Our Story
The Background
Heron Events, LLC started out as Total Production Services, Inc., founded by Rick Bryda in 1996. In 2023, Rick retired and sold the company to Leif Heron, who later renamed the company as Heron Events, LLC.
Leif Heron (they/them) graduated from NC State University in 2007 with a B.S. in Zoology and a B.A. in Arts Applications. However, instead of pursuing work with either of those degrees, they landed a job at an IT help desk and began their corporate career, obtaining a Master of Business Administration in 2014 (also from NCSU) and becoming a PMI-certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) in 2020. Throughout that time, Leif was engaged in various event planning roles as a hobby - from planning corporate events at their various employers, to interning at Deep South Entertainment for a while, to being on the planning committee for the original Out!Raleigh for 4 years, to managing the ticket booth at Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music & Dance. In 2022, they decided to leave the corporate world and began the process of starting their own company that aligned with their hobby.
What began as a stage company has evolved into a production company offering a range of services, such as lighting, bleachers, risers, stages, and small audio and video systems. Our main focus is on special events, including corporate events, fundraisers, galas, weddings, and political/government events. We also provide services for high school proms, graduations and other school events, private parties, fashion shows, and sporting events.
At Heron Events, LLC, we will work any size job - from the smallest stage to the largest multi-day event. We specialize in working with non-profit organizations and individuals. Visit our Services page for a full list of services we offer.
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Who We Are
Trusted by the Triangle's Favorite Venues
Clients
Our client list includes:
AFL-CIO, Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity, American Institute of Architects - Triangle Chapter, Angels Among Us, Aramark, Ball is Life LLC, Carolina for the Kids, Carolina Theatre of Durham, Cary Christian School, Centrifuge Media, Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, Common Woman Chorus, Convention of States, Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School, DR Service Transport, Dress for Success Triangle NC, Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Durham Convention Center, Durham FRINGE Festival, Durham Performing Arts Center, Elevate LLC, Fearrington Village Singers, Fenton Cary, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, Headliner Market Group, Inc., Hindu Society of NC, House of Hope NC, Janie Molster Designs, Joe Riley Media Group, Kenan Institute, John Deere Turf Care, Lauren & Co., Life Changers Church, Miss Voluptuous Pageants International, NC Arts in Action, NC Central University, NC Nurses Association, NC State University, NC Turnpike Authority, The No Woman No Girl Initiative, North Raleigh Ministries, NOW Church, Peak Fit Events, Public School Forum of NC, Raleigh Fine Arts Society, Raleigh Pride, Regal Cinemas, Research Triangle High School, Research Triangle Regional Partnership, S.A.G.E., SAFEchild Raleigh NC, School of Rock, Seaforth High School, Shaw University, The Site Council, St. Augustine's University, Stage Door Dance, Stop Soldier Suicide, Team Attraction Gymnastics, Thriving Women Conference, Triangle Day School, Triangle Media Solutions, Trinity Partners, ULI Triangle, UNC-Chapel Hill, University of Mt. Olive, US SOCOM, Ward and Smith, P.A., Wedding Industry Professionals Association, and Woda Cooper Companies.
Planners
We also work with many local wedding and event planners, such as:
A Southern Soiree, Airbound Entertainment, Atlas Production Group, Chad Biggs Event Planning, Earthquake Productions, Ellis Event Design, Events by La Fete, Ferrera Entertainment, JoVo AV, K.S. Otter Events, Kelly Odom Flowers, Lauren O & Co., Mandy Owen Events, Mitchell Casteel Catering, Moonshine Micro Weddings, Party Reflections, RMB Audio, Sally Oakley Weddings & Events, Scott Brown Media Group, Tech Factory Productions, Triangle Sound Service, and Wed Society.
Venues
Some of the venues that we have been approved to work in include:
21c Museum Hotel Durham, Angus Barn Pavilion, Artspace, Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center, Bay 7 Durham, Bill Koman Practice Complex at UNC Chapel Hill, Brier Creek Country Club, Buffaloe Lanes North, Cannon Room, Carolina Country Club, Carolina Grove, Carolina Inn, Carrboro Town Commons, CCB Plaza, Cecy's Gallery & Studios, Cotton Room, Donovan Manor, Dorton Arena, Dorothy & Roy Park Alumni Center, DoubleTree by Hilton RDU, Durham Armory, Durham Bottling Company, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham Center for Senior Life, Durham Central Park Pavilion, Durham Convention Center, Fayetteville Crown Complex, The Fearrington Barn, Forest Hall at Chatham Mills, Fort Bragg, The Fruit Durham, Green Road Community Center, Greensboro Country Club, The Grove at City Market, Halifax Mall, Hasentree Country Club, Haven Farm, Haywood Hall House & Garden, Historic Market Hall, Historic Wakefield Barn, Hope Valley Country Club, Hotel Indigo, The Ingress, Junction West, Kings Bowl at North Hills, Kinston Country Club, The Lincoln on Geer, The Maxwell, Merrimon-Wynne House, Millbrook Manor, Museum of Durham History, NC Central University, NC Museum of Art, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, NC State University, Olde Raleigh Distillery, The Perry Exchange, The Pinhook, Prestonwood Country Club, Raleigh-Cary Jewish Community Center, Raleigh Country Club, Raleigh Union Station, Rams Head Recreation Center at UNC Chapel Hill, Regal North Hills, The Rickhouse Durham, Rizzo Center, The Roof at The Durham, Rose Hill Estate, RTP Hilton and Marriott Crabtree, SeparationTeam, Shaw University, Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park, The Skyroom, Sports & Social - Fenton, Tandem, The Upchurch, Traine at Seaboard Station, UNC Chapel Hill, Union Grove Farm, University of Mt. Olive, The Upchurch, Walnut Creek Country Club, Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Weaver Street Market, and Whitaker & Atlantic.
Hours of Operation
At Heron Events, LLC, our office is open from Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Outside of those hours, we are often reachable by email. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and let us help you plan your next event!