When it comes to small gatherings, you want to make the most of the space and allow guests to interact safely. To help you create a functional layout, we’ve rounded up of our favorite bistro style and mixed seating set-ups for every type of event. Spacing out seating and place settings appropriately is just one way that you can continue to host safer events in Nashville, Tennessee!

Bistro Tables

Hosting a cocktail hour? Bistro tables will take your event up a notch. Although compact, these tables bring a sense of luxury to even the smallest spaces.

This simple outdoor set-up features our a bistro table paired with elegant Cross-back Barstools. A neutral-toned table linen added a touch of formality, without distracting from the beautiful setting.

This contemporary bistro set-up at CJ’s Off the Square is perfect for a wedding. It is draped in our Light Pink Etched Velvet Linen and complemented by Mid Century White Barstools.

Our Loren Gold Bistro Table screams luxury! Adding to this elegant design, are our modern Acrylic Ghost Barstools. We love the bold choice to feature contrasting colors, via Tawny Napkins and Onyx China.

Photo by Jenna Henderson Photo

Simple but beautiful, this set up combines both old and new elements. Our rustic Grayson Farm Bistro Table is paired with modern Acrylic Ghost Barstools.

Mixed Seating

Want a slightly larger, low to the ground alternative? These cozy mixed seating set-ups are perfect for your next social gathering. Be sure to set the furniture farther apart than normal. You can use a rug to fill the interior space, or to create a frame for the area, like the elegant arrangement below. It features our Adeline Dining Chairs with a plush loveseat.

Photo by Abigail Lewis Photography

Created for a luxe southern wedding, this vibrant seating area was made using our Saylor Navy Velvet Sofa and matching chairs. Cheval Gold Side Tables are added as a place for guests to set their drinks.

Photo by Cee Cee Photography

A unique mix of urban and contemporary elements, this mixed seating arrangement features our Mercer White Leather Collection and Midas Gold Bench.

A beautiful warm-toned set up, our Bennett Leather Sofa and London Loveseat is perfect for a modern rustic event or wedding. It also includes our Cheval Gold Side Tables, Chocolate Poufs, and a Cowhide Rug.

Want to incorporate a mixed seating arrangement into your upcoming event layout? Be sure to take a look at our current Lounge Packages, pre-designed for every type of event. Or, if you prefer to create an arrangement of your own, contact our team at info@southerneventsonline.com.

A variation of classic velvet linens, etched velvet linens are a subtle yet effective way to add dimension and texture to your tablescape! Check out our gorgeous linens and napkins, ranging from a neutral cream to vibrant fuchsia. Now in-stock, these rental items are available to use for your next Nashville or Franklin, Tennessee event!

Cream Etched Velvet

Our cream linens feature gold details, perfect for a classic and luxurious event. Pair these linens with our crisp White China & gold Austin Flatware.

Fuchsia Etched Velvet

Our most vibrant option, Fuchsia is a bold choice perfect for a fun and colorful event. Below you can see it paired with our Austin Flatware and Coronado China.

Light Pink Etched Velvet

A subtle pink, this linen is an easy way to incorporate a trace of color into your tablescape, for a romantic & dreamy feel. Create a luxe and bright place setting by pairing it with our Athena China.

London Fog Etched Velvet

A unique color, London Fog is perfect for a cool-toned event. Pair these linens with our Onyx China and Copper Flatware for a clean but edgy look.

Rose Etched Velvet

Our rose linens are a beautiful option for anyone hosting a modern and glam event. Create a place setting with these linens using our classic Darcy China and Sophia Flatware.

Silver Etched Velvet

Ideal for a more traditional event, these silver linens will bring and extra touch of elegance to the table. Keep your tablescape simple by pairing these linens with our Glass China and Abby Flatware.

Want to incorporate these linens into your event tablescape? Contact our team today! Get more tablescape inspo when you check out our blog on season-less event design & rentals!

Vibrant and whimsical, these colorful backyard party ideas that are sure to bring some wonder & whimsy to your next Nashville, Tennessee event. Perfect for a kid’s birthday party, fun gender reveal party or daytime wedding, check out how we use our party rentals to create a bold & colorful look that is timeless, stylish and fun!

Mix & Match Furniture

Keep your event casual yet maintain a consistent aesthetic with a mix of furniture that complements one another. By using Barnwood Furniture of a variety of shapes, you can make the most of the space and also feature some statement pieces. Take for example our beautiful Fruitwood Farm Tables. In regards to chairs, we used a mix of rustic benches and our elegant Cross-back chairs. Although simple, it creates a foundation from which to add color!

Photos by Krista Lee Photography

Metallic Place Settings

An easy way to add warmth to a colorful backyard event is with gold or silver accents. Featuring our Gold Round Lacquer Charger and Austin Flatware, adds a touch of metallics that contrasts beautifully against turquoise centerpieces. It also complements the golden yellows and sunset-inspired oranges throughout the event design. Don’t forget to pull these accents into other parts of your events with gold-rimmed glasses on your bar or gold side tables in your lounge. This creates a more cohesive look.

Bold Centerpieces

When it comes to table centerpieces people often feel the need to use matching pieces. A colorful backyard party is a perfect time to experiment with creative shapes and colors. This tablescape features a mix of vases, in teal, white, gold and clear glass – easy for a DIY backyard party. For candles, we suggest varying heights to add some dimension (though you can also create this with taller arrangements). As far as flowers go, consider keeping it simple but bright with a variety of wildflowers. Orange & yellow tones perfectly contrasted and popped against the teal and white glassware!

Vibrant Linens

Vibrant linens are so much fun! The use of bright colors will lend a sense of liveliness to your event, plus make your event photos pop. Don’t be afraid to use different linens for each table either! Note how we were careful to switch up the color of our table centerpieces depending on the linen color. As a general rule: place lighter colored centerpieces on dark tablecloths and vice versa. Our Fuschia Etched Velvet Linens with their gold veining would be a another way to bring in a subtle metallic accent and a bold pop of color.

Loving these colorful backyard party design ideas? Contact our team for more inspiration and rentals for your event! Plus check out our previous blog for Season-less Event design.

With the summer approaching, we can’t wait for the backyard parties and outdoor celebrations! The gorgeous weather makes it the perfect time of year to host a small get-together with family and friends. Get inspired by some of our favorite summer backyard party ideas, whether you are celebrating a birthday, family milestone, the 4th of July or simply need an excuse to gather with loved ones.

Backyard Movie Night

Take a break from the news with a backyard movie night. It is a great way to entertain both kids and adults, with plenty of new movies currently being offered on demand. Create a casual and cozy environment, with our Ellison Collection! You can also create interactive areas like a snack bar for refreshments and treats, using our White Wash Barrel Barnwood Bar.

Photo by Erin Allender Photo

Kids Birthday Parties

The summertime is a great opportunity to host a kid’s birthday party, including those that were previously postponed. Keep it family-focused with fun, colorful rentals and by creating areas for activities. You can also incorporate child-size rentals, like our gorgeous Children’s Fruitwood Farm Table and Cross-back Children’s Chairs.

Backyard Tailgates

While we can’t attend sporting events in person, we can still root for our favorite teams with a lively at-home tailgate party. Celebrate the big game with a classic backyard tailgate. Our pop-up tent packages are perfect for beating the heat. Easy to set up, they will create some much-needed shade while you watch or listen to the game. Of course, what’s a game without food & drinks? Create an impressive food and seating area with our stylish tables, chairs, and serving ware.

4th of July

Before you light up the night in style, enjoy the summer weather with the company of your friends and family. Our Ready to Party Packages are perfect for your annual 4th of July Party, whether your guest count ranges from 30 to 100. Each includes a white tent and enough stylish furnishings to accommodate your party size. Just don’t forget to add on your essentials, like a banquet table for food, festive linens, and serving ware for summer food favs.

Micro Weddings

Host the small and intimate wedding of your dreams in your very own backyard. Our Micro Wedding Packages were created with simplicity in mind and have all of the essentials you need, including furniture and serving ware, like our elegant White China. View our packages to see which one most suits your needs and add on any other decor or furnishings you can’t do without.

Photo by Phindy Studios

Photo by Cannon Weddings

Are you ready to host a backyard party of your own? Contact our team today to secure your rentals or to get more design inspiration!

At present, many couples are opting for a smaller or micro wedding. Our team is excited to offer 3 different Micro Wedding Packages: the Champagne Toast Package, the Dinner Celebration Package, and the Ultimate Celebration Package. Each of the packages are perfect for an intimate wedding or elopement with rentals for up to 10 guests. Micro Wedding Packages can also be combined with other rentals, including our Ready to Party Packages or additional tables and chairs if your guest count is a bit larger than 10 guests. Check out some of the stylish rentals items that are included in these packages below, plus get some design inspiration for your event.

Champagne Toast Package

Our Champagne Toast Package is the perfect starter package for your intimate wedding. Our classic wrought iron arbor and the romantic drapery will look stunning in your wedding photographs. Plus the beautiful lattice makes attaching fresh florals a breeze. This package also includes everything you need for a traditional toast and cake cutting, like our timeless champagne flutes, a 10″ round glass cake stand, glass dessert plates and flatware.

Dinner Celebration Package

If you will be treating your guests to an intimate dinner, our Dinner Celebration Package is the way to go. In addition to all of the items in the Champagne Package, it includes our crisp & stylish white china – perfect for any wedding theme or color palette. The package also includes all of your other necessary serving ware, like utensils, glass water goblets, and a set of solid poly napkins in the color of your choice.

Ultimate Celebration Package

If your goal is to host a more luxe micro wedding, check out our Ultimate Celebration Package. Alongside the content of our first two packages, it features a gorgeous mix of rustic and modern furniture, including our popular Fruitwood Farm Table and premium place settings. For your convenience, this package will also include local delivery.

Check out all of our petite packages: Micro Wedding Packages & Ready To Party Packages

Want to book one of our curated packages for your upcoming micro wedding? Contact our team today! Or reach out for help customizing a package!

Furniture with sleek features, straight lines, and smooth and shiny surfaces – hello modern event lounges! Modern furniture design often focuses on simple geometric shapes rather than heavy or excessive ornamentation. The following event lounge packages are free of busy lines and color schemes, which lend a simple, elegant and refined look.

Chic & Sleek

White, blue velvet and gold are a gorgeous trio in this chic and sleek modern lounge package. It features our stunning Saylor Navy Velvet Sofa, with its rich color and geometric tufts. The slender legs of the Rory Navy Velvet Chair complement the Rhodes Coffee and Side Tables. The stark white tops are a beautiful contrast next to the surrounding sea of navy.

Classic Black & White

If you are looking to make a statement, this black and white event lounge is a bold choice. The sleek Black & White Stripe Cabana Benches, striking and sharp, pulls from the Regent Black Velvet Sofa. This pattern adds a unique punch of character to the otherwise plain lounge area. Meanwhile, the Rhodes Coffee Table and Rhodes Side Table add a subtle but luxe gold accent into the mix.

Modern Glam

Featuring black and white, this modern glam lounge is sleek and a little flashy. Blocky furniture, like the Santorini Off-White Sofa and Santorini Off-White Loveseat, appears visually sharp yet is cozy – promise.  It pairs perfectly with our white Siros Coffee Table. The cylindrical shape of the Echo Silver Mirror Side Table provides a bit of relief from the geometric dominated space, while a Black-Silver Rug ties it all together. (Learn why rugs are essential for creating a functional space!)

Simplistic

Primarily functional, this simplistic modern event lounge setup features neutral tones with a touch of gold. The Regent Black Velvet Sofa is clean but inviting, with its plush velvet cushions. One of the most popular modern furniture designs, the White Eiffel Arm Chair will tempt all of your guests, with its unique shape. Each piece is subtly connected, via solid colors and geometric angles, such as the legs of the Rhodes Coffee Table.

Contemporary

With a mix of unique shapes and textures, this social area will be a big draw. It consists of the Mercer White Leather Couch, Mercer White Leather Ottomans, Acrylic Ghost Arm Chairs and a Nickel Grey Bench. This package is the definition of contemporary, with simple geometric shapes and smooth surfaces. We are especially fond of acrylic elements, such as the armchairs and bench legs, which are sleek and stylish.

Loving these sleek and modern event lounge designs? See more options event lounge packages or contact our team today to book one for your wedding or event!

A smaller wedding does not mean smaller style! To help inspire you, we’re sharing a handful of ways that you can pull off a small, yet elegant intimate wedding, featuring wedding design ideas from a recent styled shoot at the bright and airy boutique Noelle Hotel in Nashville.

Up Close and Personal

By far the most rewarding aspect of hosting an intimate wedding is that you can be truly yourself, as you will be most comfortable amongst the special few whom you invited. With less people around, your guests will also feel more connected to you, as they witness this milestone in your lives and share in your emotions. As shown with our Harlin Chairs, create a seating area that allows everyone to see, hear and be a part of the intimate ceremony.

Photos by Sigourney Hermann Photography

Elegant Place Settings

When it comes to planning a small wedding, you can still make a statement! Take the elegant table setting we created, which includes our Gold Austin Flatware, Glass Mosaic China, Glass Charger with Gold Rim, and White Round China. It absolutely POPs on the rich Blue Velvet Linens! We were also careful in our choice of Cybil Glassware which, while slightly more whimsical, still fits into the overall aesthetic.

Make the Most of Your Venue

Often times, couples who host an intimate wedding will utilize the same space for both their ceremony and reception. This will save you the effort and cost of a secondary event space, and allow you to make the most of the venue you truly love. Take this into consideration when researching potential venues, as a large enough area can accommodate both the weddings ceremony seating and dinner tables. If everything can be set up from the get-go, there will be less hustle and bustle to rearrange furniture when it comes time to eat.

Splurge on Special Touches

One benefit of opting for a smaller-scale affair is that you will have the budget to splurge on items or elements that you love, like our comfy and downright beautiful Tabby Tufted Grey Linen Loveseat. These special touches can be an item that sparks joy for you or is simply more convenient. Take the opportunity to treat yourself and your loved ones to a special space.

Are you ready to start planning the details and design of your intimate wedding? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Plan your event from anywhere! Customer experience is our top priority and is why Southern Events is proud to offer virtual planning services. Using these services, improved web features and communication channels, you can now design your event and book rentals from the comfort of your home.

Virtual Meetings

Whether you are planning your event from out of state or simply lack the time to visit our showroom, we’ve got you covered. We are glad to offer virtual meetings as an alternative to in-person meetings, at which time we can discuss and hone in on the details of your event, collaborate on the design and determine the most suitable event rentals.

Photo by Jen and Chris Creed

Design Boards

Put your Pinterest board to good use! Send inspiration photos to our on-staff Event Consultant and receive a custom design board. Using your photos we will recommend rentals that align with your vision to assist you in creating a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing event design.

Event Layouts

With a venue booked, our Event Consultant will walk you through different floor plan options. We will discuss the most functional layout for the space, while taking into consideration the type of event you are hosting. In addition, we will be able to recommend rentals, from tables to chairs and staging options, that can be used to achieve your room layout.

Photo by Wind and Gold Photography

Live Chat

We understand that time is of the essence. Using the live chat feature on our website, you can get quick answers to your questions in real-time. Our live chat is a quick way to reach our team, whether you are having difficulties locating an item or need additional information on an item. You can find the chat bubble in the bottom right of your screen. Click it to get in touch!

Shopping Cart

If you already have an event design or style in mind, go ahead and browse the rental items on our online product catalog. When you have found the perfect piece simply add it to your shopping cart. Once you are finished you will be able to quickly and easily submit a quote request for pricing and availability. Keep an eye out for the follow-up email from our team where we’ll be your guide in finalizing an order. Easy as peach pie!

Photo by Nyk + Cali Photographers

Are you ready to start your virtual planning journey? View our full online rental catalog or reach out at info@southerneventsonline.com to get started!

Though we hope every event goes off without a hitch, postponing or rescheduling weddings and events happens. But you don’t have to sacrifice your event style for a shift in seasons with these classic, season-less event design tips & rentals from Southern Events.

Natural Notes

Take a note from nature to plan your event color scheme. Blues, teals, and greens are classic colors that can easily transition your event rentals from one season to the next. We love our Saylor Velvet Sofa and Chairs, Ocean Blue Velvet Linens, Coronado Salad Plates, and Fern Velvet Linens for the perfect pop of season-less event design color.

Photo | CeeCee Photography

Photo | Jen & Chris Creed Photographers

Photo | Rachel & Garren Photography

Farm-to-Table

Always appropriate, especially in the rolling countryside of middle Tennessee, a farm-to-table style is perfect for any type of event – no matter the season. Go for timeless rustic rentals with our classic Farm Tables, Cross-back or Bentwood Chairs, Kennedy Textured Linens (a polished update to burlap), and Artisan China.

Photo | Julie Paisley

Photo | Cassidy Carson Photography

Classic Tastes

These rentals are classics for a reason! Timeless and season-less, mix and match our Athena, Hamlet and Ophelia Gold China with modern Austin Flatware and classic white or soft gray linens to set the tone any time of year.

 Photo | Jenna Henderson

Photo | Julie Paisley

Shift to Neutral

Keeping your event color palette neutral can avoid a seasonal shift – but it doesn’t have to be boring! Try layering our Grey Goose Linens with Earthen China and glittering Pure Glassware for a modern event table design, or staging your event lounge with our Henley Grey Velvet Sofa, warm wood Adeline Chairs, and Echo Silver Mirror Side Tables for a luxe lounge area.

 Photo | Jen & Chris Creed Photographers

 Photo | Abigail Lewis Photography

Warm + Cool

Use both warm and cool colors in varying shades in your season-less event design. This way you avoid seasonally inspired palettes – like spring pastels or rich fall colors. These colors can be mix in your florals, linens, furniture, and even flatware – like mixing our Brushed Copper Flatware and Sea Glass Velvet Linens.

 Photo | Phindy Studios

Photo | Jenna Henderson

Loving these season-less event design ideas? Contact our team for more timeless inspiration and rentals for your wedding or event!

Emerald and gold speaks to opulence and set the tone for the event design at the 13th Annual Rutherford Society Gala. A black-tie affair, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville in southeast Murfreesboro was transformed into an elegant affair. A mix of vibrant and deep greens, white furniture and golden accents made for a luxurious setting.

It is easy to take emerald and gold event design and end up over the top. With beautiful but simple pieces, a chic and functional space is possible. Alongside a pleasing aesthetic our aim is to eliminate any feelings of claustrophobia. It is a cocktail hour after all! Pieces like our Pearce Furniture, a chic modular lounge, and bistro tables will prompt guests towards social areas for a drink well throughout the evening.

The elegant layout and grandeur spilled over to the main ballroom for a 3-course meal. Paired with rich velvet tablecloths and white linens are the perfect amount of gold metallics to make it all pop! This includes Chiavari Chairs, gold-rimmed Athena Plates, and Austin Flatware. A touch of fresh florals in clear glass vases goes on to add some natural beauty.

Images courtesy of Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Want to feature emerald and gold event design at your next event? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.