Catering large and small-scale events alike requires the proper equipment and proper planning. Maybe you’re catering a wedding, high school graduation, or a baby shower. You could be catering for a sit-down meal or a buffet. The purpose of the combined tasks of catering is to allow the host to relax and the guests to have a memorable time. Southern Events has plenty of catering equipment available for rent to help these tasks run smoothly for your Nashville, Franklin or Middle Tennessee event. From catering outdoor events to food prep the moment before the event begins, we have all the items needed.

Outside Events

If you’re looking for catering equipment for an outside event, there are so many things to consider. Inclement weather – will it rain, be super hot, super sunny? Bugs – how can you protect the food you’ve worked so hard to create from getting ruined by flies and the like? Location – will it be in the middle of a field? How will you get the food and equipment to the location? Southern Events has rentals to solve all of these problems. Pop-Up Tents to protect from sun and rain, Plate Covers to protect the food, Trash Cans for waste, Banquet Tables with Risers for prep and Coolers to keep food.

Food Safety and Prep

When catering, you want the food to taste just as good when the guests eat it as it did the second it was finished cooking or baking.  You also want to keep in mind food-safety concerns. How long can your meal sit out at room temperature? We have rentals such as Chafing Dishes, Tray Stands, Hot Boxes and Banquet Tables with Risers to help you pull all of this off! When it comes to catering, much of the time you’re prepping food up until the very end! We have rentals for the prep process as well.

If you’re catering for an upcoming wedding or event, we’d love to help you! Email our team to book your personal showroom tour at info@southerneventsonline.com to get started!

If you’re looking to whisk your guests back in time for an evening, Southern Events Party Rental Company has plenty of retro-inspired event rentals that will have your venue and guests feeling as if you’ve been transported back in time. From velvet seating to mad-men inspired dining chairs to hobnail glasses, Southern Events has the mid-century event rentals to create a swanky & stylish party!

Saylor Velvet Chair and Sofa

This deep midnight velvet blue chair and sofa will create coziness and sense of elegance–while making a big statement. The color creates the perfect pop of color that lends itself well to the glamorous times of the ages. Change out the glasses, rugs, and linens to execute whatever decade your working to achieve. The Saylor Velvet Chair and Sofa will be the statement pieces of your retro-inspired event.

Photo by Phindy Studios

Photo by Phindy Studios

Hob Nob Glassware

The scalloped and raised dot details in our Hob Nob Glassware set the perfect table for your guests. They look beautiful paired with the Gatsby Coupe glasses on a tablescape. Raise your glasses for a nod to the past!

Photo by Phindy Studios

Eiffel Chair

The Eiffel Chair is a sleek, mid-century chair is an icon from years past. While nodding to the past, it is modern and sophisticated. Your guests will sip their sidecars and mint juleps in these beautiful chairs. Place these chairs around a dining table or arrange for seating for cocktail hour conversation.

Photo by Jen & Chris Creed

Gatsby Coupe Glasses

Serve decade-specific cocktails in our Gatsby Coupe Glasses. When planning events that are retro-inspired, the beauty is in the finishing touches. Touches like these classy glasses that add detail and create a space that is from another era.

Photo by Phindy Studios

Gold Sequin Linen

Linens are the perfect way to round out an event and add retro glam to your event. Drape our Gold Sequin Linen over tables or use as a backdrop.

AstroTurf

Bring the outside indoors with this retro-inspired rental. AstroTurf is a great way to add a natural and inviting feel your event. It will also help protect the floors so you and your guests can focus on having a good time!

Meridian Tumbler

Our Meridian Tumbler is another great glassware option for your retro-inspired event. It will go especially well with the Saylor sofa mentioned above and look beautiful with the gold sequin linen.

Sunny Cart

The Sunny Cart will be the perfect bar cart or dessert cart at your retro-inspired event. This rental adds color and function with just the right nod to the past.

Looking for retro-inspired pieces for your upcoming event or party? Email info@southerneventsonline.com and our full-service team will guide you through the process.

A new year always brings new event trends for corporate parties and events. The corporate event rental trends for 2019 are sure to impress your attendees! From mid-century and eclectic styling to all black decor & warm color palettes, these corporate event decor trends are a must at your 2019 events.

Looking for a full-service team to help style your corporate reception or product launch? Reach out to chat with our event specialists, info@southerneventsonline.com.

Found Objects

This event trend mixes comfort with eclectic styling. Think the one-off items and unique find from travel, flea markets and estate sales that natural seem to fit together. Nothing mass produced, items include curated collections of antique furniture, accessories, textiles, industrial objects, architectural fragments. 

Rentals: Casablanca Gold Tabletop Lantern, Rustic Bench, Accent Rugs, Barnwood Coffee Table, Tin Lizzie Bar, Vintage Props

 All Black Event Decor

There’s nothing more luxe than a black-tie event and that formal luxury is coming to your tablescapes, too. The key to designing with a single color instead of a color palette is to select varying materials and textures to keep things three-dimensional. See more on how to pull together this 2019 event trend here.

Rentals: Black Dupioni Table Linen, Onyx Earthen China, Black Chavari Chairs, Black Round Laquer Charger, Franklin Black Wood Bar, Black Stretch Conference Linen

Photos by Jen & Chris Creed

Warm Color Palettes

Pantone set the stage for this warming color trend, choosing Living Coral as their 2019 Pantone Color of the Year. After a solid run of navy and gray, we expect to see red, beige, tan, brown & orange showing up more in event rentals and decor. Add crimson pillows to Lounge Package #23 for a perfect fit to this trend.

Rentals: Bennett Sofa, Chocolate Pouf, Fruitwood Chiavari Chair, Gold Aurora Linen, Bellamy Linen Bench

Jen & Chris Creed

Mid-Century Modern Event Rentals

Clean lines, curves, and unique materials are some of the defining factors for Mid-Century Modern Inspired event design. From velvet sofas and linens to chic side tables, we have distinct rentals that will transport your guests to a Mad Men time.

Rentals: Saylor Navy Velvet Chair and Sofa, Upton Glassware, Eiffel Chair, Velvet Linens, Capriano Accent Table, Meridian Blue Tumbler

Photo by Phindy Studios

Photo by Jen & Chris Creed

Photo by Jen & Chris Creed

Looking for a full-service team to help style your corporate reception or product launch? Reach out to chat with our event specialists, info@southerneventsonline.com.

Pipe and Drape

Boxwood Walls

Going for a more natural look than pipe and drape? Create a garden atmosphere with our beautiful and easily adjustable Boxwood Walls. At 8′ high with the base, these hedge-like wall sections are the perfect way to frame a unique booth area, effortlessly making your space chic and beautiful.

Carpet or Flooring

Most conferences and tradeshows are held in large, bland rooms that feature concrete flooring and white walls. That doesn’t mean your booth has to feel so bare bones! Cover the concrete floor with lush, inviting carpet in bold colors.

Roll out the red carpet for a luxe experience, or go with classic black carpet for a sophisticated looking booth – be sure to also ask about custom flooring with your company’s logo. You would be shocked at what a difference a simple floor covering can make in transforming a bland tradeshow booth into a welcoming, buyer or customer-oriented experience.

AstroTurf

We love bringing the outdoors inside with our conference tradeshow event rentals– particularly when it allows companies to show off their services or merchandise in a fresh new way. Choose our remarkably natural looking astro turf to stage an outdoor scene inside your booth.

Counter Height Gathering Areas

Tradeshows are all about keeping things easy and mobile. Be sure to offer welcoming, casual places for your visitors to gather. We love using counter height tables so buyers can have a seat while our sales reps can show off the latest catalogs or product with ease. For a sleek modern look, choose our Loren Gold Bistro Tables.

If you’re looking to create a more natural or rustic feeling in your booth, try our gorgeous Farm Gathering Bistro Tables.

Cozy Seating Options

You don’t just want visitors to your booth to take a look and walk away! Invite them to stay and enjoy themselves with luxurious and comfortable seating options. We recommend choosing bold pieces that stand out, like our stunning Saylor Navy Velvet Sofa pictured below.

Play with textures like plush velvet and fine leather to create visual interest and entice visitors to take a seat and stay a while. Our ever-popular Bennett Leather Sofa is a fantastic conference tradeshow event rentals option. This gorgeous leather couch instantly elevates the look and feel of your booth.

Be sure to provide multiple seating options for visitors to your booth. We recommend combining both sofas and chairs to allow for a flexible, inviting space. Our brand new Rory Navy Velvet Chairs and Farrah Teal Velvet Chairs have been a huge draw. Not only do they grab attention, they’re the perfect comfy spot to take a break from all your tradeshow explorations!

Franklin Pillars and Bars

You’ve got your guests excited about your decor and enjoying your comfortable seating, now how do you display your product and services? That’s where our Franklin Collection Bars come in handy. These elegant, simple bar and pillar pieces make the perfect space to set up displays. Choose from striking white, sleek modern black or natural fruitwood to create a display that shows off all your hard work.

Want to bring in the crowds at your next Nashville or Franklin TN tradeshow or conference? Reach out to info@southerneventsonline.com to start working with a design expert!

Long gone are the days of basic chairs for your wedding or event. With a variety of stylish seats now available for rent, your wedding chairs or event lounge seating can be a key part of your decor. At Southern Events, our enormous event rental inventory includes plenty of options for unique chairs for events and weddings, including these current favorites.

Looking for just the right unique chairs and other furniture pieces to rent for your Nashville or Franklin TN event? Reach out to info@southerneventsonline.com to start working with a design expert!

Eiffel Armchair

Our fabulous White Eiffel Armchairs are a sleek modern seating option perfect for every event from a corporate meeting to an intimate family party. With soft white lines, natural wood and a nod to the architectural elegance of mid-century modern design, this chair is a great seating option for upscale events, corporate summits or modern weddings.

Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Saylor Velvet Chair

When a luxury is the goal, the Saylor Navy Velvet Chair is the obvious solution. This sumptuous blue chair makes a gorgeous addition to unique lounge furniture or stage seating for events. This statement piece is easy to mix and match for a variety of event looks. Add the matching Saylor Navy Velvet Sofa and accent table for a complete lounge set that your guests won’t be able to resist.

Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Harlin Dining Chair

Our most popular dining chair for events, the Harlin Dining Chair is an elegant natural wood chair that instantly elevates a table. A gentle twist on the traditional wooden chair, our Harlin Dining Chairs feature a sculptural “art-deco” inspired back that can flexibly fit into many decor schemes. This gorgeous chair is a great option for both indoor and outdoor event seating.

Alex Thornton Photography

Acrylic Chairs

Looking for some truly unique chairs for events? Look no further than our ultra-modern Acrylic Chair Collection. We love using these unique event chairs to add an unexpected design element. From our striking Acrylic Fantasma Side Chair (above) to the popular Acrylic Ghost Arm Chair (pictured below with arms, armless version is also available), these stylish event chairs stand out from the crowd.

Theo Milo Photography

Adeline Dining Chair

Our beloved Adeline Dining Chairs are stylish, comfortable event chairs that look gorgeous at garden weddings and vintage inspired events. The natural wood details and soft, neutral colors make this a perfect seating option for upscale events. Pair this beauty with lush flowers and soft linens for a sophisticated garden party or add luxurious gold or brushed copper flatware for a black tie event.

Twila’s Photography

Vintage Chairs

Sometimes finding the right unique chairs for events means scouring antiques for inspiration. That’s exactly what we’ve done with our Vintage Chairs Collection! These stunning, completely unique furniture rentals are so much fun to mix and match. Below, you can see several of our colorful vintage chairs mixed with our Adeline Dining Chairs and our classic Crossback Chairs. You can use these unique vintage chairs for events as dining seating, lounge chairs or as creative elements of your decor.

Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Folding Chairs

Katelyn Nicole Photography

Our Folding Chairs are one of our most popular options for wedding receptions, corporate events and fundraisers. Made with quality wood or white resin, these folding chairs make a great chair for formal and casual events. Available in Black Wood, Fruitwood or White Resin, these folding chairs are a stylish budget option.

Chocolate Pouf

No post about unique chairs for events would be complete without a mention of one of our favorite inventory items: these comfortable Chocolate Poufs! These unique event chairs make great lounge seating or side tables and are extremely versatile.

Looking to surprise and delight with the seating at your next Nashville or Franklin TN event? Reach out to info@southerneventsonline.com to start working with a design expert!

Corporate events can have a lot of moving parts: from planning stages to execution, there are several different factors to consider. One that’s easy? Your event rentals. Southern specializes in distinct rentals in the Nashville, Franklin, and Middle Tennessee areas so your store’s grand opening or ribbon cutting ceremony goes off without a hitch.

Linens in Every Color

Big on branding? Southern’s massive linen selection has an extensive inventory of colors! With various hues and shades, we are certain there’s a linen to match your company’s logo or chosen event palette.

Custom Printed Linens

Not only do we have a wide variety of solid colored linens, but we can create any style of Custom Printed Linens as well. Our the design of our Cecelia Matte Satin was transferred from this event’s invitation and we can do the same to match your company’s branding or theme of your corporate event.

Phindy Studios

Staging

Need somewhere to make a statement? Staging is necessary for grand gpenings where speeches or awards might be taking place. Don’t let your big moment get lost – with a proper stage, your guests will know where to focus when the time comes.

Phindy Studios

Stanchions and Red Carpets

Give your guests the celebrity treatment with a Red Carpet walkway and Chrome Stanchions. Especially great if you plan on having local press stop by, this combination is a great way to set the tone for your incredibly grand Grand Opening!

Bar with Custom Signage

Guests can easily grab refreshments at any of our spacious bars so they are a must for a corporate grand opening or ribbon cutting. Our new Harpeth Bar Collection features an indented front where custom signage, florals or branded decor can be added. Plus, the all-white finish makes it work with any event style.

Jen & Chris Creed Photography

Draping

Draping adds a whole new element of drama to an event – especially when it’s a grand opening or ribbon cutting celebration! Bring attention upwards by adding draping to your next corporate event – the chic design instantly adds a bit of elegance to any venue. Or use the stand sans draping, hanging your custom step & repeat for guests to stop and strike a pose in front of.

Lounge Furniture

Who doesn’t love a lounge area? Our wide variety of Lounge Furniture makes it easy to turn your restaurant, boutique, bookstore, or salon into a comfortable place to enjoy great company! From sleek and modern to distressed and vintage, Southern has rentals for whatever compliments your brand.

Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Twila Photography

Whatever business you’re celebrating, Southern’s rentals can make sure your Grand Opening is styled to perfection. Get in touch with our team of experts to learn more and reserve rentals for your Nashville and Franklin, TN events, info@southerneventsonline.com.

We’re big believers in planning corporate meetings off-site: nothing like a change of scenery to bring about fresh new ideas. Go a step further and let your actual meeting space be a functional yet inspiring spot for employees to brainstorm, collaborate and learn with our bold and colorful rentals. We met up with friends over at The Lodge in Franklin, TN and styled one of their meeting rooms to be a vibrant, cheerful space that encourages employees to think big!

This bright conference room was already drenched in natural lighting. We added to that brightness with colorful vintage chairs, like the Charlotte, Amanda, Sadie, and Alex chairs along with the Cross-back and Adaline Chairs.

Our Vintage Sunny Rolling Cart was a thoughtful touch – employees were able to grab a caffeinated beverage at any point in our Earthen Alabaster Mugs, keeping their minds sharp! Attendees were able to grab more than just caffeine – Carafes filled with various juices were not only beautiful but were a refreshing mid-morning treat!

As an added treat, we did away with the expected mug-filled-with-pens centerpiece. Instead, we filled our new Acrylic Rectangle Container with colorful energizing trinkets! Employees loved the silly addition that helped them keep boredom away while working brainstorming with their colleagues.

Photos by Jen and Chris Creed.

Get in touch with our team of experts to learn more and reserve rentals for your Nashville and Franklin, TN events, info@southerneventsonline.com.

Our most recent corporate event transformed Nashville City Winery‘s concert and event space into a sleek and sophisticated space for networking over cocktails and dinner. The open house utilized a variety of our comfortable seating options, including the Rhapsody in Blue Side Chairs, our Nickel Grey Bench with acrylic legs, and Ghost Arm Chairs with plush pillows for a stylish lounge area. Seating was accented by our white and chrome Mykonos Coffee Table and chrome Cece Silver Side Tables, keeping the style sleek and sophisticated.

Our new White Leather Mercer Tower with L-Shaped Benches were highlighted and with good reason.  The “L” Tower is powered, meaning it can be used as a charging station for guests! Busy professionals, who come to corporate events with work still on their minds, love this feature. And giving guests an extra charge surely showcases Southern hospitality – who doesn’t appreciate a central spot to charge their phone?

City Winery has tables and chairs of its own so we create a few inspiration tables for guests These paired the ever-popular Grayson Farm Tables with Chiffon Runners and the new Harlin Dining Chairs for a sleek and Southern design. Gold Austin Flatware was placed next to Glass Chargers with Gold Rim, along with our Darcy White China dinner plates and our new Gold Accent China Plates in Coronado and Laguna designs.

Shout out to Nashville Event Lighting for heading up the event and their stunning lighting design – it really made the space shine!  And thanks to Twila’s Photography for the photos.  Such a wonderful event – we can’t wait for all the events City Winery will hold!

Adding a lounge area to your next meeting or company gala is no longer just a fun design element to include – it’s now an anticipated staple for any modern event. The perfect place for your guests to mingle and relax, lounge areas bring people together and adds personality and intimacy to a large event space. Whether your guests are enjoying cocktails or conversation, they can more easily do so in comfort and style with lounge furniture.

Excited about the design addition, but lost when it comes to styling your own? We’ve made it effortless to add a lounge area to your next event with our Southern Lounge Packages. Whatever event is next on the docket – meeting, galas, wedding or cocktail parties – we’ve curated our most loved styles for your event lounge!

Formal Corporate Events or Galas

Our Lounge Package One combines clean lines, tufted accents and chic chrome for a buttoned up, black-tie event. With simple and neutral details like this, this package can be easily customized with pillows or florals to match your overal decor. Perfect for your next charity gala or formal corporate party.

Or take black-tie to the next level with a black and white statement bench and silhouetted tables. Black and white chic gets a little more stylish with Lounge Package 20 – we especially love how elegant the Cece side table looks paired with the Chippendale chair.

Have something else in mind? View the rest of our Lounge Furniture Packages or contact info@southerneventsonline.com for more information.

Meetings or Conferences

Sleek white leather matches nearly any company’s logo colors, making these next Lounge Packages the ideal fit for your next corporate event.

Our Mercer L-Shaped benches are ideal for large corporate gatherings that need to provide comfortable, informal seating for guests in between panels, or trainings. More than that, these benches allow your colleagues to sit on either side which makes it easy to put in the middle of the venue since you know that sight lines will remain uninterrupted.

Pair them with our Mercer Ottoman and Cylinder or Mykonos Coffee Table for a simple and chic lounge area.

Have something else in mind? View the rest of our Lounge Furniture Packages or contact info@southerneventsonline.com for more information.

Company Cocktail Parties

Cocktail parties are a great way to show appreciation for your employees while allowing them to build camaraderie. Get people to do more than stand and sip – allow them to sit and socialize with a thoughtful lounge area! Our comfortable London Loveseat next to gold accented side tables is a stylish way to welcome guests, while the Eiffel Arm Chair adds an unexpected touch of modern flair to the design. Or, give your lounge a masculine feel with our Bennett Leather Sofa – perfect for a more rustic event venue.

We’re pleased as punch to be offering these new Lounge Furniture Packages in Nashville and thrilled to offer special pricing to celebrate! Book by August 15th, 2017 and receive special pricing for events through Nov 30, 2017. Contact our team at 615.595.8508 or by emailing info@southerneventsonline.com for more information!

Lounges are now as essential to events as tables & chairs. The trend towards a sleek and sophisticated space at corporate events, social galas, or glam weddings is making Modern Lounges popular in event design. Chrome accents and clean lines accompanied with bright white seating give any lounge area a modern ambiance while still maintaining a professional look. We love how lounges create intimate spaces at events for guests to relax, for couples to snuggle and for attendees to socialized.

Product Details: Mercer White Leather Couch, Mercer White L-Shaped Bench, Mercer White Tower, Santorini Off-White Love Seat, Cece Silver Side Table, Ghost Arm Chair, Mykonos White/Silver Coffee Table, Mykonos White/Silver Side Table

Want your next meeting to inspire with these modern designs? Contact our team about rentals for a Modern Lounge event at info@southerneventsonline.com.