The holiday season is all about gathering around the table with friends and family, creating memories that last long after the last bite of dessert. And here at Southern Events, we believe that a well-dressed table can make those moments even more special. That’s why we’ve put together our carefully curated Styled by Southern boxes—each one designed to bring style, warmth, and personality to your holiday gatherings. From luxurious tablecloths to beautiful glassware, our boxes have everything you need to create a table as memorable as the moments you’ll share around it. We have more than a dozen holiday table decor boxes available, but here are five that we think are fun (maybe even unexpected!) picks for the Thanksgiving season.

Gilded Sage

For a holiday look that’s both lush and refined, our Gilded Sage box is the perfect pick. This elegant set features green floral Liana china that brings a touch of nature to your table, complemented by gold flatware that adds just the right amount of sparkle. Our Gold-Rimmed chargers and Celia glassware continue that golden theme, framing each place setting in a sophisticated glow. Paired with a green tablecloth that perfectly matches the floral china, the Gilded Sage box captures a sense of timeless elegance with a bit of holiday magic. Imagine your table dressed in these soft greens and rich golds—it’s like bringing the beauty of an autumn forest indoors for a warm and welcoming Thanksgiving gathering!

Blossoming Four Seasons

If you’re looking for holiday table decor that’s both cozy and chic, you’ll love our Blossoming Four Seasons box. This set brings the charm of nature’s four seasons to life, right on your table. An earthy floral tablecloth serves as the foundation, while gold chargers and white dishes create a clean, elegant look. Our amber Deco glassware brings a cozy glow to the table, making it feel warm and inviting. And, for a bit of sparkle, the silver Sophia flatware adds a classic touch that feels just right for the season. This box is perfect for anyone who loves a bold, yet earthy look for their holiday table.

Verdant Wonderland

For those looking to break away from the expected, our Verdant Wonderland box brings a fresh, vibrant twist to your holiday table. Featuring a bold blue and green floral tablecloth, this set captures the magic of a lush garden in full bloom. Crisp white china provides a sleek backdrop, while rich, velvet napkins in deep green and blue add a touch of luxurious texture. Gold flatware sparkles with a hint of warmth, and the mint glassware adds a playful, unexpected pop of color. The Verdant Wonderland box is for anyone ready to subvert tradition with a stylish table that’s anything but ordinary.

Cecilia Celebration

For a table that’s as vibrant as it is beautiful, look no further than the Cecilia Celebration box. This set features a stunning Cecilia Floral Matte Satin tablecloth, along with purple and green napkins that add a fresh pop of color. The rattan charger lends a rustic touch, perfectly balanced by crisp white china and green Savoy goblets that bring an unexpected twist. The result is a look that’s both vivid and stylish—perfect for anyone who wants to break away from the traditional holiday palette and celebrate with a bit of personality. The Cecilia Celebration box is sure to make your table the talk of the party!

Minty Marigold

The Minty Marigold box is a delightful twist on fall colors, blending a warm rust tablecloth with cool mint glassware for an unexpected contrast. The olive runner grounds the palette, while copper flatware brings a touch of Thanksgiving harvest charm to your table. The Minty Marigold box brings a breath of fresh air to the holiday season, creating a table setting that’s both inviting and uniquely yours.

Each of these boxes has been thoughtfully curated to bring a touch of elegance and charm to your Thanksgiving gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a large family dinner or an intimate get-together with friends, our holiday table decor offers everything you need to create a beautiful, inviting table that sets the stage for unforgettable moments. Ready to make your holiday hosting easy, stylish, and seamless? Contact us for pricing, and let us take care of every detail—we’ll even do your dishes once the party’s over! You can focus on making memories, and we’ll handle the rest.

Make your Thanksgiving table extra special this year with specialty china, flatware, linens & decor! At Southern Events, we love nothing more than an aesthetically pleasing and functional tablescape and is why we are proud to offer the latest in modern and stylish rentals. Plus when you rent you get to skip doing the dishes, as all rentals come back to us for full sanitization! Keep reading to get inspired by our southern Thanksgiving table must-haves.

Modern Thanksgiving Look

If you love a trendy modern tablescape, you have to start with our understated Earthen China. These unique dishes are beautiful in and of itself, but especially when paired with contrasting metallic accents. Take for example our Brushed Copper Flatware, which pairs especially well with Onyx & Stone. For a lighter look, opt for Alabaster. For glassware, our Cybil or Pure Glassware are classic for your Thanksgiving dinner.  The sleek Upton Glassware matches perfectly for pre-dinner drinks.

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Whimsical Thanksgiving Look

If you want a Thanksgiving tablescape that truly stands out and is memorable, aim for a look that is more whimsical. While we recommend more classic china, such as our Gold Accent China, have fun with the surrounding elements like your centerpieces or napkin holders or ties. Take our Como Flatware, which features a super-unique yet chic handle. For additional color, check out our gorgeous Colored Glassware and various Velvet Napkins. Our favorite colors for Thanksgiving? Driftwood & Spice of course!

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Elegant Thanksgiving Table

The most elegant tablescapes are luxe yet often minimalistic. To start, we recommend checking out our stunning Hamlet China, which features intricate gold designs. When paired with a solid or Gold Rimmed Charger you have a perfectly complementary place setting. For drinks, both water & wine, it has to be our Audrey Glassware. Top it all of with our Heritage Napkins and a simple Chiffon Runner for a bright, airy and clean look.

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Thanksgiving Service Pieces

Thanksgiving is all about food (except for giving thanks of course!) It’s important that your food looks as good as it tastes. Be sure to display your food in the best way possible, which is easy with our gorgeous selection of serving ware. Our Wyatt Pedestal Cake Stands & Willow Cake Stands make creating a multi-level buffet easy. Meanwhile, our Wood Melamine Tray is a chic option for a tasty pie display. Then there is our elegant Bar Cart which makes serving up drinks a breeze.

Want to feature some of these gorgeous Thanksgiving table must-haves at your holiday dinner? Contact our team today to secure your rentals before it’s too late!

Create a stylish table for your guests with holiday rentals from Southern Events! We’ve curated some of our favorite tips for making your holiday tablescapes sophisticated yet unique. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving for family and friends or having a festive holiday gathering in December or January. Count on Southern Events to help you make your Middle Tennessee holidays special!

Holiday Theme: Warm + Cozy

We love the idea of coming home for the holidays – especially this year – so make your holiday rentals extra hygge. Greet guests with warm wood farm tables, soft velvet linens, & glowing candles in glass vases for a cozy ambiance they’ll love.

Featured Rentals | Farm Tables, Earthen China, Gold Rim Glass Charger, Austin Gold Flatware, Pure Glassware, Colored Glassware, Davis Glass Cylinders, Fern Velvet Linens

Photo | Nyk + Cali Photography

Photo | Nyk + Cali Photography

Photo | Nyk + Cali Photography

Holiday Theme: Go Bold

Rules have long been thrown out this year so have a little fun with your holiday table this year. Try a bold, untraditional color for your holiday linen rentals like a spiced pumpkin orange or deep Mediterranean blue, and combine with our luxurious new linen textures such as our etched velvets, rustic Havana, and polished Kennedy linens.

Featured Rentals | Medallion Gold Glass Charger, Cybil Glassware, Spice Velvet Linens, Silver Etched Velvet Linens, Brushed Copper Flatware, Coronado Gold Accent China, Navy Dupioni Linens, Storm Kennedy Linens, Lagoon Linens, Colored Glassware

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Holiday Theme: Natural Beauty

Enhance your traditional holiday tablescape by adding fruit to your Thanksgiving pumpkins or winter greenery. Pomegranates pop off our satin and velvet linen rentals for a luxe winter look. Let wheat, apples, and artichokes on a greenery garland and celebrate the harvest season with farm tables and cross-back chairs. Pears adorn a whimsical and elegant floral holiday tablescape with our Carrera Mable plates, gold flatware, Harlin chairs, and velvet linen rentals.

Featured Rentals | Sterling Velvet Linens, Russet Satin Linens, Stemless Glassware, Farm Tables, Crossback Chairs, Carrera Marble Dinner Plates, Harlin Chairs

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Don’t Forget the Food! Holiday Buffets

Don’t forget the food service when planning your holiday meal. Your holiday buffet and service rentals can be just as beautiful as your tablescape. Our catering service rentals offer the best of both worlds. Serve hot beverages from our gorgeous hammered coffee urns while you keep food warm in our coordinating hammered chafing dishes. Host your best cocktail hour with our wide range of glassware rentals. And dish up your holiday dessert buffet with our pedestals that are perfect for pie!

Featured Rentals | Hammered Copper Coffee Urn, Hammered Silver Coffee Urn, Davis Glassware, Earthen China Mugs, Gold Metal Intersect Cube, Wyatt Pedestals, White Wash Farm Table

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Want more creative holiday rental ideas?

Look no further! Download our Holiday Style Guide then contact the Southern team to reserve your rentals today!

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. We couldn’t do it without you and are thrilled for all the wonderful opportunities we have to work with you to make your events stand out!  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, 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: Open 9am – 5pm
• 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.
• Wednesday: Open 9am – Noon
• Thursday & Friday: Closed – Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you all a wonderful week with family and friends!