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February 24, 2025  |  By Infinity Hospitality

Retro-Styled VIP Dinner With A Modern Twist

Vanderbilt Donor's Dinner at The Bridge Building

We loved helping Vanderbilt University host a VIP dinner experience for their top donors to kick off the 2022 homecoming week.

For the design, we collaborated with Forget Me Not Designs, Nashville Lighting and Production, BBJ Linens, Please Be Seated, and White Door Events to create an inviting space with black and gold in honor of the school colors. The main space was set with mixed seating of comfortable lounge booths and modern gold chairs with all black linens and retro signage. Modern Sputnik pendant lights hung from the industrial beams of The Bridge Building, and bright arrangements of red and purple blooms sat atop each table.

Beginning with cocktail hour, guests were treated to top notch wine selections and a riverfront bar that overlooked all of downtown Nashville. While mixing and mingling, they snacked on ahi tuna, butternut goat cheese stuffed mushroom, braised short rib, antipasto skewers, and more.

So what else was on the menu for this Vanderbilt VIP dinner? Filet mignon in a red wine demi-glace with a crab cake addition and grilled asparagus and truffled pommel puree, followed by an assortment of plated desserts such as mini strawberry pretzel icebox pie, sea salt caramel cake, and, of course, a Nashville favorite— house-made Goo Goo Clusters. Talk about bon appétit!

Guests enjoyed live performances during the evening and, when they were ready to stretch their legs, they made their way to the main patio. The space was set with red drapery, string lights, and lounge areas— perfect for good company and conversation.

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EVENT DETAILS

Date: October 6, 2022
Event:
Vanderbilt Donor Dinner

Location: The Bridge Building
Colors: Black, Gold, Red, & Purple
Photographer: Sabrina Englehart
Florist: Forget Me Not Designs
Draping: Quest Events
Rentals: White Door Events + Please Be Seated
Linens: Event Works + BBJ Linen
Paper Goods: Dear Addie Fine Stationary
Catering: The Bridge Building
Bar: Nashville Event Bartending
Production Design: Nashville Lighting & Production
Planning: Emily B + Kayleigh | IH
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