Showing posts with label garden party. Show all posts
Showing posts with label garden party. Show all posts

Saturday, 26 March 2011

Royal Wedding - Street Party

With only a few weeks to go until Will and Kate’s big day, plans are taking shape all over the country to celebrate in true British style. There are so many blogs and websites which have been set up to follow the royal wedding; I even read an article on how some Councils have set up courses on how to throw a street party!

Whether you are planning a street party, garden party or, due to English weather, an afternoon tea party; add a special touch by using fine English china and beautiful cake stands to make your party a truly royal affair.
So, what are the essentials you should really have for your royal wedding party? Everyone loves cake so why not go for a traditional Victoria sponge and a selection of scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam. Try to keep a very British theme with sandwich fillings such as Aberdeen Angus beef, Cheddar cheese & tomato, cucumber and Scottish smoked salmon. Mini Melton Mowbray pork pies, Long Clawson Stilton, quince jelly and Piccalilli will set the scene perfectly.  Oh, don't forget to buy your union jack bunting before everyone sells out!

Rather than cracking open the champers (which could be an expensive option!), Vintage Flair cut glass jugs look amazing when used to serve Pimms, Elderflower cordial or Gin & Tonic.
If you haven’t planned your party yet, you should crack on!  As well as a good excuse to celebrate, it’s also a great opportunity to get to know your neighbours and build friendships within your own community. For ideas on how to throw the perfect royal party contact Ellen & Elizabeth at info@vintage-flair.co.uk or give us a call on 07919 280372.

Monday, 10 January 2011

Vintage Glamour

There are so many styles that can be created with vintage china; garden party, afternoon tea, Alice in Wonderland, retro or just quirky. Although all of these look lovely, we do feel extra excitement when a bride tells us they are having a vintage glamour themed wedding as this means pearls, diamonds, amazing dresses and bold hairstyles. 


Amazing flower displays can be created using vintage glass cake stands, cups and saucers, teapots or tureens. The detail on the stands is so much more interesting than standard flower vases.
Whenever we receive an enquiry for a vintage wedding in Essex we recommend Claire Sankey from Lily & May. We first met Claire at a wedding fair in 2009 and have been working with her ever since. She totally gets the vintage look and knows our china items well. We often hold client consultations together so we can all agree on the flowers and tableware at the same time.
To check out Claire’s other creations, visit her website lily and may. To see other Vintage Flair china items visit our gallery Vintage Flair gallery