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, Harpeth Bars, and Gold Bar Cart.

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.

Skip the crowds this year and opt for a cozy and stylish New Year’s Eve party to ring in 2020! Whether it’s a large gala, belated office holiday party, or intimate countdown cocktail hour, we’ve got the perfect New Year’s Eve party rentals to turn your event into a moody midnight fit for a Gatsby. Think modern furniture, velvet linens, acrylic chairs, and pops of drama for your Nashville celebration.

Modern Monochromatic Table

Layered textures add depth to a dark, monochromatic color scheme – like our matte Onyx Earthen China layered with Black Duponi Silk, Black Pindot, or Black Velvet Linens.

Photo Credit: Jen & Chris Creed

Dramatic Vintage Table

Pair dramatic, vintage-inspired elements like our Acrylic Carrigan Chairs or Black Nova Linens with simplified, modern tableware – like the Cybil Glassware – for an updated Art Deco vibe.

Photo Credit: Jenna Henderson

Cozy Countdown Lounge

Clean, modern lounge furniture is cozy without compromising style! Pair our soft Black Velvet Sofa with a cozy Black & Silver Rug and a few metallic side tables for propping drinks until it’s time for the toasts!

Perfect Bar for Toasts

Our Black Franklin Bar is a classic staple for party cocktails – you can accessorize with our Avenue Bar Back Shelving or Gold Bar Cart for storage and service. Don’t forget Gatsby Champagne Coupes for toasting or, for those forgoing the bubbly, our Upton Glassware is perfect for bourbon or mocktails!

Photo Credit: Amilia Photography

Moody Event Lighting

Candlelight sets the perfect mood for midnight festivities. Gather votives in our Acrylic Rectangle Container, scatter your space with Oversized Lanterns, or cozy up our Hammered Rectangle Fire Pit.

Photo Credit: Twila’s Photography

Feeling inspired? We’d love to help you create a New Year’s Eve event in Nashville, TN! 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!