Nashville Event Lighting

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:

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Heritage Ball Tent Before:

Country Music Hall of Fame Before:

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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!

Giving Thanks

Abi Reid — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Here at NEL we can’t believe Thanksgiving is Thursday! This means that we made it through another crazy wedding season. For most wedding and event vendors here in Nashville, September and October have become months of pure mayheim. On August 31st, we kiss our family and friends goodbye, buckle up, and hold on for nine weeks solid. Now that we are able to catch a breath and look back at what we experienced, we’d like to say “Thanks from the bottom of our hearts” to all of our fellow vendors, planners, venues, and crew.

To our planners, you are the glue that keeps us all together. You make all of our lives easier. To our fellow vendors, thank you for the camaraderie you all provide on site and referring us to your clients. To our venues, thank you for trusting us with your clients, the early morning load ins, and late night pick ups. To our crew, you’re the best in town! We all appreciate your attention to detail, your positive attitude, and work ethic. We could not have made it without you. Now, if we could only figure out a way to clone you….

Here are just a few of the things we are thankful for. I hope you enjoy these candid shots of our crew in action!

We worked hard for 5 days straight for Nashville Fashion Week to create runway shows at different venues each night. So grateful to be a part of its first year ever.

Clint’s Guns!

Destination Nashville for allowing us to turn not only ourselves but the Opry Plaza blue for Deltek.

Sunday – Funday! This is what happens when you try to make the crew get up at 8am to go to the lake after a night full of events.

Blake and I were thankful for casters on road cases. We thought we would try a new marketing campaign and stroll through downtown Nashville from War Memorial to the Convention Center. Why not?

We’re thankful for Sarah Ashley who recently joined our team as a full time employee.

Booties on white carpet.

Misty, who not only keeps our office together but isn’t afraid to pitch in on site.

We can’t forget about Daniel Brimer. Daniel has joined NEL this year as our General Manager.

Ruby

Abi Reid — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:13:00 +0000

Have you heard about The Ruby? Well, its the newest venue in Nashville and we are so excited to start doing events there. Nashville based entrepreneur, Dan Cook, brought us in when construction first started on turning what used to be known as the Blakemore Primitive Baptist Church into a “gem” of a venue. Its conveniently located right across from Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and just a couple of blocks from the oh-so trendy Hillsboro Village. It’s a blank canvas that allows for so many opportunities. Check out some of the construction pictures we took early on.

On November 3rd, the doors opened for The Ruby’s big reveal. Here are a few photos that were shared with us by Photographer Donald Yeager from the event.

Flat Screen Rentals

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:08:00 +0000

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Tis the Season

Abi Reid — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:18:00 +0000

It’s that time of year again. Wedding season is wrapping up and the holiday season is unfolding. With that comes corporate holiday parties, winter wonderland themed events, and New Year’s celebrations. What better way to add to your decor than lighting. Here are a few ideas to put you in the spirit.

The Hutton Hotel decided to add a personal message to their Holiday Decor last year by creating a custom gobo.

Main Event Productions threw a spectacular Christmas in July party at 1418. We used color changing LED’s and snowflake gobos to add some flair.

This couple decided to have a winter wonderland themed wedding.

Last but not least, count down the new year with color changing LED’s.

Give us a jingle at 615-414-6724, to discuss how lighting can help trim your holiday parties!