We love to think back on the sweet couples we have helped over the years – so many are still good friends and others now work for us!   Chelsea married her sweetheart last fall in a gorgeous wedding and Southern Events was thrilled to help plan her special day.  So thrilled, in fact we hired Chelsea to join the Southern Team as our Client Relations Specialist a mere six weeks before her wedding!  While she celebrates her one year wedding anniversary in a few short days, we also need to wish her a belated happy one year with Southern Events as well!

But we digress… their wedding was really something.

The couple envisioned a simple and elegant space on her wedding day, surrounded by their many friends and family members.  Their ceremony was simple and gorgeous, with the guests’ chairs circling the couple in a field under the open sky.  For the reception space, we used our wooden farm tables and cross-back chairs, mixed with traditional round banquet tables and fruitwood chairs, to create a relaxed and comfortable space where having a good time was mandatory.  The chalkboard backdrop was a spectacular focal point, created by the mother of the bride.  Even a year later, it’s exciting to re-live the details of one of our favorite weddings!

Credit goes to Matt Andrews for the amazing photos from Chelsea and Chris’s wedding you see below.  My how fast a year goes – we look forward to celebrating Chelsea’s anniversary with Chris and Southern Events for many more years to come!

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 Southern Events is Showcasing 4 Unique Looks

For those of you still on the hunt for a unique wedding venue, you need to check out Sunday’s Nashville Venue Crawl.  A perfect opportunity to visit four of Nashville top event venues in one afternoon as each will be staged for an event, complete with catering, cocktails, and vendor displays.  Included in the crawl – Houston Station, Ruby, OZ and the Bridge Building.  Southern Events will be showcasing top trends in wedding decor at Houston Station for our part of the crawl and we are super excited to share these with you!

Transportation between the venues is included.  Purchase tickets here ($40 ea or $55 for a pair) as well as find out more about each of these great venues.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Why should the bride get to have all the fun? Starting out as a well-known Southern staple, the Groom’s cake has evolved into a lifestyle statement for the groom. A tribute to an alma mater, favorite sports team, or favorite hobby, this cake or dessert is a great place to let creativity and personality shine! Whether you chose to share the stage with the regular wedding cake or decide to serve the groom’s cake at the rehearsal dinner, there are many options to choose from. We have a wide variety of dessert displays for rent that are able to serve any of your favorite treats!

Some recent trends include a chocolate decorated cake. Simple and delicious, chocolate gives the option for something darker and more decadent than the traditional white cake. Display your type of cake with one of our small chalk boards to call attention to the unique flavors!

Style Me Pretty- Ken Kienow Photography

Some grooms prefer to pay homage to a favorite drink or place, as pictured below in a beer bottle cap shaped Groom’s Cake on Style Me Pretty.

Style Me Pretty – Carlea J Photograpy

Sometimes there isn’t a perfect cake for your groom- so mix it up! We’ve seen many couples choose milk and cookies in lieu of a Groom’s Cake. Honestly, what’s better than cookies and milk as your homemade dessert? Your display options are endless- even shot glasses can be used to serve milk.

Style Me Pretty- Melissa Schollaert Photography

Are you more interested in a whimsical and fun dessert display? We had a recent client decide on a Popcorn Bar in lieu of a dessert table. Set at the Nashville Zoo, this dessert idea was created by our friends at Wedding 101 and Camie Occasions. The popcorn was displayed on our Ella Tiered Stand and in our Martini Glasses. To turn this idea into an interactive favor table, goodie bags or Chinese takeout boxes can easily be used for guests to take this treat on the road!

Elizabeth Jean Photography

Elizabeth Jean Photography