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.

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.

Pastels are a growing trend in event design this year. If you watched the Oscars, you know it (we are still swooning over Maya Rudolph’s glorious pink gown – among other amazing looks). Pastels were everywhere. Bonus: This trend incorporates itself beautifully in weddings and events. You can make this color scheme work with whichever various themes you’re going for. Classic? Of course. How about “garden charm”, or Southern, or “rustic glam”… yep, you can do that, too! Whimsical, romantic, and even glamorous, pastels will lend an enchanted feel to pretty much any event or wedding.

Often, when people think of pastel color schemes, they think “sweet, traditional, and girly.” That’s definitely not the case anymore! This pastel color scheme can most definitely be luxe and modern. Imagine monochromatic shades of pastel blue – that look is both sleek, modern, and incredibly fresh.

When creating a fresh look with these colors, you can bring in pastel linens, dishes, furniture, or florals. You could also weave pastel colors through your invitations, food (think French macaroons), or wedding party gowns and accessories. If you’re wanting to create a look with pastels, Southern Events Party Rental Company has everything you need – from linens to dishes to coffee tables!

Love pastels and want help incorporating this fresh palette into your next event? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

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.

Boho is trending as a wedding theme for 2019. We love seeing it an all forms, especially as Boho Modern! One of our favorite things about this wedding theme is its versatility. Boho can be personalized in a myriad of ways. Some wedding couples shoot for a boho theme that is super laid-back and colorful. Others vibe with a boho theme that is more minimal. We are here for all of it!

In this Spring Tasting Event at CJs off the Square, we created a series of looks that we are currently still swooning over. We love the look featured here, a Boho Modern theme. Equal parts whimsical, down-to-earth, and modern – all at once. A gold, clear, black, and blush combination — paired with slightly mismatched chairs — is what gives us the whimsy. Linens, perfectly draped, in cream and grey, along with florals, and cafe lights, give us an easy, down-to-earth feel. Finally, accents of gold metal, glass, and acrylic are brought in to give us that modern wedding theme.

Beautiful images by Jenna Henderson Photographer.

Planning a wedding or event and wanting a Boho Modern theme? 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!

Farmhouse-inspired weddings and events are very of-the-moment, and for good reason! This trend is classic, fresh, and uber-relaxed. Perfect for a gathering of friends and family that is down to earth (literally) while being effortlessly stylish.

We partnered with the Gifford Collective at Meadow Hill Farms, where we used some of our favorite neutral rentals to bring this Southern Farmhouse look to life. The tablescape features our Sophia Flatware, Artisan Dinner Plates and Artisan Dessert Plates, Madison Glasses, and Havana Ecru Napkins.  Fresh bread wrapped in butcher paper serves as place cards (love!), while cream, greenery & silver accents atop a Farm Table, paired with our Cross-Back Chairs, created an elegant and approachable Southern Farmhouse table.  The ivory and handpainted wedding cake sits on our Fruitwood Round Cake Plateau as a tempting finish to the delicious meal one can imagine enjoying here.

The Southern Farmhouse style has been growing in popularity and is still going strong as a trend for 2019! We are excited to help create this beautiful scene for couples this upcoming year. Thank you Cassidy Carson Photography, for the beautiful images.

Planning a wedding or event and looking to give a Southern Farmhouse feel? Send us a message at info@southerneventsonline.com.

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.

Pipe and Drape

Boxwood Walls

Going for a more natural look than pipe and drape? Create a garden atmosphere with our beautiful and easily adjustable Boxwood Walls. At 8′ high with the base, these hedge-like wall sections are the perfect way to frame a unique booth area, effortlessly making your space chic and beautiful.

Carpet or Flooring

Most conferences and tradeshows are held in large, bland rooms that feature concrete flooring and white walls. That doesn’t mean your booth has to feel so bare bones! Cover the concrete floor with lush, inviting carpet in bold colors.

Roll out the red carpet for a luxe experience, or go with classic black carpet for a sophisticated looking booth – be sure to also ask about custom flooring with your company’s logo. You would be shocked at what a difference a simple floor covering can make in transforming a bland tradeshow booth into a welcoming, buyer or customer-oriented experience.

AstroTurf

We love bringing the outdoors inside with our conference tradeshow event rentals– particularly when it allows companies to show off their services or merchandise in a fresh new way. Choose our remarkably natural looking astro turf to stage an outdoor scene inside your booth.

Counter Height Gathering Areas

Tradeshows are all about keeping things easy and mobile. Be sure to offer welcoming, casual places for your visitors to gather. We love using counter height tables so buyers can have a seat while our sales reps can show off the latest catalogs or product with ease. For a sleek modern look, choose our Loren Gold Bistro Tables.

If you’re looking to create a more natural or rustic feeling in your booth, try our gorgeous Farm Gathering Bistro Tables.

Cozy Seating Options

You don’t just want visitors to your booth to take a look and walk away! Invite them to stay and enjoy themselves with luxurious and comfortable seating options. We recommend choosing bold pieces that stand out, like our stunning Saylor Navy Velvet Sofa pictured below.

Play with textures like plush velvet and fine leather to create visual interest and entice visitors to take a seat and stay a while. Our ever-popular Bennett Leather Sofa is a fantastic conference tradeshow event rentals option. This gorgeous leather couch instantly elevates the look and feel of your booth.

Be sure to provide multiple seating options for visitors to your booth. We recommend combining both sofas and chairs to allow for a flexible, inviting space. Our brand new Rory Navy Velvet Chairs and Farrah Teal Velvet Chairs have been a huge draw. Not only do they grab attention, they’re the perfect comfy spot to take a break from all your tradeshow explorations!

Franklin Pillars and Bars

You’ve got your guests excited about your decor and enjoying your comfortable seating, now how do you display your product and services? That’s where our Franklin Collection Bars come in handy. These elegant, simple bar and pillar pieces make the perfect space to set up displays. Choose from striking white, sleek modern black or natural fruitwood to create a display that shows off all your hard work.

Want to bring in the crowds at your next Nashville or Franklin TN tradeshow or conference? Reach out to info@southerneventsonline.com to start working with a design expert!