Vintage Feature – Our First Pinterest Board “Wish List” Order!

Southern Vintage Table
These are just some of the vintage lovelies used in our three events this week!

In spite of the rainy weather here in NC we’ve had a productive week at Southern Vintage Table. First, our china was picked up for a shoot designed by Southern Weddings at a lovely West Virginia venue. More will be coming on this, for sure. Then, we received two new orders for the week – one for a wedding and one for a bridal shower. And, as a final very bright spot to the week, we were asked to help with the wedding of a dear friend whose daughter is getting married next June. We do love being busy!

We are very excited, of course, to help with each of these events but two things made the bridal shower a pretty special request. Not only were we thrilled to work with Maria again – we helped with her wedding two years ago – but she became our first client to create a Pinterest board wish list for the items she wanted from our inventory. Yay!

We shared this planning idea in a recent post, “Vintage Tip – Collaborate with Us to Create a Wish List, and it worked great. Maria created a board for the shower, pinned items from our inventory, and added notes to the pins.  The part about adding the notes was Maria’s brilliant touch, and we appreciate this tweak to the process.  We easily provided a quote and started packing. As we said before, it’s easy, peezy and we look forward to collaborating with you!

Thought we’d end today’s post with one of our favorite photos of Maria & Jonathan’s reception tables.  Don’t you love those vintage goblets?  See more from this beautiful wedding here!

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental
Photo by Rachel Dennis

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Vintage Feature – Classic, Clean, White Vintage Stoneware

Southern Vintage Table - Vintage Stoneware

Vintage milk glass and weddings are meant for each other. These snowy vases, filled with colorful flowers, greenery, and succulents, create a wonderful look for this joyful occasion. We loved the wedding table centerpieces featured in a previous post, “Vintage Milk Glass is Perfect for a Wedding.” With Fernrock Farm florals in our vintage milk glass containers and the vibrant orange napkins, the guest tables were gorgeous and fun, befitting with this happy day.

We now have another option that will give you that same crisp look, but with a little variation – vintage white stoneware. The opaque white color, heft, smooth surface, and variation of sizes offer a style with a little vintage kitchen flair.

Southern Vintage Table - Vintage Stoneware

Currently we have over 25 pieces in multiple shapes, styles, and sizes available in our inventory. Whether you tuck a large or petite arrangement inside, the look is classic, crisp,  and clean. Consider our vintage white stoneware for your tables as you plan your next event!

Southern Vintage Table - Vintage Stoneware


Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Event – Three Terrific Takeaways from Rose Hill Styled Shoot

Rose Hill Styled Shoot by Events by Memory Lane

Recently I received the most exciting invitation!  Stacy Newburg, event planner and owner of Events by Memory Lane, was organizing her first styled shoot and asked if we would like to participate. Recalling our wonderful collaboration at Anna & Anthony’s wedding last summer, I said “yes!” and that was even before she revealed her blue & white vintage Southern elegant theme, a look I absolutely love.

After selecting the vintage table settings, linens, and decor pieces together one afternoon, Stacy then invited me to help on the day of the shoot. Intrigued to see the behind-the-scenes of a photo shoot, I just couldn’t pass this up. Even though we have provided items for many styled shoots and have appreciated the beautiful photographs from them, I haven’t actually seen the entire process  at work and this was my chance!

Well, let me say, the day of the styled shoot was busy, busy, busy, and pretty darn awesome!  The weather was gorgeous at this breathtaking historic venue, the vendors organized, models dressed and styled, and photographers on the go. Stacy planned everything, from the table settings to the boutonnieres to the enthusiastic and beautiful models. Breakfast and lunch were served, and a detailed plan set for all to follow. It was quite impressive to see the day play out.

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China RentalPlace setting collage4

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Here are three takeaways from this marvelous day!

One – It requires a lot of coordination to pull off a styled shoot. As you can appreciate below, a full lineup of vendors is needed to create a mockup wedding day. Many, many kudos to Stacy for selecting such a terrific group of wedding professionals, and for her passion and joy.

Two It’s all in the details. The teamwork of Stacy and Tiffany was phenomenal.  When the professional photos are ready, you’ll see exactly what I mean!

Three – Being a professional photographer takes technical skill, an artistic eye, and endless energy. As I watched Tiffany and Aaron throughout the day, they were busy practically the entire time, taking photos of every tiny detail, encouraging and prompting the models on every shot, and making absolutely certain they captured that perfect photo. Although I have long appreciated the fine work of professional photographers, seeing these two in action took my admiration to an even higher level.

More photos coming soon! I want to sincerely thank everyone who took part in this day. I loved meeting each and every one of you and look forward to the next time we meet!

 Styled Shoot Wedding Professionals

Event Planner: Events by Memory Lane
-Contact: Stacy Newburg -Phone: 814-880-0621
-Email: hello@eventsbymemorylane.com
-Website: www.eventsbymemorylane.com
*Social Media: Instagram (eventsbymemorylane) Facebook: Events by Memory Lane

Photographer: Jackson Signature Photography
-Contact: Tiffany Jackson
-Email: info@jacksonsignaturephotography.com
-Website: http://www.jacksonsignaturephotography.com/
*Social Media : Instagram (jacksonsignaturephotography)  Facebook (Jackson Signature Photography)

Venue: Rose Hill Plantation
-Contact: Nicole Marion
-Email: nicolemarion@visitrosehill.com
-Website: http://www.visitrosehill.com/
*Social Media: Instagram: (Rose Hill Plantation) Facebook (Rose Hill Plantation)

Rentals: Hobnob Occasions
-Contact: Trish Koslowsky
-Email: trish@hobnoboccasions.com
-Website: http://www.hobnoboccasions.com/
*Social Media: Instagram: (Hobnoboccasions) Facebook (Hobnob Occasions)

Vintage Tableware & Decor: Southern Vintage Table
-Contact: Shelly Heath
-Email: shelly@southernvintagetable.com
-Website: https://southernvintagetable.com/
Social Media: Instagram: (southernvintagetable2) Facebook (Southern Vintage Table- Vintage China Rental)

Bakery: Edible Art Bakery
-Contact: Todd Mozingo
-Email: toddmozingo@gmail.com
-Website: http://www.edibleartnc.com/
*Social Media: Instagram (Can’t Find) Facebook: (Edible Art of Raleigh)

Hair Stylist: Wedding Hair by Liz
-Contact: Liz Perniciaro -Phone Number: 919.902.8242
-Email: liz@weddinghairbyliz.com
-Website:www.weddinghairbyliz.com
*Social Media: Instagram: (weddinghairbyliz)  Facebook: (Wedding Hair by Liz)

Makeup Artist: Kristi from Wink Hair & Makeup
-Contact: Kristi
-Email: info@winkhairandmakeup.com
-Website: www.winkhairandmakeup.com
*Social Media: Instagram (winkhairandmakeup) Facebook: (Wink Hair + Makeup)

Custom Plates: Behrenberg Glass Co.
-Contact: Donna Behrenberg
-Email: info@behrenbergglass.com
-Website: www.behrenbergglass.com
*Social Media: Instagram (none) Facebook: (Behrenberg Glass Co.)

Wardrobe: Savvi Formal Wear
-Contact: Ashleigh Powers
-Email:Ashleigh@savvinc.com
-Website: savvincgowns.com
*Social Media : Instagram (savviformalwearandbridal) Facebook: (Savvi Formalwear)

Jewelry: Moon and Lola
-Contact: Camellia Provost
-Email: kubanc10@gmail.com
-Website: http://www.moonandlola.com/
*Social Media: Instagram (moonandlola) Facebook: (Moon and Lola)

Invitations & Paper Goods: Holly Meyer Design
-Contact: Holly Meyer
-Email: hello@hollymeyerdesign.com
-Website: hollymeyerdesign.com
*Social Media: Instagram (hollymeyerdesign) Facebook: (Holly Meyer)

Models:
Groom: Chris Niesluchowski

Bride: Sydney Hooks

Best Man: Jerry Newburg

Maid of Honor: Ashley Fernandez
-Website: www.thebelleinaveil.com
-Email: amcarden2@gmail.com
*Social Media: Instagram (thebelleinaveil)


Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Event – Vibrant, Vivid, & Vintage Dinner Party

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

We totally love setting the tables for big family events like weddings and family reunions, but we are also absolutely delighted to help with intimate celebrations.  These smaller gatherings allow us the opportunity to showcase some of our speciality china and decor collections. And, this past weekend we were so pleased to set the table for a festive dinner party.

Our client was hosting a wine and dinner party featuring Spanish wines and dishes. Her vision included vivid spring colors of pinks and greens and we knew our lovely hand-painted pieces from Blue Ridge Pottery and Stetson China would be the perfect fit. Paired with our vintage printed tablecloth, these bold, vibrant patterns from the 1940s-1960s set the perfect mood for her guests. Our table creation was vibrant and stunning, ready for a fun evening with delicious food and Spanish wine tastings!
Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC Thinking about hosting a dinner party with a vintage flair?  We are ready to help!


Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Event – A Babies’ Shower!

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Delicious food, pretty decorations, fun games, colorfully wrapped gifts, and two beautiful pregnant cousins – yep, it’s a babies’ shower!  This past weekend the Heath women and friends all gathered at Tonya’s lovely home to celebrate the upcoming arrival of two babies – Allison & Steven’s baby boy in May and Sarah & Alex’s little girl in June .  How wonderful!

With theme colors of teal, pink, and gray, the banners were hung, tulips arranged in vintage white stoneware pitchers, mixed and matched vintage gray & white dishes stacked, and drinks chilled in our sweet pink enameled baby tub.  The yummy food and Caroline’s adorable cupcakes were presented on our vintage serving dishes and the party commenced.

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

In traditional baby shower fashion, we ate, chatted, and laughed – a bunch! We also loved playing Amanda’s party games – Baby Bottle Scratch-Offs, Price is Right Baby Shopping List, and Don’t Say Baby – before ooohing and ahhhing over the darling baby gifts. Needless to say, a good time was had by all.

Now we wait for the babies to arrive and we are all so excited to meet them.
Congratulations to Sarah & Alex and Allison & Steven!

People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one.
— Leo J. Burke


 

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Vintage Tip – Collaborate with Us to Create a Wish List!

Collaborate with Southern Vintage TablePinterest is one of the very best social media tools out there – really. On a personal level, it’s perfect for archiving ideas about any topic, hobby, or interest you might have whether it’s recipes you want to try, movies you love, or DIY tips. For a business, it’s a terrific way to reach potential clients by visually showcasing your inventory, work, and visions.

Now, there is another way Pinterest can help a business directly connect with their clients. We didn’t think about it until we saw a blog post by Old South Vintage Rentals, and it’s brilliant!  Consider using Pinterest to create a “wish list” with Southern Vintage Table.  Even if you don’t already use Pinterest, it’s very easy to set up. Our suggestion is to create a “secret” board, invite us to be a collaborator, and let us know how we can help you.

There are several places you can peruse and then pin our inventory. Look through our many Pinterest boards, our website, especially our inventory slide shows (which we still have more to add), and our Instagram posts. Once you have finished archiving items on our collaborative board, let us know, share details and numbers, and we can provide a quote.

Easy, peezy!  Looking forward to collaborating with you! 


Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Vintage Feature – A Night at the Museum

What a night!  We were invited to take part in the Museum of Life & Science‘s Wedding Expo with our flower farm friend, Carrie of Fernrock Farm. Our evening was filled with meeting lots of sweet couples, along with mothers and friends, and a cadre of terrific vendors who offer individual services to help make a wedding day special and unique.  

 Here are 4 takeaways from this special evening.

1 – This wedding venue is super cool!  Imagine how much fun it would be to host your wedding at a
science museum with all the dinosaurs, exhibits, and animals.  Oh, my…

2 – Wedding vendors are friendly, dedicated, and truly enjoy their profession.
We really were impressed with everyone we met.

3 – Meeting two people who have chosen each other as their forever partner
is an incredibly joyful, wonderful experience.

4 – Everything can be made even better when you share it with a friend.
Thank you, Carrie, for being my vendor partner.

Thanks, Lyndsay Putnam and all the folks at the Museum of Life & Science,
for orchestrating a terrific event for all of us.


Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Vintage Feature – 1 – 2 – 3 Reasons to Be Grateful this Week

This first week of February has been notable because we have
three reasons to celebrate!


~ ONE ~

We finished ONE inventory slide show under our Vintage Linens Collection!
Take a look at our wonderful collection of vintage doilies and runners.


~  TWO ~

Our Facebook page received TWO new “Likes” this week.
As a small business, every single “Like” is so very much appreciated!
(Update – we received one more yesterday – yippee!)


~ THREE ~

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NCWe have THREE new clients for upcoming weddings
and our calendar is filling in for the 2016 wedding season!
Now, this really makes us smile!


So, these are 1 – 2 – 3 reasons we are grateful this week!


Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Event – Kast Event’s Styled Shoot

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

This week we received more good news!  Cheryl-Ann Kast’s beautifully styled shoot, An Ivy-Covered Natural Style Inspiration Shoot, was recently featured in Love Inc Magazine.

Set at the The Parlour at Manns Chapel, an “utterly unique” new venue in Chapel Hill, this natural themed shoot celebrates the equality of love.  We were delighted to set the table with our mismatched white dinner plates and green goblets. Take a look – you’ll love seeing more!  The collaborating vendors included:

Photography: Krystal Kast Photographers
Floral Design: Bowerbird Flowers
Event Design: Kast Events
Stationery: Ply
Venue: The Parlour at Manns Chapel
Catering: Goat Lady Dairy
Calligrapher: Hello Prickly Pear
Cake Designer: Sugar Euphoria
Tableware: Southern Vintage Table
Rentals: American Party and ThemeWorks
Linens: CE Rental


Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC