Three events in one day is a difficult task for any event planner, but three events in three SEPARATE cities is unheard of! Big Machine Label Group and Thomas Rhett decided to promote his new album Life Changes with three different listening parties in Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Randi Events was up for the challenge- we handled all of the logistics and fan activation for the event! First up was Boston, then Thomas Rhett hopped a jet and flew to Philadelphia for show #2, and lastly he finished his three city concert series in Chicago. Designing an event in three cities was not the only obstacle we faced – we also had to plan the entire event without visiting the venue first. Reviewing the floor plans and developing a solid, trusting relationship with each venue’s management staff was key. With the growing popularity of Nashville, we were so proud and honored to represent the capital of country music, Big Machine Label Group, and Thomas Rhett on a national level!

We love August weddings in Nashville! The bride and groom were determined to make their wedding an intimate evening for their guests to remember. After falling in love at Ole Miss, the happy couple chose Nashville to host their dream wedding. They had an elegant rehearsal dinner on the rooftop of Aerial in the heart of downtown Nashville with a gorgeous view of Broadway. The food was great and the view was even better! Their ceremony and reception at Mint Springs Farms was something out of a fairytale. The bride’s love of flowers was evident in the beautiful displays throughout the venue. From floral chandeliers to massive centerpieces, flowers were the perfect touch to a beautiful wedding. Even the cake was decorated with blush roses and white Magnolias! With subtle blush, ivory, and gold tones, the space felt very intimate for all of their guests. The color scheme and aesthetic truly captured the perfect Nashville summer wedding!

The Annual barbeque for the Creative Arts Agency is always a highlight of our year. This year was the 25^th annual celebration and it didn’t just kick off CMA fest, it also coincided with a historic playoff run for the Nashville Predators, who happened to be playing the first home game of the Stanley Cup final 4 blocks away on the same night! So naturally, we brought the game to the event! With TVs airing the cup match throughout the party, CAA staff, artist and friends enjoyed a front row seat to the exciting win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. We could even hear the eruption in the arena and downtown streets when the Preds scored, which only added to the excitement of the night. In addition to the game, guests had a chance to enjoy incredible food and multiple open bars on both the outdoor ground and indoor penthouse levels. As one of the biggest events of the year for industry professionals, this star-studded gathering was a blast for everyone involved. Until next year!

Special thanks to our vendors: PMC, Nuage Linen, Nashville Tent & Awning, Nashville Audio Visual, Visual Elements, Bright Events, Music City Tents & Events, US Imprints, Southern Events, Please Be Seated, Lauren Atkinson and Chef’s Market.

This spring soiree at the Cordelle in downtown Nashville was something out of a dream! The personalities of the bride and groom were evident as soon as guests arrived, with custom signage welcoming and inviting them into the space. The ceremony set up took full advantage of the beautiful outdoor venue, with string lights overhead, hanging greenery and pillar candles down the aisle. The floral arch at the altar built just for the couple on their wedding day, and the bride’s vintage, lace, high fashion dress completed the French Garden theme. After the ceremony, the tent set up changed to stunning areas of soft seating, with pops of blush, lavender, and ivory. With a band, dance floor, table rounds and plenty of food and drink inside the historic house, there was something for everyone, indoors and out.  The South Carolina couple chose Music City favorites for the menu, including Nashville Hot Chicken and Moscow Mules. When it came to the groom’s cake however, it was all about the SEC. His unique custom design celebrated his Alma Mater, National Champions, Clemson University. The fun continued with heart-shaped glow-in-the-dark glasses for everyone and a dance-off in the middle of the party. Family and friends had a blast celebrating the happy couple. When it was all said and done, the bride and groom escaped to their honeymoon in Tulum. Congratulations from everyone at Randi Events! We’re so glad you invited us to be a part of your special day!

Special thanks to our vendors: Visual Elements, Music City Tents & Events, Nashville Audio Visual, Dream Events & Catering, Enchanted Florist, Dessert Designs, Grand Avenue, Prime Source Entertainment, Let’s Booth It, Sara Heilwagen, 12th Table and SheHeWe Photography.  

Our Randi Events blog is full of entries describing our fabulous weddings after they happen. We’ve decided to try something new – bring you updates of the planning process BEFORE the big day! There’s another twist too – we’re teaming up with a groom to do it! The perspective of the fiancé is certainly unique, and we wanted to share his journey with you. This fall, Randy and his bride-to-be, Elianore, will tie the knot. We’re going to keep our blog updated with Randy’s thoughts along the way. Come October, we’ll feature the finished product: their dream wedding!

We love doing all types of events in and around downtown Nashville, but we’re in Music City, USA after all, so the music industry parties hold a special place in our hearts! We were honored last weekend to plan a multi-day event for Sony Music to celebrate the release of country superstar Brad Paisley’s new album, “Love and War”. Radio personalities from 30 outlets across the country came to Nashville to be a part of the occasion, and we were there every step of the way. The weekend started off with a special event at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in the heart of downtown. Guests had a private viewing of the “Brad Paisley: Diary of a Player” exhibit that tells the story of a prodigy turned superstar through never-before-seen drawings and illustrations from Paisley’s childhood, alongside a collection of instruments, performance clothing, awards, and mementos from his life and career. Everyone then proceeded downstairs to the CMA Ford Theater for an early screening of the Love and War Visual Album, a compilation of music videos for every song off the new record. Brad spoke, welcoming guests, thanking them for celebrating with him, and announcing a surprise pop-up show that evening at the World-Famous Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in the heart of the Broadway strip. The crowd headed upstairs to the famous Hall of Fame rotunda for dinner, sponsored by Sarah Cannon and Band Against Cancer. The rain couldn’t stop this celebration, and once dinner was over, everyone boarded the buses to head to Tootsies. The special concert was also announced on social media, inviting Brad’s biggest fans to join in, and soon the intimate iconic venue was packed. But the surprises weren’t over yet – Brad invited music legend John Fogerty on stage to join him in singing current and old classics. Even hip hop producer Timbaland, who is also featured on the Love and War album made an appearance. It was truly a once in a lifetime musical experience for everyone inside the bar.  The high from the night continued the next morning when the radio personalities returned to the Country Music Hall of Fame for a live radio remote broadcast. Each outlet got a chance to talk to Brad about the new record, the pop-up show the night before and all things Love and War. It was a busy few days, but we couldn’t have been happier with how it all turned out. Congrats to Brad and the whole Sony team, we loved working with you!

Emily and Chris tied the knot on a perfect spring day in downtown Nashville. The Cordelle was a great venue, providing a beautiful backdrop for pictures of the wedding party, a simple but gorgeous outdoor ceremony, and a perfect indoor reception. The bride and groom said their vows in front of family and friends. Custom touches to represent the couple was present throughout the evening. The bride designed and made the floral napkins, and the groom stocked the bar with many of his favorite craft beers. A few brews were even made specifically for the couple by some family members and friends. Their Wisconsin roots were evident in the table set up, as each one was named after a different brand of cheese. Once guests found their seats, they enjoyed a buffet complete with a pasta bar, make your own zoodles station and southern classics including mac and cheese and shrimp. The wedding party took the bride’s love of watching televised Award shows to heart, presenting their toasts in the style of red carpet interviews. Once the party was underway the couple and their guests never left the dancefloor. Congrats to the bride and groom, we wish you lots of love and adventure in your life together!

Special thanks to our vendors, Music City Tents & Events, G Catering and Choice DJs.

This sweet couple met serving our country in the armed forces. The bride and groom were put in a special rotation project together and the rest is history! They were married last year but were never able to properly celebrate due to their active military schedule. So when it was time to throw a proper party, we were honored they called Randi Events in to make it happen! Last weekend’s belated reception was the perfect way to celebrate with family and friends. From the venue (Nelson Greenbrier’s Distillery) to the whiskey tasting on-site, to the table numbers made from old whiskey bottles, the groom’s love of the drink was a constant theme throughout the night. The blue and orange color scheme from the couples’ wedding day was incorporated into the décor, and guests got to share in their special moment by viewing the wedding video during the reception. The couple toasted to their new marriage with plenty of food, drinks, and dancing. We thank them for their service and wish them safety and the best of luck in all their future endeavors!

Special thanks to our vendors, Branching Out, Music City Tents & Events, Nashville Audio Visual and Dream Events & Catering.

The Academy of Country Music Awards are one of the highlights of the year for the Country community. Fans, artists and radio personalities take over Las Vegas to celebrate another fabulous year of great music, incredible songwriters, show-stopping tours and storytelling music videos. This year’s show promised to be something special, and we were thrilled to be along for the ride. Our involvement with the ACMs this time around was the biggest in Randi Events history, with 5 events throughout the weekend. CEO Randi Lesnick and our team flew to Vegas to make the impossible possible in the party capital of the world.

It all started with a party for Big Machine Label Groups’ own Thomas Rhett, one of the newest spokespersons for the General Mills organization, Outnumber Hunger. The radio remote and private performance went off without a hitch – it was the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Our crew spent the next few days getting ready for the big event, Sunday’s awards, walking through venues to make sure everything was ready to go. Load-ins started across the city as our great partner vendors got to work bringing our designer’s plans to life.

The first event on Sunday was a pre-show party for aviation mogul CESSNA, backstage at the TMobile arena. Blue couches and lighting and beautiful draping provided the perfect setting for staff to mix and mingle before the awards began. The highlight of the event was the Big Machine artists who stopped by to say hello.

Once the Awards show let out it was time for us to really do our thing. Thousands of show attendees flocked to after parties, and we threw two of the biggest ones. Sony Music Nashville artists, staff and friends headed to the HYDE lounge in the TMobile arena, where we partnered with Hostess Snacks to create a delicious and creative display of their best products. The folks from Big Machine Label Group enjoyed their own party with food, drink, and music at Sake Rok on the Vegas strip. Everyone had a great time celebrating the night’s winners and looking back on a stellar year.
We’re so proud of our involvement with the ACMs this year. Thanks to every Las Vegas vendor, venue and partner who helped make this happen. Until next time!

We were thrilled to be asked by BMW of Nashville to throw a party for the unveiling of the new 5 Series. Track One was the perfect place for this event, both for the modern industrial feel and for the space. The large venue provided plenty of room for BMW employees, friends and guests to mix and mingle in and around two covered cars in the middle of the floor. When the official unveiling happened part way through the evening, everybody ooh’d and aah’d over the gorgeous vehicles. One of our main goals for this event was to make the night an interactive experience, and it definitely delivered. In addition to sitting in and playing with the cars, attendees enjoyed a photo booth, a caricature artist and the chance to feel like a star on the red carpet. And of course, they wined and dined! The impressive food display included upscale fruit and caricature, sliders and a variety of mouthwatering passed appetizers. The full bar also included a specialty drink called “The 5” named after the car and colored blue to fit the color scheme. The BMW logo colors, black, white, silver and blue were present throughout the room, in the linen, the furniture, and the many custom features. The custom gobos, sunglasses, goodie bags, snapchat filter and pillows on the soft seating furniture all contained the BMW logo! The band, Burning Las Vegas, kept the energy up all night, playing old and new hits for the dancing crowd. Door prizes were drawn towards the end of the evening, and three guests left with beautiful pieces of artwork featuring the Nashville feel mixed with the BMW brand. It was a fantastic night and we look forward to doing more with this client in the future!

A special thanks to our vendors: Signarama, Nuage Designs, Quest Drape, Music City Tents & Events, Nashville Audio Visual, Chef’s Market, Stewart Parking, Tracy Latham, EM Protective Services, Burning Las Vegas, days.media  and She He We Photography