Looking for a new AV partner or a standout graphic design firm or entertainment idea? Look no further. Here, we asked event industry professionals throughout North America to share their go-to collaborators for events of all types.
Christina MatteucciPhoto: Katherine Taylor
Stationery and Graphic Design: “Design is—more often than not—a team sport, and it certainly helps having an MVP like RedBliss Design's Christine Traulich on your side! Her thoughtful and thorough design approach to stationery (and beyond) is as comprehensive and exacting as required by the task at hand. From the first save the date to the final thank you note (and all the elements in between), Christine takes the utmost care to convey the story of our clients and their event in each and every detail she touches.”
Entertainment: “Bandleader, vocalist, trumpeter and all-around gentleman, watching Chris Norton perform is like savoring a delicious cocktail of Dean Martin, Otis Redding, Louis Armstrong and Ray LaMontagne served up in a crystal coupe! A favorite of couples and corporate moguls alike, his talents allow him to effortlessly navigate modern chart-toppers. However, no one does it quite like Chris when it comes to orchestrations from the Great American Songbook; he can croon for the Beahm team anytime!”
Lighting and Audio: “The powerhouses behind many of our iconic events, Lou Mannarino and Richard Tatum of L&M Sound & Light, have been weaving audio and lighting magic for David Beahm Experiences for years. Subtlety and refinement are the name of the game when it comes to L&M; they can make the perfected acoustics of Carnegie Hall occur in your living room—and the nuanced lighting of your living room appear in Carnegie Hall. L&M is our go-to partner because no challenge is ever too great and no detail ever too small for these masterminds!”
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Staffing: “Nulink Media is an inclusive and diverse staffing agency that helps our team create exceptional experiences for our most innovative clients. They build a custom event team around our event needs, and act as a perfect extension of your business.”
Catering: “Chef Mark McEwan’s team provides an exceptional experience for our clients. Their food always looks and tastes amazing, [and they are] consistently creating memorable experiences for our guests.”
Virtual Event Technology: "Hubilo is one of our favorite virtual event platforms because they provide an all-in-one event platform built to drive deep engagement. The platform is intuitive and impactful from a branding perspective, and constantly updates its features, keeping the virtual event experience fresh."
Natasha MillerPhoto: Misti Layne
Lighting and A/V Production: “JL Imagination is an absolute gem in the Bay Area events industry. Their attention to detail and wanting to go above and beyond what's needed is one of their strengths, and their state-of-the-art solutions to audio, video, lighting and event production were instrumental to our successful pivot to virtual events during the pandemic.”
Rentals: “We've worked with Bright Event Rentals for years, including on a number of Entire Productions' annual events, and their service-oriented team is always dependable, on time and ready to deliver. Their inventory is expansive and always on-trend, and the ability to add to your cart online and provide prices immediately is a game-changer.”
Catering: “We love working with 49 Square Catering because like us, they value excellent delivery of creative concepts with a bit of whimsy. From small cocktail parties to multiday conferences, they work holistically with your entertainment, florals, photography, interactive themes, lighting and AV to help you play with your food.”
