Planning an afternoon tea for a wedding can feel a bit daunting, but with the right tips, it’s a breeze. Here’s how to get started

When couples first hear the words “Afternoon Tea Wedding Breakfast”, their reactions tend to fall into two camps: “Oh, that sounds adorable!” or “Hmm… will that really work for a wedding?”

A refined, elegant, and deeply practical resource for couples, planners, and stylists An afternoon tea wedding breakfast is more than a meal — it’s a curated experience. It blends nostalgia with refinement, tradition with creativity, and intimacy with celebration. The table becomes the heart of the moment, inviting guests to slow down, savour, and delight in the details. This guide walks through every element of the table, from the foundational place setting to the finishing

Weddings in 2026 are embracing a new kind of luxury — one rooted in meaning, artistry, and the quiet confidence of pieces that tell a story. Couples are moving away from generic décor and leaning into celebrations that feel intimate, personal, and beautifully considered.

There’s a moment, just after the excitement of getting engaged settles into something soft and real, when couples begin imagining their wedding morning. The first meal you’ll share as newlyweds. The first time your favourite people gather around a table to celebrate your story. The first chapter of the day you’ll remember for the rest of your lives. And in that moment, the details matter — not because they’re extravagant, but because they’re meaningful. That’s where The Vinta

There’s something truly magical about gathering around a beautifully set tea table. The clink of fine china, the gentle steam rising from...

There’s something truly magical about gathering around a table adorned with delicate china, the soft clink of teacups, and the gentle aroma of freshly brewed tea. Creating an elegant tea setup is not just about serving tea; it’s about crafting an experience that feels timeless and warm.

Incorporating vintage china into your wedding reception is an incredible way to inject colour and sophistication into any wedding reception.

There's always time for tea!!

One of the favourite and most frequent hires are the harlequin colours. The reason, they're timeless and very, very pretty. When I...

An afternoon tea wedding breakfast is becoming increasingly popular with many couples.

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

The brief was for an informal, relaxed and fun atmosphere, with a 1950's street party vibe, combined with subtle shades of blue, green, pink, with hessian aspects, and flowers in white. In addition to the brief, the bride sent over some images for me to work from, with the bunting in soft pinks, blues and subtle green, the palette gave me the opportunity to bring together some gorgeous china, much of which was produced between the late 1940's and into the '50's for this villa