A smaller wedding does not mean smaller style! To help inspire you, we’re sharing a handful of ways that you can pull off a small, yet elegant intimate wedding, featuring wedding design ideas from a recent styled shoot at the bright and airy boutique Noelle Hotel in Nashville.

Up Close and Personal

By far the most rewarding aspect of hosting an intimate wedding is that you can be truly yourself, as you will be most comfortable amongst the special few whom you invited. With less people around, your guests will also feel more connected to you, as they witness this milestone in your lives and share in your emotions. As shown with our Harlin Chairs, create a seating area that allows everyone to see, hear and be a part of the intimate ceremony.

Photos by Sigourney Hermann Photography

Elegant Place Settings

When it comes to planning a small wedding, you can still make a statement! Take the elegant table setting we created, which includes our Gold Austin Flatware, Glass Mosaic China, Glass Charger with Gold Rim, and White Round China. It absolutely POPs on the rich Blue Velvet Linens! We were also careful in our choice of Cybil Glassware which, while slightly more whimsical, still fits into the overall aesthetic.

Make the Most of Your Venue

Often times, couples who host an intimate wedding will utilize the same space for both their ceremony and reception. This will save you the effort and cost of a secondary event space, and allow you to make the most of the venue you truly love. Take this into consideration when researching potential venues, as a large enough area can accommodate both the weddings ceremony seating and dinner tables. If everything can be set up from the get-go, there will be less hustle and bustle to rearrange furniture when it comes time to eat.

Splurge on Special Touches

One benefit of opting for a smaller-scale affair is that you will have the budget to splurge on items or elements that you love, like our comfy and downright beautiful Tabby Tufted Grey Linen Loveseat. These special touches can be an item that sparks joy for you or is simply more convenient. Take the opportunity to treat yourself and your loved ones to a special space.

Are you ready to start planning the details and design of your intimate wedding? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Here at Southern Events, we love a modern tablescape! While modern can sometimes mean stark or cold, your table design can have a modern feel and still be elegant and timeless.  With earthy elements, luxe fabrics, clean lines, and ghost chairs, we created three modern Southern tablescapes to inspire you.

#1 Modern Luxe Tablescape

Moody and glam, our modern luxe style features our Black Dupioni Linen, Carrera Marble Dinner Plates, Cybil Glassware, Sofia Flatware and Glass Chargers with Gold Rim. Taper candles in a sleek iron candle holder with carefully placed succulents as well as our Acrylic Armless Ghost Chairs, give this tablescape it’s modern lines while remaining understated. This table design would be perfect for a black tie gala, fundraiser or chic rehearsal dinner.

#2 Modern Seaside Southern Tablescape

Navy linens, relaxed china & glassware combine with an airy centerpiece and copper flatware to create a tablescape perfect for dining al fresco! For this modern seaside-inspired Southern tablescape, we used our Navy Blue Velvet Linens, Earthen China, Davis Glassware and Brushed Copper Flatware. Our Acrylic Armless Ghost Chairs once again keep this relaxed tablescape modern. Plus, we love using navy as a neutral, especially when it’s velvet.

#3 Modern Tuscan Southern Tablescape

Give your event a modern Tuscan feel! With patterned dinnerware, aqua linens and an oversized, this modern southern tablescape just needs wine! Featuring our Coronado China, Earthen China, Sofia Flatware, Davis Glassware, Ocean Blue Velvet Linens, Dove Gray Chiffon Runner, and Acrylic Armless Ghost Chairs. The bold linen and coordinating china are reminiscent of Italy art and flair, while the simple centerpiece and glassware keep this modern look the perfect fit for outdoor garden events, dinner parties and springtime wedding & baby showers.

 Photos by Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Looking for more style inspiration? Our galleries feature various rentals based on type and style of your event.

Cozy home holiday parties are a wonderful and intimate way to share your love with family and friends. But who says you have to handle everything on your own? Don’t bother stocking up on serviceware or specialty items for this one event. Southern Events has all the event rentals you need for your next Nashville celebration – we’ll help make your season bright and your gathering memorable with our catalog of event rentals.

Glassware

Do you own 12 wine glasses but have 24 guests? Southern has got it covered. From our modern Cybil Wine Glasses to our classic Upton Glassware, we can make sure your home holiday party is fully stocked. Southern Events has wine glasses, champagne flutes, and even Irish coffee mugs for all the cocktails or beverages you choose to serve. Whatever specialty drinks you whip up for your Nashville gathering, we have the glassware event rentals for it.

Photo by Jen and Chris Creed

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China and Chargers

If you don’t have enough fancy china to feed all your hungry guests, leave it to Southern! From our Onyx Dinner Plates and Carrera Marble Dinner Plates to our Gold Rimmed Chargers, we have more than enough fine china and chargers to make your home holiday very merry and bright.

Photo by Katelyn Nicole Photography

Photo by Madi Flournoy Photography

White Plates

Looking for a more neutral design to match your home’s decor? Southern Events’ has all you need, with a range of china including our Round White China & Darcy China.

Serviceware and Buffet Dishes

Holiday buffets are easiest as a host, and allow people to customize their plates. Plus, with all the delicious seasonal options your guests will likely come back for seconds. Southern’s Pewter Serviceware and Chafing & Serving Dishes keep things simple while still looking classic and timeless. Useful while still matching perfectly with your home and event’s theme? Perfection!

Davidson Beverage Jars

Infused water is just another way to wow your guests. One of our Davidson Beverage Jars makes a beverage station easy, whether it be an infused water or another delicious cocktail. Whether you’re having a bevy of beverages or just one, display it beautifully.

Side Tables

Even if you’re having a sit-down dinner, guests will be walking and talking, and likely need an extra surface or two to put their plates and drinks. With Southern’s distinct party rentals, you’re one step ahead: our side tables come in a variety of designs to match your home’s decor. Whether you want gilded gold (like our Cheval Side Table) or striking silver (like our Cece Side Table), our selection of Side Tables will be sure to delight.

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Cocktail Tables

All your guests will want to mix and mingle, and what better way to do so than around tall cocktail bistro tables? Rather than worrying about seating for everyone, you’ll be easily providing your guests with a place to put their drinks while they get to enjoy a pleasant conversation. Southern Events offers a variety of styles from a classic table with festive red linen to our Remington Gunmetal Bistro Table, Jackson Bistro Table or Farm Bistro table. As a bonus, these are small and easy to move, making them perfect for adding extra space and reconfiguring your layout to best suit your home!

Photo by Jen & Chris Creed Photography

Ready to rent your party essentials to host the soiree of the season? We’ve got whatever you need for all your Nashville, Franklin, and Middle Tennessee holiday parties! Contact our team at info@southerneventsonline.com for more information!

There’s nothing more luxe than a black-tie event and this season that formal luxury is coming to your tablescapes, too. The all-black event design trend is one we are proud to get behind – these onyx details are so dreamy!

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. Luckily, Southern Events and Party Rental Company has dozens of rentals in each color to choose from, including this season’s coveted all-black. From the chic tablecloths to stone Onyx China, this all-black aesthetic was absolutely stunning.

Tables were surrounded by our Ghost Armless Acrylic Chairs and covered by a luxe Black Dupioni Table Linen. Austin Gold Flatware provided a metallic accent, while the modern and sleek Cybil Glassware were the perfect modern adornment. Black Table Napkins sat between Onyx Earthen China Dinner and Salad Plates, breaking up the black luxe without veering from the color of choice.

Looking to add in just a touch more color? We kept the Ghost Chairs, the glassware, and the table linen, but made a few key changes to the place settings to bring another all-black design to list. Our Carerra Marble Dinner Plates were perfect for keeping things moody and dramatic while adding just a bit of brightness to the tablescape. Featuring one of our Glass Chargers with Gold Rim was a unique way to keep to the all-black color palette – the glass added a bit of texture while still letting the black truly shine. One final change in adding Sophia Flatware made it so that two metallic accents didn’t overshadow the beautiful all-black design.

Thanks to Jen and Chris Creed for these gorgeous photos. Want to see more bold and black designs? Check out this luxe moody style shoot at Graystone Quarry. Ready to bring the all-black trend to your next event? Reach out to info@southerneventsonline.com for more information.

There are good times to be had at the bar of any Nashville event, whether you’re looking for something refreshing or trying out the event’s signature cocktail. With several event bars in various sizes and designs to choose from, your Middle Tennessee event is not complete without a bar! Southern has so many event bars to choose from – here are some ideas on how to incorporate them at your next wedding or event in Nashville, Tennessee.

Want to chat with an event specialist about setting up your Franklin, Nashville, or Middle Tennessee event? Send us a note at info@southerneventsonline.com and we’ll be so glad to help!

Photo by Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Bars on Display

Looking for a chic way to set up a display of beverages? Having your bar display refreshments in a buffet-style is something we love seeing at Nashville events. Our Harpeth Bar is the latest piece added to our catalog, with chic clean lines and stunning architecture. The recessed inset allows you to customize each bar to fit your event with your company logo, lite panels or floral inserts. Placing our favorite Cybil Glassware alongside bottles of refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic options allows guests to serve themselves at smaller events.

Photo by Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Another great option for using bars to display beverages is setting up infused water stations throughout the venue. Especially if you’re having an outdoor southern gathering, you’ll want to keep your guests hydrated! Having water options somewhere other than the main bar is a great way to help people stay refreshed without dealing with long lines. Our Acrylic Top with Fruitwood Column was gorgeous at this garden wedding styled shoot, and draped with our Bloom Chiffon Runner.

 John Myers Photographer

Whiskey Barrel Bars

Nothing says “Nashville Party” like Whiskey! Displaying fun desserts on a Whiskey Bar is a unique and fun way to incorporate southern fun with a sweet tooth. We’ve got plenty of pedestals to choose from, and our Wyatt Pedestal Cake Stands looks especially dreamy on a Whiskey Bar.

We also love setting up the Remington Bar Stools with Whiskey Barrel Bars to create extra high-top tables for the cocktail hour. This helps maximize your Nashville event venue space while adding a rustic touch. Add a lantern or two on top to create the design you desire – we’ve got plenty to choose from!

Franklin Bar Collection

If you’ve got lots of guests to care for, you’ll need multiple bars. Our Franklin Bars are perfect for the job – with 4ft and 8ft long bars with wood columns to match, you can easily mix and match to create the design and flow your event needs. And with their traditional, upscale look in a variety of finishes, the Franklin Bars are perfect for all your corporate, nonprofit, or traditional wedding needs.

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Some of our favorite bar setups include two bars with a matching column in the middle, two or three bars side to side, or two bars creating an “L” shape at the corner of your venue – the perfect solution to long lines! With options in Antique White, Blackwood, Grayson, and Fruitwood you’re sure to find a Franklin Bar that fits.

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Minibars

Setting up stations around your event is a great way to keep crowds happy and hydrated. Adding minibars along the perimeter of the dance floor or just outside the cocktail area makes sure all guests can find something to sip on. Have these be a “beer only” or “non-alcoholic beverages only” bar, or display  Our Franklin 4ft Bars look amazing at weddings, social events, fundraisers, non-profit events and corporate events in the Nashville and Middle Tennessee area!

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Photo by Allison Lewis Photography

Rustic Bars

Set the scene with rustic specialty bar, like the Bond 6ft Bar made of rustic refurbished wood. This one-of-a-kind bar is a great way to add character to your event.

Boxwood Walls

Looking to create even more character at your Nashville event? The Boxwood Walls are a great way to add foliage to your party, creating walls where there aren’t any. Use it to add a background to your middle-of-the-room bar – your guests will love the greenery!

Want to chat with an event specialist about setting up your Franklin, Nashville, or Middle Tennessee event? Send us a note at info@southerneventsonline.com and we’ll be so glad to help!

These days modern and chic event rentals are all about clean lines, futuristic feels and reinvented classics. Southern Events has the modern event rentals in stock to give your next Nashville or Franklin, TN party a fresh and forward-looking feel.

Acrylic Chairs

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Our sleek acrylic chairs instantly modernize any event design. From the clean, clear lines of our Ghost Arm Chair to the eye-catching architecture of the Fantasma Side Chair, these unique chairs are form and function in one.

Marble Plates

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Marble is a classic look but shown in a new way, make it modern and chic. Our Carrera Marble Dinner Plates  make a sophisticated addition to any wedding or event tablescape and can be played up with dark jewel tones for a high drama look.

Capriano Marble Table

Art-deco inspired with a unique shape and a classic marble top, the gorgeous Capriano Marble and Copper Accent Table is a must-have for any modern lounge. Modern event rentals are sleek yet functional – we love the metalwork detail of this sculptural piece! We’re certain your guests will swoon over it too!

Echo Side Tables

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Simplicity is a core design element of our chic modern event rentals. We have sleek ansd silver tables for rent that are easy to mix and match for the perfect modern event design. Our Echo Silver Mirror Side Tables are a perfect example: eye-catching without being overdone.

Mercer Furniture

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When it comes to modern lounge seating, you want white furniture and clean lines. Plus, you want function and style to match your overall event decor. Our Mercer Furniture Collection is the perfect modern event rentals – from the White Leather Couch and Ottoman to the cleverly-constructed L Shaped Bench and White Tower with built in power for corporate events.

Cybil Glassware

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Our striking Cybil Glassware is a must for a modern & chic table setting. The unexpected lines of this elegant glassware exude chic, forward-thinking design.

Black & White Triangle Plates

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We love a dramatic black and white color scheme for a chic modern event, so it’s no surprise that our Black & White Tribeca Triangle Plate is one of the hottest items in our inventory. These designer plates add a cool geometric element to any place setting. We especially love them with gold accents, or on display at a buffet.

Copper Flatware

Jen and Chris Creed Photography

The key to keeping modern design fresh is simply adding a few warm touches to complement the sharp angles and cool color palette. Our Brushed Copper Flatware is a fantastic touch to finish off a modern table setting, particularly when allowed to pop against a clean white background!

Love this look? Discover how to create the perfect modern design and add modern event rentals to your Nashville and Franklin, TN events, 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.

We love when a new space opens its doors here in Franklin, TN, but when new spaces are as beautifully designed as The Lodge our hearts do a little dance! The Lodge in Franklin, TN is a co-working space beautifully designed with high ceilings, modern amenities, and rustic style. With private rooms and an industrial style event space, it’s a great location for companies to host gatherings, summits, retreats, or simply get-out-of-the-office meetings.

For company cocktail hours, summits, or retreats The Lodge‘s large event space boasts rustic finishes and large glass garage doors to let in lots of natural light. Adjacent to the co-working space (with smaller private meeting rooms, kitchen and shared co-working room) this space offers a blank canvas for a variety of set-ups including lounges with nearby bar and cocktail tables or styled dining table for guests to gather.

Meetings at The Lodge will benefit from large windows in various private rooms, making sure that attendees feel the refreshing energy of the sunlight while still having everything they need to get work done. We added a collection of our vintage chairs to the farmhouse table, plus our unique Sunny Rolling Cart to give this meeting space an inspiring pop of color. Built-in whiteboards and high-speed wifi are standard – just add your co-workers and your next big idea!

Get in touch with the team at The Lodge to learn more and reserve space for your upcoming event, hello@thelodgefranklin.com. Photos by Jen and Chris Creed