Nashville, with its picturesque countryside and rustic charm, provides the perfect backdrop for a whimsical farm wedding. Whether you’re opting for the green spaces of rural Nashville or transforming your own backyard, there’s an abundance of opportunities to infuse your special day with vibrant colors, vintage charm, and a touch of Southern hospitality. Explore our stunning rentals, plus event design tips, for inspiration on how to host a modern farm wedding that will leave your family and friends in awe.

Lush Outdoor Ceremony Ideas

There’s something truly magical about exchanging vows surrounded by the beauty of nature. Make the most of the beautiful weather and seasonal foliage by hosting your ceremony outdoors. Start by embracing the farm wedding aesthetic when you feature wooden chairs for seating, adding a touch of rustic charm to your setting. Both our Harlin Dining and Cross-Back Chairs are an elegant choice. Further, create a homey and eclectic atmosphere, by lining the aisle with layered, mismatched vintage rugs. This unexpected detail adds warmth and personality to your ceremony space. As a result, guests will feel right at home amidst the natural beauty of the outdoors. Do you need a backdrop rental? Consider our classic Wood Cross or the elegant Fiona Ivory Mantle – a stunner decorated with colorful florals!

Design a Cozy Backyard Cocktail Hour

After your ceremony, transition seamlessly into a cozy backyard cocktail hour. Whether adjacent to a barn wedding venue or in your own backyard, this is the perfect opportunity to relax and celebrate. Start by setting the scene with our whiskey barrel bar and charming vintage-inspired glassware. Choose from an array of beautiful colors to complement your theme. For example, some of the most popular options include the Savoy Green and Amalia Light Pink Goblets.

If you want to provide a unique interactive experience, treat your guests to a build-your-own bouquet station. Using our Market Cart, this is a delightful wedding favor that adds a personal touch to your day. If the weather is looking particularly sunny or breezy, consider renting a tent. Providing shade and relief for your guests will ensure everyone stays comfortable throughout the festivities. Weather permitting, you might also provide cozy lounge areas. Mix and match our lounge furniture to create your own, or feature a large piece like the Estelle Quarter Round Sofa.

Host a Forest Wedding Reception

As the sun begins to set, transition into a forest wedding reception that feels both intimate and enchanting. Feature several of our long wood banquet tables placed end-to-end. Such as the Aged Oak or Fruitwood Farm Dining Tables. Showcase yet soften the wood tabletop with romantic Sahara Table Runners, topped with elegant china and colorful floral centerpieces. When creating your place settings, mix and match modern and rustic pieces. For example, you might stack our Rattan White Wash Charger and Earthen Alabaster China. If you want to lean into the vintage aesthetic, our mismatched Heirloom or Emmie Floral China are a charming choice.

For seating, Clear Ghost Arm Chairs are a modern yet ethereal seating option. They will lend a touch of contemporary flair to your rustic tablescape. With string lights overhead, watch as the forest comes alive with a warm glow, creating a truly mesmerizing atmosphere for you and your guests to enjoy well into the night.

Your whimsical farm wedding in Nashville is sure to be an unforgettable experience for all who attend. At Southern Events, we’re dedicated to helping you bring your vision to life with our extensive selection of rentals and expert event design services. Contact us today to start planning the wedding of your dreams or to book an appointment at our showroom!

Are you dreaming of a wedding that is out of this world? Check out this modern celestial wedding! A theme that is all about creating a bright and modern atmosphere, with an ethereal touch. It is perfect for couples who want to have a unique wedding that is contemporary yet tasteful! Featuring our stylish rentals and a cool-toned color scheme, check out the details of a styled shoot hosted at Southall Meadows, inspired by the magic of the cosmos.

A Chic Indoor Ceremony

The Hall at Southall Meadows was the perfect setting for a ceremony, with a towering ceiling and blank white walls. It lent an airy atmosphere, softened by romantic white drapery. Complemented by our Acrylic Ghost Armless Chairs. If you have a larger guest count or are feeling inspired by the universe, place them in a half circle for an elegant ceremony in the round. Want to make a memorable first impression? Greet guests at the ceremony space with a colorful mocktail displayed on a White 6-Tier Serving Tower.

Bright Modern Cocktail Party

A bright celestial-themed cocktail hour is a fun and unique way to celebrate your big day. In line with the ceremony, we created a modern setup where guests could grab a drink, get comfortable and mingle prior to dinner. Starting with our elegant curved Harpeth Bar. A classic piece that can be customized with your new last name or a custom monogram!

Celestial-Inspired Cocktails

The bar was stocked with a variety of contemporary glassware, including Gatsby Champagne Coupe and Temptations Glasses. The unique shapes are perfect for serving up quirky signature drinks that embody the theme. Such as a blue-colored drink with glitter for a “galaxy” effect! For additional seating, we opted to feature our modular Pearce Lounge with a Black-Silver Rug. We also have cocktail tables outfitted in Black Nova Linens with Mid-Century Barstools, in black or white.

Modern Celestial Wedding Reception

Come dinner time, we wanted to create a slightly more intimate atmosphere. This is why we set up in the historic barn, which lent a more down-to-earth vibe. It also ensured that the tablescapes, starring a splash of celestial-inspired colors, stood out! Wood banquet tables featured a Sahara Runner in Ivory and round were covered with White Etched Velvet Tablecloths. They were contrasted by sleek serving ware: Glass Chargers with a Black Rim, stacked with Earthen Alabaster and Stone China, and Noir Matte Black Flatware. Meridian Blue Tumblers and Dusty Blue Etched Velvet Napkins lent a unique pop of blue! While Acrylic chairs were a modern and elegant touch.

Non-Floral Table Centerpieces

At each table, centerpieces starred voluminous plumes of dried ferns and pampas, for a subtle bohemian vibe. Although if you want to tone down the florals, consider a non-floral centerpiece starring our Gold Metal Intersect Cube. The bright geometric design is ethereal and the shimmering gold will make your serving ware pop. Place candles around each cube or at the center, depending on how much lighting you would like to feature.

Vendors

Venue + planning | @southall_meadows⁠
Photography | @stokesdunavanphoto⁠
Catering | @beyond_details⁠
Florals | @samanthajayevents⁠
Bar | @jjacksonmobilemixologist⁠⁠
Drapery | @blueherondesigns.tn⁠
HMUA | @theagencyofbeauty⁠
Tuxedo | @jmstreetmenswear

Do you want to plan a modern celestial wedding that will be the envy of every bride? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com, or view our full range of rentals in the catalog. Are you dreaming of a more colorful retro-inspired celebration? Then take a look at these ideas for a Modern Disco Wedding!

Barn weddings have become a staple of Southern living and the recent open house at Allenbrooke Farms in Spring Hill, Tennessee gave us a blank canvas to reimagine rustic farm weddings. The working organic farm features a new climate control 5800 square feet barn, custom built to host the perfect elegant farm wedding.

The venue includes its own farm tables and cross-back chairs and we love how dark wood of these pieces contrasted with the lighter wood of the barn, creating a beautiful space for the four different place settings we created with their team. Our first tablescape was a classic and understated rustic look featuring our Wood Round Charger, Alabaster Earthen China, and Lincoln Flatware for a simple place setting. A gold tablescape took advantage of our most popular rentals, combining our Gold Round Lacquer Charger and Gold Austin Flatware with varied Gold Heirloom China for a rich vintage feel. A more modern place setting saw our Gold Austin Flatware next to the Glass Belmont Charger with Beaded Edge. When topped with Alabaster Earthen China and Heritage Gray Napkin, this look was a preppier take on the rustic setting. The final tablescape was a dramatic burst of gold and pink with rich blooms from The Enchanted Florist. A Gold Charger was topped with our Alabaster Earthen China and our new Kate Salad Dessert Plate in gold polka dots. Our Gold Metal Intersect Cube completed the look as the centerpiece, styled perfectly to add a little glam to this beautiful barn.  Each look was stunning in its own right and showed off the versatility of the venue. We look forward to the many events they will host!

All photos courtesy of Khaki Bedford Photography.