Vintage Feature – We’re Back to our Sunday Blogging!

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Hey all!  August is here and we’ve got lots to share from our July hiatus. As mentioned in our last post, we had three goals to accomplish. First, we tackled all the paper work stuff including updating our business spreadsheets. Phew! The more difficult task, curating our collection, has begun but there’s still more to do. It’s hard to give up a vintage treasure!

Of course, finding and adding new items to our vintage collections is always fun! We now have a vintage milk glass punch bowl, some new vintage teapots and teacups, and more patterns of vintage plates. New napkins have been fashioned from thrift store fabrics and we’ve also found a few to add to our printed napkin collection.

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Inside the studio, our quest for organization continues. Two additional dressers have linens in their drawers, two new lights hang overhead, and several shelves reorganized. Our favorite addition to the studio is this terrific 1950s kitchen cart that now provides much needed surface space in our work area.

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It’s good to set focused goals and, even if we fell a little short, much has been accomplished this month. As a result, we’re even more ready for the busy fall wedding season ahead and have a few open 2018 dates and are scheduling clients for 2019. Send us an email from our contact page or give us a call. We’d love to help!

Photo by Natalie E Photography

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Vintage Feature – It’s Blog Break Month!

We won’t be publishing our Sunday blog post during July but we have much to do. The list is a bit tedious –sigh- but nonetheless; it will feel good to mark them off the list, especially the first two.

!.  Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork. Oh boy, the pile is deep and we need to get our orders and contracts organized in our notebook.

2. Update spreadsheets. Business goals need to be evaluated and expenses organized. Yay!

3. Curate inventory. After spending this past year in our studio space, we now have a better notion of items that clients want for their event. This task will be hard for a different reason – we love everything and hate to let anything go. We hope it won’t be too traumatic!

So, that’s the July to-do list. Look for our next post on August 5th. We still will be serving clients and taking studio appointments so don’t hesitate to give us a call or send an email! We’ll love to hear from you!


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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Event – Beautiful Vintage Blue

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

As this week’s mailbox confirmed, one of our most popular rentals at Southern Vintage Table is our vintage blue goblets . Two of our clients shared photos from their blue-themed weddings; one was held indoors and the other was an outdoor celebration with the color blue taking center stage.

The first set of photos are from a March wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill, shared by F8 Photo Studios. We love how our vintage blue glassware “pops” on Rochelle and Chris’ reception tables, designed by Kast Events & Company. And that photo from above of the single table? Wow.

F8 Photo Studios

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Our second blue wedding was held in Whitsett at the Timberlake Earth Sanctuary, a unique outdoor venue “dedicated to honoring and protecting Mother Earth and all beings.”  Emma and Jonathan designed their place settings with our classic vintage blue & white china, blue goblets, and stainless flatware. As you can see from Photography by Kelsey Rae‘s photos, this wedding seemed right at home with its serene surroundings.

Love blue as much as we do?  Our vintage offerings may be exactly what you want for your next celebration!

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rentals NC

Vintage Feature – The Magic of Mixing and Matching China Patterns

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What a wonderful, busy week! We’ve helped with three weddings – a rehearsal dinner at Stoneleigh Estate in Virginia, a reception at Windy Hill Farm in Cedar Grove, and a reception at Snipes Farm in Chapel Hill. We look forward to sharing a few photos from each of these in the near future but today we want to share five different place settings created for Lindsey and Brad’s reception tables.

This couple wanted a vintage salad and dinner plate for each guest. When preparing for an order that includes this pairing, we first select a mix of vintage dinner plates. One by one, each dinner plate is matched with a salad plate with a complementary pattern. The results of this “labor of love” are mixed and matched, beautiful, unique place settings for each guest!

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Here’s a final look at the tables with their place settings. We can’t wait to see them with the floral arrangements and candle light!

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Event – Game of Thrones Shoot is Featured on Offbeat Bride!

Wow wow wow! This photo shoot is incredible! Every single detail was carefully planned and executed by Elizabeth Vest of Elizabeth’s Events and photographer Elyssa Kivus of Kivus & Camera. The result? A splendid gallery of photographs worthy of any king and queen! Today you’ll get to see the results of their vision on Offbeat Brides blog,”Jon Snow & Ygritte’s happy ending: Game of Thrones wedding inspiration (with real “direwolf!”).”

We’re sharing a few photos of our items chosen by Elizabeth and Elyssa  – place settings, brass goblets, candle holders, and other metal items – but you will want to see the gallery in its entirety. We promise that you will be both inspired and wowed!

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Congratulations to Elizabeth and Elyssa for a fabulous and regal inspiration! Now get to the blog and see the rest! 

Kudos to all these participating vendors!

Photography: Kivus & Camera • Dress Designer: Chic Nostalgia • Dress Store: The Magnolia Bride • Dress Store: Songbirds Bridal & Formal • Men’s Attire: VIP Formalwear • Hair Stylist: Naomi Yata• Makeup Artist: Theresa Burden Makeup Artistry • Bakery: Taste of Douce • Floral Designer: Lilybird Flowers • Design and Decor: Southern Vintage Table • Musicians: Corda Entertainment • Invitation Designer: Oak Leaf Design Studio • Equipment Rentals: Hauser Rentals • Officiant: All Faiths Wedding Officiants of the TriadThey ♥ OBB; we ♥ them • Event Planner: Elizabeth’s Events • Event Venue: The Longhouse


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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Event – Katie & Evan’s Wedding, Part 3

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We have been treated to a wonderful gift – more beautiful photos from Katie and Evan’s wedding. Several weeks ago we fell in love with the preview photos and our admiration for the photographic talents of Natalie E. Photography is confirmed! These are amazing!

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We saw the dessert station for the first time in the full set of photos and what a gorgeous setup!  The cake is incredible and there are our sweet vintage dessert plates, all stacked up ready to serve guests.

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

We can’t say it enough – thank you, Katie, Evan, and Renee for your trust in Southern Vintage Table!

Check out our other two posts about this fabulous wedding – A Beautiful Day at Fletcher Park and Sneak Peek at Katie and Evan’s Wedding.

Photographer: Natalie E. Photography @natalie_schram
Venue: Fred Fletcher Park
Planner: Events by Memory Lane  @eventsbymemorylane
Caterer: Rocky Top Catering @rocky_top_caters
Florist: Dahlias Floral Design @dahliasfloraldesign
Tableware Rentals : Southern Vintage Table@southernvintagetable2
Large Vintage Rentals – Greenhouse Picker Sisters@greenhousepickersisters
Large Rentals & Tablecloths – CE Rentals @ce_rentals

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Event – Styled Shoot at Elodie Farms

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We received three emails with photo gallery links in our mailbox this week – two styled shoots and one wedding! Yay! Today’s post showcases images taken at a newly opened venue, Elodie Farms. Elodie Farms, known for their delicious flavors of goat cheese and farm dinners, is now ready to share their space for weddings!

This shoot, orchestrated and designed by The Details Events and photographed by Radian Photography, features a happy handsome couple, adorable goats, and two beautifully designed tablescapes with our purple goblets, pink flutes, and milk glass tumblers.

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Even though our contribution to this shoot was small, we always are appreciative to be invited and the photos are always amazing! Hats off to these vendors and special thanks to Tiffany of The Details Events and Radhika of Radian Photography..

Venue: Elodie Farms
Planning and Decor: The Details Events
Photographs – Radian Photography
Men’s Attire: Alexander Eton
Jewelry: Hamilton Hill Jewelry
Rentals: American Party Rentals
Glassware Rentals: Southern Vintage Table
Stationery: SJ Tudor Designs
Florals: Bloomin’ Rose
Desserts: Makin’ Whoopie Kitchen

Be sure to take a look at Radian Photography’s blog post about the shoot!

Goat-filled wedding shoot at Elodie Farms


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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Event – Elegant Sweets & Treats

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Today we are super delighted to share photos of this dessert table, filled with treats, sweets, and Erica and Josh’s beautiful wedding cake!  These photos, courtesy of Justyn Lord Photography, are terrific and give us an opportunity to see how lovely our vintage wares create such a charming display.

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table China Rental NC

What a treat 🙂 to see our vintage dessert serving dishes filled with yummy desserts. Thank you, Erica and Josh, for letting us be a part of your wedding day!  Wishing you happy, sweet-filled days together!


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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Event – A Vintage Bridal Shower

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We truly enjoy meeting our clients. and oftentimes, there’s an authentic, instant connection. When Susan and Lindsay came to the studio last fall to plan for Lindsay’s wedding reception this June, we just clicked! This immediate rapport helped make our planning meeting both enjoyable and productive.

Several months back, Susan and I met again to plan Lindsay’s bridal shower table settings – an elegant palette with soft, spring colors of teal, yellow, purple, and pink. Hosted at Susan’s home, the guests were treated to colorful vintage place settings and a delicious meal to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of Lindsay and Brad.

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Thank you, Susan, for sharing your photos with us. Your meticulously set tables are sheer perfection!  Looking forward to Lindsay and Brad’s wedding in a few weeks!



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Southern Vintage Table Event – Sneak Peak of Katie & Evan’s Wedding

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Oh, boy!  We get to share a few photos from Katie and Evan’s wedding at Fletcher Park. Courtesy of Natalie E. Photography, we are awestruck by these gosh-darn beautiful photographs! These are the first set shared by Natalie with more coming in the upcoming weeks and we can’t wait to see more.

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Thank you, Katie and Evan, for giving us the opportunity to be a part of your wedding day. We loved every bit of it!  Best wishes for a joyful and wonderful  life together!

Natalie E. Photography

Here’s the listing of the fabulous vendor team.

Photographer: Natalie E. Photography @natalie_schram
Venue: Fred Fletcher Park
Planner: Events by Memory Lane  @eventsbymemorylane
Caterer: Rocky Top Catering @rocky_top_caters
Florist: Dahlias Floral Design @dahliasfloraldesign
Tableware Rentals : Southern Vintage Table @southernvintagetable2
Large Vintage Rentals – Greenhouse Picker Sisters @greenhousepickersisters
Large Rentals & Tablecloths – CE Rentals @ce_rentals

And, let’s not forget our amazing, fun, incredible friends, Priscilla, Pat, and Jami for their help and support.


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