It happens every 3 years – The Gunderson + Spencer Family Reunion. The call went out to grandparents, sisters, brothers, children, cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and more. Organizers Mary and Ralph hosted family members from ages 2 to 87, and they came from 7 states plus Malaysia, with a total of 37 adults and 6 children.
The weekend of family time kicked off at the White House on Washington in Mebane. Mary chose vintage blue and white china and light blue goblets for the tables along with grass chargers. She filled complementary blue and white vases with bright yellow florals and the delicious dinner meal was catered by Southern Harvest. It was a grand success!
Saturday was full of choices for the group. Swimming, golf, and sight-seeing were enjoyed with the evening spent at Mary and Ralph’s home. Following a cookout, the crowd was entertained by family band members with dancing and more time to reconnect!
Bravo, Gundersons and Stewarts! Many wonderful memories were created this weekend and we applaud the commitment your extended family has made to spending quality time together.
“Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.” – Lisa Weed
On this perfect June day, Cortney and Cameron were wed under the trees at Oxford’s Highrock Farm with family and friends present. Every facet of Cortney and Cameron’s wedding was breathtaking – the scenic view, the gorgeous venue, and beautiful vintage blue tablescapes. These exquisite photos by Madison Snedker Photography tell it all!
Cortney’s vintage design included vintage gold and white plates paired with soft blue china patterns. She mixed the vintage dusky and light blue goblets and added vintage gold flatware and the table numbers in vintage frames. We love how the vintage blue goblets twinkle on the tables!
Cortney and Cameron, your wedding was spectacular! We loved working with you and appreciated your kindness and joyful spirits. Best wishes for a loving life together!
The dusky blue and pink theme of Kaitlyn and Mark’s vintage wedding was exquisite. Coordinating a wedding with these two colors turned out to be dramatic, eye-catching, and oh-so romantic. Thank you, Brittany Cruse, for your amazing photographs!
Kaitlyn and Mark’s wedding was quite special, not only because it’s beautifully designed, but because the touches of North Carolina in the centerpieces memorialize Kaitlyn’s dear mother. Kaitlyn wanted to remember her mother’s love of teaching, especially the history of her home state. From the mountains to the sea, there are pinecones, seashells, wooden pedestals, greenery, flowers, and endearing photos of Kaitlyn and Mark.
Added to the tablescapes were touches of vintage brass vases, goblets, and cricket boxes along with stacked vintage books, decoupaged shells, and mini artwork. J’adore! These charming centerpieces were packed with sweet meanings and beauty.
Notice how the pink goblets were paired with the pink dinner plates, dusky blue with the blue plates, and contrasting salads on each. The eclectic, vintage, and sophisticated place settings were stunning.
Bravo, Kaitlyn and Mark! It was our extreme pleasure to be a part of your wedding day and wish everything wonderful in your lives together!
When Kaitlin came to the studio to design her reception tables, we were all excited about the meaningful touches that were added to the centerpieces. Many thanks to Priscilla, Kaitlyn’s friend and mine, who had a hand in this charming mix.
And, lastly, thank you, Kaitlin for your lovely review!
Stunning Tablescapes Beautiful Design brought to life with help from Shelly and her stock room full of different colored glass, china, and decor. Truly was able to show my personality and theme of my wedding through the tablescape. Looking for an opportunity to use Southern Vintage Table again! – Kaitlyn
Yes, it’s indeed a magical moment – celebrating the arrival of a new baby with a vintage tea party!
Harry Potter is a favorite of the mom-to-be and thus – poof! – it came to be. With tea and treats, under the enchantment of Harry Potter magic, this mom-to-be was honored by family and friends.
Given this wonderful theme, vintage teacups and teapots featuring gold, white, and green were selected. Two glass tiered stands and special Harry Potter plates held the tasty treats. We heard it was lovely, fun, and charmed with love. Best wishes!
Many thanks to Mary for providing photos of her daughter’s shower.
As promised, here are some photos taken at the third annual Spring Tea at the Mitford Museum held in Hudson, NC in honor of the book series written by native Jan Karon, seen in the photo above with her niece. Avid fans from far and wide attended this 140 seat event.
Guests, young and old, men and women, thoroughly enjoyed that May 18, 2024 afternoon sipping their tea with Jan and kindred fans. Along with hot tea, tasty tea treats were provided by Bluebird Custom Bakes in Hudson and Katz Catering in Lenoir. These lovely photographs were taken by Sminton Photography.
Take a peak at the party guests. You’ll enjoy see the smiling faces and the many designs of hats and fascinators!
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to bring our vintage tea dishes to your annual tea! Be sure to check out our previous post, Features-A Tea For the Mitford Museum.
What a fun event! How many vintage items did they need for the 140 guests?
Teacups/saucers, luncheon plates, goblets (pink and clear), silver-plate forks and spoons-140 each Teapots-46 Sugar/creamers, platters-23
Let us introduce you to two lovely women, Kat and Larson. They met in college and fell in love. Last month, they declared their eternal devotion in a beautiful ceremony at The Honeysuckle Tea House in Chapel Hill.
Purple paired with green was a must in their tablescape design. These vintage goblets gleam on the tables and coordinate beautifully with their floral centerpieces. They selected these along with a mix of vintage plates with purple and green florals and white stoneware, salad plates, stainless flatware, a silver-plate tray for the florals, and bird figurines. (We loved this special touch!) Patterned and solid green napkins completed the place settings. A white easel and tiered glass plate were their final choices.
Bravo, Kat and Larson! Your wedding day was just as beautiful and sweet as you two! Congratulations for finding your perfect partner and wishing you all the best!
Thank you for using our services and for this amazing review. We are humbled by your kind words.
Molly and Ben’s intimate vintage wedding was exactly what they wanted. Held at the beautiful Parlour at Manns Chapel, they shared one of their most important days with the folks dearest to them, their family.
The beautiful china pattern at the place settings is Grammy’s vintage Spode. What a sweet touch! We helped complete the settings with our vintage gold plated flatware, pink goblets, and dessert plates. Our vintage pink candleholders added one more lovely element to the tablescape. The final look is just what Molly envisioned – springtime elegance.
Our vintage pink coupes complemented this lovely look as seen below. We also provided vintage pink tumblers, clear goblets, and light blue goblets.
Congratulations, Molly and Ben! Your intimate wedding was magical, romantic, and totally you!
PS – Thank you for the lovely review! We truly enjoyed spending time with you!
posted 05/29/2024
Shelly spent so much time helping us choose the perfect table settings for our small wedding! She has such an amazing collection of glasses, plates, candleholders, you name it. Reasonable prices, exceptional service, and happy to support small women-owned business!
PPS – Molly was a star student and athlete at the middle school where I taught. Although I didn’t have the pleasure of having her as a student, I did teach her twin brother, who was delightful! Their mother was an A+ parent who actively supported the teachers and school.
Hidden away in the small community of Barclayville, is a grand home – a majestic, old world-style chateau. Once known as Barclay Villa, the Chateau des Fleures is an impressive venue that’s the perfect backdrop for a storybook wedding.
Gabrielle and David’s wedding marked the beginning of the new year for us. As you can see, the beauty of the chateau is amazing, but there were details that these two also brought to create a unique, personal wedding reception. Notice the small trees in the center – these original pieces were crafted from metal by a family friend. Aren’t they marvelous? With their beautiful iridescence and our vintage colored goblets and place settings, the tables glowed with color.
Bravo, Gabi and David! We loved working with you two and wish you the best of everything! And, by the way, you win the prize for the best couple photo ever!
Last month Southern Vintage Table was invited to help set the tables at a popular local event – the annual Hometown Heroes’ Luncheon. Recognizing local folks who have made a difference in our community is sponsored by 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com. These local heroes have included high school students, local business owners, volunteers, teachers, professors, and leaders in our community who have made contributions in a significant way.
We appreciate Jada Jarillo for inviting us to provide our vintage tableware, and all of this past year’s hometown heroes! Our community is better because of you and your contributions. For more information about this unique event, go to Hometown Heroes Luncheon: Celebrating our 2023 Heroes.
“When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” – John Ruskin
And, so it was – a bridal shower masterpiece for Martha. A long-standing tradition among women friends is to honor a soon-to-be bride with a celebratory party before they marry. Guests lists include friends of the bride, mothers of the bride and groom, as well as their friends. This event provides a fun gathering for folks to meet each other before the wedding day.
For Martha’s shower, florals were everywhere! When guests entered Casey’s home, they were greeted with Jami’s grand floral arrangement in the hall, petite florals along the mantle and kitchen side table, and along the buffet table. What a glorious treat for everyone! And, since we all love flowers, the petite arrangements became gifts for the guests.
The shower officially began with drinks. Set up on the side table was a mimosa bar with an assortment of vintage pink and green goblets, Prosecco, and juices. In the butler’s pantry, guests could choose water, tea, or coffee. Our vintage clear, green, and pink goblets were lined up here, too.
A key element of any party, including bridal showers, is food. After meeting folks and catching up, it was time to eat. Our vintage silver trays were donned with a variety of sweet and savory treats. Also on the table was a crystal bowl filled with colorful fruit, deviled eggs, and spicy shrimp.
Jami chose an assortment of vintage plates – pink and green glass and green and pink patterned china. Vintage napkins, silverplated forks, and serving utensils completed the table settings. With the beautiful spring floral centerpiece, the final tablescape was perfection!
A shower would not be complete without a game for guests to play. Jami and Casey organized a Jeoporady-esque game to introduce the guests to Martha and Stephen. Categories included “About the Bride, “About the Groom,” “Wedding Trivia, “Wedding Movies,” and “Famous Couples.” The winner was awarded with a bottle of Champagne and, let’s just say, that the winning card was not pictured here.
Opening gifts for the couple was next. Martha unveiled from the beautifully wrapped gifts gorgeous bowls, a set of pots and pans, a cookbook, lemon apron and pot. holder, dishes, tablecloth, and pitcher among other lovely items. It was fun for all to see the nice things the couple will be using soon.
Guests left the shower feeling well-fed, happy to have met Martha and friends, looking forward to the April wedding day, and loving their sweet bouquet of spring florals. C’était magnifique, Casey and Jami!
