If you are looking for vintage wedding decor to hire in Cape Town, Quirky Parties have just what you’re looking for.

Books can create a romantic atmosphere when used throughout the wedding reception. Display them in varying heights, stacked in piles of 3 or 4 and tied with ribbon or lace.  Use old love stories and tuck a simple flower into the ribbon for a very romantic look. Old books add character and are very often used to heighten a floral centrepiece. Another idea would be to attach table numbers to books and have them stand upright They could even be used on their own to make a pretty corner display.

Vintage themed shoot from Backstage Bridal blog

Suitcases displayed in a stack is a great way to fill up an empty space. It’s perfect for use as a card holder, or for holding favours. It also leaves no doubt as to the theme and impression of the vintage wedding you would like to create.

Vintage typewriter photo from Snippet and Ink

Typewriters are often used as alternatives to guest books, where guests can type their message to the bride and groom. It can also serve well as a vintage wedding decor prop, with all the nostalgia of a bygone era.

Gramophone decor from Style me Pretty

A Gramophone is just the thing to accentuate the vintage wedding feel. Quirky Parties has a gramophone for hire which is great for enhancing your vintage decor.
 

These are a few examples of vintage wedding and event decor hire items we have to offer.

Should you require on the day wedding or event styling, book a consultation with Quirky Parties to discuss how we can help you.

The chalkboard hearts giveaway has now closed but they are still available for sale at the promotional price of R5 each until 30th April 2012. Please get your orders in before the 30th. See details below picture.

You’ll love these chalkboard heart favours for so many reasons. Painted on both sides, black or white chalkboard hearts are available with twine attached, a peg placed on one side or a keyring inserted. Either way the possibilities for using these chalkboard hearts are endless. They are cute, versatile, budget friendly and serve as a favour as well as place name. Quirky Parties will be giving away one hundred (100) of these chalkboard heart favours to one lucky person. All you have to do is go over and “like” our Facebook page here,  refer our page to your friends, and then drop me a line to let me know which of your friends “liked” our page. This giveaway  is open to anyone getting married in Cape Town and will close at the end of February 2012.

Chalkboard hearts are 9cm x 9cm and are available for sale at Quirky Parties. They are R5 each for plain or we add string for the same price. This price is valid until the promotion ends on 30th April 2012.
We post them nationwide with no minimum order. The postage is an added extra

You’d like your wedding style and decor design to be different and unique, yes? New elements that can be seen at weddings and bridal showers today are the addition of vintage furniture pieces. What better way to display your dessert buffet or cake table than on a one of a kind, vintage furniture piece? Presentation is everything when it comes to desserts. This ensures that your vintage theme and your beautiful desserts are displayed artfully, making it a focal point at your wedding.

At Quirky Parties we offer a selection of vintage furniture pieces that will enhance your wedding style and take it to a new level of vintage charm. We are more than happy to style your wedding or dessert/candy buffet using our own vintage furniture items. If you need more eye candy pop over to our Pinterest board for the credits to the pictures on this post and have a look at the many ways to use furniture as part of your wedding decor.

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This is an interesting and unique way to display your desserts at any event. Don’t forget Quirky Parties has a range of birdcages to complete the look. View our list of available accessories here

Our vintage furniture pieces are a great alternative to use for displaying your wedding cake. Large wooden words such as I DO or LOVE placed on this vintage piece makes a bold statement. We are also able to create custom words suited to your wedding or special event.

Perfectly placed, wood and glass pedestal cake stands, adorned with delicious cupcakes, rounds off this fabulous display. We have various sizes and heights in cake stands. Follow the link and don’t forget we can also custom make your cake stand.

Everyone loves a picnic. It might be for a family get together, an engagement shoot, a wedding or for a couple wanting to spend time with each other. Whatever the reason, a picnic is always fun and relaxing. So get your basket packed with delicious food and display all the pretty props. Here are a few ideas to get your picnic party started.

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Playing games at weddings is a trend growing in popularity, especially with today’s bride who is eager to keep her guests entertained and having fun. You can’t go wrong if you have croquet, boule or corn hole, encouraging guests to interact and mingle.

The game of croquet reminds me of England and goes as far back at 1810. Therefore it’s only fitting to have an age-old game feature in a vintage wedding.

The corporate world have also started to embrace team-building by supplying outdoor games for their staff parties and get-togethers where a picnic lunch, followed by teams playing croquet, boule and cornhole is the order of the day.

Our selection of games are perfect for your end of year function, staff party, wedding, birthday party or bridal shower. These games are so much fun and will keep everyone entertained for hours.

Boule

Croquet

Cornhole

Quirky Parties offers you a variety of games for your next event including croquet, boule, naughts and crosses, cornhole.

Please see minimum rental amount, details and pricing for games here

I started a Facebook page for Quirky Parties.   Why?  I’m not quite sure, or wait, I think it was because my friends thought it was a good idea. I was under the impression that these friends of mine would chat amongst each other to keep this Facebook thing going.

Then it occurred to me that it would be a good way to put all my vintage and quirky stuff all in one place together with any other quirky and weird stuff that I might find on the internet. So maybe it was a good thing?

Right now as we speak, there are a few peeps waiting for me to serve them lemonade, pimms and cute little food items on sticks. I promised a party if they became a fan. I think they are starting to get restless and want to leave.

Will you be my fan and get the party started? Be sure to invite your friends. The more the merrier.

This is a great idea for a bridal or baby shower. The High Tea theme photoshoot with links to downloads can be found at Primadonnabride. Photography and design by Mandy Pietersen Photography and cupcakes by Vanessa (Delicious Gifts). Should you be in the Johannesburg area “Like” Mandy’s Facebook page here and you may win a couples or family photoshoot. Check out the free templates here

Did you know you could win a rental voucher to the value of R1500 from Quirky Parties?
This voucher can be used to hire lawn games, candy jars, blackboards, vintage suitcases or whatever else takes your fancy.
Are you getting married in Cape Town between now and the 31st December? All you have to do is “LIKE ” our Facebook page and nominate yourself by using this phrase: I am getting married on the___ at___ and I would love to win the R1500 rental voucher. ( Enter date and venue )

As easy as that. You have till the 17th September and the winner will be announced on the 24th September. So head on over to our Facebook Page and nominate yourself. Good luck!

Blackboards are being used at most weddings or parties lately. You might want to use a blackboard as a directional sign or to enhance your decor. Blackboards also look good as photo props. Here at Quirky Parties we have a large selection for hire.

New to our collection is this super cute vintage wooden drinks trolley. Can also be used as a candy buffet stand. In fact it can be used in so many ways. Drinks trolley hire price is R200 per day. R300 per weekend. ( Click here for hire times and terms )
We also have the large ampersands in various sizes.
The petal cone holder has a stand and holds 35 cones.