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!

Whether celebrating a Southern wedding or a black tie gala, romantic textures and elegant design are simply timeless. With lush velvet fabric and a delicate color palette, our latest Parisian Romance inspired styled shoot was a true delight. We worked with the awesome team from Events by Janie and Ravenswood Mansion to style our distinct Nashville rentals into a love and lace-inspired look.

The scene was set with cameo blush velvet linens draped atop bistro tables – a romantic way to welcome guests to any Southern wedding. For the tablescape, our Bloom Chiffon Runner and Sophia Flatware  were paired with our Beaded Belmont Charger for a classic and feminine design (topped off with a dinner napkin folded into a rose!). Pure Glassware was set atop our Fruitwood Farm Table where our Adeline Dining Chairs completed the Parisian romance style inspiration. We can’t wait to bring this to our couples in 2019!

Thank you Jannah Alexander Photography for capturing the beautiful photos.

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.

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.

Contemporary event design is a trend that is here to stay – with modern lines and unique materials, it’s a futuristic style that blends design and comfort. Whether a black-tie gala or a relaxed backyard wedding, our futuristic event rentals are distinct and statement-making. Here’s what futuristic event rentals are in stock for your next Nashville or Franklin, TN event.

{Ready to infuse your upcoming Middle Tenneesse event with futuristic event rentals? Reach out to our team at Info@southerneventsonline.com to get started}

Mercer Furniture

Chic leather furniture in a bright white brings together contemporary design without fail. Our Mercer Furniture looks gorgeous when styled with futuristic or classic event rentals.

Photos by Phindy Studios

Acrylic Chairs

Nothing is more contemporary than the popular acrylic design, and Southern has multiple styles to easily mix and match. Want to liven up a lounge area? Our Fantasma Side Chair with our Acrylic Rectangle Container atop a coffee table is a whimsical futuristic design.

Photo by Phindy Studios

Photos by Twila Photography

Bringing contemporary to your cocktail hour? Try the Casper Oval Back, Casper Square Back, or backless Ghost Barstool. We have three different acrylic barstool designs to choose from that perfectly mix and match with our favorite cocktail tables like the Loren Gold Bistro Table.

Having a seated event? We have Ghost Chairs in various styles to match your futuristic event rental design perfectly.

Photo by Phindy Studios

Photo by Amilia Photography

Photo by Phindy Studios

Photos by Jen and Chris Creed

Cybil Glassware

The chic modern lines of our Cybil Glassware make it a popular rental, well loved at events of all kinds. The futuristic design makes it the perfect addition for any contemporary designed event.

Photos by Jen and Chris Creed

Mykonos Coffee Table

Bringing contemporary style to your lounge area? Our Mykonos Coffee Table and Mykonos Side Tables mix materials with clean chrome lines and distinct bright white table tops – ideal for a futuristic event design.

Cameron Flatware

Add more contemporary design to your tabletop with our Cameron Flatware. The flat design in a bright silver brings geometric texture to your futuristic tablescape.

Ready to infuse your upcoming Middle Tenneesse event with futuristic event rentals? Reach out to our team at Info@southerneventsonline.com to get started

Long gone are the days of basic chairs for your wedding or event. With a variety of stylish seats now available for rent, your wedding chairs or event lounge seating can be a key part of your decor. At Southern Events, our enormous event rental inventory includes plenty of options for unique chairs for events and weddings, including these current favorites.

Looking for just the right unique chairs and other furniture pieces to rent for your Nashville or Franklin TN event? Reach out to info@southerneventsonline.com to start working with a design expert!

Eiffel Armchair

Our fabulous White Eiffel Armchairs are a sleek modern seating option perfect for every event from a corporate meeting to an intimate family party. With soft white lines, natural wood and a nod to the architectural elegance of mid-century modern design, this chair is a great seating option for upscale events, corporate summits or modern weddings.

Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Saylor Velvet Chair

When a luxury is the goal, the Saylor Navy Velvet Chair is the obvious solution. This sumptuous blue chair makes a gorgeous addition to unique lounge furniture or stage seating for events. This statement piece is easy to mix and match for a variety of event looks. Add the matching Saylor Navy Velvet Sofa and accent table for a complete lounge set that your guests won’t be able to resist.

Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Harlin Dining Chair

Our most popular dining chair for events, the Harlin Dining Chair is an elegant natural wood chair that instantly elevates a table. A gentle twist on the traditional wooden chair, our Harlin Dining Chairs feature a sculptural “art-deco” inspired back that can flexibly fit into many decor schemes. This gorgeous chair is a great option for both indoor and outdoor event seating.

Alex Thornton Photography

Acrylic Chairs

Looking for some truly unique chairs for events? Look no further than our ultra-modern Acrylic Chair Collection. We love using these unique event chairs to add an unexpected design element. From our striking Acrylic Fantasma Side Chair (above) to the popular Acrylic Ghost Arm Chair (pictured below with arms, armless version is also available), these stylish event chairs stand out from the crowd.

Theo Milo Photography

Adeline Dining Chair

Our beloved Adeline Dining Chairs are stylish, comfortable event chairs that look gorgeous at garden weddings and vintage inspired events. The natural wood details and soft, neutral colors make this a perfect seating option for upscale events. Pair this beauty with lush flowers and soft linens for a sophisticated garden party or add luxurious gold or brushed copper flatware for a black tie event.

Twila’s Photography

Vintage Chairs

Sometimes finding the right unique chairs for events means scouring antiques for inspiration. That’s exactly what we’ve done with our Vintage Chairs Collection! These stunning, completely unique furniture rentals are so much fun to mix and match. Below, you can see several of our colorful vintage chairs mixed with our Adeline Dining Chairs and our classic Crossback Chairs. You can use these unique vintage chairs for events as dining seating, lounge chairs or as creative elements of your decor.

Jen and Chris Creed Photography

Folding Chairs

Katelyn Nicole Photography

Our Folding Chairs are one of our most popular options for wedding receptions, corporate events and fundraisers. Made with quality wood or white resin, these folding chairs make a great chair for formal and casual events. Available in Black Wood, Fruitwood or White Resin, these folding chairs are a stylish budget option.

Chocolate Pouf

No post about unique chairs for events would be complete without a mention of one of our favorite inventory items: these comfortable Chocolate Poufs! These unique event chairs make great lounge seating or side tables and are extremely versatile.

Looking to surprise and delight with the seating at your next Nashville or Franklin TN event? Reach out to info@southerneventsonline.com to start working with a design expert!

Our event rentals bring any venue to life, and one of our absolute favorites in The Barn at Sycamore Farms. Their state-of-the-art barn at the picturesque Sycamore Farms has all the things your wedding and event dreams are made of! High ceilings, a stunning chandelier, rustic touches, two levels, beautiful Tennessee landscape, and heat and air conditioning!

Perfect for couples or companies expecting upwards of 300 guests, this sprawling venue has enough space for even the largest non-profit fundraisers. Maxing out at 400 people, this venue brings luxury to barn weddings – and we love it! Southern Events Party Rental has been honored to bring our distinct rentals to bring this space to life – from our Lounge Furniture to classic Chiavari chairs, we love bringing our event rentals to the barn at Sycamore Farms.

Scenic Outdoor Spaces

Who doesn’t love our Tennessee sky? Let your guests enjoy all that our Southern landscape has to offer with scenic outdoor spaces surrounding Sycamore Farms. Hosting a ceremony? There are 3 different locations to say “I do” and plenty of space for all the seating you require!

Jenna Henderson Photo

Nyk + Cali Photography

Oversized Patio

Let your guests enjoy the outdoors while still getting modern amenities. We love that Sycamore Farms has an oversized patio, where guests can find shade on warm days or stay close to the heat on cooler evenings. And this large area gives couples and party planners an extra space to play with – we love seeing how everyone designs this area differently. From lounge furniture and whiskey barrel bars to extra dinner seating, you’ve got to love all the extra space this oversized patio gives!

Kristin Sweeting Photography

Kristin Sweeting Photography

Jenna Henderson Photo

Nyk + Cali Photography

Nyk + Cali Photography

A Luxury Barn

This modern-meets-rustic barn lends its beauty to any kind of event, from large fundraising events to the sweetest weddings. With a stunning chandelier and gorgeous wooden beams, Sycamore Farms certainly takes the idea of a barn wedding to a whole new level!

Kristin Sweeting Photography

If you’re hosting a large event in the Franklin, Nashville, or Middle Tennessee areas the teams at Southern Events Online and Sycamore Farms can bring your desired event to life. Want to learn more? Contact info@southerneventsonline.com to chat today!

Southern Events was so thrilled to be back for the 2018 Heritage Ball at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park in Franklin, Tennessee. The Heritage Ball plays a proud part in the preservation of historic Downtown Franklin, and is the longest-running annual event in local history! Team Southern has been a proud sponsor for years and this year, our distinct event rentals were designed to create a fresh and fun “tie-dye” extravaganza. Modern party rentals combined with brightly colored details made for an absolutely jaw-dropping event!

Want to see how our rentals have styled the Heritage Ball in the past? Check out our 2015, 2016, and 2017 recaps!

This year’s heritage ball was a colorful event, combining some of our newest rentals in chic hues of blue with bright blooms. In the lounge area, our new Rory Navy Velvet Chair and Farrah Teal Velvet Chairs were set up alongside the new Saylor Navy Velvet Sofa and Arm Chair for a luxe design. Old favorites, like our White Leather Mercer Lounge Collection were gorgeous under gold light fixtures from Bright Events Productions. Lounge areas were brought together with our new Aqua Rugs and our well-loved Cece Side Tables as well as tie-dyed pillows in various shades of blue.

For drinks, several of our Harpeth Bars were set up throughout the large tent including our curved Harpeth Bar – a real show stopper! Custom inserts featuring the invitation’s design were added to the front of each bar – a unique feature that allows full customization to fit your event design. Hundred of glasses from our Pure Glassware Collection were on deck, making sure guests wouldn’t go thirsty!

Guest tables featured our Gold Chiavari Chairs with Ivory Cushions around ivory dressed tables accented by colorful blooms. In addition, our new Acrylic Ghost Armless Chairs made an appearance with circular acrylic topped tables, bringing a modern element and breaking up the more traditional design. Our White Round China was set atop our Glass Chargers with Gold Rim and our Austin Gold Flatware or Sophia Flatware with Cybil Glassware finished the understated look. Guests tables were centered around a black & white dance floor, were guests would boogie down until late into the night.

The vision for this year’s Heritage Ball came together so beautifully – and the bright pops of color added a fun and fresh design to an event that celebrates our great Franklin traditions. From the bright blues and vibrant aquas, this year’s Ball was truly a sight to be seen.

Thanks to Phindy Studios for photographing all the fabulous details.

Our Nashville event rentals were on display at our most recent styled shoot at Nashville’s White Dove Barn, where we dreamed up a boho fall wedding design with some amazing vendor friends!

The scene was set perfectly for our Fall-inspired boho wedding style shoot with Harlin Dining Chairs bringing natural wood to a beautiful white canvas. Our Bennett Leather Sofa was paired with the London Love Seat and Winstead Grey Tufted Bench for an impeccably chic style.

The elegant boho fall wedding tablescape started with charcoal gray linens, where Pure Glassware added striking cleaning lines next to the whimsical centerpiece by the amazing Kennedy Occasions and Feather and Oak Tennessee. Peachy-taupe taper candles from Creative Candles added a bit of romance, while our Carerra Marble Dinner Plates and gold Austin Flatware pulled the gold and gray accents together for a perfect design.

Thank you again Alex Thorton for the beautiful photos, and for Kennedy Occasions for pulling all the beautiful details on this boho fall wedding together.

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! 

Looking for more beautiful Styled Shoots with gorgeous Nashville event rentals? Be sure to check out this romantic design, or take a look at this gilded modern design. 

Our team at Southern Events Party Rental Company loved lending our distinct event rentals to help Nashville’s own Premier | The Entertainment Company showcase their available and upcoming services. Hosted at Eugenia Hall, this intimate, invitation-only event for local event and wedding planners was an all-out Nashville good time!

We created an ultra-modern aesthetic that emulated Premier’s cutting-edge entertainment services. This reception style event was the perfect place to show of some of our new modern lounge pieces and acrylic chairs. These sleek but comfortable pieces are the perfect way to instantly transform any venue into a modern and chic space!

In the lounge, we paired our delightfully whimsical Acrylic Fantasma Side Chairs with our Echo Silver Mirror Side Tables for a luxe modern look. Our cozy London Loveseats, decked out with textured throw pillows, added more comfortable seating for guests as they explored Premier’s sound and entertainment offerings. We created a complementary but separate bar space nearby with our Acrylic Casper Oval Back Barstool and Jackson Silver Bistro Tables – perfect for creating a visually arresting and inviting seating area. Industry professionals sipped craft cocktails prepared by local mixologist J.Jackson and enjoyed gourmet hors d’oeuvres prepared by Dream Events & Catering.

We loved rocking out with our fellow Nashville event professionals! Huge thanks to Courtney Davidson for the photos!