Virginias Furniture Hire Journal

Journal

A collection of posts where we share styling tips, thoughts and insights on wedding and party planning, event trends plus a look at of some real events and styled shoots we’ve furnished.
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Our Business Update (And Why It’s Really Not A Big Deal)

When we first launched Virginias Vintage Hire back in 2012, the word ‘vintage’ summed us up beautifully. Our entire collection revolved around rustic, heritage pieces and that ‘found…
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Spring Greens for a Fresh Feel

Spring is the season of new beginnings, take a look outside at the trees, meadows and hedgerows to see how many different tones of green there are and how they all work so….
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How Gen Z and AI are creating New Trends in the Wedding Industry

Youthful creativity and cutting-edge technology are transforming the wedding industry, from how couples plan and invite guests to the way they celebrate their big day. So, what’s new….
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Pantone’s Mocha Mousse and How to Style It

Pantone’s recent announcement of their Colour of the Year Mocha Mousse will be sending ripples through the wedding and events industry as stylists and planners will use the colour to…..
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Creative Lounge Ideas For Any Event

Creating a few small lounge areas at a wedding or party provides your guests with a place to relax, mingle and recharge throughout a busy event. Incorporating a lounge into your event…..
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Artful Restraint – A Modern, Autumnal Reception in Wales

We are so happy to share that we’ve been featured within The Lane again. In an 18th century farmhouse, raw, often overlooked materials were alchemized into an artfully …..
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Creating the perfect tablescape

How you set a table creates the first impression at any event. Your tables are a blank canvas with which you can then layer details like colour, pattern and texture, whether in the form of …..
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How to Style with Bamboo Furniture

Bamboo is still in in a big way and remains one of our most popular ranges when it comes to furnishing events and weddings. We love its natural colour, it’s sustainability but mostly how….
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Three Things I would Do if I Were Planning My Own Wedding Again

I spent way too much time thinking about the reception, table settings, food and drinks, who would sit with who but without the ceremony, there is no reception! The ceremony is one of…
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How to Style Cushions Like a Pro

When we are helping clients to build their perfect lounge packages, once all the major furniture items have been chosen, one of the last details we discuss are cushions. How many? What colours?…
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A Glimpse into 2024

In September myself (Ginny), Greg and Nicky took a trip to visit Maison & Object in Paris to look at interior and décor trends and inspirations for 2024. Here in vast halls of the Villepinte…
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The Bar

When it comes to choosing a bar style for weddings, there are several options to consider, depending on the preferences of the couple and the overall style of the wedding. Here are some…
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Key Wedding Trends for 2023

Increasing concerns over climate change has propelled the demand for good-for-the-planet products and services. Modern couples are becoming more conscious of the resources they…
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Décor Trends for 2022. Timeless Design & Natural Materials

This is the time of year we like to start setting some goals and targets for the year ahead. As the winter begins, we start to think about having a clear out in the warehouses, thinking about….
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Key trends for styling small but impactful events in 2021

As we begin to emerge out of lockdown restrictions the need to connect with other human beings feels more important than ever. Gatherings will happen and there will be an….
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Elopement Inspiration from the Cornish Coast

Since COVID has had an effect on weddings, now is the time to rethink the traditional wedding format and focus on a a smaller, more intimate celebration shared with only a handful of your….
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Most Loved Hires #2

Our Gigantes trestle tables, have proved perfect for less formal dining occasions, allowing for large platters of food to be shared at the table and for opulent use of florals and centrepieces.
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Glastonbury Festival 

June is always incredibly busy for us, weddings, garden parties and at this particular time each year we are fully absorbed with Glastonbury Festival preparations.
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Discover current furniture and colour trends, read practical styling tips and get the low-down on inspirational real events.