Area rugs for events are a beautiful decoration that can assist in creating a space that is both functional and stylish. A frequently overlooked element of wedding or event venues is the floor. You go to major lengths to decorate and furnish the space in a way that aligns with your event, and the floor is the foundation. In fact, we like to think of it as another wall!

Tie it All Together

Area rugs are more than just decoration. Take for example the use of layered rugs as an aisle runner. Our Brown & White Cowhide Rug and Dark Brown Cowhide Rug was used for this urban desert wedding ceremony inspiration, to bridge the seating areas on either side of the wedding aisle.

Frame a Space

Area rugs assist in defining a frame in which to place furniture. This can be useful for social areas, like a cocktail lounge at a wedding or corporate event. Consider using a rug to lead guests from the bar to a lounge area. It will help prevent your guests from huddling around the bar and encourage them to sit down, get comfortable, and stay for a while. Check out these beautiful layouts, and especially the use of rugs with contrasting colors and patterns.

A Cohesive Design

Area rugs can be placed beneath standalone furniture to help create a more cohesive aesthetic. Without a rug, it can feel as though your furniture may float away. A rug will help tie different areas together that would otherwise look out of place. It will also ensure that your guests utilize every space available. For the outdoor cookout, featured below, our vintage Blue-Red Rugs were used to accent a whiskey-barrel bar and create a charming buffet area.

Want something that provides more stability than a rug? Our Dura-Trac Flooring is a great option. It is made of high quality materials and can be customized to fit any size you may need. Plus it is a safe, slip-resistant surface that can be used over a variety of terrains.

If you have an upcoming event and looking to create a unique space with area rugs for events, we’d love to chat with you! Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Emerald and gold speaks to opulence and set the tone for the event design at the 13th Annual Rutherford Society Gala. A black-tie affair, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville in southeast Murfreesboro was transformed into an elegant affair. A mix of vibrant and deep greens, white furniture and golden accents made for a luxurious setting.

It is easy to take emerald and gold event design and end up over the top. With beautiful but simple pieces, a chic and functional space is possible. Alongside a pleasing aesthetic our aim is to eliminate any feelings of claustrophobia. It is a cocktail hour after all! Pieces like our Pearce Furniture, a chic modular lounge, and bistro tables will prompt guests towards social areas for a drink well throughout the evening.

The elegant layout and grandeur spilled over to the main ballroom for a 3-course meal. Paired with rich velvet tablecloths and white linens are the perfect amount of gold metallics to make it all pop! This includes Chiavari Chairs, gold-rimmed Athena Plates, and Austin Flatware. A touch of fresh florals in clear glass vases goes on to add some natural beauty.

Images courtesy of Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Want to feature emerald and gold event design at your next event? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Sporting events, weddings, corporate events, concerts… these (and so much more) are all events that need event staging. And whether you’re looking for a finished look, complete with a dance floor, or simple stage – Southern Events Party Rental Company has a myriad of in-stock event rentals and event staging to choose from.

Event Staging Basics

From staging platforms (with and without carpet), steps and staircases, we have the event staging basics to build a simple platform for speakers to a full stage for your favorite band.

Custom Stage Looks

Our Harpeth stage facade and columns are the perfect options if you’re searching for a polished look for your basic stage. They are customizable, allowing for different combinations and personalized insets. 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.

Bonus Tip! Add our Dura Floors with endless floor options and create a completely custom dance space for your event.

Photo by Jen and Chris Creed

Photo by Phindy Studios

Pipe and Drape

If you’re wanting to create a backdrop (and backstage area), check out our Pipe and Drape options.

Backstage Area

Speaking of a backstage area – we have tons of fun rentals that help you keep whoever is performing at your event comfy and happy! From sofas to chairs to rugs (and maybe a bar cart!), we’ve got you covered!

Photo by Jen and Chris Creed

Rope and Stanchion

Rope and stanchion are also great additions that keep guests safe and give the performers a bit of space! These are great for red carpet events, or a live band at a wedding!

If you’d like help with your stage set-up at your next event, send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Warm tones have been trending in events and weddings over the last few years, and we are in love with this palette! Take a cue from nature with these sunset-inspired event colors and event rentals that wrap your Nashville event in warm nostalgia.

Golden Glow

Go for the gold… in event rentals other than your flatware or furniture. Try layering linens in warm neutrals with your event rentals – like the subtle yellow of our Wheat Satin Linens – or add some flair with our Midas Gold Bench.

Photo from Honey and Bee Photography

Golden Glow | Ivory Luxe, Gold French Pleat, Driftwood Velvet

Copper Cues

Copper has been popping up in event design from elegant to bohemian events – and everywhere in between. But this color chameleon isn’t just a metallic. “Copper” hues offer a range of shades in Southern rentals – like our Rouge Charger or Russet Satin Linens.

Photo from Amy WhidbyPhoto from Madi Flournoy Photography

Copper Cues | Copper Poly, Spice Velvet, Coral Poly

Ruby Hues

Not just for fall, use shades of scarlet to wow at your events year-round. From brick red accented with gold to a pop of burgundy, these rich sunset-inspired event colors are sure to have depth to your Southern event.

Photo from Ivory Door StudioPhoto from Honey and Bee Photography

Ruby Hues | Merlot Velvet, Gold Aurora, Burgundy Dupioni

Mauve Modes

This isn’t your Granny’s curtains anymore. Not quite a rose pink or a chocolate brown, mauve is the perfect color to bridge between feminine & masculine in your event color palette. Layer textures like blush velvet linens with our warm wood Harlin Chairs or a dusty rose pillow on the leather Bennett Sofa.

Photo from Jenna Henderson PhotographerPhoto from Phindy StudiosMauve Modes | Rose Velvet, Tawny Satin, Cameo Blush Velvet

Want to add sunset-inspired event rentals to your next Nashville or Franklin event? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

A child’s first birthday party is just as much a celebration for the adult as it is the child.  It’s a fabulous time for a parent to pat themselves on the back for making it a year with their sweet little one.

Southern Events Party Rental Company has adorable child-sized rentals to help you achieve a first birthday party that delivers those sought-after photo-ops from every corner. From children’s tables and chairs, cake stands, and beverage tubs – there are plenty of ways to design an event that will have kids delighted and adults impressed.

Miniature Dining

It’s simply a fact that child-sized versions of adult furniture are one hundred times cuter, as evidenced by the first birthday party rentals below. Our Fruitwood Children’s Farm Table and Chiavari Children’s Chairs are the most charming options for seating! Add coordinating linens, and it’s downright cute. Adults can mingle grown-up style with our Mid Century White Bistro Table and Bar Stools.

Photos above by Jenna Henderson Photography.

Little Bites (and a cake!)

We’d be remiss not to include a couple of cake stand options – this is a kid’s birthday party after all! We adore these whimsical cake stands for a charming event – Ellie Gold Cake Stand and the Windsor Gold Cake Stand. Grownups can enjoy their cake on these Kate Gold Polka Dot Dessert Plates!

Keep food warm while all of the fun birthday party activities take place by using our Chafing Dishes, and keep that lemonade and water fresh and cold in our Beverage Tubs and Davidson Beverage Jar.

If you’re celebrating an upcoming first birthday, we’d love to chat with you! Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Southern Events Party Rental Company’s Boxwood Wall loves going double-duty, and it definitely showed off its skills at a recent event at CJ’s off the Square. Used as a piece of art AND as a creative way to serve champagne to guests, this interactive idea is sure to be found in weddings and events next year.

Our Boxwood Walls are entirely customizable, and we’ve used them in a variety of ways. Photo backdrops, seating charts, room separators, and grand entrances – just to name a few. This recent champagne wall really takes the cake for us. Creative, interactive, gorgeous, and full of bubbly – we’re definitely here for it! Guests were delighted as they walked by this fun backdrop, grabbed a glass of champagne, and stopped for a photo op!

For this event, the Boxwood Wall was adorned with lush florals by the amazing Enchanted Florist. It would also look lovely with a monogram, nostalgic pictures of the bride and groom, or corporate logos if you’re planning a business event.

Thank you, Honeysuckle & Wine, for these lovely images.

Want to see how you could use this jack-of-all-trades rental? Let’s chat! Send us an email 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.

A snow-and-ice-inspired winter party has us reminiscing over the annual glitzy winter galas we’ve all seen the Kardashians put together. While John Legend may not be performing at your fancy holiday affair, we can guarantee you’ll find plenty of gorgeous in-stock rentals at Southern Events to create a memorable and elegant evening.

White foundation pieces such as our Mercer Collection provide cool coziness, while accent rugs like our Metallic Cow Hide Rug bring in that glamorous flair that is a must-have for a snow-and-ice-inspired winter party. And to have your guests lounging like true Kardashians, Mercury Votives set out on our Siros Coffee Table bring both ambiance and elegance.

For dinner, set out fancy Darcy China and Abby Flatware on tables dressed in White Shimmer Linen, Silver Sequin Linen, Silver Furrow Linen, or White Panama Pindot Linens. Our Acrylic Chairs are the ideal icy elegant pieces for a snow-inspired celebration. Round out your snow-inspired winter gala with our Silver Avenue Bar Back Shelf where you’ll store delicious ingredients for icy cocktails.

If these glamorous ice & snow winter party rentals have you inspired, send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Rich hues of reds paired with classic Southern blues for this recent vineyard wedding inspired style shoot at Arrington Vineyards. Elegant and romantic in color and style, we were honored to be part of this!

For the vineyard wedding inspired ceremony, we used our Fruitwood Folding Chairs, which complimented the red roses and red anemones that were found throughout the design. We love how this look blends in seamlessly with the expansive winery backdrop while feeling both intimate and warm.

For the reception inspiration, we brought in our rustic Fruitwood Farm Table, modern Brushed Copper Flatware, and timeless White Square China. Floral designs bursting with red blooms topped off the gorgeous tablescape. And to round out the sophisticated vibe of this style shoot, our Cybil Glassware joined the party for a toast! Cheers!

Thank you, Ivory Door Studio, for the lovely images.

Swooning over this vineyard wedding inspiration? Us too! Let’s chat about your upcoming nuptials and get planning! Email our team at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Once the temperature drops here in Nashville, TN, we begin dreaming about holiday event & party design. Holiday gatherings, dinner parties, winter weddings, and corporate events are right around the corner! There are hundreds of ways to ensure your guests feel all the holiday vibes. A mid-century glam holiday theme with a navy, gold, and white color combination is one of our current favorite holiday looks. Glamorous and full of mid-century nods, you’ll have your guests celebrating Don Draper-style, with a side of chic. Here are the rentals you need to bring this holiday party design to life:

Gold

Gold metallics such as our Loren Bistro Table and Avenue Shelving add clean, sophisticated lines. Other gold elements such as our Champagne Sequin Linen bring in that glam effect.

White

White elements bring in that clean and mod look that is so iconic when it comes to mid-century themes. We suggest using our Harpeth Bar, Mercer Lounge Collection, or Mid-Century Bar Stools!

Navy

Navy is such a luxe neutral, and it really doesn’t get more luxe than navy velvet. Our Saylor Sofa, Navy Blue Velvet Linens, and Rory Navy Velvet Chairs are absolutely perfect for this.

Feeling inspired? We’d love to help you create a glam + holiday event in Nashville, TN! Send us a message at  info@southerneventsonline.com.