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How to Setup Your Vintage China and Champagne Saucers for a Memorable Wedding Breakfast
Your wedding breakfast is the first meal you’ll share as a married couple, and it deserves to be as special as the rest of your day. For couples incorporating vintage china and Champagne saucers brings a touch of timeless elegance and charm to your celebration. Here’s how to create a beautiful, memorable setting—and why hiring The Vintage Tea Service makes it effortless. Step-by-Step Setup Guide 1. Choose Your Theme and Colour Palette Begin by deciding on the overall look you
5 days ago


Getting Engaged and Planning a Vintage China Wedding Breakfast
Congratulations on your engagement! It's a special time filled with excitement, joy, and countless decisions. As you begin planning your wedding breakfast, one element that you might not have considered is the use of vintage china.
6 days ago


Old is the New Bold: Why Vintage China is Stealing the Spotlight
There’s a quiet revolution happening on wedding tables across the country. Couples are moving away from mass‑produced décor and leaning into pieces with history, character, and soul. Vintage tableware — once a nostalgic nod to the past — has become a modern statement of style, sustainability, and storytelling.
Dec 31, 2025


Afternoon Tea Catering for Weddings
There’s something truly magical about an afternoon tea at a wedding. It’s not just about the food and drink; it’s about the atmosphere, the nostalgia, and the shared moments that bring everyone closer together. Imagine delicate china, the clink of fine teacups, and the gentle hum of happy conversation. If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels both elegant and warmly inviting, afternoon tea catering might just be the perfect touch. Let’s dive into how you can make this charm
Dec 29, 2025


Say "I Do" to Vintage China for Your Wedding Breakfast!
There’s something magical about getting engaged at Christmas—the sparkle of the season, the joy of new beginnings, and the excitement of planning your special day. As you start to imagine your wedding breakfast, consider adding a touch of timeless elegance with vintage china. Vintage china brings charm and character to your celebration, transforming an ordinary meal into a memorable experience. Each piece tells a story, with delicate patterns and classic designs that create a
Dec 27, 2025


The Elegance of Wedding Tableware Hire
Why Choose Wedding Tableware Hire? Opting to rent your wedding tableware instead of purchasing it can significantly enhance your experience. Firstly, it’s highly practical. Weddings typically require a large quantity of plates, cups, and cutlery, and buying all of these can be expensive and inconvenient. Renting provides access to a diverse range of styles without the hassle of commitment or storage concerns. But beyond practicality, there’s a certain charm in using vintage o
Oct 31, 2025


How to Organise an Afternoon Tea Wedding Reception
There’s something utterly magical about an afternoon tea wedding breakfast. It’s a celebration wrapped in warmth, elegance, and a touch of nostalgia. Imagine delicate china, fragrant teas, and dainty finger sandwiches mingling with laughter and love. If you’re dreaming of a wedding reception that feels intimate, stylish, and utterly unforgettable, then an afternoon tea wedding might just be your perfect match. Let’s dive into how to organise your wedding breakfast with some d
Oct 13, 2025


Hiring Stunning Vintage Tableware for Events
There’s something truly magical about vintage table settings. They bring a sense of nostalgia, charm, and elegance that modern crockery...
Sep 29, 2025


Why Choosing Vintage China for Your Wedding Reception is a Brilliant Idea
If you've decided to go vintage for your wedding reception, you've made a fantastic choice! Planning your wedding involves many big decisions. You want everything to look just right. Choosing the right vintage hire business for your crockery can feel overwhelming. How do you know what china you'll receive? What will the quality be like? By the end of this article, I hope you'll have a clear understanding of what The Vintage Tea Service offers and the exceptional service you'l
Jul 30, 2025


Elevate Your Wedding Reception with Vintage China
Incorporating vintage china into your wedding reception is an incredible way to inject colour and sophistication into any wedding reception.
Jul 26, 2025


An 'Alice in Wonderland' Inspired Wedding Breakfast
There's always time for tea!!
May 20, 2025


Let Your Wedding Breakfast be Served on Vintage China
An afternoon tea wedding breakfast is becoming increasingly popular with many couples.
Aug 10, 2024


Country House Vibes - A Bridgerton Inspired Wedding Breakfast
Discover inspiration for your wedding this Bridgerton inspired country house summer wedding.
Aug 10, 2024


A Wedding Breakfast to Remember
I might be biased, but vintage china is my number one favourite part of a wedding, what's not to love. Entering a wedding breakfast with vintage china will get the guests gasping!! And the proof is in the pudding, while I was setting up, people were popping in to take a peek!! "The tables look beautiful." And quite frankly, I agreed!! Vintage china adds a beauty and elegance, it will not only lift the tables, but also the venue room. It doesn't matter what the venue is, vil
Oct 22, 2023


Long or Round - 5 Vintage China Packages to Consider for Your Afternoon Tea Wedding Breakfast
You love the elegance, the sophistication and colour that only vintage china can bring to the heart of your wedding breakfast, but where...
Sep 17, 2023


A Beautiful Cheshire Village Hall Wedding Reception
The brief was for an informal, relaxed and fun atmosphere, with a 1950's street party vibe, combined with subtle shades of blue, green,...
Jun 1, 2023
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