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Southern Vintage Table Events – Delighted Participant in the First Wedded Joyride

Sponsored by Triangle Corporate Coach, Heart of NC Weddings, and Raleigh Pop Balloons, the first Wedded Joyride took off. An event bus tour of 5 local venues – The Parlour at Manns Chapel, The Barn of Chapel Hill, Union Grove Farm, Carriage House of Chapel Hill, and Rock Quarry Farm – this free bus ride traveled to each venue and couples were introduced to a host of wedding professionals that included caterers, photographers, rental companies, florists, planners, DJs, and stationery designers.

We were very fortunate to be invited by the Carriage House of Chapel Hill along with a cadre of top vendors – Julia Renee Photography, Brewmasters Mobile, Victoria Park Florist, Funky Fresh Catering, Sweet Water Ices, The Perfect Beat, City BBQ, Sheralyns, Bridal Haven, Crumbl Cookies, and BBJ La Tavola,

Although we could not personally attend, Brenda, owner of the Carriage House of Chapel Hill, visited our studio and we created several designs for the honored visitors. Of course, we adore these looks and hope the visitors thought so as well!

Thanks, Brenda, for the invitation to be a part of your venue showcase! Looking forward to returning to your gorgeous space!

News – Wedding Chicks Publishes Carolina Grove Southern Blues Shoot!

Two for one is always nice, right? Here’s what made our week – first, we provided rentals for a beautiful shot at Carolina Grove and worked with some of our favorite vendor friends in January; and second, the shoot was published this week in Wedding Chicks – “How to Incorporate Fine China Into Your Chic Microwedding”.

When Keys Events and Tierney Riggs Photography shared their design for this shoot at Carolina Grove, we knew instantly we wanted to be involved. Our vintage blue and white collection has grown over the last few years and we were excited that they wanted to include not only vintage place settings, but also decor pieces, including our two umbrella stands. With beautiful florals from The Foraged South, they certainly made a statement!

The blue and white theme infiltrated every element – gorgeous Tarheel Toile pjs, an original design by Jami Burns of Nothing Finer, stationery by Shore Thing Stationery, the wedding cake by Sugar Euphoria, and even a sassy getaway car provided by Wedding Cars And Events.

Many thanks to all the terrific vendors who brought their talents and wares to the shoot. We look forward to working with you all again!

Carolina Grove Styled Shoot Wedding Vendor List

Venue: Carolina Grove
Carolina Grove | @carolinagroveweddings

Planning: Keys Events
Keys Events | @keyseventsllc

Photography: Tierney Riggs Photography
Tierney Riggs Photography | @tierneyriggsphotography

Rentals and Decor: Southern Vintage Table
Southern Vintage Table | @southernvintagetable2

Florist: The Foraged South
The Foraged South | @theforagedsouth

Bridal Pajamas: Nothing Finer
Nothing Finer | @nothing.finer

Cake: Sugar Euphoria
Sugar Euphoria | @sugareuphoria

HMUA: Kaitlyn Elizabeth Styling
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Styling | @kaitlynelizabethlove

Wedding Dress:
Davids Bridal | @davidsbridal

Groom:
Bernards Formalwear | @bernardstux

Paper Goods & Stationery:
Shore Thing Stationery | @shorethingstationery

Transportation:
Wedding Cars And Events | @weddingcars.rent

News – “Braggart News” Alert!

We know, our post title is a bit much but it’s a tongue-in-cheek tribute to my friends. We love to share good news and fun stuff with one another and jokingly, we call it “braggart news.” So, today’s entry is a “braggart post” and we are pretty proud of our news. Yep, we are featured as one of seven vintage china rental companies across North America in the May/June edition of Tea Time Magazine.

This amazing article, “Renting Vintage China for Afternoon Tea and More,” written by Katherine Cloninger Ellis, devotes a page to each of the seven featured companies – Tea and Old Roses in Homewood, Alabama; Dish and Decor Vintage Rental in Crystal Lake, Illinois; Delicate Dishes in Kalamazoo, Michigan; Little Vintage Rentals in New York, New York; Rent My Dust in Grapevine, Texas; Plate Occasions in Toronto, Canada, and us, Southern Vintage Table in Hillsborough, NC. We are honored to be in the company of these kindred businesses!

We are indebted to the photographers who gave permission to include their work. They are: Ally & Bobby Photography, Jaclyn Auletta Photography, and Rebekah Senter Photography.

The May/June 2021 edition of Tea Time is available on stands! If you love tea, delicious treats, and vintage china, you’ll love this magazine! And, as a personal plug, we offer several different ways to enjoy tea with your friends and family – Tea Party To Go Packages, Tea Party Packages for 12 and 24, and open rentals. Tea anyone?

Styled Shoot – Vintage Elegance at Carolina Grove

Vintage elegance is the perfect description for this lovely styled shoot held at the Carolina Grove. Planned by Tiffany of Weddings by Tiffany and Anna M. Brescia and photographed by Stephanie Alberse Photo, this airy shoot exudes romance with a bit of vintage whimsy.

Our vintage china, goblets, silver-plate flatware, and napkins adorn each table as well as the runner and vintage glass candle holders. The sweet vignette of vintage suitcases in front of the sweetheart table has to be our favorite design element!

Thanks to all the folks who worked on this beautiful styled shoot!

The Vendor Team
Photographer: @stephanie.albersephoto
Planners: @weddingsbytiffany , @anna.m.brescia
Venue: @carolinagroveweddings
Dress: @gavinchristiansonbridal
Cake: @cupcakesdamour
Flowers: @prestonflowerscary (bouquet and boutonnière),
Florals: @fauxreal_flowers
Hair & make up: @stolochimakeuphair
Officiant: @personalweddingsnc
Rentals: @southernvintagetable2
Stationery: @oaksandgraypaper
Bartender: @aglassabove_
Videographer: @jmajorsimagery
Models: @melinated_mova

Vintage Feature – We Adore Easter Decor!

Do you love bunnies, colored eggs, and fresh flowers? Of course you do! That’s what today’s post is all about, and the best part has to be the fresh flowers from Fernrock Farm.

The Easter Tree, filled with dangling decoupaged eggs, was made from a bunch of branches set in concrete and then painted white. I made it last summer and it is one of my favorite decor items because once Easter is over, I’ll adorn it with blue and white decoupaged balls. This year I plan to dangle other cute themed decorations for holidays coming up.

The bunnies and rooster are visiting from our studio and they’ll return there soon. We learned this week that the white rooster, while probably not the real thing, is a close sister to a blanc de chine, “white from china,” figurine. (Thank you, Jami!) We love how it looks with the white vases and we will be on the lookout to add more to our inventory.

The florals are in vintage vases from our studio. Different sizes in white were selected so the bright colors of the tulips and daffodils popped. We think our plan worked!

We hope everyone had a wonderful day. Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and birds are singing. Ahhh, the perfection of nature!

Southern Vintage Table Event – A March Wedding at The Parlour

Our first wedding this year was for Nina and Mac at The Parlour at Mann’s Chapel. For their intimate wedding with their family and close friends, this vintage venue was ideal. Their tables were set with our vintage blue and white dinner plates and dusky blue goblets. Of course, we love love love this classic look!

These sneak peek photos by Timmester Photography captured their beautiful, fun-filled wedding day. We can’t wait to see more!

What a lovely review from Nina on WeddingWire! Thank you so much!

We rented assorted vintage blue & white dinner plates and goblets for our spring wedding. They added such a beautiful, elegant touch to the rustic farm tables at our outdoor reception. We received so many compliments from our guests and other vendors!! Shelly was always quick to respond, polite, and overall a lovely person to work with!

A Most Excellent Vendor Team!

Timmester Photography \ @timmesterphotography
Chestnut & Vine \ @chestnutandvineweddings⁠
The Parlour at Mann’s Chapel \ @theparlourchapel⁠
Washington Duke Inn \ @washingtondukeinn⁠
Wedded Kiss \ @weddedkiss⁠
Tre Bella \ @trebellainc⁠
Bunn DJ Company \ @bunndjco⁠
Southland BBQ \ @southlandbbq⁠
The Cupcake Shoppe \ @thecupcakeshopperaleigh⁠
American Party Rentals \ @americanpartyrentals
Southern Vintage Table @southernvintagetable2⁠
Capital Events \ @capitalevents_nc

Time to Celebrate Spring (& Our Vaccinations) with a Giveaway!

Whoo hoo! Spring is here and vaccinations are happening! This means that folks are ready for a lingering, safe visit with family and friends. Southern Vintage Table wants to help you host this intimate, cheerful gathering with a Tea Party To Go Giveaway!

Here’s the deal – We are offering our basic package for 4 which includes vintage teacups and place settings for 4, a teapot, tiered stand, platter, and small tablecloth. And, there’s more! Also included are two add ons – tea party food and a trio of bud vases filled with local florals from Fernrock Farm. Entering the contest is easy -the hard part will be deciding on your guest list! Ready to get your name in the pot? Tee hee 🙂

Go to our Instagram page and find this post. To enter follow these easy steps:

Follow us – @southernvintagetable2
Like the post.
Tag 2 or 3 friends who will be invited to your tea party! (If a friend is not on IG, share their first name).
The winner must be able to pickup from our Hillsborough, NC studio the day before the party and return the day after.
Party date is flexible but will need to be scheduled with us.
Winner must sign a contract detailing rental policies before or upon pickup.

The end date for the giveaway is March 31 at noon. We’ll randomly choose one winner from all entries that follow the rules and announce their name on April 1, 2021 via Instagram.

This is not an April fool’s trick!

Good luck to everyone and thank you for entering!

News – At Home or at the Office, Host an Intimate Afternoon Tea with Our Vintage Tea Party To-Go Package!

“The daintiness and yet elegance of a china teacup focuses one to be gentle, to think warmly, and to feel close.”
Carol and Malcolm Cohen

Tea parties might seem stuffy, too girly, or too much trouble, but we want to convince you that they can be enjoyed by everyone and held anytime. You don’t have to wait for that special day to enjoy quality time with friends and colleagues.

Between lunch and dinner, most of us need a little snack and a break from the day’s work. Usually we grab a drink and a bite but keep on working. Don’t you wish sometimes you could take a refreshing, relaxing, and rejuvenating break with the company of friends and colleagues?

We have the answer. Plan an afternoon tea party for family and friends at your home or for your work friends at the office. Sounds like fun, huh? It will not only be enjoyable, but also easily pulled together with our new offering, Tea Party To-Go package. You will be provided with all of the beautiful, vintage tea party elements, packed up and ready for 4 guests.

Basic Package for 4 – $55

Individual Pieces	Serving Pieces
4 – Teacups and Saucers 4 – Small Plates 4 – Tea Napkins 4 – Silver-plated Teaspoons & Salad Forks	1- Teapot (4-5 Servings) 1- Two Tiered Stand 1- Small Platter 1- Set of Sugar/Creamer/Spoon 1- Small Tablecloth

Want a few more pieces, like colored goblets for water or another teapot? Consider the Premium Package.

Premium Package for 4 – $65

Individual Pieces	Serving Pieces
4 – Teacups and Saucers 4 – Small Plates 4 – Tea Napkins 4 – Silver-plated Tea Spoons & Forks 4 – Colored Goblets	2 – Teapots (4-5 Servings) 1 – Two Tiered Stand 1 – Small Platter 1 – Set of Sugar/Creamer/Spoon 1- Small Tablecloth

Are you ready to set the date? Go here to let us know what you’d like!

For additional guest settings or other elements, please indicate on the order form.

Styled Shoot – Sunny Yellow + Romantic Pink = Freshly Stylish

Sneak peeks are both exciting and vexing – you love what you see and are left wanting more! Today we are sharing some sneak photos from this styled shoot as photographer, Alaina Ronquillo, finishes what we know will be an amazing collection of images.

Planner Jessica Alexander styled something really wonderful with the blending of two happy, spring colors – sunny yellow and romantic pink. The result is fresh, colorful, and stylish, and we are loving it!

Can’t wait to see more…

Vendors:
Planner @jessicaalexanderevents
Photographer @alainaronquillophoto
Venue @thebradfordnc
Florals @hathawayfloraldesign
Cake @maryanneharriscakes
Rentals @ce_rental_raleigh
Specialty Rentals @emptynestrental
Vintage Decor @southernvintagetable2
Stationer @empaper.co
Hair & Makeup @menagarciabeauty
Wedding Dress @whitebridalboutiques
Jewelry @palm__sunday + @samantha.sleeper
Shoes @bellabelleshoes

Styled Shoot – Light Blue & Yellow Design at the Bradford

We’ve come to the end, dear readers – the final styled shoot of 2020, which was held at the gorgeous venue, The Bradford. Designed and styled by Bess and Beau, the blue and yellow theme was fresh and elegant with lots of wonderful details. Kaitlyn Blake Photography‘s photo gallery was chock-full of beautiful photos of the entire shoot, which included multiple models, lovely details, cakes, and even a vintage get-away car. To see the entire cast, see the vendor list at the end of the blog.

We, however, focused on the shots of the tables, which included our vintage tableware and stunning florals by Quiet Blooms Florals. The inclusion of grapes, grape vines, and pears in the centerpiece was a delightful surprise!

Notice the different elements in the two photos – on the left, the light blue velvet (oh my!) was draped under the plate with a clear goblet. On the right, you see a blue goblet added and the napkin tied in a knot. Little details such as these are part of the fun in designing a tablescape. Thank you, Bess and Beau, for using our vintage pieces in the table design.

With weddings and events slowly coming back, we will happily help with more styled shoots. Two open houses have been completed and so far 3 styled shoots are on the calendar, so our vintage inventory is being enjoyed by others. Makes us smile!

Vendor Team
Venue – The Bradford @thebradford
Photography – Kaitlyn Blake Photography @kaitlynblakephotography
Hair and Makeup – Sunshine Beauty and Bliss @sunshinebeautyandbliss
Gowns + Accessories – Blush Bridal @loveblushbridal
Cake – Love Cake NC @love_cakenc
Event Design – Bess and Beau @bessandbeau
Models – Olivia and Her Husband @oliviacgreen
Florist – Quiet Blooms Floral + Laura @quietbloomsfloral
Vintage Car Rental – Wedding and Event Cars @weddingcars.raleigh
Models – Brittany and Her Husband @bliss.bybritt
Rentals – CE Rentals @ce_rental_raleigh
Groom Rentals – Otreblas Tailoring
Calligraphy – Oh Eleven Studio @ohelevenstudio
Models – Demi Cavender @dem_cav
Videography – Hightower Film @hightowerfilm
Rings/Jewelry – Alysha Whitfield @alyshawhitfieldjewelry
Robes/Accessories – Poppy&Co @poppycoraleigh
Vintage Rentals – Southern Vintage Table @southernvintagetable2