If you’re looking for style that says relaxed luxury, perhaps you might enjoy a fresh take on a Mediterranean style. The look is characterized by a rich color palette blue, gold, and white, with a splash of persimmon. We love using our White-Washed Farm Tables as a base for this style – it has that old-world feel that perfectly suits a Mediterranean style. The final look is so refreshing, it’ll make you feel like you’ve escaped to a seaside resort in Greece!

Product details: White Washed Farm Tables, Artisan China, Wedgewood Blue Poly Linen Napkins, Austin Gold Flatware, Vintage Gold Lanterns, Windsor Gold Plateau, Gold Chiavari Chairs.

Floral image by Mandi Nelson.

Julie and Andrew held their timeless garden wedding at CJ’s Off the Square. Their style was simple and elegant so we chose our Gold Chiavari Chairs, White Dupioni Tablecloths, White Poly Linens, Belmont Chargers, and Abbey Fine Silver Flatware to adorn their reception tables. Such a classic final look for this beautiful couple’s Big Day!

Thanks to the talented Jenna Henderson Photography for sharing these gorgeous images with us!

A cake stand may seem like a minor detail, but choosing the right one can create a flawless presentation for a sweet moment at a wedding, anniversary, or birthday party. Gilded to gold, silver or fruitwood, we have a gorgeous selection of cake stands in our inventory to meet the taste and style of your event. Check out a few of our favorites below!

Our Round Cake Plateau in a Smooth Gold Finish, on display for Katherine & Weston’s wedding (stay tuned for the full blog recap!)

The Round Abby Cake Plateau.

Our Windsor Gold Cake Plateau.

Taken from the Nashville NotWedding 2014!

The Fruitwood Round Cake Plateau (also pictured on the right in the Nashville NotWedding photo above.)

Earthy and elegant, Marsala is the well-chosen Pantone Color for 2015 and we’re super inspired to incorporate it into this year’s event designs!

We’re already seeing it on runways, clothing racks and home furniture, but what about down the aisle or adorning reception tables? We have high hopes for this wine-inspired reddish tone! Marsala has many merits: it’s universally flattering for all skin tones and genders; it plays well with others, from pastels to jewel tones; and it can go casual or opulent, whether you choose a matte or sheen finish.

Your chosen details don’t have to be Pantone-perfect; a Marsala-inspired deep earthy red is always an elegant choice for your next event. We’ve illustrated two event designs inspired by Marsala using our inventory to inspire you today! Enjoy!

Look 1: Upscale Earthy Romance 

Product Details: Cedarwood Fairmont Designer Linens; Mercury Glass Centerpieces filled with leafy, textured florals in pastels; Mercury Glass Votives; Wood Round Charger; Artisan China; Madison glassware; Abbey Flatware; Grey-Striped Bistro Napkins; Provence Cathedral Chairs; Crossback Chairs.

Look 2: Vintage Glam

Product Details: Burgundy Poly Napkins, Fruitwood Farm Tables, Blush Lace Table Runner, Crossback Chairs, Constance Chairs, Gold Chargers, Heirloom China, Madison Glassware, Abby Flatware, Mercury Glass Candle Votives and leafy, textured floral garlands.

“Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness,” says PANTONE®.

Julie & Mark’s sweet southern wedding was the perfect occasion to whip out some of our best-loved items! Our Cross-Back Chairs seated guests for both the ceremony and reception, with our Farm Tables for feasting in style. Our Wood Round Chargers look so distinguished when paired with our Pink and Grey Poly Table Linens. You can also see our Whiskey Barrels, Holden Stands, and Artie Easel Chalk Board on display from our Vintage Prop Shoppe! Our Vienna White Couch made for the perfect lounging spot, too.

Props to our fellow vendors Enchanted Florist and Bright Event Productions for helping make this wedding so southern-chic! Thanks to the talented Matt Andrews Photography and wedding planner, Summer Sheldon from Social Ambitions Events for pulling all the details together!

We’re back today with detail shots of the three different styles we created for our commercial series, now being how on WZTV Fox 17 News Nashville and The CW Network! (In case you missed it, see our Behind the Scenes Part I.) Thanks again to the talented Jen and Chris Creed for the beautiful photography.  Enjoy!

Style #1: Golden Gala

Products Featured: Fruitwood Chiavari Chairs, Artisan China, Austin Gold Flatware, Madison and Carly Glassware Collections, Gold Aurora Designer Tablecloth, Terra Cotta Napkins, Casablanca Gold Tabletop Lantern

See the finished Commercial HERE.

Style #2: Southern Boho Chic

Products Featured: White Farm Table, Cross-Back Chairs, Solid Poly Ties (Purple, Aubergine and Raspberry for the chair braids), Wood Round Charger, Heirloom China Collection, Eggplant Poly Linens, Flatware (combination of our Como, Hammered Silver, and Abby Fine Silver collections), Galvanized Silver Lantern, Milk Glass Vases

See the finished Commercial HERE.

Style #3: Classic + Contemporary 

Products Featured: Navy Dupioni Linens, Bistro Stripe Napkins, Belmont Chargers, White Round China Collection, Abby Fine Silver Flatware Collection, Madison Glassware Collection, Gazebo Wrought Iron Tabletop Lantern, Milk Glass Vases

See the finished Commercial HERE.

You read that right, y’all! Southern Events is coming to a TV screen near you with a series of commercials on WZTV Fox 17 News Nashville and The CW Network! We’re really excited to branch out into a (new to us) media platform. We thought it would be fun to share a behind-the-scenes look at how the shoot came together. Our product inventory is vast and versatile, so we decided to create three different commercials featuring three different styles – you get a sneak peek at all three below.  Stay tuned – we’ll be back on the blog later this week with a detailed post of all the products we used and links to our new commercials. Yay!

Photos below are courtesy of our talented friends, Jen and Chris Creed.  Big thanks to them 🙂

Jon and Lauren were married in an intimate lakeside wedding, hosted at a private home. The beautiful late summer day set the perfect scene for the happy couple to say their I-Do’s. Their closest family and friends sat on our Rustic Benches for the ceremony. Our blush pink table linens, Belmont Chargers, Artisan China, and Abby Flatware graced our Farm Tables for the reception. And we absolutely love how our Hungarian Baby Bathtubs were paired with our Whiskey Barrel Bar to serve the cold beverages! All in all, Jon + Lauren’s wedding was a sweet, intimate occasion to celebrate their love. Congrats again, you two!

Special thanks to Jenna Henderson Photography for capturing the day so beautifully!

Jill and Jacob’s were wed at Wren’s Nest, the perfect setting for a relaxed, woodland wedding full of vintage and rustic details. The Bride & Groom were seated in our Constance Vintage Chairs, while dinner was served on our Heirloom China. Guests lounged on our Rosie + Christopher Ivory Vintage Chairs and Barnwood Couch, paired with our Leona Vintage Coffee table. Props to Enchanted Florist for creating those lush, beautiful floral arrangements – we love those gorgeous garlands draped across the banquet tables! All of the details really came together to create an romantic, woodsy scene for the happy couple to commit their love.

Thanks to Krista Lee Photography for capturing the day so perfectly!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from all of us at Southern Events!  What a whirlwind 2014 has been – it is hard to believe the year will over in less than two weeks.  First, some housekeeping… Our operating hours for the showroom and warehouse over Christmas and New Year’s will be the following:

• December 23 – Open regular hours
• December 24 -26 – Closed, Merry Christmas!
• December 31 – Showroom and Warehouse close at 2pm.  Please plan pick-ups before then.
• January 1 – Closed, Happy New Year’s!
• January 2 – Open regular hours

If you have any last minute rental needs for the next couple weeks, we encourage you to contact our office as soon as you can, 615-595-8508. Again, we can’t thank you all enough for the amazing support and continued patronage this past year.  We are looking forward to awesome 2015 with you!   Wishing you joy, peace and merry everything!