One of our beloved wedding photographers is now hosting classes! With one on the books for tonight and one on April 5th there are plenty of opportunities to learn how to capture some of life’s precious moments like a pro from one of the best photographers in town!

With all of those incentives, why would you want to miss this? To find out more about Evin Photography, visit her website HERE. To learn more about Main Event Production’s  prefferred vendors or other exciting events contact us by phone 615-321-2394 or email Kellie@maineventpro.com

Whenever I think of events with those quintessential Southern details, I can’t help but think of our very own Legacy Farms. With its historic Manor house and lush rolling acreage, it is steeped in Southern charm and character!

So for this series of DIY bride blog posts, Legacy Farms is my inspiration. Every idea has this wonderful venue in mind and would work perfectly in the space. Even if you aren’t hosting an event with us here at Legacy, I encourage you to take some of these ideas and add a little Southern charm to your event!

We’ve all see those amazing whisket barrels in thrift stores or old barns. I just love the rustic look of these huge yet functional pieces of wood, but have never been able to think of a good enough use for them to deal with the hassel of transporting one.

Well, we’ve put our heads together and come up with several reasons to lug those big beautiful barrels home with you!

Drink Tables

Cake Table (Note: This is NOT a Bake Shoppe Cake, just an inspiration photo )

Side Tables for Conversational Seating

Floral Arrangements

To arrange a site visit to view our Legacy Farms Venue or for more information on our Main Event Production family and what we can add to your Wedding / Special Event, call us at 615-321-2394 or email Kellie@maineventpro.com

These past few weeks of warm weather have given us a taste of Spring and Summer, coaxing many of us to peek out of our cave-like habitats, throw open our curtains and let those beautiful golden rays of warmth bring an end to Winter hibernation.

It  has been so nice outside lately, that a walk around our Legacy Farms venue was too enticing to resist!It brought thoughts of the endless outdoor activities that warm weather brings and had us dreaming of glorious outdoor weddings and events to come. The beauty of the rolling acreage, grandeur of the manor house, and the glistening water-scape creates the picture perfect setting for outdoor soirees.  

Back at the office with Legacy Farms fresh on my mind, I decided to research unique and fun outdoor wedding trends and found several great ways to add a bit of fun and whimsy to your event with outdoor games!

 You’ll fall in love with this amazing Wedding Cornhole game adorned with the charming sillohuets of the Bride and Groom along with brightly colored bags. This game will really break the ice with your guests and have everyone out of their seats, mingling, and enjoying themselves in no time!

I don’t know if it is the warm weather, the smell of freshly cut grass, the sound of crickets chirping, or the soft repetitive glow of the lightening bug, but outdoor events are just so relaxing and fun; a time where people can really let go and celebrate!

A formal event or wedding reception, doesn’t have to consist of the same old traditional dinner and dancing; shake it up a bit, allow your guests to let their hair down, stretch their legs, and enjoy the warm weather!

To arrange a viewing of our Legacy Farms venue or to see how Main Event Productions can add flair to your event, contact us via phone at 615-231-2394 or email Kellie@maineventpro.com

The International Catering Association has just nominated our own A Catered Affair for Best Hors d’oeuvre – 2012! Our Chef and Sous- Chef were nominated for their French Quarter Shrimp and Grits Appetizer. Take a minute to drool over the description and vibrant pictures of this delicious appetizer.

The most amazing thing about this appetizer is the amount of flavor in one portable bite. All of the favors of this southern favorite; creamy, spicy, and savory in one tiny morsel leaving your mouth wanting more!

This wonderful creation came about when our Sous-Chef wanted to make the traditional shrimp and grits dish more accessible and convenient for guests to eat with no more spilled grits or sauce on suits and dresses.

After playing around with several different ideas, he came up with the winning combination, a “bowl” of grits made by pressing grits into a mini muffin pan, letting them set and firm, then scooping out a small reservoir for the shrimp and creole sauce with a small melon baller. The now grits cups were then baked to a golden crisp and were ready for our Executive Chef’s own creole sauce made with fresh tomatoes and a deep brown roux topped with a beautiful pink Shrimp!

To learn more about our Chef’s creations or to  book A Catered Affair for your event, contact us at 615-321-2394 or email us at Kellie@maineventpro.com

When choosing a groom’s cake design, it can be a little tricky to find the cake that so perfectly captures the style and personality of your guy. Generally, the couple chooses designs based on a Groom’s interests, hobbies, clubs, favorite tv shows/movies, or sports team.

We love to show off our Groom’s cakes here at The Bake Shoppe, but there are so many awesomely unique cakes for guys that we had to split them up into categories to post! One of the most popular of these genres is sports themed cakes.

Baseball cakes are so fun and there are so many custom fondant pieces that can be added to make each cake unique. Aside from team logos, custom pieces could be anything from replicas of favorite baseball hats to vintage baseball mits, pitcher’s mounds, and more!

It is very popular for couple to ask for chocolate covered strawberries on their cake and most of the time, they adorn the Groom’s cake. We like to make them extra special and match the theme of the cakes if we can which is why we love these chocolate covered strawberries with little white chocolate football laces on  them.

This happens to be one of our favorite Groom’s cakes in The Bake Shoppe’s history! The couple sent photos of the Groom’s actual golf bag for us to replicate all of the details right down to his monogrammed golf towel.

To have your own Groom’s cake or special event cake created by us, contact The Bake Shoppe by phone at 615-321-2394 or email Amy@maineventpro.com to schedule a cake design consultation and tasting today!

Spring is almost here, so we thought we’d point out some of our favorite cake flavors that give us that fresh, crisp taste of spring! You may notice a trend in our flavor choices… how can you resist fresh fruit added to our delicious traditional white cake? 

#5 Strawberry – We puree fresh strawberries and add them to our traditional white cake

#4 Mandarine Orange  – Delicate segments of mandarine oranges combined with fluffy vanilla cake

#3 Apricot – The subtle  flavor of this cake is the result of  sweet apricot nectar added to our traditional vanilla cake.

#2 Raspberry – Ripe red raspberries pureed and swirled into our white cake adding a sweet bit of raspberry in every bite

#1 Lemon Lavendar – Our delicious lemon cake sprinkled with aromatic dried lavendar flowers

For more cake flavprs offered by The Bake Shoppe or to schedule a cake consultation please contact us via phone 615-321-2394  or email Amy@maineventpro.com

This year we’ve noticed that the “natural” cake designs have been very popular. We love the organic look and feel of this cake trend! These types of cakes would be perfect in an eco-friendly or even vintage inspired wedding. We’ve put together a few of our favorites from The Bake Shoppe…enjoy!

Classic Stucco Design- We just loved the Burlap Detail! And the flowers add such a feminine touch.

Fresh Berries and Shortcake – A uniquely light approach to the traditional wedding cake!

Vintage Rose Garden – Love that the bottom tier of cake is made to resemble a tree stump with the roses climbing up the top tiers!

Wood Grain – Awesome way to incorporate a monogram in a non-traditional way

Cupcakes- The use of pallets as display cases for cupcakes…genius!

For more cake trends or to create your own custom cake, contact The Bake Shoppe at 615-321-2394 or email Amy@maineventpro.com to set up a cake tasting and consultation.

The best thing about Nashville is the combination of rural and city life. It is one of the only big cities in the U.S that can capture the essence of both! Allow guests to soak up the sites of Music City with a Rooftop wedding or reception! I mean, who wouldn’t want this view as the backdrop for their special event?

Although the weather is still chilly outside, now is the best time to start planning your warm weather wedding so we’ve chosen a few of our favorites to give you a sneak peek.

1. Aerial: This downtown private event space is located right downtown on Broadway and gives incredible views of the city’s nightlife

2. One Eleven Broadway: This is another venue located right downtown on Broadway. What sets this venue apart from the others is its prime location between the Cumberland River and the main strip!

3. Our very own Events @1418: We are located right in the heart of music city on church street and boast gorgeous exposed brick and harwood  floors in our indoor space as well as an intimate rooftop terrace overlooking the city

4. Sambuca: Located in one of Nashville’s most desireable neighborhoods, The Gulch, Sambuca offers fabulous food and cocktails and a newly renovated rooftop terrace. This terrace is perfect for windy night because it is totally enclosed in floor to ceiling retractable glass doors that allow you to have that open-air feel when the weather is nice, while still allowing you to keep warm and enjoy the view when it isn’t!

5. The Renaissance Hotel: The current home of Nashville’s Convention Center, this modern hotel has a gorgeous rooftop pool and observation deck that would be perfect for outdoor weddings!

To contact us regarding Events @1418, call us at 615-321-2394 or email Kellie@maineventpro.com for more details!

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Without a doubt, the most popular time of the year to get married and have special events is summer and fall. People tend to want to stay inside during the winter and early spring months to keep warm and cozy. Where’s the fun in that? Just because the temperature outside is dipping, doesn’t mean the parties need to stop!

There are so many unique and fun things to do for cold weather soirees that cannot be done in the popular months.  How about rewarding your guests for venturing out of their nests into the cold with a hot beverage bar?

A decadent hot chocolate station complete with quaint little jars of toppings could include mini marshmallows, cinnamon, creme de menthe, whipped cream, and silky chocolate shavings! Check out these awesome inspiration photos… We can’t wait to try these out!

An apple cider bar can be really fun and feastive as well! Bright red and yellow gala apples adorning the table along with cinnamon swizzle sticks, and red hots to garnish the bottom for an extra kick of cinnamon flavor. Even adding a little splash of bourbon would make a lovely signature drink during cocktail hour!

 This would also work well for eggnog during the Holidays. Check out the frothy mugs of yumminess from A Catered Affair that was served at a Holiday party this past year!

Whether your drink of choice is coffee, tea, cider, hot chocolate, or eggnog, a hot beverage bar from A Catered Affair is sure to warm the hearts and hands of your guests this season!

For more information or to book A Catered Affair for your event, please contact us by phone at 615-321-2394 or by email at Kellie@maineventpro.com

There is no need to start the new year stressed about planning your event!

Over 15 years of experience in the wedding industry gives our staff a wealth of knowledge to help make your event perfect!

From comprehensive Nashville Venue contacts to wedding cake details to creating the perfect menu for your event, Main Event Productions is one of the only companies in Nashville that can call itself the one stop shop for your Special Day.
Our downtown venue, Events @1418, is located in the heart of Nashville on Church Street. Check out the view from the rooftop terrace!

Our Legacy Farms venue, located just outside Nashville, is the perfect place for a gorgeous country wedding

While we offer these two fabulous venues of our very own in the Nashville area, our sales team can provide catering and cakes to almost any venue!

Our Catering division, A Catered Affair, is the exclusive caterer for Many venues in the area including Riverwood Mansion, CJ’s off the Square, and The Women’s Club of Nashville and our gorgeous cakes have been to almost every venue in Nashville.

Contact us today to see how our team can alleviate some stress and plan a wonderful event to fit all of your needs! Call us at 615-321-2493 or email at Kellie@maineventpro.com for more information.