A lush garden. Elegant wooden furniture. A chic neutral palette. Sounds like the making of a dreamy wedding! Hosted at The Cordelle, Claire and Austin’s modern rustic wedding was simple yet oh-so chic. From the timeless decorations to the modern color scheme, it was a gorgeous celebration. One sure to inspired many brides! Take a look at the details from their day, including how they incorporated our stylish rustic event rentals.

A Garden Ceremony

Firstly, the pair’s vow exchange took place in the lush garden, surrounded by manicured hedges and towering trees. It was a warm but overcast day, ideal for the outdoor celebration. Guests sat facing a breathtaking, white floral backdrop. Seating was simple; clean rows of our ever-popular Cross-Back Chairs including cushions to ensure guests sat comfortably. Our Harlin Dining Chairs are an equally gorgeous alternative we’d recommend paired with candles in Davis Glass Cylinders for aisle decor.

Simple Cocktail Hour

Guests enjoyed cocktail hour hosted on the patio as the garden flipped from the ceremony to the reception setup. The bar staff prepared bubbly in classic champagne glasses. For an especially impressive display, consider displaying champagne or a cocktail of choice using our Fruitwood Champagne Shelf. Our bistro tables with luxe linens paired with our stylish bar stools are a great way to hold over guests until they can be led to their dinner tables.

Elegant Wood Banquet Tables

Our favorite design, by far, was the reception tables! Claire and Austin desired an intimate vibe for their dinner, opting for banquet tables. Set up side by side, our Fruitwood Farm Tables looked stunning and sat dozens comfortably, and to complement the modern rustic wedding colors, place settings were simple. Consisting of white round dinner plates, Abby Flatware, and Carly Water Goblets. If you prefer a subtle pop of color, take a look at our luxe napkins! Lush garlands made of bright greenery were the perfect modern rustic centerpieces. As the sun went down, the overhead bistro lights came on, casting a warm glow on the party below. It was a beautiful gathering and our team felt honored to be a part of it.

Shout out to John Myers Photography for sharing the images from Claire and Austin’s wedding with us!

Hosting your own modern rustic wedding? Contact our team at info@southerneventsonline.com for help recreating this elegant ceremony or reception setup. Or, for help bringing your unique wedding vision to life!

Nashville & Franklin offer an endless number of stunning event & wedding venues – from classic to unique, or grand to intimate, there’s a perfect location for whatever event or wedding you are hosting. We’re excited to feature some of our favorite local partners, starting with a gorgeous outdoor garden wedding venue that is exquisitely Southern.

CJ’s Off the Square is a gorgeous garden wedding venue located in the heart of downtown Franklin, TN. Boasting an intimate property and charming garden, we love that it’s an all-inclusive venue with sweet and historic charm that lends itself to any couple’s style while being effortlessly romantic, no matter the season.

More Than a Garden

CJ’s Off the Square is known for its magical garden but has so much more to offer. The property features a historic house, including a gorgeous bridal suite and wine cellar, and an outdoor covered event pavilion that looks over the garden.

The Event Pavilion keeps guests cool under the shade, or warm next to heaters while still being surrounded by the greenery of the garden. Plus, it allows for a convenient built-in rain plan. We also love that the entire venue boasts neutral colors, meaning it is a blank canvas for whatever classic, whimsical, or modern style couples dream up.

Intimate Setting

With space to accommodate events of up to 135 people, CJ’s Off the Square is perfect for couples looking for an intimate celebration, rich in details and full of love (the kind where you can chat with each and every one of your guests). While the garden is a romantic spot for your ceremony, it can be transformed with lounge seating for the reception, maintaining the intimate vibe throughout your event.  The historic home also offers additional space where you and your new husband or wife can escape to for a few stolen kisses.

Pet-Friendly

We love how couples are incorporating their fur-babies into their wedding celebrations and CJ’s Off the Square allows pups to join in on the fun! Dogs are allowed during the ceremony at this pet-friendly venue which is perfect seeing that they make adorable ring bearers! Learn more about including your pet in your wedding on their blog.

Wedding Planner Included

Most importantly, we love that wedding packages at CJ’s Off the Square come with a personal planner to help couples coordinate their dream wedding day. The team CJ’s Off the Square are there to help couples with their design, budget, and logistics to ensure your day flows beautifully while letting your personalities to really shine through. Already have your own planner? Not a problem! Their team is also more than happy to collaborate with other planners and event designers.

We’re proud to partner with CJ’s Off the Square to help couples design beautiful wedding days. Our rentals help customize the space while still being surrounded by a romantic Southern garden. Interested in learning more? Visit their website for package and pricing information.

Brighter weddings and events are on the horizon according to the Pantone Colors of the Year 2017. We love the idea of staying ahead of the trends and incorporating colors that are sure to be seen and well loved on both runways and inside homes for the next couple of years. Care to join us? Our inventory has everything you need!

NIAGARA – The Amanda Chair is the perfect way to bring in Niagara – a moody, denim-like shade of blue – to any celebration or event. The relaxed hue on this particular chair is ideal for a vintage theme – think of pairing it with one of our Farm Tables and our Hob Knob glass collection for a perfect tablescape, or put it next to our mint green Marjorie Coffee Table for a more whimsical look.

Trying to keep things understated and timeless? Simply add an ice blue dinner napkin along with our White Round China Collection for a more minimalist design.

LAPIS BLUE – This deeper shade of blue lends itself to a more modern or more dramatic color palette. And we have the perfect piece of furniture to do just that: our Rhapsody in Blue Side Chair in high back, low back, or dining chair styles.

The gorgeous details of these chairs can easily upgrade any simple design to make a bigger statement. Pair it with white tables like the Trellis side table or Mykonos Coffee Table for a modern look and feel. Or, get dramatic by pairing it with the Urban Drum Coffee Table.

Want to skip the chair but keep the Lapis? We have a table runner or dinner napkin for that! The pop of color adds depth to any tablescape.

PRIMROSE – Bring on the fun with the bright and joyful yellow that is primrose. Incorporate the vitality and excitement of this shade in your event with beautiful vintage pieces in a variety of bright yellow shades. Our Sunny Rolling Cart is the perfect vintage piece to hold your photo booth props, or even displaying your forks, napkins, plates, etc. Keep the pop of primrose throughout by incorporating some of our wooden beverage crates – Pepsi, Double Cola, and Sun Drop crates are all shades of yellow! Add on to the vintage fun by adding assorted vintage suitcases and old story books throughout.

Want to incorporate trending colors or event styles into your next event?  Contact our team about reserving the items featured.

How much do we love fall weddings… to many reason to count!  Today’s autumn inspired style shoot features a bold color palette in the natural setting of one of Nashville’s newest venues –   Drakewood Farm.  Using various rustic pieces from our inventory, you may spot our white-wash farm tables, rustic bench, whisky barrel, and cross-back chairs in the images below.  Next to the charming weathered barn on the property – perfection!

Caprice and her team from the Enchanted Florist, created  the gorgeous floral arrangements and ceremony space while the sharp shooters from Ace Photography captured the brilliant photos.  We look forward to the many events and weddings we expect this new venue to host – until then be sure to visit the Drakewood Farm website for more information.

Mancy and Alex’s intimate, candle lite celebration is one for the ages – a mix of classic, modern elegance in a rustic, country setting – we simply swoon!  Designed & styled by one of our fav Nashville planners, Jessica Sloane – we knew the results would be no less than stunning.  Her eye for simple elegance with a modern feel is unparalleled- it is always a treat to work with her.  Our cross-back chairs are perfectly matched to the style of Mancy and Alex’s wedding – one you can see was filled with lots of love!

Nashville wedding photographer, Rylee Hitchner captured the gorgeous pictures you see below.  Enjoy!

Looking for a fun way to dress up your farm tables? Erin Lee caught some wonderful shots of our rustic farm tables dressed up with our white wood folding chairs, silver poly linens and mercury glass. The bright pop of color given by the flowers and candles brightened up this simple silver and white tablescape. We feel that this gave it a wonderful and easy rustic chic feel, bringing two looks together for a crisp, polished look!