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.

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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!

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 Arranged Nashville 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 Arranged Nashville 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.