Who doesn’t love a fabulous brunch?! Maybe that is why more than ever, people are centering their celebrations around this popular mealtime. From baby showers to bridal showers and weddings, brunch is a memorable way to mark a milestone. As well as a good excuse to break out the bubbles! The garden at CJ’s Off the Square has all the inspiration needed for hosting a sweet southern brunch party, featuring vintage-inspired rentals and classic serving ware pieces.

Set the Scene

If you’ve ever enjoyed brunch then you know that the goal is to create a setting that is sophisticated yet casual. A space where people feel special, enjoying a decadent meal. With this in mind, your tablescape is key. We love starting off with tables dressed in bright linens, such as Blush Shimmer. For a fun extra layer, top it off with a textured runner or overlay. For seating, our Acrylic Carrigan Side Chair will bring a modern contemporary touch – as will any of our acrylic seating options.

For a look that is equally airy but a touch more rustic, you could also feature our Grayson Farm Table or White Wash Round Farm Table. Either of these pieces will look stunning standalone or can be decorated with a soft runner, like Bloom Chiffon or Champagne Lace. As with any brunch, fresh floral centerpieces are required! Place bright or neutral-colored blooms in our elegant Square Glass Vases. If you’re hosting a large party, it doesn’t hurt to throw a few bistro tables into the mix!

Then Set the Table!

Of course, the real star of a southern brunch party is the food! For which you’ll need to create an impressive tablescape. One of our favorite ways to create a memorable table is by featuring serving ware with textures. Start with our White Wash Rattan Charger, stacked with our dainty Darcy China and Darcy Bone China Charger. These pieces are the perfect combination of old and new! Pair it with our Abby Flatware, or Austin Flateware if you prefer gold.

To complete the place setting you’ll also need glassware, for a variety of popular brunch-themed beverages. A water goblet is always essential, and our Hob Nob Goblet is a stunner. It also pairs beautifully with our Heirloom Tea Cups and Saucers, for a quaint vintage touch for serving hot coffee or tea. For an especially well-thought-out table, you might also feature a Silver Coffee/Tea Server. Along with a matching Carson Silver Cream and Sugar Set, it will be a fun classically southern detail.

Create a Chic Lounge

It’s not brunch without mimosas! Creating cozy spaces to sit and sip will ensure that they feel comfortable enough to linger and mingle. A lounge will also be a comfortable and photo-ready spot for opening gifts. Our Everly Sofa and Chair are a beautiful pair – not to mention incredibly comfy! If you need extra seating, add in our Winstead Grey Tufted Bench. You’ll also want a place where people can set their drinks, like our Cheval Gold Mirror Side Table. Or our larger Blanche Coffee Table.

Speaking of drinks, another round of glassware is a must. Serve up mimosas in our Pure Champagne Flutes – placing glasses on our Boxwood Wall in Champagne Shelves, or displayed on the White Barback Shelf for stunning presentation. Provide a variety of fresh fruit juices in carafes, along with seasonal fruits and cheese on silver serving platters. Sparkling water is also a great option to have on hand for a mom-to-be, or kiddos in tow!

A special thank you to Jenna Henderson for sharing these event images with us!

Love the idea of hosting a southern brunch party? Send our team a message at info@southerneventsonline.com for help planning a one-of-a-kind get-together. Or for more event design inspiration, take a look at our blog to get some ideas for a black tie dinner party, perfect for hosting a formal event.

2019’s Pantone Color of the Year is Living Coral, and we have all the heart-eyes for this color! There are tons of ways to go about incorporating Living Coral: sweet, feminine, classy, Southern…the ideas go on and on. Here, we are in love with how the spunky color combination of teal and coral can evoke both glam as well as fun vibes. If you’re looking to incorporate 2019’s Pantone Color of the Year – Living Coral – we think this is a fabulous way to do it. We adore how the color pops up in a myriad of ways at this Spring Tasting Event at CJs off the Square (even down to the adorable cocktail).

This glam and fun theme incorporates gold, mismatched and detailed dinnerware, and our swoon-worthy Farrah Teal Velvet Chair. The teal color woven through the theme takes the coral to a new level. The Tessa Tufted Beige Loveseat just had to be part of this look, with the glam and fun lines on the piece calling out to be included in this Coral shin-dig.

Poppies and other coral floral designs–along with coral linens–accented the event, assisting the teal and coral theme in adding to the glam and fun vibes.

Beautiful images by Jenna Henderson Photographer.

Catching our coral vibes and want to see this color in your next event? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Boho is trending as a wedding theme for 2019. We love seeing it an all forms, especially as Boho Modern! One of our favorite things about this wedding theme is its versatility. Boho can be personalized in a myriad of ways. Some wedding couples shoot for a boho theme that is super laid-back and colorful. Others vibe with a boho theme that is more minimal. We are here for all of it!

In this Spring Tasting Event at CJs off the Square, we created a series of looks that we are currently still swooning over. We love the look featured here, a Boho Modern theme. Equal parts whimsical, down-to-earth, and modern – all at once. A gold, clear, black, and blush combination — paired with slightly mismatched chairs — is what gives us the whimsy. Linens, perfectly draped, in cream and grey, along with florals, and cafe lights, give us an easy, down-to-earth feel. Finally, accents of gold metal, glass, and acrylic are brought in to give us that modern wedding theme.

Beautiful images by Jenna Henderson Photographer.

Planning a wedding or event and wanting a Boho Modern theme? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

The Southern Events team had a fabulous time at CJ’s off the Square in Franklin, TN, where we collaborated on their winter tasting and wedding style showcase! We worked with the team at CJ’s and Enchanted Florist to design a variety wedding style inspiration tablescapes for engaged couples getting married at this intimate garden venue. We brought along some of our most-loved wedding rentals for a truly beautiful affair!

In the garden, we paired rustic Fruitwood Farm Bistro Tables with Cross-Back Bar Stools for a cocktail style set-up. By the koi pond, our luxe Cameo Blush Velvet Linen and Cecilia Floral Matte Satin Linen gave a sumptuous variety of texture within a rosy color palette.

Boho Chic Wedding Design

In the wedding pavilion, brides and grooms-to-be were treated to a bouquet of wedding ideas and inspiration. For our Boho Chic tablescape, we featured Fruitwood Round Farm Tables and Cross-back Chairs, the natural wood set off by our Chiffon Table Runners. We paired Rogue Round Laquer Chargers with our Earthen China in Stone and Pure Glassware to achieve a relaxed and boho-inspired tablescape.

Southern Garden Glamour Wedding Design

Couples looking for more Southern garden glamour were wowed by the Garden Party wedding table. We went all out feminine with our color palette, featuring our pops of gold and soft pink with our gorgeous Gold Chiavari Chairs, Glass Chargers with Gold Rims, Austin Gold Flatware, Blair Salad/Dessert Plates. Vintage-inspired touches like our beautiful Darcy China, Champagne Lace Runners and Gatsby Champagne Coupe Glasses pulled the elegant look together while an ornate and girly centerpiece by Enchanted Florist made everyone swoon.

Modern Minimalist Wedding Design

For a modern engaged couple looking for a sleek design, our Modern Minimalist look is perfect. We kept the color palette and wedding design simple and clean, featuring our Glass Mosaic Dinner Plates and square-bottom Cybil Glassware. Our striking Brushed Copper Flatware provided a pop of color against elegant Charcoal Dupioni Linens and our classic White Resin Folding Chairs.

Moody Modern Drama Wedding Design

The Moody Modern Drama tablescape was a hit with engaged couples looking for a bold wedding design. We highlighted our Onyx Earthen China against bright ivory linens and paired our popular wooden Harlin Dining Chairs for a natural touch. Gold accents with mercury votives and Austin Gold Flatware completed the show-stopping look.

Sweetheart Table Wedding Design

For the sweetheart table, our Cowhide Rug was placed beneath a mini Fruitwood Farm Table. Then it was set with Vintage Constance Chairs and Bloom Chiffon Runner. Copper tubing and over-the-top wedding flowers made this sweetheart table design a striking focal point, fitting of the guests that will cozy up as newlyweds here!

Thanks to Nashville Wedding Photographers Jen and Chris Creed for capturing every moment and to the wonderful Nashville Wedding Venue CJ’s off the Square for their wedding design and planning.

Nashville & Franklin offer an endless number of stunning event & wedding venues – from classic to unique, or grand to intimate, there’s a perfect location for whatever event or wedding you are hosting. We’re excited to feature some of our favorite local partners, starting with a gorgeous outdoor garden wedding venue that is exquisitely Southern.

CJ’s Off the Square is a gorgeous garden wedding venue located in the heart of downtown Franklin, TN. Boasting an intimate property and charming garden, we love that it’s an all-inclusive venue with sweet and historic charm that lends itself to any couple’s style while being effortlessly romantic, no matter the season.

More Than a Garden

CJ’s Off the Square is known for its magical garden but has so much more to offer. The property features a historic house, including a gorgeous bridal suite and wine cellar, and an outdoor covered event pavilion that looks over the garden.

The Event Pavilion keeps guests cool under the shade, or warm next to heaters while still being surrounded by the greenery of the garden. Plus, it allows for a convenient built-in rain plan. We also love that the entire venue boasts neutral colors, meaning it is a blank canvas for whatever classic, whimsical, or modern style couples dream up.

Intimate Setting

With space to accommodate events of up to 135 people, CJ’s Off the Square is perfect for couples looking for an intimate celebration, rich in details and full of love (the kind where you can chat with each and every one of your guests). While the garden is a romantic spot for your ceremony, it can be transformed with lounge seating for the reception, maintaining the intimate vibe throughout your event.  The historic home also offers additional space where you and your new husband or wife can escape to for a few stolen kisses.

Pet-Friendly

We love how couples are incorporating their fur-babies into their wedding celebrations and CJ’s Off the Square allows pups to join in on the fun! Dogs are allowed during the ceremony at this pet-friendly venue which is perfect seeing that they make adorable ring bearers! Learn more about including your pet in your wedding on their blog.

Wedding Planner Included

Most importantly, we love that wedding packages at CJ’s Off the Square come with a personal planner to help couples coordinate their dream wedding day. The team CJ’s Off the Square are there to help couples with their design, budget, and logistics to ensure your day flows beautifully while letting your personalities to really shine through. Already have your own planner? Not a problem! Their team is also more than happy to collaborate with other planners and event designers.

We’re proud to partner with CJ’s Off the Square to help couples design beautiful wedding days. Our rentals help customize the space while still being surrounded by a romantic Southern garden. Interested in learning more? Visit their website for package and pricing information.

We are always so excited to be a part of A Very Marry Occasion, where Nashville’s top wedding vendors come together for a truly stunning style showcase. The theme was Organic Luxe and CJ’s Off the Square was the perfect venue – the outdoor garden space lends itself perfectly to being both organic and luxe with ease! Here’s how we made it all happen:

Cross-back Chairs in natural wood were paired with the Grayson Farm Tables for a stunning dining design. To add more luxe, our Hob Nob Glassware collection was on full display with both the water goblet and the wine glass giving a vintage vibe without being too whimsical. All this combined with our Abby Fine Silver flatware and a gorgeous Mediterranean Satin Linen made for a stunning styled tablescape, only to be enhanced even more by the stunning floral centerpieces by Enchanted Florist – swoon!

To mix up the seating arrangements, our 65″ Round Farm Table was incorporated into the floor plan, opposite of the sweetheart table. Speaking of the sweetheart table, a mini White-Wash Farm Table was used with our Tessa Tufted Loveseat – the perfect way for a bride and groom to enjoy their first married meal together. Our feminine Darcy Bone China next to the Hob Knob glassware and Gatsby Champagne Coupe were the perfect touches to the tablescape, adding more elegance to an already luxe design.

In the garden area, we incorporated the Farm Style Bistro Tables for easy but stylish mingling. We love when couples opt to keep the decor all in the family – the various farm style tables are beautiful together, yet purposefully unique enough to not look too uniform.

Also in the garden, we made sure to provide comfortable outdoor seating by bringing in our Sutton Furniture Collection. The Mediterranean color was the perfect way to tie in those blue linens on the dining table, keeping every part of the decor and theme beautifully cohesive. The Enchanted Florist helped elevate our rentals again by placing thoughtful low arrangements on the furniture, bringing out the colors of the gorgeous garden and the Organic Luxe theme itself.

Thank you so much to Phindy Studios for the photos! It was a very marry occasion, indeed.

Thank you to all the vendors involved! We love working with each one of you. Wolfe Gourmet Cakes, CJ’s Off the Square, Enchanted Florist, McConnell Hospitality Group, Phindy Studios Photography, and Premier Entertainment Company.

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.)

When the soft seating, feminine lines and romantic details of indoor decor meets the outdoors,  you have Natural Luxe.  This design trend in wedding and events is effortless and unexpected, creating inviting spaces for your guests to relax. Natural Luxe harkens to a time when families gathered around beautiful tables in heirloom gardens of greenery and blush blooms.  We love this look for weddings, rehearsal dinners and social events.

Product details shown below: White Wash Farm Tables, Darcy China, Hob Nob Glassware, London Loveseat, Tessa Tufted Loveseat, Prissy Armchair, Gazebo Wrought Iron Lantern, Seaside Blue Taffeta Linen and Gatsby Coupe.  Consider also adding our Sutton Lounge Furniture, Belmont Chargers and Cross-back Chairs.

Want to give your next event a Natural Luxe look?  Contact our team about reserving the items featured.

This summer style shoot at CJ’s Off the Square featured gorgeous tablescapes, arranged by their talented interns. We contributed several of our best rentals so they could show off their design skills, and we’re so pleased with the results! Ali’s use of our Round Fruitwood Farm Table was a highlight. Our standard Fruitwood Farm Tables are a popular choice; the round style features the same gorgeous fruitwood finish, but the different shape gives this tablescape a fresh look.

Haley’s woodland tablescape was another lovely design, featuring our standard Fruitwood Farm Table and Crossback Chairs. Both Haley and Ali used our Artisan China and Madison Glassware, so it’s interesting to see how the same products can work with two completely different aesthetics, whether your style is upscale and elegant or rustic and woodsy.

Shout-out to our “friendor,” Enchanted Florist, for the gorgeous floral arrangements! And thanks to Jenna Henderson for capturing these beautiful images.

Love these designs? Contact us at info@southerneventsonline.com so that we can help you create the perfect farm tablescape with our distinct rentals.