Modern Moments

What Modern Moments does

Modern Moments, LLC is a privately held, single-location event venue operator headquartered at 3335 East Baseline Road in Gilbert, Arizona, on the Mesa-Gilbert border. Founded by Ben Kalkman in 2015 when he purchased an abandoned preschool property and rebranded from Rocket SPACE to Modern Moments in September 2022, the company rents physical space for weddings, corporate events, and life celebrations across the Phoenix East Valley (Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Phoenix, San Tan Valley, Gold Canyon, Queen Creek, and Apache Junction). The legal entity is an Arizona LLC and operations are entirely owner-operated with 1-10 employees.

The company's core asset is a multi-functional venue composed of three branded spaces plus an attached podcast studio. Outer Space is a private half-acre outdoor event area with inlaid brick patio, amphitheater seating, event stage, and event lawn that accommodates up to 200 guests. Inner Space is a 1,200-square-foot climate-controlled indoor venue with kitchen, refreshment bar, and flexible layout seating up to 100 guests. Mission Control is a 700+ sq ft Fortune 500-style conference facility with stadium seating for 40-50, two 65-inch Ultra-HD displays, projector, surround sound, and integrated touch-screen controls. Command Center is a sound-insulated professional podcast recording studio equipped with four Shure SM7B Dynamic Studio Microphones, supporting up to four hosts plus remote callers. Technology stack is conventional — Squarespace-hosted website, phone/text/contact-form inquiries, Instagram organic social — with no public APIs, mobile app, or proprietary software product.

The business model is sales-led and predominantly transactional, monetized through three streams: venue rental in 4-hour blocks (Monday-Wednesday $1,200; Thursday $1,400; Friday-Saturday $2,500; Sunday $2,100; wedding rates by inquiry), podcast production services on unit pricing ($60/30-min, $100/60-min sessions; pre-production $200-$1,200; post-production $500-$5,000 per segment), and a recurring $50/month podcast-hosting subscription. Distribution combines direct website inquiry and tours, monthly open house events, blog content marketing, email newsletter, Zola marketplace listing, and a curated preferred-vendor network of 17+ partners (bartenders, DJs, caterers, photographers, florists). Customer segments are split across Wedding Clients (primary), Life Event Hosts, and Corporate Event Organizers, with no large enterprise customers and no disclosed customer concentration.

Name

Modern Moments

Legal name

Modern Moments, LLC

Website

https://modernmoments.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Modern Moments is a privately held, single-location event venue in Gilbert, Arizona, serving weddings, corporate events, and life celebrations across the Phoenix East Valley through four spaces: an indoor venue, outdoor half-acre venue, Fortune 500-style conference facility, and a podcast recording studio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Wedding venue
• Event venue rentals
• Podcast recording studio
• Conference meeting facilities
• Event planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilbert

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental - Non-Wedding Events: Hourly block bookings for life events and corporate gatherings. A 4-hour time block includes 1 hour pre-event setup. Rental includes tables, chairs, on-site coordinator, and cleanup. Rates vary by day of week. Non-profit rates available.
2. Podcast Studio Services: Recording studio services including per-session fees ($60 for 30 min, $100 for 60 min), pre-production services (ideation, script writing, intro/outro music), post-production services (audio editing, mixing, mastering, transcription, audiograms), monthly podcast hosting at $50/month, and landing page setup at $800.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Modern Moments is a multi-functional event venue in Gilbert, Arizona, that rents indoor, outdoor, and conference spaces for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, and life celebrations. It also operates an on-site sound-insulated podcast recording studio offering session rentals, pre- and post-production services, and monthly podcast hosting and distribution.

Product overview

Modern Moments is a multi-space event venue company offering physical venue rental services rather than a software product. The core venue (Modern Moments) consists of three distinct event spaces: Outer Space (a 1/2 acre outdoor venue with lawn, amphitheater, and patio accommodating up to 200 guests), Inner Space (a 1,200 sq ft climate-controlled indoor venue for up to 100 guests), and Mission Control (a 700+ sq ft conference facility for up to 40-50 people). Additionally, the Command Center offers a professional podcast recording studio. The company provides event planning and coordination services for weddings, corporate events, and life celebrations (baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, quinceañeras, bar/bat mitzvahs, team banquets, graduations, christenings, celebrations of life). Venue rental includes tables, chairs, on-site coordinators, and cleanup services. The company also operates a podcast studio with recording, pre-production, and post-production services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 300 guests accommodated for outdoor events; 100 guests for indoor events
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 12 News Arizona MiddayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 October 2025Television news segment on NBC 12 (Arizona Midday) featuring Ben Kalkman and Ally discussing the venue's customization, zero hidden fees, and unique backstory. Included a $350 discount offer for viewers mentioning the segment at booking.
• The Top Shelf BartenderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed and insured bartending partner providing all alcohol service (beer, wine, champagne, signature cocktails) for events. One of seven required bar service partners.
• Thee House of DrinkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed and insured bartending partner. One of seven required bar service partners.
• Easy Drinking Bar ServicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed and insured bartending partner. One of seven required bar service partners.
• Pour Choices Mobile BarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile bar service partner. One of seven required bar service partners.
• All Mixed UpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBartending partner. One of seven required bar service partners.
• Hey BartendercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBartending partner based in Arizona. One of seven required bar service partners.
• Arizona BartenderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBartending partner. One of seven required bar service partners.
• Red Letter DJscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDJ and entertainment partner, described as not just a DJ but a timeline coordinator and energy manager. Required partner for wedding events. Also provides photo booth services.
• Birkett EntertainmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDJ and entertainment partner. Required partner for wedding events.
• C West EntertainmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDJ and entertainment partner. Required partner for wedding events.
• DJ E-uniquecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDJ and entertainment partner. Required partner for wedding events.
• The BStarr ExperiencecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDJ and entertainment partner. Required partner for wedding events.
• The Local CatererminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred catering partner recommended by the venue for wedding and event clients.
• bobby-qminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred BBQ catering partner.
• Z CateringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred catering partner.
• Love in Motion PicturesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred photography and videography partner.
• Lena's Flowers & CateringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred florist partner. Also provides catering and event rentals.
• Gardenia Weddings Planning & DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecommended wedding planning partner for clients seeking additional planning support.
• ZolaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding vendor marketplace platform where Modern Moments is listed as a featured venue. Generates referral traffic and bookings. Earned Zola's Best of 2025 recognition.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wedgewood Weddings: Wedgewood Weddings is the largest specialty wedding and event venue operator in the U.S., operating dozens of multi-purpose event venues across multiple states. Both companies operate multi-functional indoor/outdoor wedding venues with full event services and similar pricing/amenity bundles.
• Clayton on the Park: Clayton on the Park is a Phoenix-area wedding and event venue providing customizable indoor/outdoor event hosting and corporate services — directly comparable to Modern Moments' wedding and life-event use cases in the same region.
• The Duce: The Duce is a Phoenix multipurpose event venue hosting weddings, corporate events, and private parties with food and beverage service. Comparable in being a unique, multi-functional Phoenix venue rather than a hotel ballroom.
• The Hamilton (Phoenix): The Hamilton is a Phoenix wedding and event venue offering indoor/outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, comparable in scale and East Valley/Phoenix market positioning to Modern Moments' Outer Space and Inner Space.
• El Chorro (Phoenix): El Chorro is a long-standing Phoenix-area venue hosting weddings and events with indoor/outdoor spaces and on-site coordination. Comparable in regional market presence, hospitality services, and wedding/life-event focus.
• Warehouse 215 @ Bentley Projects: Warehouse 215 is a Phoenix event venue offering large flexible indoor event space for weddings, corporate events, and life celebrations. Comparable to Modern Moments' indoor Inner Space and conference Mission Control in target market and use case.

Regional players

• The Paseo: The Paseo is a Phoenix outdoor wedding venue focused on desert/luxury outdoor ceremonies and receptions. Comparable as an Arizona wedding venue with outdoor ceremony capacity but different geography/style.

Others

• Zola (Weddings & Marketplace): Zola is a wedding vendor marketplace where Modern Moments is listed as a 'Best of Zola 2025' venue. Comparable as the channel through which Modern Moments reaches engaged couples — adjacent ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Mountain Shadows Resort (Event Venue): Mountain Shadows is a luxury resort in Paradise Valley/Scottsdale that operates weddings and corporate meetings at scale. Comparable as a Phoenix-metro wedding and corporate event host but with broader lodging/hospitality positioning.

Emerging players

• Riverside Studios (Podcast Studio Network): Independent podcast recording studios offering professional recording and production services. Comparable to Modern Moments' Command Center podcast studio offering (Shure SM7B mics, pre/post-production) — same niche but operating in a different region and as the core business, not part of an event venue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/modernmomentsaz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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