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

Whether the occasion is a post wedding thank you to family and out of town guests, a bridal shower, or even a corporate event: clients can’y go wrong with brunch by A Catered Affair in such a serene setting as Legacy Farms.

Brunch is such a special treat combining the best of both worlds of sweet and savory, along with breakfast and lunch. Just to give you a little “taste” of what is to come from this delicious meal, we’ve decided to give you a sneak peek at some of the options off of our newly revised brunch menu.

Clients can choose from our two menu options available:

Option 1:

3 Cheese scrambled eggs, fritatta or vegetable strata, roasted red potatoes, bacon and sausage links, fresh fruit, breakfast breads, danishes, and muffins, roasted vegetables sauteed with bacon, roast beef with mushroom gravy, southern biscuits and gravy, and more….followed by cobbler for dessert!

Option 2:

Omelette station, hashbrown casserole, bacon, sausage links, chicken tenders, sliced glazed ham, melon ball salad, breakfast breads, danishes, and muffins, 3 cheese scrambled eggs, roasted corn and grilled squash succotash, and more complete with an iced tea bar.

With such a scrumptiously diverse menu from A Catered Affair and a setting as inviting as Legacy Farms, it is the perfect way to celebrate any event!

To book your brunch at Legacy Farms or for more information on Legacy Farms or A Catered Affair please contact us by phone  615-321-2394 or by email at Kellie@maineventpro.com

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

Believe it or not, we have already seen quite a few Brides planning their fall 2012 Wedding. With respect to that, we thought it was appropriate to share one of our favorite fall weddings at Legacy Farms, Karen McNamara and Brad Frye with photography  by Scoobie’s Photographic Images.

 The covered pavillion in the courtyard is such a great spot for an outdoor ceremony. There are so many ways to customize this space as well! We have seen it transformed with such things as hanging lanterns from the rafters or stained glass window panels hung on the sides of the pavillion to combine the feel of a traditional church wedding with the great outdoors.

Karen and Brad’s Reception took place in the event center at Legacy Farms complete with dinner from A Catered Affair, dancing to tunes from JD’s Music, and cake from The Bake Shoppe.

The “See Rock City”  sign on the property is one of our many favorite photo spots on the property. It provides such a unique backdrop for bridal party shots!

We’d like to offer a big Congrats  and Thank You to newlyweds Karen and Brad for allowing us to be a part of their special day and share it with others! Hope their special day could be an inspiration to all those planning a fall 2012 wedding!

To see more photos from Karen and Brad’s wedding, check out their feature in this year’s The Pink Bride Nashville magazine. For info on Legacy farms please contact us via phone at 615-321-2394 or email at Kellie@maineventpro.com

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

So many brides have requested to view our Legacy Farms venue recently that we decided to make it open to the public from 1pm to 5pm this Sunday 1/15. Join us for cake tastings and coffee while we introduce you to our latest venture:  22 acres of  quiet lush countryside including a historic manor turned B&B, a newly remodeled event center, log cabin, beautifully manicured courtyards perfect for an outdoor wedding, and a pier overlooking the serene waterscape.

 In addition to the venue viewing, our lovely sales ladies will be onsite to answer any questions you may have including wedding packages that can include as much as your venue rental, catering, wedding and groom’s cakes, and overnight B&B stay. Come check out the gorgeous wedding/special event venue drenched in country elegance and rich history!  

Where: Legacy Farms – 8061 Murfreesboro Road, Lebanon, TN 37090

When: Sunday January 15, 2012 from 1pm-5pm

We would love to see you there! For more information and directions to Legacy Farms please visit our website www.legacyfarmstn.com. Or contact us by phone 615-321-2391 or by email Kellie@maineventpro.com

In terms of wedding meals there are really only three options; buffet, sit down meal, or passed hors d’oeuvres. Those are all great options but how about adding some customization to your meal by bringing our chef onsite?

There are so many ways to incorporate a chef’s “action station”  including the traditional carving station for roasted meat, a stir-fry station, a pasta station, or the most dramatic…. a bananas fosters station! Aside from the flashy flames and delicious smells that come from these stations, there is just something so inticing about watching your food transform from fresh, raw ingredients into an custon, elegant meal.

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.

Decorating for the season is something that many of us look forward to…especially during this time of year!  Working in the baking and catering industry, we are a bit biased to the opinion that food is beautiful, so why not incorporate it into your decor? Especially since there are so many great ideas to incorporate seasonality into your centerpieces, food displays, and decorations.

There are certain fruits and veggies that are so vibrant in shape or color which are perfect for decor: flowering purple cabbages and artichokes are a few of them. Florists have been using these in bouquets and centerpieces for years! They are readily available in fall and winter and would make a great centerpiece for your table. Place in vases of water or cut holes in the middle and insert votive candles similar to our inspiration photos!

Glass containers filled with water and bright fruits or veggies can be great too!

Peas, citrus, and apples are just a few seasonal ideas that are great for summer. Citrus can be so versatile as a highlight to a beverage table like this one at CJ’s Off the Square and catered by our very own A Catered Affair or sliced and put into glass vases with floral arrangements. And just take a look at this inspiration photo of the peas! Such a unique item would add just the right amount of color to your centerpieces.

However, cranberries would make a perfect winter centerpiece! To recreate our inspiration photo, simply place cranberries, water, and floating candles in glass containers to add a little ambiance or place a candle inside a glass cylinder and fill the space between the candle and cylinder with the colorful orbs!

This party, hosted at 1418 Events and catered by A Catered Affair was all about the freshness of summer! From the food to the decor, this event evoked that fresh, crisp feeling of summer by using bright granny smith apples as the pillars in between glass platters to create a tiered dessert stand and add a whimsical flair to the centerpieces!

When it comes to seasonal edible decor, there are two things to keep in mind.

1. Sustainability- Food items used as decor should be able to sit at room temperature without spoiling or turning brown

2. Color – Decor should be complimentary to the event space. Use foods with eye catching colors or shades that coordinate with your event.

The rest is up to you and the possibilities are endless!

Contact us today to create the perfect edible decor for your special event by phone: 615-321-2394 or by emailing Kellie Bryson at kellie@maineventpro.com

Many of our clients are juggling work, family, social lives, and sometimes school while planning their event. At Main Event Productions, we understand that multitasking is the key to success during this special time.

One easy way to do that is to have your dessert bar pull double duty as party favors!

These pie pops were baked by The Bake Shoppe for the fall open house at CJ’s off the square in Franklin. Imagine these little gems emblazoned with your monogram, wrapped in cellophane and a matching ribbon. Watch as your guests’ eyes light up like little children when they unwrap the mini morsels.

The great thing  about cookie favors is how easily adaptable they can be! Personalize the shape, color, flavor, and decoration to fit the motif of the evening and these will surely be the star attraction of the dessert bar.

The options are endless and we are always up for new ideas! From monogrammed chocolates to bride and groom dipped strawberries, The Bake Shoppe can take care of your edible favor needs! Contact us today at 615-321-2394 or email Kellie Bryson at Kellie@maineventpro.com