Wanted: Industrial Chic Weddings

We troll wedding blogs all the time here and one thing we'd love to see more of is industrial-inspired weddings.  Using industrial components like gas station lights and factory carts in interior design have been en vouge for sometime now and we'd love to see that in more weddings.  If people could pull it off, I think the contrast between the romantic/classy and industrial would be amazing.  The East Coast and Midwest have endless venues in old factories and warehouses that would be perfect for such an affair.  

Courtesy of Melissa Andre Events

Courtesy of Green Wedding Shoes

Courtesy of Green Wedding Shoes

From the Paper Blog

Tea Party Etiquette Continued

As the next segment in our series of posts on tea party etiquette, I wanted to offer a few tips on drinking tea when attending a formal tea party.  Mind you, this is for a formal tea party.  If you are hosting an informal tea party, watch for cues from the host as to what level of formality you should employ.  

Tips:

• If you like milk in your tea, be sure to  add it to the teacup before the tea is poured.

• Do not use lemon in your tea if you are also using milk to avoid curdling of the milk.  (Gross!)

• It's important to hold the handle of the teacup using your thumb and your first one or two fingers. There is no need to stick out your pinky.  This is an exaggeration of how people sometimes tilt their pinky upwards to balance the cup and is considered rude in some circules. Do not loop your fingers through the teacup handle or cradle the side or bottom of the cup with your hands.

• Take small, quiet sips of your tea. Do not blow on the tea if it is too hot.   (check out the Colbert clip below!)

• When you are not drinking tea, be sure to place the cup back on the saucer.

• Make sure to place the napkin in your lap and never on the table; if you leave the table put the napkin in your seat.

• It is fine to eat most of the foods with your fingers, taking small bites; however, use a fork when trying to eat messy foods.

Here's what not to do with your pinky finger, courtesy of Steven Colbert--

Autumn Apples

There's so much to do and make with apples! Fall is much too short to get it all done. Apple cider, apple pie, apple butter, apple crisp, apple centerpieces, apple place cards, bobbing for apples, picking apples, carmel apples - the list never ends!

Mini apple pies.  Photocredit:  Style Me Pretty

Toffee Apples from A Little Polka Dot

What's your favorite thing to do with apples during autumn?

Fall in Love Friday: Painted Fall Foliage and Veggies

Fall is finally here and Something Vintage is going to showcase some great autumn ideas for Fall every Friday for the next few weeks.  So sit back and enjoy the pretties and hopefully get inspired by some of these ideas.

I am a bit obsessed with painting vegetables and flowers to give decor and wedding bouquets an unexpected pop.  My favorite color:  GOLD!   Check out these great ideas for fall weddings and decor.

Photocredit: Brokeassbride.com

Gold painted succulents from www.styleunveiled.com

Acorns painted with gold and copper leaf from the New Home Ec



These pumpkins are made with brass thumbtacks.  I love the surprising texture.  Would be awesome sprinkled throughout a reception.

Thumbtack pumpkins made by MadiganMade


 LOVE this gold painted leaf!

  

Real Wedding with Something Vintage: Suzanne and Michael

Check out Suzanne and Michael's beautiful barn wedding in Montgomery County, MD.  Besides being great planners to work with, DIYva Designs did a superb job of styling the event---I love the bright color combination and contrast!  Suzanne couldn't have been more sweet bride to work with.  And check out that dress, ow ow--Michael is one lucky groom!

Venue: Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm
Caterer: Rocklands (YUMMM!)
Planning + Design / Florals: DIYva Designs, LLC  (Fantastic!)
Photography: Katie Stoops
Lighting: Truly Yours Lighting and Decor 
DJ: John Bowen
Stationery: Family Friend
Vintage China Rentals, Mason Jars/Blue Vases, Blue Chairs: Something Vintage Rentals 

Statement Wedding Jewelry and Accessories

We are all about statement pieces for brides.  A bold necklace, a vintage hairpiece, or a cute birdcage veil will showcase your individual style and make your look on your wedding day unique. 

 

Beautiful statement necklaces work well with strapless gowns or deep plunging necklines.  I love the ones with color, it's definitely a bold choice that people will notice.

A birdcage or blusher veil is an elegant way to add a vintage vibe to your wedding attire.  That's my veil on the top left!

Crystals, beads, fabric and feathers - depending on the texture you want complimenting your hair and style - you'll have ample choices to pick from.

One tip, looking on eBay for necklaces, hair clips, or broaches is a great way to find unique, high quality statement pieces at often a fraction of the cost of high end retailers.  Trying searching "estate necklace" or "antique broach" to find some great scores.  It can be hard to find just the right piece, but once you do, all of your endless scouring will be worth it.

Photo credit:  Style Me Pretty

New Lounge Furniture @ Something Vintage--Fabulous Goldilocks Settee

Last Friday night, I drove all the way to Philly on Friday to pick up this lovely lady she was definitely worth it!  As with many great finds, I knew I had to act fast because a beauty like this would definitely be snatched up quickly.  I've named her Goldilocks because she is just the Victorian sofa for which I've been hunting.  The beautiful upholstery is a warm sand color with a subtle shine and the trim is gold painted wood.  I can see gorgeous photos of brides on this sofa.....or as lounge furniture at a reception...oooh the possibilities are endless.  Welcome to the fam, Goldilocks!