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®.

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!

Wendie and Evan’s wedding, hosted in the backyard of a private home, created a beautiful, intimate setting for the couple to say their I-Do’s. Guests gathered for the ceremony at our Wooden Folding Chairs, but our Crossback Chairs were used for the dinner reception, and we think the combination worked perfectly! Our white and chocolate-colored linens looked absolutely lovely with the muted color palette and early evening sunlight. A few items from our Vintage Prop Shoppe, like the suitcases and chalkboards, added a cozy, relaxed feel to the day’s festivities.

And a big thank you to Lady and Mister Photographie for taking these stunning photos!

The holiday season is just around the corner, so of course we’re obsessing over seasonal trends! If you’re planning a holiday party or a winter-themed wedding it can be tough to decide how to decorate without being too cliché. We once again find ourselves asking the all-important question of the holiday season: how to create a beautiful celebration setting without defaulting to the overused reds and greens? This year we’re seeing a lovely toward choosing between warm and cool tones. Rather than getting tied down to a color scheme, choosing a warm tone reminiscent of a twinkle-lit tree or cozy fireplace, or a cool tone reminiscent of a starry winter’s night, does a lot more to capture the essence of the holiday season.

Whether you’re choosing a warm or cool tone, the common denominator is the same: lots of whites, neutrals, and metallics, with a festive splash of color. The design is in the details – choosing which chargers, glassware, and linens you prefer go a long way toward achieving the right look.

Remember this fun winter wonderland wedding styleshoot from last season? Indoors it was all cool tones, with our mercury glass and silver linens taking center stage to create an icy elegance.

Outside it was cheery tones, with our farm tables and coral linens to warm up the coldest noses.

This Narnia-styled shoot we did last year is another great example of a cool-toned winter wedding. Our Belmont chargers, the ssorted mercury glass, and silver candelabras contrasted beautifully with our farm tables and espresso-colored linens, creating a beautiful and cool rustic winter scene.

Shout out to the talented Jessica Holloway for these beautiful photos!

With the ladies from Modern Vintage Events and photographer Jenna Henderson approached us about today’s wine-inspired vision, we knew this style shoot would overflow with rich details and gorgeousness.  Who doesn’t want to be a part of that?!  The newer  was the backdrop for the day.  Located in Murfreesboro, the surrounding woods were perfect for an intimate Tuscan table setting. While we provided our Artisan China, Abby Flatware, Madison Glassware and Cross-back Chairs, the farm tables belong to Wren’s Nest – though we could easily use ours to recreate this look at your venue of choice!

Featured on the wedding blog, Grey Likes Weddings , it was really fun to be pulled into another great team of Nashville event professionals.  Hope you enjoy!

Last year’s NotWedding in Nashville a hipster vintage vibe , while this year’s decor took a softer and more romantic turn.  The theme was ‘down to earth’ and the vendor team pulled off another stunner full of gorgeous details and loads of earthy elegance.  Hosted again at Cannery Ballroom, Black Chiavari Chairs were used for the ceremony – with a stunning floral focal point, the space had a cool, industrial feel.  The reception used more natural elements with a variety of centerpieces as well as our Oatmeal Linens, White Wooden Folding Chairs and Artisan China.  Two of the three wedding cakes on display rested atop our Gold Windsor and Round Fruitwood Cake Plateaus.  Plenty to inspired earthy, boho brides and grooms!

All images below are from Maile Lani Photography except one – noted below.  There were three great photographers for this event – each focusing on different aspects of the day.  Ruffled Blog has more of these images in their feature from last month – enjoy!

Photo by Cassidy Carson

How about a little gold, coral and pink event inspiration?  We have it at its best from an event hosted CJ’s Off the Square earlier this year – A Very Marry Occasion, Southern Wedding and Event Style Showcase.  White Wash Farm Tables, Gold Chiavari Chairs and Chargers, Glassware and Abby Flatware as well as our new Jackson Silver Pedestal Tables were all featured in a gorgeous design, created exclusively for the showcase (one of the many perks of working with CJ’s Off the Square – their awesome team of designers and planners!).  For all you brides out there wanting Southern and chic – this how you do it!

We really had a awesome team behind the event – Enchanted Florist provided the vibrant and gorgeous flowers, Main Event Productions added delicious food while Premier DJs of Nashville added a subtle soundtrack to the whole event.  Amy Nicole Photography captured the event beautifully in her photos below – we simply love her take on all the luscious details!  It was a thrill helping the team bring such an inspiring design to life and we hope you enjoy!

We created this special look for the Nashville chapter of ISES – their monthly meeting of wedding and event professionals was held at Riverwood Mansion and it gave Southern Events a great excuse to show off some of our newest rental items.  For this event we wanted to create a modern expression of shabby chic.  Vintage furniture, textured florals and an mostly ivory and white color palette was stunning against the lush greenery that surrounds the venue.  You will spy our new Artisan China, Jackson Silver Pedestal Bistro Table and Pearlie Side Chair as well as some old favorites like our Vienna Couch (with her ivory slipcover), White Wash Farm Tables, Cross-back Chairs, Wooden Chargers and various vintage goodies.  Romantic and and relaxed it was a beautiful setting to spend an evening mingling with our fellow industry friends.

The lovely florals are courtesy of Branching Out Event Florist and our good friend (and super talented photographer) Gregory Byerline captured the great pictures you see here.  We hope this inspires your wedding or event – enjoy!