Looking for a chic bar to shake those cocktails at for your next event? Try one of these beauties, new to our inventory this spring!

The Franklin is an 8-foot, solid wood bar featuring an elegant molding on the top and front, and comes in three styles: a matte antique white finish, a high-gloss fruitwood finish, or a high-gloss black finish. The Franklin measures 8′ in length.

The Tin Lizzie is an 8-foot, industrial style bar made of corrugated tin on the front and sides, in a wood frame that features a honey finish.

We’re back with more gorgeous images from our boho-glam style shoot at Pine Halls, with two sweet tablescapes! (If you missed our first post featuring the luxe outdoor lounge and ceremony scenes, you can find it here.)

We used the reception scene to play with another hot trend: purple! We’re getting a lot of requests for it this season, and we can see why! Deep, romantic shades of plum, amethyst, eggplant, lavender, and lilac evoke elegance. Both looks feature our Fruitwood Farm Table, with our Bessie Blush and Ivory Lace Runners. Thanks again to our vendor partners Enchanted Florist, Bright Event Productions, Designs in Paper, Street Tuxedo, The Bride Room, Amy Lynn Larwig and Jen + Chris Creed Photography for making this style shoot truly spectacular! Be sure to see the feature on Ruffled for more great detail shots!

Look #1: Rustic Luxury
Product Details: Belmont Chargers, Artisan China, Austin Gold Flatware, Madison Glassware, Eggplant Poly Linens, Gold Chiavari Chairs, Sequined Accent Pillows.

Look #2: Woodsy Opulence
Product Details: Gold Round Lacquer Chargers, Mosaic China, Recycled Wine Bottle Glassware, Austin Gold Flatware, Eggplant and Lilac Poly Napkins, Provence Cathedral Chairs, Crossback Chairs.

When Jen and Chris Creed Photographers approached us for a spring style shoot at Pine Halls, we knew the enchanted woodland setting was the perfect place to play with a gorgeous new trend: boho-glam. It’s rustic with touches of sparkle, woodsy yet luxe. We teamed up with the Creeds, Bright Event Productions, and Enchanted Florist to create a fairy-tale wedding in the woods and it turned out beautifully!

This look feels opulent and unique, yet it’s easily attainable for your events. Everything you see is available for rent through Southern, or through our partner vendors (like those stunning pendant lights from Bright!) With dozens of options in our inventory, we can make this look unique and versatile for your personal taste.

This luxe lounge scene, featuring our Prissy Loveseat and Armchairs and Pearly Side Chair, makes a romantic vignette for the Bride and Groom to enjoy a private moment together.

The ceremony scene is a mix of glam features: from the Gold Chiavari Chairs, to the Roundabout Wrought Iron Candelabras, and Sequined Accent Pillows; to boho touches: the textured florals to the Lace Chair Ties (in Ivory, Blush, and Taupe). We paired our White Washed Whiskey Barrel, Windsor Gold Cake Plateau, and Bessie Lace Table Runners in a stunning and versatile altar scene that can easily be repurposed for a cake display in a reception setting!

We’re absolutely smitten with our newest inventory addition: Sutton Furniture! This modern furniture set features a woven dark brown base, with cushions and pillows that come in two chic colors: Mediterranean Blue or Sand Style. Its unique design allows for complete customization for your event. Sutton is perfect for lounge seating and cocktail-style events, both indoors and out. It made a cameo in our summertime chic On-Trend post, so be sure to check that out for styling inspiration!

If you’re looking for great seating options for your summer cocktail party, contact us to reserve the Sutton Furniture set today!

It’s been a long winter, y’all. There’s no better way to welcome the warm weather than with a chic spring or summer soiree! We’ve paired our new Sutton Furniture and Market Umbrellas with our Silver Drum-Shaped Side Tables and a few White Square Lanterns for a relaxed evening party! Our new Tin Lizzy Bar is the perfect space to mix drinks, especially set with our Midtown Beverage Tubs. Add our Aruba Triple Stitch Pintuck linens and some bright summery florals, and you’ve set the scene for guests to enjoy the summer breeze, complete with refreshing cocktails and canapes!

Product details: Midtown Beverage Tub, Sutton Furniture in Sand, Aruba Triple Stitch Pintuck, Tin Lizzy Bar, Silver Drum Side Table, Davis Barware, White Square Lanterns

A cake stand may seem like a minor detail, but choosing the right one can create a flawless presentation for a sweet moment at a wedding, anniversary, or birthday party. Gilded to gold, silver or fruitwood, we have a gorgeous selection of cake stands in our inventory to meet the taste and style of your event. Check out a few of our favorites below!

Our Round Cake Plateau in a Smooth Gold Finish, on display for Katherine & Weston’s wedding (stay tuned for the full blog recap!)

The Round Abby Cake Plateau.

Our Windsor Gold Cake Plateau.

Taken from the Nashville NotWedding 2014!

The Fruitwood Round Cake Plateau (also pictured on the right in the Nashville NotWedding photo above.)

Julie & Mark’s sweet southern wedding was the perfect occasion to whip out some of our best-loved items! Our Cross-Back Chairs seated guests for both the ceremony and reception, with our Farm Tables for feasting in style. Our Wood Round Chargers look so distinguished when paired with our Pink and Grey Poly Table Linens. You can also see our Whiskey Barrels, Holden Stands, and Artie Easel Chalk Board on display from our Vintage Prop Shoppe! Our Vienna White Couch made for the perfect lounging spot, too.

Props to our fellow vendors Enchanted Florist and Bright Event Productions for helping make this wedding so southern-chic! Thanks to the talented Matt Andrews Photography and wedding planner, Summer Sheldon from Social Ambitions Events for pulling all the details together!

How do we thank thee?  Let us count the ways!  The team at Southern Events would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our wonderful customers and fellow Nashville vendors who make our day to day business so much fun. With Thanksgiving only days away, we wanted to let you know about our slightly modified hours this week.  While we will be available to all of our clients with parties planned for the holiday weekend and are happy to help with last minute rentals for your Thanksgiving feast.  If you need to get in touch with us about an upcoming event please note our limited availability this week. As always, please remember to schedule an appointment:

• Monday: Office open 9am – 5pm, Warehouse open 8am – 4pm
• Tuesday: Showroom closed for appointments so that we may celebrate as a staff! Our warehouse will be open for customer deliveries and pick ups 8am – Noon and 2-4pm (closed from noon – 2pm).
• Wednesday: Our Office and Warehouse are open 8am – 2pm for pick-ups and returns.  We encourage you to plan your visit before noon so our staff can leave on time to celebrate with family and friends.
• Thursday & Friday: Closed – Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday with family and friends!

Wendie and Evan’s wedding, hosted in the backyard of a private home, created a beautiful, intimate setting for the couple to say their I-Do’s. Guests gathered for the ceremony at our Wooden Folding Chairs, but our Crossback Chairs were used for the dinner reception, and we think the combination worked perfectly! Our white and chocolate-colored linens looked absolutely lovely with the muted color palette and early evening sunlight. A few items from our Vintage Prop Shoppe, like the suitcases and chalkboards, added a cozy, relaxed feel to the day’s festivities.

And a big thank you to Lady and Mister Photographie for taking these stunning photos!

How about a little gold, coral and pink event inspiration?  We have it at its best from an event hosted CJ’s Off the Square earlier this year – A Very Marry Occasion, Southern Wedding and Event Style Showcase.  White Wash Farm Tables, Gold Chiavari Chairs and Chargers, Glassware and Abby Flatware as well as our new Jackson Silver Pedestal Tables were all featured in a gorgeous design, created exclusively for the showcase (one of the many perks of working with CJ’s Off the Square – their awesome team of designers and planners!).  For all you brides out there wanting Southern and chic – this how you do it!

We really had a awesome team behind the event – Enchanted Florist provided the vibrant and gorgeous flowers, Main Event Productions added delicious food while Premier DJs of Nashville added a subtle soundtrack to the whole event.  Amy Nicole Photography captured the event beautifully in her photos below – we simply love her take on all the luscious details!  It was a thrill helping the team bring such an inspiring design to life and we hope you enjoy!