Catering large and small-scale events alike requires the proper equipment and proper planning. Maybe you’re catering a wedding, high school graduation, or a baby shower. You could be catering for a sit-down meal or a buffet. The purpose of the combined tasks of catering is to allow the host to relax and the guests to have a memorable time. Southern Events has plenty of catering equipment available for rent to help these tasks run smoothly for your Nashville, Franklin or Middle Tennessee event. From catering outdoor events to food prep the moment before the event begins, we have all the items needed.
Outside Events
If you’re looking for catering equipment for an outside event, there are so many things to consider. Inclement weather – will it rain, be super hot, super sunny? Bugs – how can you protect the food you’ve worked so hard to create from getting ruined by flies and the like? Location – will it be in the middle of a field? How will you get the food and equipment to the location? Southern Events has rentals to solve all of these problems. Pop-Up Tents to protect from sun and rain, Plate Covers to protect the food, Trash Cans for waste, Banquet Tables with Risers for prep and Coolers to keep food.
Food Safety and Prep
When catering, you want the food to taste just as good when the guests eat it as it did the second it was finished cooking or baking. You also want to keep in mind food-safety concerns. How long can your meal sit out at room temperature? We have rentals such as Chafing Dishes, Tray Stands, Hot Boxes and Banquet Tables with Risers to help you pull all of this off! When it comes to catering, much of the time you’re prepping food up until the very end! We have rentals for the prep process as well.
If you’re catering for an upcoming wedding or event, we’d love to help you! Email our team to book your personal showroom tour at info@southerneventsonline.com to get started!
Farmhouse-inspired weddings and events are very of-the-moment, and for good reason! This trend is classic, fresh, and uber-relaxed. Perfect for a gathering of friends and family that is down to earth (literally) while being effortlessly stylish.
We partnered with the Gifford Collective at Meadow Hill Farms, where we used some of our favorite neutral rentals to bring this Southern Farmhouse look to life. The tablescape features our Sophia Flatware, Artisan Dinner Plates and Artisan Dessert Plates, Madison Glasses, and Havana Ecru Napkins. Fresh bread wrapped in butcher paper serves as place cards (love!), while cream, greenery & silver accents atop a Farm Table, paired with our Cross-Back Chairs, created an elegant and approachable Southern Farmhouse table. The ivory and handpainted wedding cake sits on our Fruitwood Round Cake Plateau as a tempting finish to the delicious meal one can imagine enjoying here.
The Southern Farmhouse style has been growing in popularity and is still going strong as a trend for 2019! We are excited to help create this beautiful scene for couples this upcoming year. Thank you Cassidy Carson Photography, for the beautiful images.
Planning a wedding or event and looking to give a Southern Farmhouse feel? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.
Boutique festivals, craft fairs, food shows, wine walks… beautiful weather calls for beautiful outdoor events. When creating spaces for these fun and creative events, keep in mind social distancing while aiming to provide a warm atmosphere. Easily create a safe and inviting boutique festival event set up in Nashville with our stylish tent and furniture rentals from Southern Events.
Festival Tenting
Rain or shine, when it comes to an outdoor event you’ll need to create a temporary space for attendees to gather and artisans to show their wares. We have multiple rentals to that effect, such as our comprehensive Pop Up Packages, which include chairs, tables, and linens, for a professional and cohesive event.
Flooring
At your boutique festival or artisan event, do you plan to feature local entertainment? If so, a Dance Floor to allow a designated space for guests is a great idea! We have plenty of options to choose from, including classic black and plank wood. These areas are perfect for musicians, dancers, as well as demonstrations.
Whiskey Barrels
Give attendees a stylish spot with a Tennessee spin! Easily spread out over your festival grounds, our Whiskey Barrel with Umbrella is perfect for food and beverage areas of your event as well as causal viewing areas for people to enjoy entertainment. Plus, the umbrella protects people from a little rain or beating sun.
Crowd Control
Crowd control is essential for a variety of reasons but may depend on the size of your event. For example, at larger events crowd control barriers will ensure a smooth and controlled flow of traffic. And that guests adhere to safety guidelines. Portable Fencing can also help in creating a border for your event, to keep guests in or out. Lastly, use it to form temporary lines to clearly indicate areas to stand or park.
Gathering Areas
Comfortable gathering spaces ensure that guests are able to chat, enjoy the delicious food available, and rest from all of the amazing shopping and activities available at your event. Southern Events has rentals to help you create the exact vibe you are wanting for your event. Consider our Sutton Collection for comfortable outdoor lounging, as well as the Barnwood Furniture from our Farm Collection.
Decorative Rugs
For added coziness and warmth at your craft fair or artisan festival, we recommend featuring rugs in your gathering spaces. As well as to fill in the empty floor space created when designing a lounge that allows for social distancing. Whether it be for large lounge areas or standalone bistro tables, Southern Events has a plethora of rugs to choose from. Looking for a boho vibe? Our Blue-Red Rug will fit right in! For a modern, more masculine feel, check out our Cowhide Rug.
Temperature Control
Depending on the season, you’ll want to invest in fans or heaters to help keep guests comfortable. Perfect for lounge areas, they will help guests escape the cold or heat, without compromising the look of your event. During the fall/winter seasons, we recommend our beautiful Stone Round Fire Pit or Umbrella- Style Heater. Come spring/summer, be sure to rent a selection of our fans.
If you’re in the process of planning a boutique festival or artisan fair in Middle Tennessee, we’d love to help you! Email our team to book your personal showroom tour at info@southerneventsonline.com to get started!
A waterfall. 138 acres of a reclaimed rock quarry. Forest and meadow. Streams and ponds. Limestone cliff walls. We aren’t talking about some magical land in a Disney movie. We are talking about a real-life wedding venue in Nashville–Graystone Quarry.
Photography by Amilia Photography
Graystone Quarry, located in Nashville, TN, is a sought-after venue for weddings and events. Full of natural beauty and resonating with history and culture, this Nashville venue has limitless options for a sure-to-be-talked-about wedding or event. As the exclusive rental company for Graystone Quarry, Southern Events Party Rental Company has had the honor of working with their team to create a multitude of event design and looks for weddings and events at this venue. From moody & elegant to timeless & classic, the property’s stone backdrops and upscale buildings work with any event style.
Wedding Ceremony Space
Graystone Quarry’s signature glass doors inside of the Hillside Pavilion have been the quiet and reverent observers of vows exchanged. Couples can choose between opening all three glass doors or leaving them closed. Guests are treated to gorgeous views from every angle. The benches found here stay with the venue.
Florals by Enchanted Florist and photography by Kelly and Logan Photography
Florals by Enchanted Florist and photography by Teale Photography
Wedding Reception Space
After the wedding ceremony, guests are taken to the wedding reception area–the Gathering Hall, where they find a fireplace, a double staircase, and glass doors opening to a courtyard (complete with a pond and a 20-foot waterfall). The Gathering Hall boasts plenty of seating, a sweetheart table directly near the fireplace, and dramatic backdrops at every turn.
With all their events, one thing remains the same, and that is that each event is equally memorable, meaningful, and magical. To top it off, you will be sure to find Southern hospitality at each and every turn. If you’re seeking a wedding or event venue that is equally unique and breathtaking, charming and memorable, historic and gracious–Graystone Quarry fits the bill.
Florals by Enchanted Florist and photography by Teale Photography
If you’re hosting a large event in the Franklin, Nashville, or Middle Tennessee areas the teams at Southern Events Online and Graystone Quarry can bring your desired event to life. Want to learn more? Contact info@southerneventsonline.com to chat today!
Here at Southern Events, we love a modern tablescape! While modern can sometimes mean stark or cold, your table design can have a modern feel and still be elegant and timeless. With earthy elements, luxe fabrics, clean lines, and ghost chairs, we created three modern Southern tablescapes to inspire you.
#1 Modern Luxe Tablescape
Moody and glam, our modern luxe style features our Black Dupioni Linen, Carrera Marble Dinner Plates, Cybil Glassware, Sofia Flatware and Glass Chargers with Gold Rim. Taper candles in a sleek iron candle holder with carefully placed succulents as well as our Acrylic Armless Ghost Chairs, give this tablescape it’s modern lines while remaining understated. This table design would be perfect for a black tie gala, fundraiser or chic rehearsal dinner.
#2 Modern Seaside Southern Tablescape
Navy linens, relaxed china & glassware combine with an airy centerpiece and copper flatware to create a tablescape perfect for dining al fresco! For this modern seaside-inspired Southern tablescape, we used our Navy Blue Velvet Linens, Earthen China, Davis Glassware and Brushed Copper Flatware. Our Acrylic Armless Ghost Chairs once again keep this relaxed tablescape modern. Plus, we love using navy as a neutral, especially when it’s velvet.
#3 Modern Tuscan Southern Tablescape
Give your event a modern Tuscan feel! With patterned dinnerware, aqua linens and an oversized, this modern southern tablescape just needs wine! Featuring our Coronado China, Earthen China, Sofia Flatware, Davis Glassware, Ocean Blue Velvet Linens, Dove Gray Chiffon Runner, and Acrylic Armless Ghost Chairs. The bold linen and coordinating china are reminiscent of Italy art and flair, while the simple centerpiece and glassware keep this modern look the perfect fit for outdoor garden events, dinner parties and springtime wedding & baby showers.
Photos by Jen and Chris Creed Photography
Looking for more style inspiration? Our galleries feature various rentals based on type and style of your event.
If you’re looking to whisk your guests back in time for an evening, Southern Events Party Rental Company has plenty of retro-inspired event rentals that will have your venue and guests feeling as if you’ve been transported back in time. From velvet seating to mad-men inspired dining chairs to hobnail glasses, Southern Events has the mid-century event rentals to create a swanky & stylish party!
Saylor Velvet Chair and Sofa
This deep midnight velvet blue chair and sofa will create coziness and sense of elegance–while making a big statement. The color creates the perfect pop of color that lends itself well to the glamorous times of the ages. Change out the glasses, rugs, and linens to execute whatever decade your working to achieve. The Saylor Velvet Chair and Sofa will be the statement pieces of your retro-inspired event.
Photo by Phindy Studios
Photo by Phindy Studios
Hob Nob Glassware
The scalloped and raised dot details in our Hob Nob Glassware set the perfect table for your guests. They look beautiful paired with the Gatsby Coupe glasses on a tablescape. Raise your glasses for a nod to the past!
Photo by Phindy Studios
Eiffel Chair
The Eiffel Chair is a sleek, mid-century chair is an icon from years past. While nodding to the past, it is modern and sophisticated. Your guests will sip their sidecars and mint juleps in these beautiful chairs. Place these chairs around a dining table or arrange for seating for cocktail hour conversation.
Photo by Jen & Chris Creed
Gatsby Coupe Glasses
Serve decade-specific cocktails in our Gatsby Coupe Glasses. When planning events that are retro-inspired, the beauty is in the finishing touches. Touches like these classy glasses that add detail and create a space that is from another era.
Photo by Phindy Studios
Gold Sequin Linen
Linens are the perfect way to round out an event and add retro glam to your event. Drape our Gold Sequin Linen over tables or use as a backdrop.
AstroTurf
Bring the outside indoors with this retro-inspired rental. AstroTurf is a great way to add a natural and inviting feel your event. It will also help protect the floors so you and your guests can focus on having a good time!
Meridian Tumbler
Our Meridian Tumbler is another great glassware option for your retro-inspired event. It will go especially well with the Saylor sofa mentioned above and look beautiful with the gold sequin linen.
Sunny Cart
The Sunny Cart will be the perfect bar cart or dessert cart at your retro-inspired event. This rental adds color and function with just the right nod to the past.
Looking for retro-inspired pieces for your upcoming event or party? Email info@southerneventsonline.com and our full-service team will guide you through the process.
Southern Events Party Rental Company has large quantities for the most massive parties and biggest balls in the south! For Carly and Wilson’s big day, the couple gathered hundreds of their friends and family to celebrate in grand style in the Tennessee countryside. We were honored to work with the teams at Firefly Events and Enchanted Florist to outfit The Barn at Sycamore Farms in style with some of our newest rentals, including our specialty event bar, the Harpeth!
Guests were welcomed into the luxe barn with our comfortable lounge furniture – the perfect spot to enjoy cocktails or take a seat while waiting for the ceremony to begin. Our Santorini Off-White Sofa and Santorini Off-White Loveseat were set around our popular Brown Barnwood Coffee Table – the perfect display of modern and rustic.
Our Boxwood Walls helped family and friends find their seats – we just loved how each escort card was thoughtfully placed! Guests were encouraged to grab a drink at one of our Harpeth 8 ft Curved Bars that was on display. And, yes, that’s a custom wedding monogram featured on the front. This personal touch goes a long way – whether it’s your wedding logo or company logo – Southern can add it!
Each specialty event bar was truly decked out with more than enough glassware for the hundreds of guests – those signature drinks looked mighty fine in our Gatsby Coupes.
Dinner featured our Fruitwood Chiavari Chairs with a comfortable ivory cushion at each place setting. Our traditional Abby Flatware was gorgeous and placed alongside the popular Darcy Bone China Charger, with a Pink Dinner Napkin to complete the design.
Thanks so much to Nyk and Cali for the gorgeous images!
A new year always brings new event trends for corporate parties and events. The corporate event rental trends for 2019 are sure to impress your attendees! From mid-century and eclectic styling to all black decor & warm color palettes, these corporate event decor trends are a must at your 2019 events.
Looking for a full-service team to help style your corporate reception or product launch? Reach out to chat with our event specialists, info@southerneventsonline.com.
Found Objects
This event trend mixes comfort with eclectic styling. Think the one-off items and unique find from travel, flea markets and estate sales that natural seem to fit together. Nothing mass produced, items include curated collections of antique furniture, accessories, textiles, industrial objects, architectural fragments.
Rentals: Casablanca Gold Tabletop Lantern, Rustic Bench, Accent Rugs, Barnwood Coffee Table, Tin Lizzie Bar, Vintage Props
All Black Event Decor
There’s nothing more luxe than a black-tie event and that formal luxury is coming to your tablescapes, too. The key to designing with a single color instead of a color palette is to select varying materials and textures to keep things three-dimensional. See more on how to pull together this 2019 event trend here.
Rentals: Black Dupioni Table Linen, Onyx Earthen China, Black Chavari Chairs, Black Round Laquer Charger, Franklin Black Wood Bar, Black Stretch Conference Linen
Photos by Jen & Chris Creed
Warm Color Palettes
Pantone set the stage for this warming color trend, choosing Living Coral as their 2019 Pantone Color of the Year. After a solid run of navy and gray, we expect to see red, beige, tan, brown & orange showing up more in event rentals and decor. Add crimson pillows to Lounge Package #23 for a perfect fit to this trend.
Rentals: Bennett Sofa, Chocolate Pouf, Fruitwood Chiavari Chair, Gold Aurora Linen, Bellamy Linen Bench
Jen & Chris Creed
Mid-Century Modern Event Rentals
Clean lines, curves, and unique materials are some of the defining factors for Mid-Century Modern Inspired event design. From velvet sofas and linens to chic side tables, we have distinct rentals that will transport your guests to a Mad Men time.
Rentals: Saylor Navy Velvet Chair and Sofa, Upton Glassware, Eiffel Chair, Velvet Linens, Capriano Accent Table, Meridian Blue Tumbler
Photo by Phindy Studios
Photo by Jen & Chris Creed
Photo by Jen & Chris Creed
Looking for a full-service team to help style your corporate reception or product launch? Reach out to chat with our event specialists, info@southerneventsonline.com.
A new year always brings new event trends and we are crushing hard on the coming decor & wedding rental trends for 2019! From warm color palettes to eclectic styling to variations on gold, these wedding decor trends are a must at your 2019 wedding.
Looking for a full-service team to help style your big day? Reach out to schedule your personal tour of our Franklin showroom, info@southerneventsonline.com.
Gold Variations
Get ready for All. The. Gold. Gold accents have been a solid trend for years but we’ll see more variations on the color gold – brass gold, dirty gold, rose gold, copper gold, apricot gold. Get creative by mixing these gold colors with each other and other metallics – the more sparkle on wedding day the better! We also love matching these gold variations with jewel tones, like our Magnolia Velvet Linen or our Rory & Farrah mid-century inspired chairs.
Rentals: Gold & Ivory Fresco Linen, Rouge Round Lacquer Charger, Brushed Copper Flatware, Conga Gold Side Table, Loren Gold Bistro Table, Windsor Gold Cake Stand, Champagne Draping
John Myer Photography
Warm Color Palettes
Pantone set the stage for this warming color trend, choosing Living Coral as their 2019 Pantone Color of the Year and we expect browns, beiges, reds, burgundy and oranges to pop up in summer and fall weddings. Consider accenting with gold variations creating a rich and luxe look for your wedding decor.
Rentals: Farm Tables, Brushed Copper Flatware, Wood Round Charger, Burgundy Dupioni Linen, Oatmeal Linen, Fruitwood Chiavari Chair, Harlin Dining Chair
Jenna Henderson, Photographer
Jenna Henderson, Photographer
Amy Nicole Photography
Vertical Displays
Whether you’re planning a doughnut wall or displaying escort cards, think vertical! Your venue’s walls will now serve double duty as food, signature drinks, photos and escort cards will provide both function and vertical decor. We love how our Boxwood Walls were used recently at a Sycamore Farms Wedding – full recap coming soon to the blog!
Rentals: Boxwood Walls, Pipe & Drape, Chalkboards
Nyk + Cali Photography
Found Objects
This wedding trend mixes comfort with eclectic styling. Think the one-off items and unique that represent you as a couple – the places you have travels, your ethnic heritage and personal boho style. Nothing mass produced, items include curated collections of antique furniture, accessories, textiles, industrial objects, architectural fragments creating a wedding style as unique as you and your fiance.
Rentals: Bennett Sofa, Chocolate Pouf, Artisan China, Cowhide Rugs, Vintage Chairs, Tables & Furniture, Casablanca Gold Tabletop Lantern, Rustic Bench, Accent Rugs, Barnwood Coffee Table, Tin Lizzie Bar,
Wild Cotton Photography
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Looking for a full-service team to help style your big day? Reach out to schedule your personal tour of our Franklin showroom, info@southerneventsonline.com.
