The close of a busy, fun fall wedding season is upon us and today we are in limbo between cleaning up from yesterday’s two weddings and getting ready for two. We thought you might want to see the organized chaos of this juncture.
Knowing we’d have a lot to do in a short amount of time to get ready for our new weddings, we started assembling the items as soon as we had everything ready for the weddings that happened yesterday. The photo above includes clean and packed plates for the first new wedding and cleaned crates of champagne coupes for the second. The blue crates on the table are holding an assortment of clear vintage vases and candleholders. The vintage plates below were sanitized and now need to be covered with plastic. They are going with the second new wedding.
Now our focus switches to washing the vintage plates and goblets from this weekend. These sets of vintage salad, dessert, and dinner plates were picked up today, washed, and drying for them to returned to their shelves. We also picked up the tableware from the 2nd wedding and left them in the car overnight. Tomorrow we return to the studio to unload and wash them.
What is fun about these four weddings is that they all have their own unique vintage design – large and petite floral patterns, wildflower stoneware, cream and white with gold, and the last is a mix of browns, greens, and gray. Below are the mockups from their studio visit and we can’t wait to see the finished reception tables. How lovely they all are!
It’s the year to elevate your holiday dinners with vintage tableware and decor! Take a look at these vintage tablescapes to ignite your inner creativity. Whether you love traditional red and green, fall browns and golds, or classic blue and white, your guests will feel super special when they sit down at your vintage-designed table.
Have an idea of where you’d like to start? Want to explore options at our studio? Contact us and we’ll set a date for you to see our extensive inventory as you begin realizing your vintage holiday vision.
Lauren and Greg tied the knot on a destination wedding, but wanted to celebrate their new marriage with family and friends once they returned. Here’s a great story as to how she found our company – they booked the Chapel Hill Carriage House and were invited to see the table setup for one of our clients’ wedding. Well, they loved it and here she is – selecting her vintage eclectic look for their wedding party which took place in late September. Yay!
We love tea party baby showers and so does Valencia and her daughter. Sometimes we have so much fun at our client meeting that we forget to take photos. Ugh! This happened with Valencia and Maurice and we were bemoaning the lost opportunity for some great photos after they left. Lo and behold, Maurice returned to get something he had forgotten and we implored him to return with his wife to get that photo, and guess what – they did and here it is! The baby shower was yesterday and we look forward to hearing how it all went!
These two had the sweetest vibe about them. Lauren and Richard are preparing for their wedding next August at the Honeysuckle Tea House. At the Honeysuckle’s open house, which we participated in, the two saw our table and decided that we had the vintage look they wanted. We think they love their vintage tablescape!
We’ve said it before, probably many times, but seeing vintage tablescape designs always delight us! After picking up the rentals from Sydney and Kayden’s wedding today, the venue owner said the guests were enamored with the vintage tables, especially the brown and green mix of plates. How awesome is that!
Note to readers – This is an updated blog from a combo celebration that took place 10 years ago, June, 2014. It was Mary’s and Lanis’ wedding anniversary and Mary’s birthday. Our vintage mis-matched lace tablecloths over the sea foam tablecloths is one of our all-time favorite looks. We remember searching high and low for vintage blue mason jars because they were very popular at the time. If these become “en vogue” again, we’ve got you covered. They are the perfect blue! Our vintage plate collection was limited at the time but we see patterns in the photos that we still have and a few we don’t. Today, we’d suggest that the plates be placed at the tables rather than the buffet so they can be better enjoyed.
One update – sadly, Snipes Farm is no longer operating as a venue. It had a great, natural vibe and the rental included Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning. Also, Porchetta is no longer operating and we’re not sure about Daisy Cakes. A lot can happen in 10 years! And, just to clarify, we did not place the flatware. At least that’s how we remember it… Finally, we have only changed the layout and switched out a few photos. We hope you enjoy this little time capsule!
The year was 1989 – Mary and Lanis were married and began their lives together. Twenty five years later, they wanted to bring their friends and family together to help them celebrate this sweet anniversary. Everything came together so perfectly – a rustic, lovely farm setting, freshly prepared food, spirited drinks, yummy desserts, fun music, and beautiful tables with vintage decor. How wonderful is that?
Snipes Farm, once a thriving dairy farm in Orange County dating back from the 1940s, was the perfect venue for their party. Mary chose a soft sea foam color for the dining table linens and the collection of vintage lace overlays from Southern Vintage Table created the delicate, vintage look. With floral help from friends Florence and Ennis, table centerpieces were artfully arranged in vintage blue and clear Mason jars with an assortment of roses, Mary’s favorite, and other colorful flowers. The end result was simply gorgeous!
The buffet tables began with stacks of vintage plates primarily in pinks and blues. The delicious dinner, provided by Porchetta owners and chefs Nicholas and Matthew, included porchetta, shrimp & grits, mixed vegetables, sautéed sweet potato with fennel, mixed green salad and warm couscous salad. The dessert table, covered with vintage tiered and cake stands, was ready for the yummy cupcakes and macaroons created by DaisyCakes.
Southern Vintage Table added more vintage touches to the party atmosphere. First, guests were greeted with a vintage distressed garden cart covered with flower bouquets in vintage Mason jars. The drink station showcased two terrific vintage pink treasures – a vintage enameled tub and a vintage Coleman cooler. On a table decorated with vintage tins and scale, Mary and Lanis shared their wedding album with guests. Other photos from their 25 years together were strung along the bottle wall at Snipes Farm.
Eating, dancing, laughing and celebrating – as you can see, it was a fun-filled evening for Lanis, Mary and guests. To the friends of Lanis and Mary – many thanks for sharing these photos!
Congratulations, you two. Here’s to the next 25! Anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, or family reunions – all reasons to invite Southern Vintage Table to help you celebrate your next life event!
Note – Maria and Jonathan’s wedding took place in late September, 2014. We’ve made updates to the photos and layout but the text was kept as written ten years ago.
When I met Maria last spring, I felt this instant connection as she shared her wedding vision with me. She and Jonathan were getting married at Bass Lake and, like all couples, they wanted their wedding to be memorable for themselves, their family and friends. Even though we all appreciate the look of delicate, elegant, vintage china, Maria’s vintage wish for their wedding was whimsical, cheerful and vibrant. I was certain our casual vintage china collection with vintage jewel-toned glasses would fit perfectly!
The mid-century vintage collection at Southern Vintage Table is wonderfully eclectic – some patterns are bold, some are demure, and others are just charming – and seeing them all together is delightful. The spectacular sparkle on the tables was our gold, green, pink and blue vintage goblets. With our vintage stainless collection and vintage napkins, the final look was so lovely!
Maria artfully designed her vintage-inspired welcoming station. Along with our vintage suitcases, crate and books, Maria created a collage of photos clipped to framed chicken wire, decorated a mailbox for cards and displayed a welcoming sign for her guests. She also used a vintage window to frame the seating charts which stood on our large easel. This happy wedding ended with a dazzling sendoff with the sparklers ready to go in our wooden bucket.
The prominent feature of the dessert table was the stunning cake with its vintage record player pedestal. The dark vintage wood against the creamy cake icing and vintage overlay created a dashingly dramatic look. The vintage dessert plates and dessert forks in vintage silver trays completed this gorgeous display.
Vintage is a style with many interpretations. It can be romantic, elegant, shabby chic, retro, bold, charming, quaint or any combination thereof. For Maria and Jonathan, vintage meant sharing a vibrant, memorable experience, filled with love of family and friends. Thank you for inviting Southern Vintage Table to be a part of your wedding day. Wishing you endless love, joy and fun!
These folks helped make this a memorable wedding for all:
Wood, soil, coffee, pine cones, walnuts, peanuts, chocolate – all brown. This earthy, natural shade is rarely selected by our clients. Occasionally, our vintage brown goblets are chosen for their neutral color but the vintage brown plates are often overlooked. Today, we are elevating this woodsy hue in this simple vintage tablescape to show how brown is quite modern while being vintage.
This vintage brown tablescape is warm, eclectic, and lovely. Although we don’t believe that certain colors belong to any season, this earthy look would be perfect for fall. We have more vintage brown patterns of plates and goblets in our inventory in case you are interested in hosting a dinner, Thanksgiving, or fall party!
Ready for a magical stroll through the main room of Southern Vintage Table’s studio? There’s lots to see!
Here’s your first look past the front space – two tables, one rectangular and round, which clients use to design their vintage tablescapes. To the right of the door is this beautiful display of colored glass, vintage floral artwork, and two vintage chairs. We love this view1
Hidden in the corner at the front is a door to a secret little closet. Now filled with bins of teacups and saucers, tiered stands, creamers and sugars, this small space holds a lot of cool stuff.
Across the vintage colored glass shelves is this sweet vintage desk. It belonged to my brother and we love its presence here. Poised on top is a wonderful vintage typewriter, aluminum hammered tray, and desk rack holding magazines in which you’ll find us mentioned!
On the side walls our vintage colored goblets glow and twinkle under fairy lights. Our inventory is quite extensive!
Moving to the back of the room are shelves and shelves of vintage plates, clear goblets, teapots, and teacups. Our vintage plate collection includes blue and white, white stoneware, gold on cream/white, red and white, bold florals and browns, retro, wildflower stoneware, and delicate botanicals in greens, pinks, purples, yellows, and blues.
On the top shelves we have vintage blue decor, various sizes of white pitchers, dessert and cake stands, punch bowls, decanters, pitchers, and coffee pots, some of which you can see here.
Our stroll is over for the main room. We’ve accomplished a lot with Sarah and Elizabeth’s help and the organizational fun continues here in the main room as well as the linen and decor rooms. Hosting an Open House is the goal and hoping by late winter or early spring we’ll be ready!
Come see us by completing the Contact form and we’ll set an appointment date for you to browse our vintage collections. It’s truly magical in here!
We all enjoy a sweet love story and today’s couple, Savannah and Sam, especially embody this sentiment. The two come from farming families in eastern NC and grew up on opposite ends of the same road.
Early on they became friends, dated in middle school, and then as high school seniors. Several years later, with their lasting love, they married at Sam’s property that had two silos on the former dairy farm, once owned by another family. After a year of restoration, the wedding site was ready.
The reception was held under a tent at the farm. Our vintage colored goblets and floral plates “tied it all together, ” remarked Savannah. We are so pleased to have provided these for their celebration.
Well done, Savannah and Sam! Your gallery of beautiful photos was so fun to browse and we almost feel like we were there, celebrating along with you and your many friends and family members. Best wishes for a wonderful life together!
And, thank you for your kind words! It was truly our pleasure and honor.
“Shelly helped make our wedding day perfect! We rented floral dinner plates, silverware, and various colored goblets and they were absolutely beautiful. Shelly was very helpful and enthusiastic, would work with her again.” Savannah, The Knot
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
