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.

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!

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.

Photo: Brooke Courtney Photography 

Always a bridesmaid, never the bride?

Well, ladies, we have two words for you… “Galentine’s Day” – it’s simply, YOUR day.

“It’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies.”

– Leslie Knope of “Parks and Recreation.”

So, ditch all of the men in your life and plan a night out with your closest friends!

Or, let us give you some ideas on how to throw the perfect Galentine’s Day party at home.  To begin, you will need all-things pink. And, wine… lots of wine!

Pink, wine, sweets and good company – it’s a recipe for the ultimate “Girls Night In!”

OK, here are 10 of our favorite Galentine’s Day ideas:

10. Let’s start with these Conversation-Heart Brownies… Yum!

Photo:  Gimme Some Oven

9. Check out this Sweetheart Punch! So cute.

Photo:  Made to be a Momma

8. What’s a Galentine’s Day party without a cocktail? This coconut-strawberry daiquiri is the perfect thing to sip on while making memories with your gals!

Photo: FoodFanatic

7. And, this Pink-Starburst Cocktail… because we’re all guilty of going for the pink starburst first!

Photo:  Happy Food, Healthy Life

6. A simple way to make a heart backdrop with heart-shaped paper plates — What a cute way to capture the night!

Photo:  Francois et Moie

5. Look how simple these Heart-Shaped Cupcakes

Photo:  Tastes Better from Scratch

4. How cute are these S’mores kits?

Photo:  brit.co

3. White chocolate drizzled over popcorn… Yes, please!

 Photos: Gimme Some Oven

2. These “tic-tac toe” game bags are super fun & cute!!

1. Pink or red nail-polish favors are the cutest way to let your gals know how much you love them this Galentine’s Day!

Happy Galentine’s Day, ladies!

Xoxo, Randi’s girls

Event Name:  Navi Health Meeting

Event Date:  Feb. 11, 2016

Event Designer:  Sarah Ann Miller

Venue:  The Factory at Franklin

Event Name: Randi Events Corporate Holiday Party
Event Date: January 16, 2016
Event Designers: Julia Page & Summer Jones
Venue: Marathon Music Works

When the idea of bringing a “winter wonderland” to Marathon Music Works for our January 16^th corporate holiday party came about, we were SO excited to get started!! Nashville was finally getting chilly and what better way to celebrate the new year than with an icy blue-out event?! It wasn’t quite cold enough for snow at the time, but we found a way to make it snow in Nashville! Guest walked into the venue under a light dusting of “snow” as we brought the winter wonderland to life.

We brought in all white leather and silver metallic furniture (yes, silver metallic!!) adorned with white fur rugs and our favorite cozy white fireplaces. All tables were dressed in white sequin linen to really make the room’s blue wash ‘pop’.  Now for the table arrangements – WOW! The Enchanted Florist blew us away with their modern, white florals with white feather accents.  They were the perfect touch in creating our crisp, iced-out event.

Attendees had the option of challenging their co-workers in ski-ball and basketball shoot outs.  Whether they were playing games or making silly faces in the photo booth, they definitely found time to sketch on the 12×12 virtual graffiti wall we brought in.  Here’s the scoop: You take your photo in front of the green screen and then are able to “spray” virtual graffiti on your picture to add fun touches.

When planning the menu, we really wanted traditional winter dishes.  G Catering knocked our socks off with their classic pot roast and sausage stuffing, no guests left hungry!

Event Name: Williams/Kelly Wedding

Event Date: August 22, 2015

Event Designers: Julia Page & Sarah Ann Miller

Venue: The Cordelle

When two of your favorite clients have a child that is getting married, then the next step naturally is to plan the wedding for him and his future Mrs.! This is what led us to plan the wonderful union of Meg Williams and Andy Kelly at The Cordelle in Nashville!

From the start, when they met in middle school, these two were lovebirds! They were best friends that shared laughs and days filled with fun! When they both returned to Nashville after college they realized they may be more than “just friends” and a beautiful relationship was formed! The wedding took place on an August 22nd and the outside garden area was set for drinks, fun, and don’t forget a Characteristic to capture all the guests’ smiling faces. The décor was romantic and light, just like the couple. Blush accents were utilized in the florals and drape, but what would a wedding be without a little bit of bling! The linens that were used on the guests’ tables brought in just the right amount of gold glitz to make this day really sparkle! Eric Blue rocked the night away, with a guest appearance from our very own bride, Meg Kelly! When the lights came up and the couple left, they were swept away in a vintage Rolls Royce! A perfect night, for a perfect couple!

Randi Refresher – The Show Must Go On whether it is a corporate event, wedding or social event! What if it rains?

To allow the Show to go on Do you have a Plan B?  We recommend for you and insist to all of our clients to have a rain back-up if planning an event outdoors. A tent is the answer, because if it rains you can be assured that all elements of your event will be able to take place rain or shine.

Some tent and or rental companies may charge 50% of the rental price to put the tent on hold for you. Isn’t this worth your investment instead of taking a chance on rain. If you don’t, there is always the possibility that your investment will be washed away! #RandiRefresher #aVenue #NashvilleEventSpace #RandiEvents #NashvillesWeddingPlanners  #CallingforBackup