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Southern Vintage Table Event – Blue & White at the Duke Mansion

Folks contact us with many different requests – sometimes we set the entire table with our vintage tableware; other times it may be one particular vintage look. In this case, we provided vintage Independence Hall dinner plates for wedding guests at the gorgeous Duke Mansion in Charlotte. It was meant to be – they had 35 guests and we had 35 blue and white plates in the same pattern.

As you can see in the fabulous floral arrangements by Gather Flower Studio , the other primary color was orange. We love these two together! They needed a few pops of this vibrant color so planner Kelley Kohler of Haviland Events asked us to include a few decor pieces such as this vintage tin and clock.

Our delivery/pickup was actually a meetup in High Point so we didn’t get to see this historic venue in person, but these photos by Phylicia Willis Photography help us envision how beautiful the wedding was. Such a classic! Congratulations, Britt and Steve!

Vendors:
Photography- @phylicia.willis
Planning and Event Design- @havilandevents
Venue- @dukemansion
Floral Design- @gatherwithjess
Videography -@timmyoungfilms
DJ- @ceasefireprods
Furniture Rentals- @evermoreeventco
Paper goods- @bellevuecreativeco
Linens- @partytables_linensanddrappery
Vintage Blue & White China- @southernvintagetable2
Silverware- @thecollectionbycourtneyinghram
Officiant- @torri_officiates
MUA- @xbeyondbeautyllc

News – Look Who’s Here – Isla!!

We are tickled to introduce you to our new grand baby, Isla Elaine! Recently SVT took off a couple of weeks from blogging and Miss Isla is the reason – who can blog or do much of anything else when you get to hold your first grand baby.

Our daughter, Taylor, and her husband, Cameron, invited us to meet their sweet girl so Randy and I drove 2 days to Boston, taking the longer, more scenic route to avoid the busy highway. It was good trip and the closer we got, the more excited we were to meet our baby granddaughter.

Our new names are Yayee (that’s me) and Grandy (which is the most perfect name for Randy!) Yayee is the name my twin brother called me because he had a hard time saying “Shelly” and I started calling him Yayee, too. I wish I knew why! It must have been a little confusing because Yayee always was the culprit behind any misbehavior. One sweet memory I’ll have forever is that my Aunt Maeline called me Yayee even when I was a grown woman. She had this sweet way of saying it that made me feel loved. It will be awhile, but I do look forward to hearing Isla call me Yayee.

Of course, as all grandparents would say, Yayee and Grandy thinks she’s the most adorable baby ever. Cameron and Taylor are smitten with this little one and we are, too.

News – From Burlington to Wilmington and a Few Stops In Between

Our blog hiatus is over and we have jumped back in with full force! This week has been busy – really good busy – and we are pleased that our vintage wares have been a part of 3 weddings and a styled shoot. Our clients rented an array of vintage items – retro, floral and blue & white dinner plates, clear and colored goblets, stainless flatware, glass salad plates, and a lovely hodge-podge variety of dessert plates. Three clients, three different visions, and all incorporating vintage for their guests’ tables.

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Why is this notable? It means we have a great collection of vintage items that appeals to a variety of clients. Some love the patterns and designs, others want to uniquely express themselves in their table setting, but most are interested in being eco-responsible by reusing these treasures from the past.

SVT has the something old while doing something green – sharing beautiful vintage items in a responsible, ecological manner. Whether you are looking for classic green crinkle goblets or the delicate pink dinner plates, choosing us means you are choosing green. From vintage plates to vintage decor, our inventory is eco-friendly, rescued, restored, and ready for you to appreciate and share with your guests.
Vintage Feature – Something Old is Something Green

Next week we’ll share why we needed that two week blog break and it’s personal – happy, life-changing, and super cute!

News – Blog Two-Week Time Out

It’s time for a brief blog break! We’ll be back in two weeks…

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!