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.

With natural light pouring into the wedding venue from all angles, 14Tenn in Nashville, Tennessee is a sought-after event space for holding weddings and events of all shapes and sizes. As one of the venue’s exclusive vendors, we adore designing and dressing this space with our unique wedding and party rentals. The gorgeous, well-lit event venue becomes something new each and every time we get the opportunity to create events there. Crisp white walls, warm wood floors, and obscenely large windows create the perfect canvas.

For a recent style shoot with Styled Shoots Across America, we had the opportunity to create a luxe and inviting wedding look at this Middle Tennessee wedding venue. Our Saylor Navy Velvet Sofa and Chairs brought a welcome pop of color to the serene and modern space. We added our Navy Rug for warmth and comfort (guests always love an inviting space to sit and chat). When working with white walls and wood floors, we jump at the chance to bring in gold accents. The color combination always creates a swoon-worthy – almost ethereal – look that brides and grooms look for on their wedding day. We brought in our Gold Chiavari Chairs to evoke that magical, blissful feeling that all wedding days should have!

For the wedding reception portion of the design, we combined rustic elements with rich, warm colors. Our Fruitwood Farm Table and mismatched white vintage chairs were both inviting and rustic. To up the elegance a bit, we added Magnolia Green Velvet Linens, Hob Nob Glassware, and Gold Accent China.

Photography by Cee Cee Photography.

14Tenn in Nashville, Tennessee is a creative blend of natural light and blank spaces. We’d love to help you get started designing an event at this gorgeous venue! Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Nautical-inspired event design is classic and timeless. Whether you’re talking about clothes, interior design, or party themes – nautical themes are elegant, preppy, and here to stay. There’s just something about the combination of whites, navy, and gold that produces an air of a New England soiree. This event theme is ideal for sweet baby showers, seaside or mainland weddings, and fun corporate events. The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to this fresh nautical color combination. You can go as “theme-y” as you want, or shoot for a more subtle approach. Southern Events Party Rental Company has plenty of nautical-inspired event rentals to have you and your guests feeling as if you’re celebrating oceanside (no matter where you are). Ahoy!

Fresh and crisp whites, such as our Santorini Sofa, paired with sophisticated blue linens (Royal Poly or Midnight Poly, for instance) achieve an elegant and preppy nautical theme – effortlessly and subtly. To really have your event set sail, we recommend bringing in flatware and dinnerware with gold accents. Our Austin Flatware and Kate Polka Dot dishes fit quite nicely here. You can anchor the theme with items like our Navy Rug, aptly named Saylor Sofa or Rory Navy Velvet Chairs for extra seating. The sky really is the limit when it comes to how nautical you want your event to be.

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

Nashville Baby Guide Launch ~ The Lodge in Franklin

Kid-friendly spaces at events help children feel special while allowing for overall seamless event design. When creating and designing events for clients, we see no reason why the little ones can’t also have adorable areas to sit and eat! From whimsical pink and white chairs to adorably sophisticated cross-back chairs and beyond, we believe matching the kid areas with the rest of the event is a wonderful way to say “ultimate chic”. Check out this previous post for some of our favorite kid-friendly wedding reception rentals.

We recently created a few kid-approved looks for the Nashville Baby Guide Launch Party. If you’re here for sweet pink, charming blue, and trendy flamingos, then you’re in the right place! Pairing our Pink Chiavari Children’s Chair with our classy Fruitwood Children’s Farm Table, we designed inviting spaces for kids to enjoy oops-free meals on our Melamine Dinnerware. The kids’ areas coordinated beautifully with sophisticated adult areas. Hob Nob Glassware and Fuschia Etched Velvet Linens helped hold the playful vibe while staying “grown-up” and chic.

Pro tip: Simple activities such as adorable coloring areas help keep children busy while moms enjoy their “Mom-osas”

Gorgeous photos by Jenna Henderson Photography.

If you’re wanting to create an area for the pint-sized ones at your next event, we’d love to help you! Email our team to book your personal showroom tour at info@southerneventsonline.com to get started!

2019’s Pantone Color of the Year is Living Coral, and we have all the heart-eyes for this color! There are tons of ways to go about incorporating Living Coral: sweet, feminine, classy, Southern…the ideas go on and on. Here, we are in love with how the spunky color combination of teal and coral can evoke both glam as well as fun vibes. If you’re looking to incorporate 2019’s Pantone Color of the Year – Living Coral – we think this is a fabulous way to do it. We adore how the color pops up in a myriad of ways at this Spring Tasting Event at CJs off the Square (even down to the adorable cocktail).

This glam and fun theme incorporates gold, mismatched and detailed dinnerware, and our swoon-worthy Farrah Teal Velvet Chair. The teal color woven through the theme takes the coral to a new level. The Tessa Tufted Beige Loveseat just had to be part of this look, with the glam and fun lines on the piece calling out to be included in this Coral shin-dig.

Poppies and other coral floral designs–along with coral linens–accented the event, assisting the teal and coral theme in adding to the glam and fun vibes.

Beautiful images by Jenna Henderson Photographer.

Catching our coral vibes and want to see this color in your next event? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

Graduation party season is upon us! It’s sentimental, nostalgic, and cheerful… all at once. As you get ready to plan a graduation party for your senior, there’s a lot to consider. Will it be outside? How many people will you invite? What should you serve? Where will the guests sit? Southern Events has plenty of in-stock graduation party rentals to allow you to create a memorable and fun event for your grad.

Set the Scene

First, let’s set the scene. If your graduation party is going to be outside, consider one of our Tent Pop-Up Packages. You can coordinate the linens that come with your package to match school colors for added festiveness! The Sutton Collection or Barnwood Furniture and our Hammered Rectangle Fire Pit will be the perfect additions for added warmth and comfort. AstroTurf is great for graduation parties, and you could use our Boxwood Wall to create spaces or use as a backdrop!

Food and Such

At your graduation party, chances are – you’ll have some sort of food and drink (those seniors sure get cranky when they aren’t fed!), so you’ll want to think about how you’ll serve the food. Our Brushed Copper Flatware looks amazing with the Hob Nob Glassware. Both are fun and trendy and bring both modern and class to an event. Melamine Platters are perfect for your outdoor celebrations. Oh! And let’s definitely not forget the cake (that would result in extra cranky seniors), and we love serving cake on our Windsor Gold Cake Stands.

Graduation parties should create and instill memories and be a moment of celebration for all you and your grad have done over the past 18 years. Pat both of yourselves on the back. You did it!

Planning a graduation party and need help with rentals? We’d love to help! Email our team to book your personal showroom tour at info@southerneventsonline.com to get started!

Catering large and small-scale events alike requires the proper equipment and proper planning. Maybe you’re catering a wedding, high school graduation, or a baby shower. You could be catering for a sit-down meal or a buffet. The purpose of the combined tasks of catering is to allow the host to relax and the guests to have a memorable time. Southern Events has plenty of catering equipment available for rent to help these tasks run smoothly for your Nashville, Franklin or Middle Tennessee event. From catering outdoor events to food prep the moment before the event begins, we have all the items needed.

Outside Events

If you’re looking for catering equipment for an outside event, there are so many things to consider. Inclement weather – will it rain, be super hot, super sunny? Bugs – how can you protect the food you’ve worked so hard to create from getting ruined by flies and the like? Location – will it be in the middle of a field? How will you get the food and equipment to the location? Southern Events has rentals to solve all of these problems. Pop-Up Tents to protect from sun and rain, Plate Covers to protect the food, Trash Cans for waste, Banquet Tables with Risers for prep and Coolers to keep food.

Food Safety and Prep

When catering, you want the food to taste just as good when the guests eat it as it did the second it was finished cooking or baking.  You also want to keep in mind food-safety concerns. How long can your meal sit out at room temperature? We have rentals such as Chafing Dishes, Tray Stands, Hot Boxes and Banquet Tables with Risers to help you pull all of this off! When it comes to catering, much of the time you’re prepping food up until the very end! We have rentals for the prep process as well.

If you’re catering for an upcoming wedding or event, we’d love to help you! Email our team to book your personal showroom tour at info@southerneventsonline.com to get started!

Boutique festivals, craft fairs, food shows, wine walks… beautiful weather calls for beautiful outdoor events. When creating spaces for these fun and creative events, keep in mind social distancing while aiming to provide a warm atmosphere. Easily create a safe and inviting boutique festival event set up in Nashville with our stylish tent and furniture rentals from Southern Events.

Festival Tenting

Rain or shine, when it comes to an outdoor event you’ll need to create a temporary space for attendees to gather and artisans to show their wares. We have multiple rentals to that effect, such as our comprehensive Pop Up Packages, which include chairs, tables, and linens, for a professional and cohesive event.

Flooring

At your boutique festival or artisan event, do you plan to feature local entertainment? If so, a Dance Floor to allow a designated space for guests is a great idea! We have plenty of options to choose from, including classic black and plank wood. These areas are perfect for musicians, dancers, as well as demonstrations.

Whiskey Barrels

Give attendees a stylish spot with a Tennessee spin! Easily spread out over your festival grounds, our Whiskey Barrel with Umbrella is perfect for food and beverage areas of your event as well as causal viewing areas for people to enjoy entertainment. Plus, the umbrella protects people from a little rain or beating sun.

Crowd Control

Crowd control is essential for a variety of reasons but may depend on the size of your event. For example, at larger events crowd control barriers will ensure a smooth and controlled flow of traffic. And that guests adhere to safety guidelines. Portable Fencing can also help in creating a border for your event, to keep guests in or out. Lastly, use it to form temporary lines to clearly indicate areas to stand or park.

Gathering Areas

Comfortable gathering spaces ensure that guests are able to chat, enjoy the delicious food available, and rest from all of the amazing shopping and activities available at your event. Southern Events has rentals to help you create the exact vibe you are wanting for your event. Consider our Sutton Collection for comfortable outdoor lounging, as well as the Barnwood Furniture from our Farm Collection.

Decorative Rugs

For added coziness and warmth at your craft fair or artisan festival, we recommend featuring rugs in your gathering spaces. As well as to fill in the empty floor space created when designing a lounge that allows for social distancing. Whether it be for large lounge areas or standalone bistro tables, Southern Events has a plethora of rugs to choose from. Looking for a boho vibe? Our Blue-Red Rug will fit right in! For a modern, more masculine feel, check out our Cowhide Rug.

Temperature Control

Depending on the season, you’ll want to invest in fans or heaters to help keep guests comfortable. Perfect for lounge areas, they will help guests escape the cold or heat, without compromising the look of your event. During the fall/winter seasons, we recommend our beautiful Stone Round Fire Pit or Umbrella- Style Heater. Come spring/summer, be sure to rent a selection of our fans.

If you’re in the process of planning a boutique festival or artisan fair in Middle Tennessee, we’d love to help you! Email our team to book your personal showroom tour at info@southerneventsonline.com to get started!

A new year always brings new event trends for corporate parties and events. The corporate event rental trends for 2019 are sure to impress your attendees! From mid-century and eclectic styling to all black decor & warm color palettes, these corporate event decor trends are a must at your 2019 events.

Looking for a full-service team to help style your corporate reception or product launch? Reach out to chat with our event specialists, info@southerneventsonline.com.

Found Objects

This event trend mixes comfort with eclectic styling. Think the one-off items and unique find from travel, flea markets and estate sales that natural seem to fit together. Nothing mass produced, items include curated collections of antique furniture, accessories, textiles, industrial objects, architectural fragments. 

Rentals: Casablanca Gold Tabletop Lantern, Rustic Bench, Accent Rugs, Barnwood Coffee Table, Tin Lizzie Bar, Vintage Props

 All Black Event Decor

There’s nothing more luxe than a black-tie event and that formal luxury is coming to your tablescapes, too. The key to designing with a single color instead of a color palette is to select varying materials and textures to keep things three-dimensional. See more on how to pull together this 2019 event trend here.

Rentals: Black Dupioni Table Linen, Onyx Earthen China, Black Chavari Chairs, Black Round Laquer Charger, Franklin Black Wood Bar, Black Stretch Conference Linen

Photos by Jen & Chris Creed

Warm Color Palettes

Pantone set the stage for this warming color trend, choosing Living Coral as their 2019 Pantone Color of the Year. After a solid run of navy and gray, we expect to see red, beige, tan, brown & orange showing up more in event rentals and decor. Add crimson pillows to Lounge Package #23 for a perfect fit to this trend.

Rentals: Bennett Sofa, Chocolate Pouf, Fruitwood Chiavari Chair, Gold Aurora Linen, Bellamy Linen Bench

Jen & Chris Creed

Mid-Century Modern Event Rentals

Clean lines, curves, and unique materials are some of the defining factors for Mid-Century Modern Inspired event design. From velvet sofas and linens to chic side tables, we have distinct rentals that will transport your guests to a Mad Men time.

Rentals: Saylor Navy Velvet Chair and Sofa, Upton Glassware, Eiffel Chair, Velvet Linens, Capriano Accent Table, Meridian Blue Tumbler

Photo by Phindy Studios

Photo by Jen & Chris Creed

Photo by Jen & Chris Creed

Looking for a full-service team to help style your corporate reception or product launch? Reach out to chat with our event specialists, info@southerneventsonline.com.

Our event rentals bring any venue to life, and one of our absolute favorites in The Barn at Sycamore Farms. Their state-of-the-art barn at the picturesque Sycamore Farms has all the things your wedding and event dreams are made of! High ceilings, a stunning chandelier, rustic touches, two levels, beautiful Tennessee landscape, and heat and air conditioning!

Perfect for couples or companies expecting upwards of 300 guests, this sprawling venue has enough space for even the largest non-profit fundraisers. Maxing out at 400 people, this venue brings luxury to barn weddings – and we love it! Southern Events Party Rental has been honored to bring our distinct rentals to bring this space to life – from our Lounge Furniture to classic Chiavari chairs, we love bringing our event rentals to the barn at Sycamore Farms.

Scenic Outdoor Spaces

Who doesn’t love our Tennessee sky? Let your guests enjoy all that our Southern landscape has to offer with scenic outdoor spaces surrounding Sycamore Farms. Hosting a ceremony? There are 3 different locations to say “I do” and plenty of space for all the seating you require!

Jenna Henderson Photo

Nyk + Cali Photography

Oversized Patio

Let your guests enjoy the outdoors while still getting modern amenities. We love that Sycamore Farms has an oversized patio, where guests can find shade on warm days or stay close to the heat on cooler evenings. And this large area gives couples and party planners an extra space to play with – we love seeing how everyone designs this area differently. From lounge furniture and whiskey barrel bars to extra dinner seating, you’ve got to love all the extra space this oversized patio gives!

Kristin Sweeting Photography

Kristin Sweeting Photography

Jenna Henderson Photo

Nyk + Cali Photography

Nyk + Cali Photography

A Luxury Barn

This modern-meets-rustic barn lends its beauty to any kind of event, from large fundraising events to the sweetest weddings. With a stunning chandelier and gorgeous wooden beams, Sycamore Farms certainly takes the idea of a barn wedding to a whole new level!

Kristin Sweeting Photography

If you’re hosting a large event in the Franklin, Nashville, or Middle Tennessee areas the teams at Southern Events Online and Sycamore Farms can bring your desired event to life. Want to learn more? Contact info@southerneventsonline.com to chat today!