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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
6 days ago


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


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


Creating an Authentic Vintage Tea Setup
There’s something truly magical about gathering around a beautifully set tea table. The clink of fine china, the gentle steam rising from...
Sep 16, 2025


Create an Elegant Vintage Tea Setup with Style
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.
Aug 7, 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


Soft Pastels are to Vintage China, What Ice-cream is to a Summer's Day
One of the favourite and most frequent hires are the harlequin colours. The reason, they're timeless and very, very pretty. When I...
Feb 20, 2025


If You Want Luxury with an Elegant Look - The Princessware Pattern is a Must Design for You
Could you even imagine that such beautiful china teacups exists, patterned with swags and bands of filigree gold, with soft pastel...
Aug 18, 2024


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


Vintage China, Afternoon Tea and Wine - What Better Way to Spend a Saturday Afternoon!!
Vintage china brings people together and on this occasion what better way to spend an afternoon- vintage china, afternoon tea, wine and...
Oct 29, 2023


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


All You Ever Wanted to Know about Vintage China Hire for Your Afternoon Tea Party
Find the answers to the key questions about hiring vintage china packages for your afternoon tea party style events
May 8, 2023
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