Is there a more perfect space to hold a vintage styled shoot than the nearly 200-year-old Homestead Manor in Franklin, Tennessee? The historic estate-turned-beautiful venue set the scene for a southern gothic styled shoot with SheHeWe Photography. A mix of our classic favorites and newer rentals completed the look. We paired our Grayson Farm Tables with our vintage Constance Chairs for an upscale antique tablescape. For the place settings, we mixed our Artisan China and Hamlet & Ophelia Gold-Rimmed China Collections. Our Austin Gold flatware added a modern touch to keep the look from feeling dated. Our Grey Goose Linen Runner and Iridescent Ivory Luxe Designer napkins added luxe texture. Our model couple relaxed on our Santorini Love Seat paired with our vintage Francis Coffee Table for an upscale outdoor lounge. Our Emilie Secretary Desk created a sweet sign-in table at the ceremony, where we used our Crossback Chairs for seating.

For more photos of this stunning southern styled shoot, see our feature in Artfully Wed!

Get ready for dramatic color contrasts and rich textures! While we love the soft, organic styles inspired by nature that have dominated the wedding and events industry in recent years, let’s just say we are in the mood for a bold, sophisticated event style. This look is fashion forward, mixed black and white, bright pops of color, and strong metallics. Our Ghost Arm Chairs and Grayson Farm Tables paired with more luxe details like our Gold Medallion Chargers and Gold Velour Benches make it ultra glam. Dark but chic, edgy yet still elegant, this trend would be perfect for your winter wedding or corporate gala!

Product details: Ghost Arm Chairs, Midas Gold Velour Bench, Black & White Triangle Plate, Black Pindot Linen, Grayson Farm Table, Gatsby Coupe, Gold Medallion Charger

Feeling in the mood? Email us at info@southerneventsonline.com for help giving your next event a chic design.

Southern Events was delighted to contribute to the 43rd annual Heritage Ball at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park in Franklin this September. The Heritage Ball is the historic city’s longest-running black-tie event, and underscores the Heritage Foundation‘s efforts to preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County. The theme for this year’s gala came from a visit by the event chair to NYC – she was inspired by the simple refinement of an upscale New York restaurant. A monochromatic color palette of white & gray mixed with metallic accents and architectural decor created an elegantly chic space to raise funds and celebrate for the 700 plus guests in attendance.

The event featured a wide range of inventory items including our Mercer Lounge Furniture, Ghost Chairs & Barstools, Gold & Nickel Grey Velour Benches, London Loveseat, Eiffel Chairs, Conga Gold Drum Side Tables, Black Franklin Bars, White Silver Leaf & Granite Grey Shantung Linens, Darcy Bone China, Abby Flatware, Madison Glassware, Gold Chiavari Chairs, and both our Black & White Dance Floor as ell as our New England Plank Dance Floor.

The vision for this event came to life even more beautifully than we planned! Thanks to all who made this gorgeous event possible, and to those dedicated to preserving Franklin’s rich history!  Thanks to Phindy Studios for their beautiful photos of the event

When Nashville’s top wedding planners gather, one would expect a stylish setting.  The recent meeting of the Nashville Wedding Planners Group at the new Sycamore Farms gave them a stylish setting and an equal stylish table to dine.  Our Grey Goose Linens were set with our Darcy China, Hob Nob Glassware and Gold Austin Flatware creating a feminine tablescape that felt relaxed and on trend.  Tall arrangements of greenery and white & blush blooms from Owsley Designs made for easy conversation. We love this look for a ladies luncheon, daytime wedding, shower or dinner party.

Sycamore Farms is located in Arrington, TN on 28 Acres.  It features the gorgeous hall show below (check out that chandelier!) and lots of outdoor spaces to set up bars, lounges or take unique pictures. Thanks to Kristin Sweeting for the beautiful photos!

We’re delighted to share photos from this southern boho styled shoot at The Foundry, captured by photographers Nyk + Cali. The free-spirited, down-to-earth design featured our Fruitwood Rustic Benches for the ceremony, and our Fruitwood Farm Tables for the reception. For the tablescape, we used our Effie Ivory lace runner, paired with a mix of our Heirloom China, and Abby Fine Silver Flatware.

Thanks to Regalo Design for the beautiful florals to complete the style!

Our lovely selection of lace runners can add just the right touch of vintage elegance to your table scape. We have a variety of styles and colors to choose from, and they can be styled in several ways to suit your occasion. Straight and simple, or loose and layered, these are a delicate and upscale accent for any event!

We love the straight and simple style of our lace runners lining our Fruitwood Farm Tables for Jacque + Jon’s wedding at CJ’s Off the Square. (Photo credit: Brandon Chesbro)

For 2014’s A Very Marry Occasion at CJ’s Off the Square, we layered blush lace over a pink poly runner. So chic! (Photo credit: Amy Nicole.)

The loose and layered look for the boho glam style shoot at Pine Hall is another gorgeous option. (Photo credit: Jen & Chris Creed)

At the ACME Urban Desert styled shoot, we used lace runners to line the table settings, rather than centering them in the tablescape. (Photo credit: Photographix.)

Finally! We’re so excited to share a full recap of our gorgeous Urban Desert styled shoot at Acme Feed & Seed. In case you missed our Inspiration Board post last week, this shoot was inspired by the southwest. We mixed some of our most popular pieces (like our Fruitwood Farm Tables and Crossback Chairs) with some hidden gems in our Vintage Prop Shoppe (like our Marrakesh Screen, Sylvia Buffet Table, Ramona Couch, and Marjorie Vintage Coffee Table), for an eclectic, urban style.

The styled shoot featured four setups: a lounge, ceremony, reception, and dessert display. The lounge matched patterned textiles and vintage furniture with more bold florals. For the tablescape we arranged the Fruitwood Farm Tables in a chevron pattern, with lace runners layered beneath the place settings. Deep turquoise napkins and stacks of vintage books added a pops of color. We worked with a team of talented vendors, including Bright Event Productions, Enchanted Florist, Designs in Paper and Dulce Desserts. Castilleja Nashville (located in Edgehill Village) donated vibrant accessories, like the serape blankets and rugs, to complete the look! It was a true oasis of color and texture.

The styled shoot also turned into a surprise proposal for our model couple, Magen and Lyndi. When we invited them to model for the shoot, Magen asked if she could use the day as an opportunity to pop the question to her girlfriend Lyndi. Through skillful coordination and lots of secret-keeping, the plan was a success! The two got engaged between photo sessions on the Acme rooftop, surrounded by their friends and family. Such a sweet moment! You can see photos of the proposal in our feature on 100 Layer Cake.

Thanks to all our “friendors” who made this styled shoot such a beautiful success, especially Photographix for these gorgeous images.

There’s more gorgeousness where this came from! Contact us at info@southerneventsonline.com; we’ll help bring your vision for bold, unique wedding style to life. 

Last summer, we were thrilled to partner with an AMAZING group of Nashville event professionals on a desert-inspired style shoot with an urban twist. This inspiration board shows our vision for the shoot: a wedding for couples with bold, eclectic style, inspired by the exotic textures and vivid colors of the southwest. We dug into our Vintage Prop Shoppe inventory to find a mix of colorful, vintage pieces to create a unique look, from our antique Ramona Couch to our Marjorie Coffee Table. Stay tuned for the big reveal of the final look and vendors that brought it to life, coming to the blog next week!

Product Details: Ramona Couch, Marjorie Coffee Table, Sadie Chair, Betty Chair, Marrakesh Screen, Lagoon Blue Poly Napkins, Artisan China, Fruitwood Chargers, Lace Runners, Austin Gold Flatware, and Emerald Glass Plates.

For bold, distinct rentals that suit your unique style, contact us at info@southerneventsonline.com. We’ll help you design the Big Day of your dreams.

Our styled shoot at ACME Feed & Seed was a gorgeous success. It was a great example of some smart ways to personalize pieces from our Vintage Prop Shoppe, from the storybooks to the antique Marrakesh Screen.

The Marrakesh Screen looks absolutely gorgeous draped in florals from Enchanted Florist! It works well as a backdrop to the lounge, but it also make a great backdrop for a ceremony altar.

Our storybook from the Vintage Prop Shoppe can add an eclectic pop of color to your tablescape or as an accent in a lounge setting.

This macrame banner was donated to the style shoot by Castelleja Nashville, but it was a unique way to personalize our Franklin bar, which lifts at the top to hang banners or garlands for a personalized touch.

Stay tuned for a full recap of this amazing shoot, coming soon to the blog! Photos by Photographix.

This wedding showcase at Homestead Manor was a southern stunner! Our tablescape took center stage in the event barn, with a Grey Goose Runner, Cerise Kensington Napkins, Cameron Silver Flatware, Artisan China, and Madison Glassware. The gorgeous floral garlands and centerpieces from Enchanted Florist made the look complete! Our Wyatt Cake Stands and White Square Tabletop Lanterns were used for the sweet desert display. Our new Sutton Furniture in Mediterranean Blue was used to create a relaxed yet upscale lounge for guests to enjoy the September evening.

Thanks to our fellow vendors, Enchanted Florist, Bright Event Productions, and Visual Elements, for helping create such a gorgeous event! Many thanks to Jenna Henderson for sharing these images with us.