Interactive elements are always a hit at events. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a wedding reception, or even a baby shower, our donut wall is a must-have. These popular pastries double as a delicious dessert & decor! Keep reading to get inspired and learn how you can use our donut wall rental at your next event.

Donut Desert Wall

What can we say – if loving donuts is wrong then we don’t want to be right! Donuts have quickly become a fan favorite at events & parties.  Plus, these sweet treats are as beautiful as they are tasty creating double duty decor. They can also be a quick photo backdrop. For some extra fun, we recommend serving up some coffee and/or milk! Be sure to check out our beverage rentals, like our stylish copper urn.

A Must for Birthdays & Baby Showers

Our freestanding peg wall for donuts has a beautiful dark wood stain that complements every type of event. It is 4′ wide by 8′ tall with 46 pegs and each peg holds 2-3 donuts. It is perfect for both adult and children’s birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, and a variety of other events. The only downside to this interactive piece of decor is that the donuts aren’t included!

Escort Cards 

Donuts are a fun treat, but you can also make them functional! Consider using our donut wall to serve up escort cards to your wedding guests. Simply add a tag to each donut with your guest’s name and their designated table number. Or opt for classic escort cards tied with a colorful ribbon on this rustic backdrop.

Are you ready to snag this donut wall for your next event? Contact our team today to secure your rental, or for more design inspiration!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

When we lose a loved one we want to create a celebration that represents them. Celebrations of life are similar to memorial services but often take place after a funeral – or sometimes in place of a funeral altogether. This gives you more time to create a personalized celebration that truly represents your lost loved one. Get inspired by a recent regal celebration of life party in Nashville, Tennessee.

Bistro Tables

Celebrations of life are a time for people to come together or reconnect with loved ones. Bistro tables make for a great place for people to gather and chat, especially if drinks or appetizers are being served. Keep the centerpieces for these tables simple with small floral arrangements or a handful of votive candles and choose linens in a favorite color of your passed love one.

Dinner Service

As with a funeral, you may choose to serve lunch or dinner. Keep things simple, with round or rectangle guests tables and elevated centerpieces (so guests can easily chat across the table). You choice of chairs can be another way to personalize the event – Cross-back Chairs or Folding Chairs work great for a relaxed feel. Ghost or Chiavari Chairs create a more elegant feel – as do our beautiful velvet linens. We offer our velvet linens and napkins in a wide range of popular colors, including Sterling Grey, Silver and London Fog.

Table Centerpieces

In addition or as an alternative to florals, lanterns and candles make for beautiful table centerpieces – you might also consider a special candle-lighting ceremony. We offer a wide variety of tabletop lanterns, perfect for an elegant celebration of life. Such as our Vintage Gold or Silver Burnished Square Tabletop Lantern. We also love the use of floating candles in our Davis Glass Cylinders.

Lounge Areas

A frequently overlooked element are lounge areas, which your guests will appreciate for events where catching up and talking with other guests is expected. We currently offer a number of different lounge packages, ranging from modern to rustic and regal. These packages include a mix of complementary furniture, such as sofas, chairs, side tables, coffee tables, and as well as a rugs.

Classic Tents

Some people opt to host celebrations of life at home or in their backyard. Keeping this type of even close to home can make guests feel more connected or comfortable. For this type of event, we offer classic tents, available in a variety of packages to suit any guest count. For any of our services, our team is glad to offer contactless pick-up or set-up, too.

Personal Touches

Celebrate your loved ones’ hobbies, interests, and passions with personalized touches throughout the event design. For the avid sports fan, consider our Harpeth Bar inset with the logo of their favorite team, like this one shown as a example below. Or feature linens in their team colors. These small elements make a big statement that makes your celebration of life personal and unique.

Need assistance planning a celebration of life party? Contact our team at info@southerneventsonline.com today. With thoughtful event and rental packages, our team is here to support & guide you through planning and organizing a meaningful and personal end of life celebration.

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 and Harpeth Bars.

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.

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.