MPI…no…it doesn’t stand for More Pennies Incorporated nor does it stand for Monkeys Playing Inside!  MPI stands for Meeting Professionals International!  On Tuesday, August 17th, 2010, Main Event Productions showcased their newest member of the family, FANTASTIC FLIPBOOKS at the MPI: TN Annual Vendor Trade Show!

This event was an opportunity to showcase Fantastic Flipbooks and make connections with fellow vendors and businesses in the midst of a casino night theme!

Main Event Productions and Fantastic Flipbooks is so thankful for our new friends and can’t wait to bring the party to your next party!

To book Fantastic Flipbooks at your next party, wedding, or fundraiser, check us out via any of the following:

• www.fantasticflipbooks.com
• info@fantasticflipbooks.com
• 615-321-2394
• 1418 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37203

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Calling all brides, bride-hopefuls, and bridal vendors!  What are YOU doing Sunday, September 26, 2010!!?!?!?  If your answer is “sitting on the couch,” then your answer is wrong!  If your answer is “Attending the Franklin Bridal Ball”, then your answer is CORRECT!!!!

The Franklin Bridal Ball is Williamson County’s most elite upscale bridal event. Not only is it a chance to meet the area’s finest wedding professionals face-to-face and find those that share your vision for your perfect wedding day but it’s also an opportunity to try samples, win prizes and receive budget saving discounts!

Stop by the Main Event Productions booth and allow us the honor of meeting you and introducing you to our award-winning, memorable, excellence-driven service!  You will not be sorry you did!

We are also giving away tickets to attend the ball, so email us at dawn@thebakeshoppe.com or call us at 615-321-2394 to take advantage of this free gift!

Franklin Bridal Ball

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 12 pm – 4 pm
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
700 Cool Springs Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067

Tags: bridal show, cake, cupcakes, fall weddings, Grooms Cake, Nashville cakes, nashville wedding cakes, specialty cakes, wedding cake, wedding show

Hilton Downtown Austin, TX was the place to be the last week of July!  Why?  You may ask!!!  3 words…NACE EXPERIENCE 2010!  That’s technically 2 words and a year but you get the picture!

For three days members came from all over to partake in workshops, programs, resources, speakers, and awards!

On July 25, 2010, Kellie Bryson was honored as by recognition from Greg Casella, President of the National Association of Catering Executives, and placed on the highly distinguished Presidents List of NACE for her outstanding achievement and selfless volunteer service.

This is a huge honor and we congratulate Kellie on her well-deserved award!  This is one list you want to be on and we are thrilled for Kellie’s achievement!

It is that time of year again!  No, not Thanksgiving or Christmas just yet!  It’s actually voting time!

The Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville, is an annual reader’s choice poll, in which you write in your favorites from categories such as Food & Drink, Arts & Entertainment, Media, Home, Shopping, Kids and more.  The voting layout is simple and you don’t have to sign up for anything in order for your vote to count!  You can even vote multiple times (once a day).

So, here’s what Main Event Productions is asking of our friends!   Show your love for The Bake Shoppe for best Local Cake Baker, A Catered Affair for Best Cater and Best Chef, and any other category that you see fitting!  Help us be seen in the scene!

If you have yet to experience our remarkable service, please call Kellie at 615-321-2394 or email cater@acateredaffair.net

Tags: A Catered Affair, downtown Nashville wedding venues, Nashville cakes, nashville wedding cakes, roof top in Nashville, specialty cakes, unique catering, unique wedding venues, wedding cakes, wedding catering

Tennessee Voices for Children is a non profit children advocacy agency who speaks out as an active voice for the emotional and behavioral well-being of children and  their families.    On August 12, 2010 they honored those within the community who do just that!!!  Among those honorees was Main Event Productions and A Catered Affair’s very own Kellie Bryson.  She was awarded the Lifetime of Giving award.  This award is for the company outside of the child serving system that has always supported TVC through generous gifts, donations, and services.

Congratulations to Kellie and the other honorees!  Thank you for your hard work, generosity, and life-changing impact you have on the Nashville community.    

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What is the space best used for? Corporate meetings, holiday parties, wedding receptions, themed parties, rehearsal dinners, showers, teas, gallery showings, murder mystery parties, etc.

Where do guests park? Guests park across from the building on 15th street.  There are 66 parking spaces available and compatible for valet parking services.
Is there a rooftop? Yes!  700 square feet of a stunning view of downtown Nashville!  Holds up to 50 people are any one time.

Is there a sound system? Audiovisual equipment, overhead sound system, wireless microphone, projector and screen, and ipod docking station.
How many people does your space hold? standing reception-120; rooftop-50; seated dinner parties-100; dinner and dancing-80.
What all is included when I book an event? All events include rooftop deck rental, parking, tables, chairs, linens, table centerpieces and additional hours.

For additional information, please contact us at 615-321-2394.

Tags: A Catered Affair, downtown Nashville wedding venues, event production, holiday parties, Nashville venue, roof top in Nashville

I think that if Kellie Bryson, creator and owner of Main Event Productions, could have Willy Wonka’s Chocolate river flowing through her office, she would in a heartbeat! Then again, who wouldn’t?!?!

When Kellie answered the question of the best thing she ever ate, her initial response was “CHOCOLATE!  CHOCOLATE!  CHOCOLATE!”  Obviously, chocolate comes in many forms and fashions.  With that being said, here’s Kellie’s top 3 Bake Shoppe’s Chocolate Delights:

1.  Chocolate Kahlua Fudge Cake drizzled in chocolate ganache-  This cake flavor was actually served at her wedding for the groom’s cake!

2.  Chocolate Panna Cotta-  This serves as a healthier version of chocolate pudding and mousse because it is made with milk and not cream.  Though light and silky, it is rich enough to seem sinful!

3.  Tiramisu- Epitome of perfection when this airy sponge cake meets a coffee-Marsala mixture and layered with Mascarpone and chocolate for the sweetest finish!

Though Kellie Bryson is a fine chocolate extraordinaire, there are some things that can’t replace good ole’, store bought, tollhouse chocolate chip cookies and Oreos!

Tags: A Catered Affair, cake, dessert displays, Dessert Reception, Grooms Cake

Main Event Productions has a new family member!  Like every new family member, there is much to learn, know, and love!  In order to turn your Fantastic Flipbooks relationship from a simple acquaintance to new best friend, we created a “5 Things You Didn’t Know” list!  It goes something like this…

1. Interactive entertainment for your party guests
2. Makes for a unique, memorable, and enjoyable “save the dates”
3. Customized cover book options
4. You can submit your own creative artwork
5. Nothing quite like it in the TN area

So, what are you waiting for?!?!  Give the new main Event Production’s sibling a hug and show him off to all your family, friends, and co-workers!

Tags: Fantastic Flipbooks, unique party favors

Main Event Productions and The Bake Shoppe are redefining the meaning of “Birthday Cakes!”  Though there is a pleasant simplicity about a standard birthday sheet cake, we are coming into contact with more and more customers who are thinking  birthday cakes out of the box! Every pun intended!  3D cakes are the way to go!  Check out a few pictures from our latest sweet 16 Birthday cake!

Tags: 3D Cakes, cake, specialty cakes, Sweet 16

Perhaps some of you reading this might think we are slightly crazy for thinking that the Christmas season has already approached!  Though I will not deny nor confirm that we aren’t all a little crazy, it is never too early to at least be brainstorming some ideas on how to make this year’s Christmas party or event stand out above all the rest!

The holiday season is my favorite time of year!  When it comes to family and friend gatherings and parties there is always the process of incorporating old traditions with contemporary twists, revisiting sweet memories and creating new ones!

Main Event Productions and all of it’s family members–Events @1418, A Catered Affair, The Bake Shoppe, and Fantastic Flipbooks–excel in creating just that balance!  So, this year, instead of waiting till the last minute, plan now and have a stress-free, glamorous, magical, tasty, memorable, one-of-a-kind holiday experience for you,your family, friends, co-workers, and/or company!

Pictures provided by Dove Wedding Photography

Tags: A Catered Affair, catering in Nashville, event production, Fantastic Flipbooks, holiday parties, Nashville caterer for Christmas, Nashville venue, roof top in Nashville, unique catering