Warm tones have been trending in events and weddings over the last few years, and we are in love with this palette! Take a cue from nature with these sunset-inspired event colors and event rentals that wrap your Nashville event in warm nostalgia.

Golden Glow

Go for the gold… in event rentals other than your flatware or furniture. Try layering linens in warm neutrals with your event rentals – like the subtle yellow of our Wheat Satin Linens – or add some flair with our Midas Gold Bench.

Photo from Honey and Bee Photography

Golden Glow | Ivory Luxe, Gold French Pleat, Driftwood Velvet

Copper Cues

Copper has been popping up in event design from elegant to bohemian events – and everywhere in between. But this color chameleon isn’t just a metallic. “Copper” hues offer a range of shades in Southern rentals – like our Rouge Charger or Russet Satin Linens.

Photo from Amy WhidbyPhoto from Madi Flournoy Photography

Copper Cues | Copper Poly, Spice Velvet, Coral Poly

Ruby Hues

Not just for fall, use shades of scarlet to wow at your events year-round. From brick red accented with gold to a pop of burgundy, these rich sunset-inspired event colors are sure to have depth to your Southern event.

Photo from Ivory Door StudioPhoto from Honey and Bee Photography

Ruby Hues | Merlot Velvet, Gold Aurora, Burgundy Dupioni

Mauve Modes

This isn’t your Granny’s curtains anymore. Not quite a rose pink or a chocolate brown, mauve is the perfect color to bridge between feminine & masculine in your event color palette. Layer textures like blush velvet linens with our warm wood Harlin Chairs or a dusty rose pillow on the leather Bennett Sofa.

Photo from Jenna Henderson PhotographerPhoto from Phindy StudiosMauve Modes | Rose Velvet, Tawny Satin, Cameo Blush Velvet

Want to add sunset-inspired event rentals to your next Nashville or Franklin event? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Garden weddings are popular themes. As we sit and dream with couples, we hear their love for the whimsical, charming, and romantic (pretty much the definition of how a bride wants to feel on her wedding day) feel of this theme. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of seeing garden weddings come together in a myriad of ways, and we have fallen in love all over again with the look and feel of this theme.

A growing trend for 2020 is a modern take on this classic trend: modern garden weddings. By drawing from modern inspirations, these classically gorgeous weddings are transformed into sleek, sophisticated celebrations that are incredibly chic.

Sleek and chic

This modern take on garden weddings can be achieved by bringing in sleek metals, acrylic furniture, and geometric shapes that contrast dramatically with the freeform nature of, well, nature.

Photos from Jenna Henderson Photography 

A little velvet never hurt

Masculine elements, such as monochromatic color schemes and bold colors create contrast perfectly against soft florals and greenery, achieving a modern take on the romantic garden wedding. All white or all black furniture against a dreamy, floral aesthetic is both masculine and modern. A little velvet never hurts, either.

Interactive drama

We adore taking lovely decor pieces and transforming them by creating interactive designs that deliver jaw drops from the guests and serve a purpose. In this case, our Boxwood Wall shows up to look gorgeous, serve champagne, and show up as a backdrop for photo-op perfection.

Photo from Honeysuckle and Wine Photography

Loving this modern take on a lovely garden wedding? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

A new year always brings new event trends, and we are loving these event rental trends for 2020! From monochromatic color palettes to interactive displays, we’ll show you how to wow guests with stunning event rentals from Southern.

Looking for a full-service team to help style your event? Reach out to schedule your personal tour of our Franklin showroom, info@southerneventsonline.com.

Monochromatic Decor

We’ve been crushing on monochrome schemes for a while, so we’re all in with this event design trend. Go for the drama with a monochromatic palette in all black, mixing textures to create depth – ie: All. The. Velvet! Create an elegant event lounge with our Black Velvet Sofa and Black and Silver Rug, or layer our matte Onyx Earthen China with Black Velvet or Dupioni Linens for a chic table setting.

Photo Credit | Jen & Chris Creed

Art Deco Blues

Update traditional Art Deco event themes with Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year – Classic Blue. For a Tennessee twist, think blues instead of jazz with event rentals like our Navy Blue Velvet Linens, Saylor Navy Velvet Sofa, Rory Navy Velvet Chair, and Meridian Blue Tumblers.

Photo Credit | Cee Cee Photography

Photo Credit | Phindy Studios

Bold Lines

Make it modern and graphic with clean lines and minimal fuss – and a little metallic never hurt! Keep your rentals simple and streamlined like Loren Bistro Table and Acrylic Ghost Barstools for cocktail hours, and deck out your event bar with our geometric Avenue Bar Back Shelving, Harpeth Bars, and Gold Bar Cart.

Photo Credit | Phindy Studios

Photo Credit | Phindy Studios

Warm Tones

Warm-up your 2020 events with earthy tones and cozy textures like velvet (again, we are so. in. love!) – from dusty rose, peach, terra cotta and, of course, gold! Take a note from City Winery’s open house and mix linens for a more interesting look – like our Cameo Blush or Merlot Velvet Linens with the neutral and glamorous Furrow Gold Linens. Bring in another trend with the modern, clean lines of our Acrylic Carrigan Chairs and Midas Gold Benches!

Photo Credit | Erin Allendar

Photo Credit | Erin Allendar

Experiential Moments

Our Boxwood Walls are perfect for creating a show-stopping moment for guests. Whether it’s a unique seating chart or a fabulous champagne wall to kick off cocktail hour, these interactive displays are huge on impact!

Photo Credit | Honeysuckle & Wine Photography

Photo Credit | Nyk & Cali Wedding Photography

We’d love to create a show-stopping look for your wedding or corporate event. If you’re feeling inspired by these event trends, send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Planning your big day can be an overwhelming endeavor, but designing your big day should be genuinely fun and exciting! The overall style of a big day should reflect the couple’s personalities and set the tone for a joyous occasion. No matter what design best encompasses you, adding character to your chosen wedding venue in Nashville or Franklin, TN is easily done with the right rentals.

Not sure exactly how to get started? The experts at Southern have put together different wedding styles to provide a little inspiration for your upcoming Middle Tennessee nuptials.

(BONUS, if you book your 2020 wedding with Southern Events by January 31st, you will receive 10% off your order! Get in touch with our team at info@southerneventsonline.com)

Wedding Style: Modern Chic

Modern Chic is a darling design that features sleek lines combined with bright colors and lots of texture. Neutral Grayson Farm Tables set the scene and a dressed to the nines with Gold Austin Flatware, Medallion Gold Chargers, and Black & White Triangle Plates. We love the acrylic Ghost Chairs on one side, and the Midas Gold Velour Bench on the other for a unique take on seated dinners.

Looking to add some vintage flair to a modern and chic event? Out Gatsby Champagne Coupes look perfect in any setting and bring the old-world glamour to any occasion.

Amilia Photography

Wedding Style: Garden Romantic

A sweetly romantic garden party is a wonderful and heartfelt way to exchange vows, with a soft color palette and plenty of vintage touches. Distressed Farm Tables in whitewash with natural wood Cross Back Chairs or our Harlin Dining Chairs welcome guests into a secret garden, where dreamy rentals set the scene. Tables are adorned with ornate details like our Hob Knob Glassware and Abby Fine Silver Flatware next to satin dinner napkins, or placed perfectly among Chiffon Table Runners. Lounge areas aren’t left out, as our Tessa Tufted Linen Beige Loveseat with wooden legs adds natural subtle romance to any area.

Phindy Studios

John Myers Photography

Phindy Studios

Phindy Studios

Wedding Style: Textured Boho

Couples with a genuine love of nature and vibrant colors fall perfectly in love with this Textured Boho style – a gorgeous mix of organic elements topped with vintage & metallic details. Wood Chargers, Artisan China, unique Como Flatware, and gold flourishes stun in any setting – not to mention, they are accented perfectly regardless of your chosen color palette. Painted vintage furniture is perfectly Bohemian with bright and vibrant colors – the vividly colored Charlotte Chair and vintage Basil Arm Chair are just two selections from our vast inventory of delightful vintage chairs. Natural texture continues from dinner to dessert as a delicious cake is even more beautiful served atop Barnwood Square Cake Plateaus. Free spirits, happy hearts, and a bohemian design that never disappoints.

Jenna Henderson, Photographer

Jen and Chris Creed

Jenna Henderson, Photographer

Kristyn Hogan

Like what you see? Contact our team to learn more about our distinct wedding rentals for your Nashville and Franklin, TN events at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Skip the crowds this year and opt for a cozy and stylish New Year’s Eve party to ring in 2020! Whether it’s a large gala, belated office holiday party, or intimate countdown cocktail hour, we’ve got the perfect New Year’s Eve party rentals to turn your event into a moody midnight fit for a Gatsby. Think modern furniture, velvet linens, acrylic chairs, and pops of drama for your Nashville celebration.

Modern Monochromatic Table

Layered textures add depth to a dark, monochromatic color scheme – like our matte Onyx Earthen China layered with Black Duponi Silk, Black Pindot, or Black Velvet Linens.

Photo Credit: Jen & Chris Creed

Dramatic Vintage Table

Pair dramatic, vintage-inspired elements like our Acrylic Carrigan Chairs or Black Nova Linens with simplified, modern tableware – like the Cybil Glassware – for an updated Art Deco vibe.

Photo Credit: Jenna Henderson

Cozy Countdown Lounge

Clean, modern lounge furniture is cozy without compromising style! Pair our soft Black Velvet Sofa with a cozy Black & Silver Rug and a few metallic side tables for propping drinks until it’s time for the toasts!

Perfect Bar for Toasts

Our Black Franklin Bar is a classic staple for party cocktails – you can accessorize with our Avenue Bar Back Shelving or Gold Bar Cart for storage and service. Don’t forget Gatsby Champagne Coupes for toasting or, for those forgoing the bubbly, our Upton Glassware is perfect for bourbon or mocktails!

Photo Credit: Amilia Photography

Moody Event Lighting

Candlelight sets the perfect mood for midnight festivities. Gather votives in our Acrylic Rectangle Container, scatter your space with Oversized Lanterns, or cozy up our Hammered Rectangle Fire Pit.

Photo Credit: Twila’s Photography

Feeling inspired? We’d love to help you create a New Year’s Eve event in Nashville, TN! Send us a message at  info@southerneventsonline.com.

The Heritage Ball – a gala put on by the Heritage Foundation in Franklin, Tennessee – has been held every single year since 1972, and we were again proud to part of this year’s event. The grand gala took place at the historic Eastern Flank Battlefield Park.

Our favorite classic Southern pieces were in attendance at this lovely Tennessee gala. Guests entered on a custom cream carpet, flanked by boxwood walls.  Chandeliers hung from the ceiling, Harlin Chairs looked very much at home, and gold and silver place settings dotted the tablescapes. The combination gave off a formal and approachable Southern look. Abby Flatware sat next to Glass Chargers with Gold Rims, and our dainty Hamlet China showed up for dessert. The Harpeth Bar fit perfectly amongst these elegant Southern pieces, and our Plank Wood Dance Floor was the perfect fit for our grand stage. We also introduced our new portable stages, creating vignettes for music and entertaining. It certainly was a night of dancing, amazing live music, and celebration!

We never ceased to be amazed at how these rentals create cohesive and unique looks when paired in different ways. Lovely images provided by Phindy Studios.

We’d love to chat all things rentals with you at your upcoming event! Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Once the temperature drops here in Nashville, TN, we begin dreaming about holiday event & party design. Holiday gatherings, dinner parties, winter weddings, and corporate events are right around the corner! There are hundreds of ways to ensure your guests feel all the holiday vibes. A mid-century glam holiday theme with a navy, gold, and white color combination is one of our current favorite holiday looks. Glamorous and full of mid-century nods, you’ll have your guests celebrating Don Draper-style, with a side of chic. Here are the rentals you need to bring this holiday party design to life:

Gold

Gold metallics such as our Loren Bistro Table and Avenue Shelving add clean, sophisticated lines. Other gold elements such as our Champagne Sequin Linen bring in that glam effect.

White

White elements bring in that clean and mod look that is so iconic when it comes to mid-century themes. We suggest using our Harpeth Bar, Mercer Lounge Collection, or Mid-Century Bar Stools!

Navy

Navy is such a luxe neutral, and it really doesn’t get more luxe than navy velvet. Our Saylor Sofa, Navy Blue Velvet Linens, and Rory Navy Velvet Chairs are absolutely perfect for this.

Feeling inspired? We’d love to help you create a glam + holiday event in Nashville, TN! Send us a message at  info@southerneventsonline.com.

Monochromatic event design takes one color and weaves it throughout the event rentals and decor. We’ve all heard the phrase “less is more” and that’s definitely true here.  If you’re looking to create a lot of drama and make a memorable statement, choosing one color and layering in different textures and materials will go a long way. It’ll be bold no matter what, but the mood varies depending on the color.

This look can be achieved by keeping furniture, linens, lighting, and florals (and pretty much anything and everything in between) in the same color palette. Also, there’s no need to stress about making sure everything matches just right. For monochromatic design, it’s more about pulling together varying hues, tones, and textures in the same color family. We’ve used our in-stock rentals to showcase how to pull together this look.

Sophisticated Black

A black monochromatic design creates a sophisticated feel. Our Black Velvet Sofa paired with our Black and Silver Rug build out the perfect lounge area. For dining, our Carrera Marble Dinner Plate and Black Dupioni Linens join forces to give off an ultra-sophisticated and seamless look. Finally, we used our Acrylic Ghost Armless Chairs to compliment the black monochromatic design and carry the sophistication even further. (Our Acrylic Chairs are a nice companion to pretty much any monochromatic event design.)

Glamorous White

An all-white design is a dreamy and glamorous option for weddings and other events. It gives off an ethereal, magical feel. There are so many ways to go about a white monochromatic design. For this look, we pulled together our Santorini Off-White Sofa and Loveseat and Cowhide Rug for a comfortable lounge area. For the dining area, we brought in mismatched Vintage Chairs, Athena China, and Cybil Glassware.

Bold Blue

A blue monochromatic theme is both bold and classy. The Saylor Sofa and Loveseat set the scene for this look. To accent the blue monochromatic theme, we pulled in our Navy Rug and Meridian Blue Tumblers.

We’d love to create a show-stopping look for your wedding or corporate event. If you’re feeling inspired by these designs, send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Nautical-inspired event design is classic and timeless. Whether you’re talking about clothes, interior design, or party themes – nautical themes are elegant, preppy, and here to stay. There’s just something about the combination of whites, navy, and gold that produces an air of a New England soiree. This event theme is ideal for sweet baby showers, seaside or mainland weddings, and fun corporate events. The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to this fresh nautical color combination. You can go as “theme-y” as you want, or shoot for a more subtle approach. Southern Events Party Rental Company has plenty of nautical-inspired event rentals to have you and your guests feeling as if you’re celebrating oceanside (no matter where you are). Ahoy!

Fresh and crisp whites, such as our Santorini Sofa, paired with sophisticated blue linens (Royal Poly or Midnight Poly, for instance) achieve an elegant and preppy nautical theme – effortlessly and subtly. To really have your event set sail, we recommend bringing in flatware and dinnerware with gold accents. Our Austin Flatware and Kate Polka Dot dishes fit quite nicely here. You can anchor the theme with items like our Navy Rug, aptly named Saylor Sofa or Rory Navy Velvet Chairs for extra seating. The sky really is the limit when it comes to how nautical you want your event to be.

Feeling inspired? We’d love to help you create a shipshape event in Nashville, TN! Send us a message at  info@southerneventsonline.com.

Pastels are a growing trend in event design this year. If you watched the Oscars, you know it (we are still swooning over Maya Rudolph’s glorious pink gown – among other amazing looks). Pastels were everywhere. Bonus: This trend incorporates itself beautifully in weddings and events. You can make this color scheme work with whichever various themes you’re going for. Classic? Of course. How about “garden charm”, or Southern, or “rustic glam”… yep, you can do that, too! Whimsical, romantic, and even glamorous, pastels will lend an enchanted feel to pretty much any event or wedding.

Often, when people think of pastel color schemes, they think “sweet, traditional, and girly.” That’s definitely not the case anymore! This pastel color scheme can most definitely be luxe and modern. Imagine monochromatic shades of pastel blue – that look is both sleek, modern, and incredibly fresh.

When creating a fresh look with these colors, you can bring in pastel linens, dishes, furniture, or florals. You could also weave pastel colors through your invitations, food (think French macaroons), or wedding party gowns and accessories. If you’re wanting to create a look with pastels, Southern Events Party Rental Company has everything you need – from linens to dishes to coffee tables!

Love pastels and want help incorporating this fresh palette into your next event? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.