Are you planning a conference or convention and want to make sure your event stands out as both professional and stylish? Look no further than Southern Events for on-trend event furniture! Whether it’s comfortable seating, stylish staging, lounge areas for networking, or cocktail hour essentials, we have everything you need to create a memorable and successful event. Let’s dive into the must-have event furniture for conferences and conventions that will make a lasting impression on your guests and boost attendance in the years to come.

Comfortable Seating

Comfort is a crucial aspect of any conference or convention. Attendees can spend hours seated, listening to speakers or presentations. Ensure they have a pleasant experience with our extensive range of comfortable seating options. From ergonomic Acrylic Ghost Arm Chairs to simple Folding Chairs with padding, we have a variety of seating solutions to suit your event’s needs and theme. If your conference includes workshops or requires attendees to take notes, don’t forget about the importance of providing sturdy and spacious tables. Our inventory boasts a diverse selection of event tables, including classic rectangular ones and contemporary round tables, perfect for taking notes and supporting laptops or other materials. Hosting a sizeable convention? Not to worry! We stock plenty of furniture rentals for large events.

Stylish Staging & Podiums

Impress your attendees and elevate the overall look of your event with our stylish staging and podium options. A well-designed stage not only provides a focal point for speakers and presentations but also adds a touch of professionalism. Especially our Acrylic Podium! We can also provide skirts, for a more cohesive look. And to make the stage even more captivating, consider using pipe and drape as backdrops – to avoid the mundane corporate vibe. However, they can also be customized to feature event sponsors or display important branding elements. As well as serve as a photo opportunity!

Lounge Areas for Networking

Networking is one of the primary benefits of attending a professional conference or convention. To give your attendees ample opportunity to foster connections, encourage mingling in lounge areas. Our event furniture includes plush sofas, cozy armchairs, and elegant accent tables. Perfect for attendees to unwind or mingle and network between sessions or during multi-day events. These pieces will allow them to take a break and recharge before diving back into the conference. Take a look at our curated Lounge Packages, or mix and match pieces to create a one-of-a-kind lounge. Just don’t forget to complete the look with a rug!

Cocktail Hour Essentials

End your conference on a high note with a stylish cocktail hour! Our event furniture for conferences includes bars and storage that are functional and will add a touch of sophistication to your gathering. Consider our contemporary Sorrento White Bar or the elegant Collins Black Wood Bar. Either of which paired beautifully with the Black Barback Shelf or Gold Bookcase. To complement the event bar, ensure you have on-trend glassware that suits your menu. From modern wine glasses to bold beaded tumblers, we have a wide selection to choose from. If needed, add on a set of cocktail tables where guests can comfortably enjoy their drinks.

Planning a successful convention requires attention to detail, and event furniture for conferences can make all the difference! From seating to staging and cocktail hour essentials, Southern Events has everything you need. Contact our team to start planning or for additional event ideas and inspiration.

Team Southern recently had the opportunity to collaborate with local vendors on a whimsical styled shoot at The Cordelle. An event venue & garden situated in Downtown Nashville, it was a stunning backdrop for the colorful outdoor wedding. With a mix of historic and modern spaces, featuring grandeur and charm, there was no shortage of room to create a functional and on-trend wedding layout. Check out the details from this dreamy garden-inspired wedding, featuring our stylish event rentals.

Seating for a Whimsical Indoor Ceremony

The ceremony took place in The Victorian, featuring brick walls, hardwood floors, and beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows. Contrasting the urban event space, we opted for our elegant Harlin Dining Chairs. Featuring light wood and detailed backs, they were the perfect choice for the dreamy indoor ceremony. An equally gorgeous alternative would have been our Adeline Dining Chairs! While we decided to keep the aisle bare, featuring a mix of our vintage rugs would have also been a beautiful choice, lending a cozy vibe.

A Dreamy Outdoor Reception Set Up

Meanwhile, the 5,000-square-foot Garden Lawn created an ethereal garden reception. The manicured lawn and bistro lights overhead made for a charming outdoor setup – especially come nightfall. Our Fruitwood Farm Tables and Harlin Dining Chairs were the base for the guest tables. This banquet style is perfect if you want a more intimate feel! Set with Heirloom China, Hob Nob Glassware, and Sophia Flatware, the look was elegant and vintage-inspired. Fun fresh florals and Turqouise Poly Napkins provided a punch of color, fitting for the season! Our Davis Glass Cylinders filled in the table centerpieces.

Blue-Hued Wedding Lounge

Eventually, The Victorian was flipped into a cozy cocktail area. Contrasting the warm-toned space, we chose our always popular Saylor Navy Velvet Sofa and Chair. It paired beautifully with a bright Aqua Rug and modern Rhodes Coffee Table. To optimize the space were a handful of cocktail tables – dressed up with deep black linen. Combining with the whimsical florals, it was a perfect cocktail hour set up for the colorful garden wedding.

On-Theme Wedding Cocktails

To match the colorful event design, equally bold wedding cocktails were required! J Jackson Mobile Mixologist served up a variety of delicious colorful cocktails in our Davis and Coupe Glasses. We chose these pieces for their clean shape, contrasting the vintage-inspired Hob Nob Glassware used at each table. We also loved the fun colors of the beverages as well as edible florals!

Vendors

Planning: Posh Occasions

Venue: The Cordelle

Florals: LL Floral

Photography: KT Sura Photography

Live Painter: Heather Wolfe Art

Bar: J Jackson Mobile Mixologist

Catering: South Fork Catering Co.

DJ & Sparkle Fountains: Request Premier

Lighting: Bright Event Productions

HMUA: Local Honey

Groom Attire: The Black TuxTransportation: Signature Nashville

Looking to recreate the style of this colorful garden wedding for your upcoming nuptials or an outdoor celebration? Send our team a message at info@southerneventsonline.com for help! For more colorful event design inspiration, take a look at our blog covering Colorful Summer Party Ideas.

Don’t underestimate the impact stylish seating can have on your event! An essential piece of furniture for your wedding ceremony and reception, the chairs you feature are an easy way to take your celebration to the next level. Today we’re sharing our in stock wedding chair rentals, with unique styles for every type of event! Including classic folding and wood chairs, plus on-theme options!

Wood Chairs

Let’s start with the most popular option, wood chairs for rent! These beautiful pieces tend to be desirable as they lend an elegant and timeless look to an event, thanks to the natural wood stains. They look especially beautiful in an outdoor setting, such as a backyard ceremony or tented reception. The go-to is are our Cross-Back Chairs with their sleek design. However, our Adeline and Harlin Dining Chairs are stunning statement pieces that offer a more high-end look. Just don’t forget to add a cushion for extra comfort!

Classic Event Chairs

Sometimes keeping it classic is best, especially for those who prefer are hosting a casual event or have a more understated style. We offer a variety of folding chairs for rent, with our Fruitwood Folding Chairs being the most popular color. They are also available in a classic white and black. Or, for a more glam event style, opt for our Chiavari Chairs with their details backs – available in black, fruitwood, gold, and white!

Contemporary Event Chairs

A more recent addition, and our current favorite, are our selection of acrylic event chairs. Made of polyacrylate, these clear chairs lend a fun contemporary vibe to an event. They’re a beautiful choice for both ceremonies and receptions, and we carry a variety of unique designs. For a more subtle look, opt for our Acrylic Ghost Armless Chair – also available with arms. If you like a bit more detail, feature our elegant Acrylic Carrigan Side Chairs.

Vintage Event Chairs

In recent years there has been an uptick in an appreciation for vintage event chairs with their dainty details and classic designs. They are a gorgeous choice for rustic events, as well as modern events with a vintage twist. A prime example being our Antique White Bentwood Chairs! However, we also offer throne chairs for couples who want a more regal-inspired look. Both our Constance and Provence Cathedral Chairs are perfect for those who want to create a memorable sweetheart table.

Love these elegant wedding chair rentals? Send our team a message at info@southerneventsonline.com to secure these rentals for your big day. Or for more event seating inspiration, take a look at our Natural Luxe Lounge Furniture.

With virtual options becoming more normalized for corporate meetings & summits – but attendees still wanting in-person experiences, we expect to see more and more hybrid meeting options.  Hybrid corporate summits bring together attendees both in person as well as virtual, making for unique opportunities and challenges when setting the stage and choosing your rentals. After all, they’re still meant to inform and inspire – and impress! To help you host a memorable corporate event for our new normal, check out our essential event rentals that are as functional as they are stylish. Plus! Be sure to grab a copy of our Event Essentials Guide with tips and tricks.

Camera-Ready Stage Set-Ups

It’s important to create the right focal point for your event! A stage that is comfortable, stylish, and on-brand as well as virtually interesting is key.  From unique stage seating to out-of-the-box chairs, Southern Events Party Rental Company offers quite the selection to choose from. Our Bennett and Henley Sofas, Eiffel Chairs, Adeline Chairs, Rory Chairs, and Farrah Chairs offer stylish, unique, and comfortable seating for the speakers as they sit on the stage. Accent tables make for a cozy and complete look (as well as a perch for speaker notes or water). Be sure to also consider your stage backdrops – they help frame the space and create a uniform look for virtual users. We love our Boxwood Walls and Pipe & Drape for stage backdrops.

Stylish Lecterns

If you are hosting a more formal speaker or handing out awards, then you will need a lectern. Helpful for keeping your guests front and center, as well as amplifying their voice, they are a staple whether or not you have staging. It will also create a more overall organized event layout! In addition to providing a focal point for in-person guests, it will make live streaming easier for the camera crew as there is an obvious mark for people to speak from on stage. Our Acrylic Lectern is a unique contemporary (and customizable with a cling) choice, while Black Metal is a classic.

Upgrade Your Seating for In-Person Socializing

Want to uplevel your event seating? Make the space extra special for in-person attendees and opt for fun contemporary pieces, like our Acrylic Chairs. Available in a variety of styles, they make for a unique addition to any table. You’ll also want cozy lounge and bistro areas. Whether they are used for breakoff sessions or breaks between speakers where people can spread out. Check out our Mercer Collection (with built-in charging ports) or Pearce Furniture. Or opt for one or two of our curated lounge packages, complete with sofas, chairs, rugs, and accent tables.

Show Off Your Brand

Because corporate summits exist to instill pride and cast vision, weaving on-brand materials and signage throughout the event is typically a strong move in the right direction. You can do this through our customizable Harpeth Bar. As well as custom pillows or colorful clings placed on the back of seating. Or opt for a memorable, photo-worthy entryway, made using our elegant Boxwood Walls.

Need help planning your one-off or annual hybrid corporate summits? Our team would love to help you create an event that is stylish and functional. Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com, and let’s get started!

Graduation is a momentous success and lots of people will want to witness the tradition of their loved one walking across the stage. And, as with any event of this scale, the safety of students, faculty, and their families is important. Today we’re sharing our in-stock graduation ceremony rentals that will make for a safer celebration.

Event Staging

Walking across the graduation stage to receive their diploma is a highly anticipated moment for most students. Our sturdy staging (available with and without carpet) includes all of the basics, such as steps and staircases with hand railing.

Want to take your graduation ceremony to the next level? Opt for our Harpeth stage facade and columns for a more polished look. They are customizable, allowing for different combinations and personalized insets – like your school colors or logo. Stage Skirting is another way to finish the look of your event stage, hiding cords and such below – now in stock in natural or black.

Event Flooring

Sometimes the best option is to host your graduation ceremony outdoors, perhaps under a tent. In which case, leveling the ground may be in order. To help, our DuraTrac flooring can easily be installed to create a level and sturdy floor throughout the entirety of your event space. It can be installed over grass, dirt, mud, and other uneven surfaces, to protect both your guests and your grass!

Graduation Chairs

Comfortable chairs are the bread and butter of a successful graduation ceremony. Before walking across the graduation stage, a solid portion of the day will be spent seated. Our classic folding chairs promise a put-together look and optimal comfort. Easy to load and transport, they are available in Fruitwood, White, and Black.

Fencing or Rope/Stanchion

Fencing is useful in a variety of ways, from restricting guest access to directing the flow of traffic. We offer beautiful white portable fencing creating organized entry and exit points at your event, as well as a border. Add rope and stanchion to your stage area keeping guests safe and giving the speaking staff or guests a designated space.

Lectern & Easels for Signage

You can’t overlook the importance of signage, whether it is for decoration or directions. We stock both black and gold aluminum easels, perfect for displaying your school logo, a program, or directions to different areas of the event. Carefully placed folding clips ensure that they will remain standing for the length of your event. Our lecterns may also be decorated with your school logo.

Needing graduation ceremony rentals? We’re here to help! Email our team to book your personal showroom tour at info@southerneventsonline.com to get started! Or if you are planning on hosting a personal celebration, check out our blog on in-stock graduation party rentals.

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.

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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

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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!