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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

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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.

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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

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Have you ever been at the stop light on Church Street and 15th and looked over and saw this building….

Did you then ask yourself what goes on in that building?!!?  Here’s just a glimpse….

“…Events @1418 is a remarkable space.  Versatile for an intimate gathering of friends or a wedding banquet, with a great staff and a near-palpable sense of class from the beautiful hardwood floors all the way to the rooftop deck, this is where the refined style of classic event spaces snuggles up to the vibrance and funky energy coming off Church Street’s dance district.”-The Nashville Scene.

So, next time you’re looking for a space for your corporate meeting, holiday party, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner (the list is endless) that will give your guests the feeling of being a part of Nashville history with chic architectural updates, then Events @1418 is your place!

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The uber cool team at Phindy Studios has provided some great photos of our Julie/Julia open house event.  Just to get your juices flowing……

Kerri Zelenik, owner of Kerried Away Couture, recently held one of her popular design parties at Events@1418.  Guests enjoyed mimosas and brunch style hors d oeuvres.  thanks to Evin Photography for the images!

Our take on tastings – most anyone can cook for 2 people — most of us do this all the time.  That said, how valuable is a speculative private tasting?  Does anyone think that the caterer will not be on their best behavior, using the best of the best on that day?

We would rather invite our clients  to sample our menus during a real party — yes, we host several parties each year – for free and invite our friends, potential clients, past clients, vendor partners and even family.  Yes, we are on our best behavior, using the best of the best for that day — but if we were not experienced in producing food for larger ( larger than 2) numbers of guests – wouldn’t we be more likely ot mess up – more likely to drop the ball – and you don’t have to wait until your event to understand that concept:)

So if you are interested in learning more about our open house tasting parties — let us know call us 615.321.2394  or email us at kellie@maineventpro.com to learn more ( we are having a party this week!)

Photos from past open house parties:

Some additional open house party photos can be seen for more inspiration!

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We get requests for “packages” AND we get requests for individual items.  Which is best for a wedding?  Everyone shops differently — some people like the fit and feel of a package — many of our brides who ask for a package, then make so many revisions to it that it no longer resemble the original “package”.  Some brides choose so many things individually, they all would have been present in a package.

There is no right, there is no wrong – just make sure that you understand each and everything that you are ordering and paying for.  Ask questions until you get the answer — make sure you understand the answer.  Dont be afraid of your wedding vendors — all of us love weddings and want to make our brides happy.  So ask away!

Here are some photos from some of our recent “packages”  that include flowers, cakes, catering, linens…..you can see some different packages at our website.

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INFORMATION FOR RELEASE

Contact:    Kellie Bryson

Main Event Productions

615.321.2384

MAIN EVENT PRODUCTIONS PROVIDES PRICELESS EVENTS FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

Nashville, Tenn., January 27, 2010– Main Event Productions is awarding local non-profit groups a free party in the year of 2010.  The events will be held downtown at Events at 1418, a beautiful event space operated under Main Event Productions.

Main Event Productions has deemed 2010 the Year of Giving to honor many organizations for their hard work and efforts to make Nashville a better place to live and work.  A Catered Affair, along with Events at 1418, will provide an entire evening of free food and entertainment for the local businesses.

Many applications for the charitable occasions were accepted and 8 parties will be given.  Local non-profit organizations receiving the complimentary Year of Giving include YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle TN, Tennessee Voices for Children, and many more.

A Catered Affair has become one of the most recognized caterers in the Middle Tennessee area, offering a wide range of menu options.  A Catered Affair, along with Events at 1418 and The Bake Shoppe, make up the up-and-coming Main Event Productions located in the heart of Nashville.  Anything needed for an event can be done in one stop at Main Event Productions with our helpful team.

We are pleased to announce the Year of Giving and hope that it will be a long-established tradition in the years to come.

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