27Feb |
Citrus and Chevron | Wedding Style Shoot with Wedding 101Southern Events Products, Trends and Inspiration |
When life gives you lemons, we say take the lemonade and create a fab style shoot! We did just that, partnering with vendors from Wedding 101 to create this causal and colorful style shoot at the Lighthouse Event and Wedding Center in Hendersonville. Our color palette included luscious lemon and lime paired against gray and white creating a youthful preppy look. Next to the water and under the brilliant blue sky and life is very sweet!
Thanks to Complete MVP for the great photos – You can see more pictures from this shoot on the Story Board Wedding Blog where they graciously featured this fun style shoot 🙂
TAGS | Chevron Wedding Decor, Southern Events Party Rental, Storyboard Wedding Blog, Unique Wedding Rentals, Wedding 101
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16Jan |
Baby It’s Cold Outside! Winter Wonderland Style Shoot with Wedding 101Real Nashville Weddings, Southern Events Products, Trends and Inspiration |
We were thrilled to have been apart this recent Winter Wonderland Wedding style shoot that was filled with gorgeous accents and beautiful designs at the Cheekwood Botanical Gardens. With the help of Wedding 101, this wedding pulled off the rustic chic – meets – glamorous style beautifully, and the linens and coverings were able to add a touch of vintage class to the event as well. And with chilly temps outside, this stylish take on winter wedding decor will warm you right up!
The images below showcase the blending of these different style – glamorous and rustic – The white, blue and silver hues created a magical wintry feel when combined with the romantic candles, hydrangeas and table settings, while the rustic inspired decor on the outdoor tables made for a vintage chic style. You can see more images from our feature on Love and Lavender’s Blog.
Thanks to the talented Jessie Holloway Photography, we are able to show you just how perfectly it all came together!
TAGS | Cheekwood Botanical Gardens, Jessie Holloway Photography, Outdoor Nashville Wedding Venues, Southern Events Party Rental, Unique Wedding Rentals, Winter Weddings in Nashville
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7Nov |
Your Southern Secret to a Happy ThanksgivingSouthern Events Products, Trends and Inspiration |
Let Southern Events do the dishes & decor!
We can’t believe it, but the holidays are right around the corner! What better way to enjoy spending time with those you love than to start planning ahead to make sure your holiday events are perfectly executed? This Thanksgiving season, we’re grateful for another successful year and want to help you have a successful Thanksgiving feast for family and friends. Take some of the work out of the holiday rush by letting Southern Events create a beautiful tablescape with linens, china and glassware from our inventory. Plus, we wash all the dishes, leaving you more time to enjoy your family and friends.
Need an extra table? go for wow-factor with our rustic Farm Table – the perfect size for a feast of 8 to 10 guests. Also available in Mini (4 to 6 guests) and White Wash finish, our Farm Tables are perfect for Thanksgiving and mix well with a variety of decors.
Yes – we rent chairs, too! Our Chiavari Chairs, available in four colors – fruitwood, gold, black and white – will add functional elegance to your Thanksgiving celebration. For a more rustic look, our Cross-Back Chairs are a favorite option (as well as being super comfortable).
Thanksgiving tablescapes done easy. Chargers, china, napkins and more – Southern Events has signature pieces to work with all types of decor. Our Faux Wood or Belmont Chargers will make a statement out of your place setting. Heirloom china from our Vintage Prop Shoppe is the perfect dish to serve your family’s heirloom recipes. Choose a vibrant fall napkin to finish your table (available in over 45 colors as well as specialty linen options) – just make sure to rent a few extra for your bread baskets or food displays to tie the whole look together.
Don’t have enough glassware? Rent anything from water goblets, wine glasses, coffee mugs or barware from our wide selection of glassware (plus we handle all the clean-up!)
Don’t forget the centerpiece! At Southern Events, we’ve got you covered with an abundance of lanterns and votives candle holders.
When planning the dinner party of the year, renting the dishes, decor, tables and chairs to make the day go off without a hitch is a Southern secret we have let out of our bag so please remember to book early! For more creative ideas from the Southern staff for your Thanksgiving celebration, please call to schedule an appointment with us, 615.595.8508. The countdown is on… Thanksgiving is only 21 days away!
TAGS | Dinner Parties Rentals, Holiday Parties, Southern Events Party Rental, Thanksgiving Decor
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31Oct |
Spooky Chic: Gothic Inspiration from Southern EventsSouthern Events Products, Trends and Inspiration |
Happy Halloween! We here at Southern Events love nothing more than a theme, which is why we decided to gather our favorite gothic-inspired images to celebrate this goul-ish fall holiday. Many of these are favorites from our own past events, while a few of the images have us excited to spice up our personal parties! (A special thank you to Waiting on Martha and Victoria Austin Design for their chic ideas!)
When incorporating gothic inspiration into your own event, less is best. These rich-toned, moody elements are stunning and unique when featured in small doses— but lay the dark on too heavy, and you may scare your guests!
A special thanks to all the photographers we work with for their stunning (and hauntingly beautiful!) images! Happy Halloween!
TAGS | Halloween events, Southern Events Party Rental, Southern Events Party Rental Company, Victoria Austin Design, Waiting on Martha, gothic-inspired event
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1Oct |
Bright and Colorful Kite Style Shoot at CJ’s Off the SquareSouthern Events Products, Trends and Inspiration |
Color, whimsy and fun collided beautifully in this style shoot at CJ’s Off the Square, featuring a fun kite theme! A talented local Nashville photography company, The Collection, captured the look and feel of this theme in CJ’s gorgeous garden wedding venue, located in Historic Downtown Franklin.
Some of our favorite rentals featured in this shoot were our White Chiavari Chairs that have a color and texture that works flawlessly with an outdoor garden venue like CJ’s. We also featured our Mini White Wash Farm Table and White Poly Stripe Linens.
For this shoot, an entertaining mix of rich golden yellows, royal purple and teal were used to capture the vibrancy of the whimsical theme. Our favorite part of the event decor was the hanging kite decoration, featuring swirling ribbon and even a few miniature kites handcrafted by planner Anna of Anna Elizabeth Weddings. For the tablescape, our Royal White Square China set off the symmetry of the kite lines ribbon found throughout the event set up! For added texture, we loved the striped paper straws and ribbon wrapped around each cake tier.
Thank you SO much to these wonderful vendors for their participation in this style shoot!
TAGS | CJ's Off the Square, Colorful and Fun Outdoor Wedding, Garden Wedding, Historic Franklin, Kite Theme, The Collection, Whimsical
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26Sep |
Escape to Narnia | Style Shoot from Southern EventsSouthern Events Products, Trends and Inspiration |
Our gorgeous Narnia inspired photo shoot from earlier this year has us longing for cooler weather! We team up with Southern Soriee to create a wintry setting for a couple with a flair for the dramatic. For just the right amount of glimmer, our Mercury Glass really pops on top of our Farm Tables. The rustic setting creates the perfect atmosphere for creativity- and we LOVE the feel the photographer captured in this set. Cool, crisp, rustic, elegant- Narnia is the best word to describe the otherworldly feel of this shoot. When you chose your placecards, we recommend a scripted cursive to bring out the delicate side of mercury glass. Our Belmont Chargers with silver beaded edges compliment the assorted mercury glass votives keeping an elegant feel integrated in this vintage look.
As with most settings, the more lighting, the better! We have a wide variety of tabletop lighting available to rent to suit all of your unique event needs. If you’re looking for the perfect vintage addition to the farm tables, we recommend our Cross-back Chairs or our Constance Chairs, which are pictured below. Our Abby Fine Silverware finalizes the look with swirling delicate silver patterns that perfectly adorn the tabletop.
Thanks to Jessie Holloway for her awesome pictures you see below of this unique and fun shoot – Enjoy!
TAGS | Jessie Holloway Photography, Narnia Style Shoot, Southern Events Party Rental Company, Unique Nashville Event Rentals
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12Jul |
Endless Possibilities For Your Groom’s CakeSouthern Events Products, Trends and Inspiration |
Why should the bride get to have all the fun? Starting out as a well-known Southern staple, the Groom’s cake has evolved into a lifestyle statement for the groom. A tribute to an alma mater, favorite sports team, or favorite hobby, this cake or dessert is a great place to let creativity and personality shine! Whether you chose to share the stage with the regular wedding cake or decide to serve the groom’s cake at the rehearsal dinner, there are many options to choose from. We have a wide variety of dessert displays for rent that are able to serve any of your favorite treats!
Some recent trends include a chocolate decorated cake. Simple and delicious, chocolate gives the option for something darker and more decadent than the traditional white cake. Display your type of cake with one of our small chalk boards to call attention to the unique flavors!
Some grooms prefer to pay homage to a favorite drink or place, as pictured below in a beer bottle cap shaped Groom’s Cake on Style Me Pretty.
Sometimes there isn’t a perfect cake for your groom- so mix it up! We’ve seen many couples choose milk and cookies in lieu of a Groom’s Cake. Honestly, what’s better than cookies and milk as your homemade dessert? Your display options are endless- even shot glasses can be used to serve milk.
Are you more interested in a whimsical and fun dessert display? We had a recent client decide on a Popcorn Bar in lieu of a dessert table. Set at the Nashville Zoo, this dessert idea was created by our friends at Wedding 101 and Camie Occasions. The popcorn was displayed on our Ella Tiered Stand and in our Martini Glasses. To turn this idea into an interactive favor table, goodie bags or Chinese takeout boxes can easily be used for guests to take this treat on the road!
TAGS | Groom's Cake, Nashville Wedding, Southern Events Party Rental Company
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16Dec |
A Red Affair- Ashley and Avery at the Red House, June 4thEvents and Style Shoots, Southern Events Products, Trends and Inspiration |
The Red House is one of our favorite venues in Historic Downtown Franklin. With close proximity to Main Street, beautifully restored historic home and lush event lawn, this venue is perfect for any event sized 150 or under! Couples can enjoy full use of the gardens and home for their event, with or without outdoor tenting. At 130 years old, the Red House has historic charm along with modern indoor features that we love. Meishach Moore shot this gorgeous summer wedding at the Red House last summer, showing how the grounds can be utilized inside and out for a wedding. This couple used our Unity Candleabra for their ceremony, White Wooden Folding Chairs, Write On Chalk Boards, and our Light Blue poly linens accented by a Toast poly runner. If the Red House has struck a chord with you, please visit them here!
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13Nov |
Wedding 101 Style ShootEvents and Style Shoots, Southern Events Products, Trends and Inspiration |
Wedding 101 is always at the very forefront of our favorite new wedding trends! This style shoot by Stan Dunlap Photography captured some fantastic images of a few of our rentals. Featuring our Vintage Ivory Lace Linen, Wooden Chargers, Natural Hemstitch Napkins, Shangri La Faux-Silk Napkins and Vintage Heirloom China, this style shoot had an elegant yet laid back vintage feel, indoors and out!
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18Oct |
Get Your “Just Desserts”!Events and Style Shoots, Southern Events Products, Trends and Inspiration |
Colin Cowie said it best- “Without a doubt, the ultimate icon for a wedding is the cake! It’s the crowning glory, or the pièce de résistance of any wedding. For most of my brides, no matter how small or large the budget, it lives right up there in importance with “the dress.” In recent years, wedding desserts have evolved to become more than just a cake. It is a total visual and gastronomic fantasy of desserts. The dessert table of today is not your mother’s Viennese Table. It has become an art form. Done correctly, it goes far beyond displaying the wedding cake, acting as both décor and a wow moment all wrapped up for a sweet and happy ending.”
Fondant or frosting, vanilla or chocolate, decadent dessert bar or voluminous cake- the ‘pièce de résistance ‘ for your event is a chance to show who you are and what you love!
If you’re looking for an elegant and refined feel to your dessert table, 100 Layer Cake recently dedicated a whole blog to different looks for modern cakes. A few of our favorites are pictured below.
But don’t feel confined by a traditional cake if you and your loved one are more free-spirited! Preston Bailey recommends something more whimsical and fun- reminiscent of childhood days. These sophisticated sundaes, plated individually, are an ice cream lover’s dream.
Or, you can have your cake… and everything else you love! The fantastic thing about a dessert bar at your reception is that there really are no rules. For a touch of traditionalism, you can have a tiered cake; for a fun and more hands-on feel, you can add any of your favorite desserts. The Ruffled Blog shows a dessert bar below that fulfills any sweet tooth, including cupcakes, brownies and pies.
Whichever look and feel you are drawn to for your event, Southern Events has a wide array of cake plateaus and cupcake/dessert stands to choose from!
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