events.

Nashville Fashion Week Part III

Abi Reid — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:58:37 +0000

Day 4 – April 2, 2011 – War Memorial

Did you know that the Grand Ole Opry once took residence in Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium before it set up shop in the Ryman Auditorium? This is just one of the many events War Memorial played host to. On Day 4 of our Nashville Fashion Week experience, War Memorial Auditorium was the perfect setting for the “X” shaped runway positioned in the center of the auditorium. Guests arrived to cocktails outside in the Plaza before making their way inside.

Day 5 – April 3, 2011 – Pinnacle

Our epic week with NFW came to an end back where it all began on the 21st Floor of the Pinnacle. NFW went out with a bang hosting a killer after party. Big Events and Visual Elements did not hold back on the decor to create the vibrant lounge that we infused with LEDs washing the entire space with blues, pinks, and purples.

I hope you’ve enjoyed our cell phone photo diary of our experience. We’re so excited to be a part of 2012′s Nashville Fashion Week. I can’t believe it’s just 1 month away. For more information on how you can experience this year’s NFW, check out their website at www.nashvillefashionweek.com or follow them on Facebook.

Nashville Fashion Week – Part II

Abi Reid — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:07:54 +0000

Day 2 – March 30, 2011 – The Arcade

Like many local Nashvillians, I’ve taken countless strolls down our local Arcade and found myself lost in its timeless ambience. This gem is tucked away between 4th & 5th Ave. Its the one place I’ve found in Nashville that you can buy a dozen roses, wander through the art galleries, eat an amazing slice of pizza, and mail a parcel through the post office. Who knew that the team from Nashville Fashion Week sponsored by Lexus had a different vision for this glass covered ally. See how it was turned into a high fashion runway right before our eyes!

Day 3 – March 31, 2012 – Crystal Fountain Church

I’ve seen sermons, baptismals, weddings, funerals, and Christmas Cantata’s in the House of the Lord but never a fashion show. I have to hand it to the crew of Nashville Fashion Week on getting creative with their venue choices and runway layouts. On the 3rd day of our journey, our crew could be found at Crystal Fountain Church located on Russell Street in Historic East Nashville. We walked into a blank slate. A standard church with white walls, drop ceiling, aisles of pews, and an upper balcony. By 7 PM, the aisles were turned into a catwalk.

Nashville Fashion Week – Part I

Abi Reid — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:24:48 +0000

2011 has been the year that NEL took over the Nashville runway! Who knew that black t-shirts with a simple logo would make such a statement!?!? We started the year off with the Pink Bridal Show runway in January. By March we were initiated into the grand-daddy of all the fashion shows in Music City, Nashville Fashion Week. This was a 5 day citywide fashion event on March 29th through April 2nd sponsored by Lexus. Proceeds from the event went to the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund .

Each night was showcased in different venue. The week was kicked off at the Pinnacle downtown, followed by to the historic Arcade, the Crystal Fountain Church, War Memorial, and wrapped up back at the Pinnacle. The next few post I hope to give you a glimpse into our amazing experience with everyone involved in this epic event.

Day 1- March 29th, 2011 – The Pinnacle

The skyline of Music City was changed for one night, as we added a blue stripe of color on the 22nd floor of the Pinnacle building.

The models walked an “L” shaped runway that went with the perimeter of the room, giving a perfect backdrop of the city lights below.

The Press were snapping photos as fast as their cameras would allow to capture every moment.

A view from the back row. Camera flashes, runway lights, killer tunes, and an electric blue vibe!

Day 2 , The Arcade…..

Before and Afters

Abi Reid — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:52:29 +0000

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

Eastside Studios Before:

After:

Cheekwood Frist Learning Center Before:

After:

Heritage Ball Tent Before:

Country Music Hall of Fame Before:

After:

Up Lighting & Color

Abi Reid — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:44:00 +0000

Are you having a hard time choosing what color up lighting you want to use for your reception? The trend that most brides go with is amber or a soft pink. These colors are always my go to colors. They look great in photos and on skin tones. They also blend well with just about any color scheme.

When Toni O’Reggio came into our office with her planner Latrice Cushenberry from Opulent Couturier, she knew she wanted color, but which color exactly, had yet to be determined. Her colors were Carnation Pink and Tiffany Blue. Both great options. My suggestion to her was to use LED’s. The guests arrived to the Sheraton Music City to a reception painted in Tiffany Blue. As the night went on, we changed the entire room to a vibrant pink. Toni and Ugo’s reception is a perfect example of how LED’s can help solve the dilemma of “What color do I go with?”

Planner: Latrice Cushenberry – Opulent Couturier

Florals : Brocade Design

Photography: Donald Yeager Photography

Thanks for stopping by our blog! – Abi

Audio Visual

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:29:00 +0000

Hope you’re having a great week, and thanks for stopping by our Blog.

Did you know that we can handle all of your Audio Visual requirements, as well as lighting?

We actually have projectors, screens, podiums, sound systems, etc..

Whether you need a flatscreen, a small concert sound system, a ceremony sound system for a wedding, or even a couple great sounding speakers with an iPod hook up for a back yard party, we got ya covered!

Please call Abi today at 615.414.6724 if you have any Audio Visual needs!