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Merge Event Group ✨Event Design & Planning✨ Weddings l Corporate l Social Special Event, Wedding and Entertainment Design Company

In a warehouse filled with moving pieces and creative dispositions, Jason has a mind that understands systems and proces...
06/12/2024

In a warehouse filled with moving pieces and creative dispositions, Jason has a mind that understands systems and process that keeps us organized and on task! We all know him as a great manager and friend, but a fortunate few of us know him as dungeon master. ⛓️🐉⚔️

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If you know something casually well, I guarantee you JonKarl could teach you something. Seriously one of the smartest gu...
06/12/2024

If you know something casually well, I guarantee you JonKarl could teach you something. Seriously one of the smartest guys, and funny to boot. His new wife Bailey is one lucky gal. Go Huskers!!! 🌽

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Mark is the other half of our amazing linen department, as well as a production assistant in a pinch! He’s a gentle spir...
05/12/2024

Mark is the other half of our amazing linen department, as well as a production assistant in a pinch! He’s a gentle spirit with an innate kindness. Watch out, he’s a wizard! He turned us into a newt!! We got better…

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Sometimes we take for granted the small details that make a big difference, like perfectly creased linens on our tables,...
05/12/2024

Sometimes we take for granted the small details that make a big difference, like perfectly creased linens on our tables, and meticulously folded napkins. As key member of our linen department, Alyssa’s work has likely touched your life if been to one of the events we’ve produced. She’s such a bright light. If you hear her cheerful “Good morning!!!” echo through the studio, you just know it’s going to be a good day. 😎

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Not only is Tyler strong and capable as a production assistant, he may have the best taste in music of the whole team. H...
04/12/2024

Not only is Tyler strong and capable as a production assistant, he may have the best taste in music of the whole team. He’s constantly got his fingers on the pulse of pop culture while maintaining a signature style. If you see him attending the same show as you, it’s a good sign you should be there.
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Our culture as a team is built on empowering those we see with potential and then giving them freedom to grow and shine....
03/12/2024

Our culture as a team is built on empowering those we see with potential and then giving them freedom to grow and shine. The bet was safe with our GM Shelby! She has worked in every role within our group, and has excelled at all of them. Above all that, she has the intangibles you hear about so often in leadership. Integrity, energy, and passion. We will say; don’t speak to her if there’s a kayak on her subaru. It’s none of your business.
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This is Sebastian, one of our Production Leads. He is always anticipating needs. He is quietly proficient at our product...
30/11/2024

This is Sebastian, one of our Production Leads. He is always anticipating needs. He is quietly proficient at our production process, fastidious, and adaptable. We love the humor and style he brings to our team. He’s also a collector of animal artifacts, so throw the guy a bone!
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Savannah has been part of our team for many years now, and as we’ve been expanding so has her family! Somehow she’s been...
29/11/2024

Savannah has been part of our team for many years now, and as we’ve been expanding so has her family! Somehow she’s been able to grow into an amazing new mom, while maintaining a high level of excellence in her work as a coordinator and designer. This girl is that beautiful combination of a true artist and a detail-oriented, highly proficient planner as well. Many of the designs that we post are her visions. Drop a 🫶🏼 and say hi to Savannah!!

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Before there was a fictional character named Kim Possible, there was the real thing. Kim hasn’t met a challenge she won’...
27/11/2024

Before there was a fictional character named Kim Possible, there was the real thing. Kim hasn’t met a challenge she won’t tackle. A fabrication authority and a magnetic energy in any room, she can make your wildest dreams come true!! 🪚📐

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Give Debbie her flowers! 💐 One of Gainesville’s best florist and truly an incredible artist, we’re fortunate to have her...
26/11/2024

Give Debbie her flowers! 💐 One of Gainesville’s best florist and truly an incredible artist, we’re fortunate to have her as part of our team. She’s really sweet when you see her at a function, but heaven help you if you’re on the wrong side of the pickleball court. 😉

Nolan brings decades of stagecraft & production experience to our team and is generally just a delight to work with. We’...
26/11/2024

Nolan brings decades of stagecraft & production experience to our team and is generally just a delight to work with. We’re also cautious about our behavior all year long since he knows if we’ve been bad or good, as he IS Santa Claus every holiday season for THE Macy’s on 5th ave.

One constant in our industry is last minute curveballs. Where others may be rattled by unforeseen situations, Becky Bumg...
25/11/2024

One constant in our industry is last minute curveballs. Where others may be rattled by unforeseen situations, Becky Bumgarner, our COO, is a bastion of cool steadiness and expert adaptation. The queen bee to our hive of activity; her experience in this industry is literally unparalleled. It’s not hyperbolic to call her the best in the business. Catch her at the farmer’s market with her family (and pups) on the weekends!

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Despite being devastatingly handsome (runs in the family); getting a photo of Paul Privette can be elusive. As owner and...
22/11/2024

Despite being devastatingly handsome (runs in the family); getting a photo of Paul Privette can be elusive. As owner and CPO of Merge Event Group, Paul spends less time running things and more time running things by Kristin;). His keen eye and impeccable taste in culture define what we do, and his commitment to excellence is what makes us shine.

- joshua (younger brother) wrote this caption^

Meet Kristin Privette, Owner and CEO of Merge Event Group. Kristin has been in the industry of design and events for mor...
21/11/2024

Meet Kristin Privette, Owner and CEO of Merge Event Group. Kristin has been in the industry of design and events for more than two decades and leads our teams from a place of wisdom and joy. She’s also an excellent plant-based chef, if you ever get so lucky. ;)

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“Hey Siri, look up caffeine overdose what do”:::RSVP in bio:::
13/11/2024

“Hey Siri, look up caffeine overdose what do”
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We’ve never thrown a party in our own space before… Is it normal to be a little nervous?! 😳:::you can still RSVP in bio....
13/11/2024

We’ve never thrown a party in our own space before… Is it normal to be a little nervous?! 😳
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Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00

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With more than 15 years in the event industry, Keith Watson Events is your premier event planning and design company. Based in Gainesville, Florida, we are your one-stop shop for all things wedding and events! If you’re seeking an experience your guests will never forget, then look no further. We specialize in wedding planning, wedding decor design, corporate events, social events, and much more! And with an in-house expert florist, we are able to create a cohesive event design. Looking for something a little more DIY? Check out our vast array of beautiful wedding and event rental decor!

Keith Watson grew up on a farm in his native Alabama and learned the value of customer service from his father’s propane gas business and his mother’s catering business. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre from Birmingham Southern College and had an extensive career in the performing arts in New York City prior to joining forces with his wife, Roberta, to open Keith Watson Events. Keith has numerous years of professional event planning experience working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Bankers Trust (Deutche Banke) on Wall Street, and Callaway Gardens resort in Georgia. Watson’s talents as an event designer and producer have been exhibited at numerous venues including Madison Square Garden, Jacob Javits Center, Boston Opera House, Boston Gardens, Stephen C. O’Connell Center, University of Florida Emerson Alumni Hall, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Harn Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum, the New York Museum of Natural History, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts to name a few. Keith Watson Events has earned numerous awards including: BizBash Event Producer of the Year; theKnot Best of Weddings; & Impact Business of the Year-- to name a few.