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 Graye

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.

Team Southern has been hard at work sourcing striking new rental pieces for your upcoming events in Nashville & Middle Tennesee. With metallic accents, bold prints, and comfortable tufted furniture, you just might swoon at all that is new in stock!

Looking to dazzle at your next occasion? Southern has all you need for your next Franklin, Nashville or Middle Tennessee event. Reach out to info@southerneventsonline.com to reserve any of the items you see! 

Harlin Chairs

Our Harlin Chairs are the answer for a more formal but still rustic Cross-Back Chair. The architecturally stunning design in natural wood adds elegance to any event, looking striking no matter the season. Available with or without an ivory cushion, this piece has been loved at indoor and outdoor events alike! We love its versatility and the black-tie rustic charm it brings to any occasion.

Photo Credit: Jenna Henderson Photographer

Photo Credit: Phindy Studios

Laguna & Coronado Gold Accent Plates

Adding to our Gold Accent Plates, Laguna and Coronado plates are a gorgeous addition to any place setting. Gold with a hint of sky blue, these small accent plates feature distinct patterns perfectly sized for a starter, salad or dessert course as part of a table setting, or displayed during a cocktail event.

Photo Credit: Jenna Henderson Photographer

Gold Rimmed Glass Chargers

A little gold goes a long way, and our new Gold Rimmed Glass Chargers (also shown above) add a metallic warmth to a modern glass charger plate. Tablescapes featuring just a hint of gold will dazzle guests and are perfect for hosts who truly want just a hint of this very on-trend accent.

Winstead Gray Tufted Bench

The Winstead Gray Tufted Bench is extra large, making it ideal for any lounge area. Tufted at the top with hammered details around the bottom, this bench is a clean and chic new way to welcome guests to your event. Whether used as seating or as a coffee table, the neutral gray color and tufted fabric play incredibly well into any design you choose.

Photo Credit: Phindy Studios

Chiffon Runners

Elegant Chiffon Runners add a new element of texture to your upcoming tablescapes. The sheer, smooth fabric adds a romantic touch and looks especially stunning when paired with a farm table or the Fruitwood Bar. We have also had clients used this as part of wedding ceremony backdrops, intertwined with flowers and greenery garlands. Available in blush, dove gray or ivory, the muted colors coordinate nicely with any color palettes.

Photo Credit: Abigail Bridges PhotographyPhoto Credit: John Myers Photographer

Cecilia Floral Matte Satin

Feeling bold? The Cecilia Floral Matte Satin fabric adds a bold romantic pattern in muted colors, creating effortless elegance for your cocktail hour or main event. We especially love the way it so easily pairs with our other satin linens in coordinating colors for a truly seamless design. We love this at any occasion, whether a romantic garden wedding or a grand gala!

Photo Credit: Phindy Studios

Cheval Gold Mirrored Table in Large and Small

A side table that glistens adds depth to an event’s style. The Cheval Gold Mirrored Table comes in two sizes (large and small) has striking lines in a metallic finish, ideal for a modern design. Gold adds a bit of romance, making it perfect to accompany a blush or all white color palette. We can’t wait to see how you’ll design it!

Echo Silver Mirrored Table in Large and Small

Our Echo Silver Mirrored Table in large and small is just as stunning as the Cheval, only in silver metallic. The chrome finish lends itself well to any modern seating areas and is welcomed by guests as a place to rest their drinks while mingling with others.

Photo Credit: Phindy Studios

Floral Printed Dance Floor

An inspirational dance floor really elevates the entire look of an event – when the design is coordinated from top to literally bottom, it stands out in a marvelous way! The new Floral Printed Dance Floor features oversize prints in various corners of the dance floor. Peonies in a barely-there pink are featured, allows the elegance to carry over from dinner to dancing. We loved it at the Heritage Ball 2017 as an entry into the main space – the striking and romantic design had guests swooning!

Photo Credit: Phindy Studios