Mad Hatters Tea Party...

If you are looking to host a "Mad Hatter's Tea Party" for your celebrations, be it birthday, christening, bridal shower or wedding breakfast, we have the most gorgeous vintage china to hire.

Cupboards of Crockery...

Tons Of  Teapots

Plates A Plenty...

Cake Stands Galore...

All our vintage crockery has been personally sourced by us, and chosen because we have fallen in love with each piece, we do not buy something simply because it is vintage it has to be pretty, girlie and GORGEOUS.

For more vintage style table centrepieces, pearl garlands and all other vintagey goodness please take a look at Saddleworth Shindigs

Mandy x

The Ultimate Vintage Affair

We were absolutely deeeelighted to be asked to provide the vintage crockery for Mat of  Red Floral Architecture's  floral displays for this weekend's wedding exhibition at the Gmex Manchester.

 As we knew that the displays would be something *special*.



But never in our wildest dreams did we think they would be as glamouress and sexy as this

Completely took my breath away *sigh*

The gorgeous shades he chose for the flowers complimented our china perfectly

Every table was a work of art, and looked like at still

out of  a magazine a testiment to the artistic and hardworking team he has with him

Of course my photos do not show the full gorgeousness of it all

Roses +  Pearl Garlands + Lace + Vintage Crockery = Vintage Chic

The gorgeous cupcakes were provided by DIVA

 

It all just *oozed*  vintage glamour

Mandy x

Wedding Fair ~ White Hart, Lydgate ~ 17th October

We are very excited

To be attending the Wedding Fair run by Little White Books

at

The White Hart, Lydgate

If you would like to FREE tickets to come to the fair

Please Click  *here*

 The White Hart will always hold a special place in our ♥
as this was where

Chris and I got married on the 21st August, 2009

The Best Day Of My Life!!

Mandy x

Alice In Wonderland Gift Tags

Handmade Distressed Vintage Gift Tags

Alice In Wonderland Eat Me Tags

For vintage inspired gift tags,  and all other vintagey goodness please take a look at Saddleworth Shindigs



Mandy x

Wedding Fayre The Orangery Heaton Park

We are so looking forward to the wedding fayre at The Orangery Heaton Park this coming Sunday, run by Maxine and Natasha of Little White Books



Set within a beautiful landscape setting, The Orangery is situated on the east wing of the impressive Heaton Hall. Featuring everything a bride needs to create her perfect day, gorgeous cakes, stunning cars, beautiful flowers, designer dresses and much, much more! Come and meet leading local wedding businesses who can make your dream wedding come true.

All brides receive a FREE copy of the new Autumn Little White Books magazine.

Wedding fair hosts: www.littlewhitebooks.co.uk £1 entrance fee.

There are some FREE tickets to be found here http://orangery.eventbrite.com

Come on down and say hello

Mandy x

We Heart ♥'s

The Heart is the most recognised symbol of love, and has long been recognized across cultures as being a symbol for love, charity, joy and compassion.

A Heart, pierced by the cupid's arrow, once rumored to be tipped with diamonds, has become the most famous symbol of love. The Heart has long been recognized across cultures as being a symbol for charity, joy and compassion, as well as love.

It was formerly believed that the heart was the seat of all human emotions and that the "vein of love", ran directly from the heart to the tip of the third finger of the left hand, which is where we wear our wedding rings today. Accordingly, the gifting of a heart signified the selfless act of giving everything to someone you love. This ancient belief has lingered on through the ages.

Magicians and Alchemists used the Heart symbol for incantations and rituals related to love, romance and strengthening relationships.

We have all kinds of hearts at Saddleworth Shindigs, to help decorate your wedding venue, or even just as a gift to your loved one.



Pretty bird and heart hanging decorations perfect to hang from trees at an outdoor wedding or hang from table centrepieces.



Wicker Hearts, these are just gorgeous dressed with a butterfly or flower and used on doors or church pew ends.



The sweetest hanging tin hearts with bells, ideal decorations or use as wedding favours.

For more hearts and wedding decorations please look here.

Mandy x

♥ Pretty Pink Tuesday ♥

If for your wedding you are leaning towards the quintessentially english country garden theme, I can't think of anything better than our selection of vintage china crockery for your wedding breakfast...

Here's a few piccies from a wedding we did recently, doesn't it look just gorgeous?










If you are interested in hiring our vintage crockery for a photoshoot, afternoon tea, wedding or any kind of celebration, please contact us here.

Mandy x

♥ Alternative Guest Book ♥

If you are looking for something different than the usual wedding guest book, we have some great quirky alternatives to hire here at Saddleworth Shindigs.

Get your guests to type you a message on this little baby...



She's a Triumph Durabel Tyepwriter circa 1939, a little bit worn but who wouldn't be in their 70's, and I think this just adds to her charm.



Even if you didn't want to use her for messages she'd look fab just as a prop.

If you are interested in hiring our vintagey gorgeousness for a photoshoot, wedding or any kind of celebration, please contact us here.

Mandy x

Beeston Manor Wedding Fair

Saddleworth Shindigs will be at Beeston Manor Wedding Fair on Sunday the 19th September, 2010.



Come along and have a look, 11:00am - 3.00pm - lots to see and do! Designer catwalk shows at 12 noon and 2pm plus all brides receive a FREE copy of Little White Books wedding magazine.

Register here for your free tickets http://beestonmanor.eventbrite.com

Hopefully see you there!

Mandy x

♥ ♥ ♥ Lovely Milk Churns ♥ ♥ ♥

Just had to share these gorgeous vintage milk churns we now have to hire at Saddleworth Shindigs. They look stunning filled with tall flowers like these gladiolas shown here, but look fabulous with wild flowers such as foxgloves and cow parsley. They are just perfect for a vintage style country wedding.

Imagine these either side of your church door or wedding venue they would make an impressive

 impact to your guests.

Add one of our vintage style enamel signs to point your guests in the right direction.

For vintage milk churns and all other vintagey goodness please take a look at Saddleworth Shindigs

Mandy x

Vintage China Hire

Last week we were busy boxing up vintage china teacups, saucers and dinner plates enough for 75 people for Thomas and Lucie's wedding on the 4th September.



Here are the boxes with all the teapots in, Lucie wanted 20 vintage china teapots which she was using as vases on the tables.



We were in awe of their wedding venue, Whalley Abbey, in the Ribble Valley.



The grounds were breathtakingly beautiful...



Inspirational...



For vintage cake stands, teacups, trios, teapots, dinner plates and all other vintagey goodness please take a look at Saddleworth Shindigs


Mandy x

Cakestands Galore!!

If you are looking to have a vintage wedding or shabby chic style wedding, or just a good old afternoon tea get together, then these gorgeous cake stands will definitely be up your street.



We have single china cake stands, double tier, three tier, all made with our fair hands (well actually chris's) I just chose which should go together ;)




We have a great selection of single tier glass stands, together with crystal trifle dishes, the ones shown here are what I inherited from my late grandma, they bring back happy memories of childhood Christmases when the table would be laden with tons of yummy things to eat, her sherry trifle was to die for.




And you don't even have to use them for cupcakes or sandwiches, they would look equally amazing stacked with favours and used for table centrepieces.

For more vintage cake stands, china and all other vintagey goodness please take a look at Saddleworth Shindigs


Mandy x

♥ French Enamel Jugs ♥

We have just received back some of our Vintage French Enamel Jugs which were used for a wedding in the Lakes.

Whilst they were out I thought I'd get some piccies done to show on our website Saddleworth Shindigs.



As you can see they come in all different shapes and sizes.




From gorgeous large round ones...




To small ones...




And tall ones...




The one in the middle is my fave...

They look just gorgeous perfect for a for a country vintage themed wedding.

For more vintage style table centrepieces, pearl garlands and all other vintagey goodness please take a look at Saddleworth Shindigs


Mandy x

Candelabras For Hire

Whilst the weather was dry on Sunday, I took the opportunity of photographing some of the taller candelabras we have to hire at Saddleworth Shindigs.

I can't tell you how much fun, Pat,my gorgeous mother-in-law (you'll no doubt be hearing a lot about her as she is such a big help and inspiration to me) and I had dressing the candelabras up and then displaying them in her beautiful garden.

Here's a just few of the ideas we came up with:-



Cream candelabras with pink roses and pearl
Cream Candelabra (not including decorations) Hire £15



Silver plated candelabras with ivy, roses and pearl garlands
Silver Plated Candelabra (not including decorations) Hire £17



Silver plated candelabra with pink roses
Silver Plated Candelabra (not including decorations) Hire £17

There are so many other things you can do, crystal always looks lovely near candles especially at night when the candlelight catches them and makes them twinkle, crystal garlands instead of pearls would look so oppulent.

I think they are just perfect to add romance and glamour to your wedding.

For more vintage style table centrepieces, pearl garlands and all other vintagey goodness please take a look at Saddleworth Shindigs


Mandy x