Wedding style & design

Over the past year I've been collecting vintage and non vintage wedding props. It wasn't intended as a business plan initially, I just enjoyed their aesthetic value, but I was increasingly struggling to find affordable bits and bobs to recommend to clients so I thought why not offer my clients the option to hire what they like.

Here's some of my favourite pieces...

This Paragon tea cup makes me feel like such a lady when I drink Earl Grey from it.



I got this gorgeous old clock on Etsy and it cost a small fortune to have it shipped over here but it looks pretty awesome on my bookcase and my next couple have hired it for their wedding on Saturday.



please do ignore random reflection in this photo

This teapot is a favourite because of the worn gold handle. I like imagining the conversations people must have had over the years whilst pouring tea from this delightfully gaudy pot.



I really enjoy scouring car boot sales, vintage markets and looking online for various pieces. I'm not fanatical about them being vintage, they can be vintage inspired or contemporary in fact. My only realy rule is I don't buy anything I wouldn't want at my wedding/ in my home.

I'm really looking forward to launching this new service to my current and future clients and I'm also pretty excited about the fact this means I have a legitimate excuse to go shopping. Rejoice!

Vintage typewriter as guest book

One of the best ways to show off your creativity at your wedding; or ensure you'll have an original keepsake to look back on in 30 years time is the guestbook.

It's becoming increasingly popular to make the 'guest book experience' a feature of the wedding and one of my favourite ways has to be the vintage typewriter.





Totally gorgeous and pretty amusing when guests get tipsy.

What you think? Like it, or do you prefer more traditional guestbooks?

Vintage loveliness by myvintageparty

I would like to draw your attention to the delicate, gorgeous vintage beauties from myvintageparty.





So if you're thinking of having a quintessentially English wedding with a vintage twist look no further! myvintageparty are specialists in vintage crockery and vintage accessories. Based in Warwickshire they can hire out pretty much anywhere in the UK.



They have a large collection of gorgeous trios, teapots, delectable cake stands and much much more.



Laura, who runs the company loves all things vintage and personally chooses each piece for it's beauty and charm.



They even have a vintage caravan which is available as a 'prop' for your special occasion. See more details on the website. Absolutely delightful.







We see a lot of vintage crockery suppliers but myvintageparty are definitely one of my favourites.

Vintage tea sets

In my eternal quest for pretty things and quirky suppliers I came across the lovely Vicky from Vintage Tea Sets. Based in Bristol she supplies china tea sets, glassware and silverware from Victorian period to the 50s. She has over 450 trio sets, mountains of sugar bowls and milk jugs, quirky cake tongs and unusual cake plates. And the service includes delivery and collection so you can get them delivered right to your door. Most importantly for brides on a shoestring, the prices start as low as 50p so you can vintage up your garden tea party without blowing too much of your budget.





I especially like the mismatched tea pot and cup





I want to eat these cupcakes right off the page.





Right I'm off to put the kettle on...

Thank you Vicky for sending me the images which were taken by the talented Graham Morgan www.grahammorgan.com

Go to www.vintageteasets.co.uk for more

Vintage tea cups

I bought these adorable tea cups are from Vintage Heaven on Columbia Road, Bethnal Green perfect for a summer fete style wedding. I love the colour of the blue and ornate swirly design, it makes me think of delicate ladies sipping genteelly and talking about lady like things.




Visit the shop on Sunday when the flower market's on and rest your weary feet with tea and cake in the little tea shop at the back. All makes for a delightful day!