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!

A new year always brings new event trends and we are crushing hard on the coming decor & wedding rental trends for 2019! From warm color palettes to eclectic styling to variations on gold, these wedding decor trends are a must at your 2019 wedding.

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

Gold Variations

Get ready for All. The. Gold. Gold accents have been a solid trend for years but we’ll see more variations on the color gold – brass gold, dirty gold, rose gold, copper gold, apricot gold. Get creative by mixing these gold colors with each other and other metallics – the more sparkle on wedding day the better! We also love matching these gold variations with jewel tones, like our Magnolia Velvet Linen or our Rory & Farrah mid-century inspired chairs.

Rentals: Gold & Ivory Fresco Linen, Rouge Round Lacquer Charger, Brushed Copper Flatware, Conga Gold Side Table, Loren Gold Bistro Table, Windsor Gold Cake Stand, Champagne Draping

John Myer Photography

Warm Color Palettes

Pantone set the stage for this warming color trend, choosing Living Coral as their 2019 Pantone Color of the Year and we expect browns, beiges, reds, burgundy and oranges to pop up in summer and fall weddings. Consider accenting with gold variations creating a rich and luxe look for your wedding decor.

Rentals: Farm Tables, Brushed Copper Flatware, Wood Round Charger, Burgundy Dupioni Linen, Oatmeal Linen, Fruitwood Chiavari Chair, Harlin Dining Chair

Jenna Henderson, Photographer

Jenna Henderson, Photographer

Amy Nicole Photography

Vertical Displays

Whether you’re planning a doughnut wall or displaying escort cards, think vertical! Your venue’s walls will now serve double duty as food, signature drinks, photos and escort cards will provide both function and vertical decor. We love how our Boxwood Walls were used recently at a Sycamore Farms Wedding – full recap coming soon to the blog!

Rentals: Boxwood Walls, Pipe & Drape, Chalkboards

Nyk + Cali Photography

Found Objects

This wedding trend mixes comfort with eclectic styling. Think the one-off items and unique that represent you as a couple – the places you have travels, your ethnic heritage and personal boho style. Nothing mass produced, items include curated collections of antique furniture, accessories, textiles, industrial objects, architectural fragments creating a wedding style as unique as you and your fiance.

Rentals:  Bennett Sofa, Chocolate Pouf, Artisan China, Cowhide Rugs, Vintage Chairs, Tables & Furniture, Casablanca Gold Tabletop Lantern, Rustic Bench, Accent Rugs, Barnwood Coffee Table, Tin Lizzie Bar,

Wild Cotton Photography

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

We were delighted to work with the team at Double Creek Farms in beautiful Culleoka, TN to create this gorgeous, gothic rustic wedding inspiration. Mood elegance with chic rustic details is a favorite wedding trend and the warm wood walls and soaring arched ceilings of this gorgeous wedding venue south of Nashville provided the perfect backdrop.

Lush greenery wove through gold and marble accents, including our Carrera Marble Dinner Plates. Each color set off perfectly against white washed farm tables and soft blush linens. This moody, dramatic design with a rustic twist is perfect for upcoming fall weddings or winter celebrations and parties.

For our table settings, we paired our popular Austin Flatware and the gorgeous Carrera Marble Dinner Plates with our glass Belmont Charger and Pure Glassware. The result was a mix of modern wedding design with stunning vintage elegance! Subtle color from our Wedgewood Poly and Blush Shimmer linens completed the event design white gold geometric accents like our Gold Metal Sphere added sparkle to the tablescape.

Our thanks to Katelyn Nicole Photography for sharing these lovely photos with us.

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

We are always so excited to be a part of A Very Marry Occasion, where Nashville’s top wedding vendors come together for a truly stunning style showcase. The theme was Organic Luxe and CJ’s Off the Square was the perfect venue – the outdoor garden space lends itself perfectly to being both organic and luxe with ease! Here’s how we made it all happen:

Cross-back Chairs in natural wood were paired with the Grayson Farm Tables for a stunning dining design. To add more luxe, our Hob Nob Glassware collection was on full display with both the water goblet and the wine glass giving a vintage vibe without being too whimsical. All this combined with our Abby Fine Silver flatware and a gorgeous Mediterranean Satin Linen made for a stunning styled tablescape, only to be enhanced even more by the stunning floral centerpieces by Enchanted Florist – swoon!

To mix up the seating arrangements, our 65″ Round Farm Table was incorporated into the floor plan, opposite of the sweetheart table. Speaking of the sweetheart table, a mini White-Wash Farm Table was used with our Tessa Tufted Loveseat – the perfect way for a bride and groom to enjoy their first married meal together. Our feminine Darcy Bone China next to the Hob Knob glassware and Gatsby Champagne Coupe were the perfect touches to the tablescape, adding more elegance to an already luxe design.

In the garden area, we incorporated the Farm Style Bistro Tables for easy but stylish mingling. We love when couples opt to keep the decor all in the family – the various farm style tables are beautiful together, yet purposefully unique enough to not look too uniform.

Also in the garden, we made sure to provide comfortable outdoor seating by bringing in our Sutton Furniture Collection. The Mediterranean color was the perfect way to tie in those blue linens on the dining table, keeping every part of the decor and theme beautifully cohesive. The Enchanted Florist helped elevate our rentals again by placing thoughtful low arrangements on the furniture, bringing out the colors of the gorgeous garden and the Organic Luxe theme itself.

Thank you so much to Phindy Studios for the photos! It was a very marry occasion, indeed.

Thank you to all the vendors involved! We love working with each one of you. Wolfe Gourmet Cakes, CJ’s Off the Square, Enchanted Florist, McConnell Hospitality Group, Phindy Studios Photography, and Premier Entertainment Company.