Elevate Your Wedding Reception with Vintage China

Who wants thick, off-white, generic hotel crockery at their wedding reception? Instead, amaze your wedding guests with the beauty of vintage china! It adds a wonderful touch of individuality and elegance to any reception, creating a memorable kaleidoscope of colour.

Why Choose Vintage China?

It's surprising how many people haven't considered hiring vintage china for their wedding. Not only is it visually stunning, but it also makes tables pop with colour. Regardless of your budget, vintage china can transform your tables into something beautiful. You don’t have to go all out; perhaps you just want to create a focal point. A charming tea station or a dessert table can be beautifully displayed using vintage china. The versatility of vintage china is simply delightful!

Most couples opt for vintage china because they want to serve a classic Afternoon Tea. The two go hand-in-hand! It’s a lovely alternative to a full sit-down dinner. Not only is it prettier, but it’s also considerably more affordable. During the summer months, an afternoon tea reception feels lighter and embodies that quintessentially British charm. If you prefer a buffet, you can present it beautifully on three-tier cake stands or pedestal stands. Serve tea and coffee from exquisite bone china pots, and stack bone china tea plates for your guests. The options with vintage china are endless!

Creating the Perfect Atmosphere

Going vintage is a fantastic way to dress up or down your reception tables, depending on the china you choose. I’ve had clients who wanted a formal, posh look, especially in hotel venues. Others prefer a more relaxed vibe, like a church or village hall decorated with bunting and paper lanterns. Whatever your venue or style, vintage china fits perfectly. You can easily match the china patterns to your overall theme!

I recently worked with a lovely couple who held their wedding reception in a local village hall. They wanted a street party feel, decorating their tables with jars full of English country garden flowers and bunting draped from the rafters. To create their look, I used gorgeous, relaxed floral patterns for the teacups, saucers, and tea plates, along with ditsy rose and floral three-tier stands. It looked beautiful and created an effortless, timeless atmosphere.

Layering for Elegance

If you want to elevate your tables even further, consider layering your place settings with different-sized plates. This simple trick adds definition and emphasis to your table decor. Use an 8" salad plate or a 10" dinner plate. You might wonder if this is worth the expense. I assure you, it is! I often use an 8" plate for savoury items like quiche and sausage rolls, and why not use them for finger sandwiches too? This leaves the tea plates free for scones, cakes, and other sweet treats. Not only is this method aesthetically pleasing, but it’s practical too.

You can see from the image below how wonderfully layering works. It’s just a matter of selecting the right plates. To add a little extra definition, the napkin can be incorporated into the layering. Who would have thought that a plain ditsy rose 8" plate could pair so beautifully with an elegant Royal Doulton dinner plate? When you add in the stunning Tuscan teacup, saucer, and tea plate, it creates a magical combination and a completely bespoke look.

Make Your Reception Unforgettable

If you want to make your wedding reception even more memorable and the talk of your friends and family, get in touch! We can discuss how vintage china can make your reception beautifully unique. Imagine the joy on your guests' faces as they admire the stunning table settings and share in the delightful experience of vintage tea.

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