Skip the crowded downtown scene this year and opt for something a little more elevated: a moody modern New Year’s Eve party. Whether you’re planning a large corporate gala, a laid-back office party, or an intimate countdown cocktail hour, we’ve got the rentals to help you ring in the new year in unforgettable style. Think luxe neutral linens, plush retro-inspired lounge furniture, and a bar setup that’s practically made for Insta-worthy sips. Keep reading for ideas on everything from moody metallic tablescapes to cozy lounge setups that invite your guests to sit and stay awhile.

Moody Metallic Tables

Hosting a seated dinner? Set the mood with a bold and modern table design. Black is a natural go-to for New Year’s Eve, but don’t shy away from layering in metallic touches for extra glam. Start with a luxe linen—go solid with our Black tablecloths or add subtle texture with Black Nova. Prefer something warmer? Gold Furrow makes a striking statement.

Build your place settings with our Gold, Silver, or Black Rim Glass Charger and pair them with our stylish Earthen Dinner Plates. For flatware, tie in your metallic theme with Gold Austin, Brooklyn, or Brushed Copper Flatware. Add a fun and modern touch with standout glassware like our Cybil Glasses or Meridian Tumblers in a chic blue hue.

Cozy Countdown Lounge

No New Year’s Eve party is complete without a lounge space. It’s going to be a long night, so give your guests a comfy-chic place to sip, chat, and take it all in. We love the drama of our Regent Black Velvet Sofa paired with Acrylic Ghost Arm Chairs. Add contrast and polish with the Avalon Round Coffee Table or go modular with our Pearce Lounge. It can easily be customized to fit any space or guest count.

Want to dial up the cozy factor? Layer in some textured rugs for warmth and style. And for larger gatherings, don’t forget to sprinkle in a few bistro tables and barstools near the bar. So guests always have a place to perch!

Stylish Bars for Midnight Toasts

Raise a glass in style with a bar setup that’s as functional as it is fabulous. Our Black Franklin Bar is a sleek statement piece. Especially when paired with our Black Bookcase to display bottles or showcase glassware. Opt for elegant Gatsby Champagne Coupes for toasts or the Upton Glassware for a more classic cocktail service. Planning to serve a signature welcome drink? You’ll love our White 6-Tier Serving Tower—it’s perfect for pre-poured bubbly or mocktails.

Feeling inspired? We would love to help you plan a Moody Modern New Year’s Eve party in Nashville. Whether you’re hosting a small at-home gathering or a large corporate event! Send us a message at  info@southerneventsonline.com, or take a look at our catalog of rentals on the website.

Sometimes less is more, and modern minimalist events prove just that! There is beauty to be found in simplicity, not to mention it often comes with a smaller decor budget. Less cluttered, modern minimalism can make it feel easier to breathe within your event space, without compromising style. Learn how to host a modern minimalist event when you take a look at our in-stock rentals that will lend a clean and timeless look.

Clean Tablescapes

To achieve a modern minimalist table, you’ll want to keep any decor simple and maintain as much open space as possible – perhaps stick to greenery! As for serving ware, opt for pieces that are sleek. Such as our Earthen China, available in 3 neutral colors, or Plain Glass China. Easily feature an elegant pop of metallics with our simple Austin Gold or Noir Matte Black Flatware. For a romantic minimalist table, feature a touch of color in your otherwise neutral palette with a set of our poly napkins. Perhaps in Ice Pink, Slate, or Lilac! Or, grab a velvet set for subtle texture.

Stylish Guest Seating

Of course, your dinner tables will need chairs, of which we have many to choose from. For a modern event design, we recommend sticking to pieces that feature neutral colors and simple details. Any of our acrylic chairs are a great option, which will lend a unique contemporary look to your event. Both our Acrylic Ghost Arm Chairs and Acrylic Ghost Armless Chairs are a popular choice! For a slightly more romantic vibe, or to complement a warm-toned palette, you might opt for our Harlin Dining Chairs.

Sleek Lounge Areas

As always, every event needs a lounge to socialize. And one of our personal favorites are modern minimalist event lounges, starring clean & elegant furniture. We have a wide selection of timeless pieces that you can mix and match to create a one-of-a-kind social area. To start, choose a plush sofa, like our Regent Black Velvet Sofa – perfect for a moody minimalist lounge! Then, add-on chairs, such as one of our acrylic pieces or our unique White Eiffel Arm Chairs. And don’t forget to include areas for guests to set their drinks! We’re currently favoring our Rhodes, Rivet and Granger accent tables, with their sleek legs.

Ready to plan an on-trend modern minimalist event? Send our team a message at info@southerneventsonline.com for help selecting on-theme rentals!

When it comes to event decor, table linens are a stylish way to dress up your event. Although simple, they are effective thanks to the wide variety of colors and materials, which contribute to the overall event design. Currently, we’ve been loving textured linens, from chic runners to velvet napkins. Get ideas on how to elevate your event tables when you feature a set of our on-trend textured linens!

Texture Table Runners

If you are featuring tables with an attractive top, then you won’t want to cover it up! Gauze runners are a stylish way to feature some contrasting texture, while still showing off the existing tabletop. Perfect for our Farm Tables! Our Sahara Runners pair beautifully with the wood finish, and are available in three stunning colors. Ivory and Natural are ideal for a modern minimal tablescape. Meanwhile, Rose will lend a fun pop of color! Our Chiffon Runners, available in Rose, Dove Grey or White lend to a more romantic feel. Want a more glam accent? Take a look at our Sequin Table Runners!

Sophisticated Linens

Dreaming of natural but sophisticated event tables? You can’t beat our Kennedy Linens! These linen-style tablecloths and napkins are lightweight, soft, with an organic texture. They are perfect for warmer months of the year as they are slightly sheer, lending a laid-back look. Not to mention they are available in a range of neutral and dusty colors, fitting for a modern event table! Some of our current favorites include Cactus, Fawn and Topaz.

Luxe Linens

The latest and greatest fad in event linen rentals is velvet! Velvet linens create a rich, yet seasonless texture for your tables. And they are available in a huge array of gorgeous colors, making them fitting for a variety of event styles. A few of our current favorites include Fern, London Fog, and Rose. For an especially sophisticated look, check out our etched velvet linens featuring metallic accents – a fun option for cocktail tables. Or your cake table! If you want to switch things up a little, consider topping velvet table linens with satin napkins! A buttery texture with a soft sheen, they will make for an extra romantic tablescape.

Want to feature some of these elegantly textured linens at your upcoming celebration? Contact our team today for assistance, or for help choosing products that align with your event design! For more event table ideas, be sure to check out out our blog on Luxe Event Linens!

If you’re looking for a bright and chic look for your upcoming wedding, look no further! Earlier this year our team at Southern Events collaborated with other local vendors for a fresh and fun desert bloom themed style shoot at 14Tenn in Nashville, Tennessee. Enjoy the breathtaking image by Gray Kammera Photography as we show off some of our featured rentals!

For the intimate indoor reception, we opted to use our modern Acrylic Ghost Armless Chairs. Meanwhile, our Davis Glass Cylinders with white pillar candles lined the aisle way, extending the airy look and creating a warm ambiance. Of course, the floral backdrop created by SS T Villager Designs stole the show! Their bright whimsical florals took this reception set up to another level, with lush greenery and bold colors.

Shifting to the reception, we featured more of our popular acrylic furniture. This time our Acrylic Carrigan Side Chair. A mix of contemporary and industrial/rustic furniture makes this set-up stylish yet inviting.

On the long dinner tables, we created place settings using our Coronado China, Athena China, Faux Wood Round Chargers, and Austin Flatware. Our Fuchsia Etched Velvet Napkins brought a POP of color that complimented the bright floral centerpieces. For drinks, we selected our classically elegant Cybil Glassware.

Also, note the beautiful calligraphy escort cards by Fanciful Ink!

When styling the bride and groom’s table, we always like a little extra drama. The bold florals dripped all the way to the floor where they met our Gold Metal Intersect Cube and Davis Glass Cylinders, for a warm and luxe look.

In addition to long dinner tables, we also used round tables. For these, we selected our stunning Fuchsia Etched Velvet Linens. A mix of our acrylic chairs were featured, for that popular mix and match vibe.

While the place setting were identical to those on the long dinner tables, we switched out the napkins. Our London Fog Etched Velvet Napkins provided a much-needed neutral contrast to the otherwise bold table. Our favorite element? The super cute potted plant wedding favors/place settings!

Lounge areas are a must-have for any wedding with a cocktail hour. This cozy lounge was created using our Nickel Grey Bench, Henley Grey Velvet Tufted Sofa, and Acrylic Fantasma Side Chairs.  Cheval Gold Miror Side Tables were decorated with lush plants for that chic desert vibe. Nearby, bistro tables were set up with our Ocean Blue Velvet Linens.

Other vendors:

Dress  Adorn Nashville

Suit The Black Tux

MUAH Indigo Beauty Collective

Want to features some of these gorgeous modern rentals at your next event or for an upcoming Nashville wedding? Contact our team to secure your rentals today!

A new year always brings new event trends, and we are loving these event rental trends for 2020! From monochromatic color palettes to interactive displays, we’ll show you how to wow guests with stunning event rentals from Southern.

Looking for a full-service team to help style your event? Reach out to schedule your personal tour of our Franklin showroom, info@southerneventsonline.com.

Monochromatic Decor

We’ve been crushing on monochrome schemes for a while, so we’re all in with this event design trend. Go for the drama with a monochromatic palette in all black, mixing textures to create depth – ie: All. The. Velvet! Create an elegant event lounge with our Black Velvet Sofa and Black and Silver Rug, or layer our matte Onyx Earthen China with Black Velvet or Dupioni Linens for a chic table setting.

Photo Credit | Jen & Chris Creed

Art Deco Blues

Update traditional Art Deco event themes with Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year – Classic Blue. For a Tennessee twist, think blues instead of jazz with event rentals like our Navy Blue Velvet Linens, Saylor Navy Velvet Sofa, Rory Navy Velvet Chair, and Meridian Blue Tumblers.

Photo Credit | Cee Cee Photography

Photo Credit | Phindy Studios

Bold Lines

Make it modern and graphic with clean lines and minimal fuss – and a little metallic never hurt! Keep your rentals simple and streamlined like Loren Bistro Table and Acrylic Ghost Barstools for cocktail hours, and deck out your event bar with our geometric Avenue Bar Back Shelving and Harpeth Bars.

Photo Credit | Phindy Studios

Photo Credit | Phindy Studios

Warm Tones

Warm-up your 2020 events with earthy tones and cozy textures like velvet (again, we are so. in. love!) – from dusty rose, peach, terra cotta and, of course, gold! Take a note from City Winery’s open house and mix linens for a more interesting look – like our Cameo Blush or Merlot Velvet Linens with the neutral and glamorous Furrow Gold Linens. Bring in another trend with the modern, clean lines of our Acrylic Carrigan Chairs and Midas Gold Benches!

Photo Credit | Erin Allendar

Photo Credit | Erin Allendar

Experiential Moments

Our Boxwood Walls are perfect for creating a show-stopping moment for guests. Whether it’s a unique seating chart or a fabulous champagne wall to kick off cocktail hour, these interactive displays are huge on impact!

Photo Credit | Honeysuckle & Wine Photography

Photo Credit | Nyk & Cali Wedding Photography

We’d love to create a show-stopping look for your wedding or corporate event. If you’re feeling inspired by these event trends, send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

At the beginning of March we had the pleasure of helping our friends at Dream Events & Catering celebrate the grand opening of their new location, which features a spacious kitchen, offices, craft nook, and tasting room. Southern helped the “Dream Team” stage a tablescape using our new Eiffel Chairs, Midas Gold Velour Benches, and Artisan China. (The gray farm table in the photos is a custom piece that belongs to Dream Events, but is very similar to our new Grayson tables!) The event welcomed several hundred guests, including Nashville’s Mayor, Megan Barry! It was such a fantastic evening to support our fellow vendors in the events industry. Congrats again to Becki Annastas and the Dream Team!

Thanks to Jen & Chris Creed Photographers for sharing these images with us!

We are so excited to introduce these new beauties!  The Santorini Couch and  Santorini Loveseat are upholstered in ivory linen with a tufted style and modern lines. They’re part of our larger collection of modern lounge furniture, and would pair well with any of our Vintage Prop Shoppe Coffee Tables or Silver Drum Side Tables and we love these as a sleek alternative to our Vienna Furniture.  It’s also pictured below with our brand new Mykonos White Coffee Table.

Reserve these new pieces for your upcoming hoilday gatherings with an email to info@southerneventsonline.com.  Thanks to Photographix for capturing our furniture so beautifully!