#14daysofsweethearts

When Maggpie Vintage Rentals asked if I wanted to participate in their #14daysofsweethearts competition, I knew without hesitation I was all in.  A chance to pick a sweetheart table built by Jason and pair it with their inventory? Hang at the warehouse with Maggie and Tracy while setting it up?  Yes, please.  

(Bonus: they had also recently added the Grayson loveseat to their inventory.  Grayson is upholstered in velvet in my favorite color, and tufted for days.  Swooning and heart-eye emojis all around.)

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I knew I wanted to use the Chesterfield sweetheart table and Grayson loveseat.  I found some incredible sequined fabric, and built from there.  The sequins vary in tone and are semi-matte. I had some fabric that was close to the color of Grayson's fabric that helped me pull my favorite darker tones together.

When I found the sequins, I knew it would be a romantic candlelight kind of table.  A little over the top, but still simple.  (Simple glam - is that a thing that can apply to tablescapes? It should be.)   

I also wanted take a break from creating and focus on having fun with styling.  I created a pair of cocktail flags and wrote a few phrases on them, and collected some great pieces to put on the table.  Taking a break from 'making' was really great, and let Maggpie's pieces be more focal.

hello, bird's #14daysofsweethearts table // furniture + hosted by maggpie vintage rentals // photos by kyle peterson 
hello, bird's #14daysofsweethearts table // furniture + hosted by maggpie vintage rentals // photos by kyle peterson 
hello, bird's #14daysofsweethearts table // furniture + hosted by maggpie vintage rentals // photos by kyle peterson 
hello, bird's #14daysofsweethearts table // furniture + hosted by maggpie vintage rentals // photos by kyle peterson 
hello, bird's #14daysofsweethearts table // furniture + hosted by maggpie vintage rentals // photos by kyle peterson 
hello, bird's #14daysofsweethearts table // furniture + hosted by maggpie vintage rentals // photos by kyle peterson 

This is a friendly competition, so hop over to Maggpie's Instagram to vote for my table on February 15.  Photos with a little heart in the bottom corner are the 'voting' photos.  'Like' and leave a comment to vote.

My #14daysofsweethearts table can also be seen on Maggpie's blog and Green Wedding Shoes.

furniture, cake stand + candlestick holders: Maggpie Vintage Rentals // cocktail flags: hello, bird. // flatware, dinnerware, pillows + votives: West Elm // sequined pillow + glassware: Anthropologie

coming soon: #14daysofsweethearts

sneak peek of details of #14daysofsweethearts table by hello, bird. // photo courtesy of maggpie vintage rentals

Are you following Maggpie Vintage Rentals on Instagram yet? 

Starting February 1st, they'll be sharing sneak peeks of one sweetheart table a day until Valentine's Day.  I had fun visiting the warehouse + setting up a table using some of my absolute favorite pieces from their warehouse (and a few other pieces).

I can't wait to share more of my table, and see the other tables by some talented vendors!

 Voting will be tallied from their Instagram account only on February 15 & 16, so go hit that 'follow' button!

 

Day-of Details: Casey + Justin

Congratulations to Casey + Justin!  The happy couple said their vows in Virginia in the fall, and I had such a great time working on their day-of details.  Casey and Justin's day-of details included menus for each place setting, and a signature cocktail bar menu.   

Casey mentioned that they were incorporating a teal scalloped pattern and gold into their details (including Justin's pocket square- so dapper!) and wanted to work that into the menus.  I created a scalloped background, and wrote their menu by hand.  My handwriting was scanned in and placed over the teal scalloped pattern.  After the menus were printed, I added their names and wedding date at the top of each menu in gold ink.

menu + lettering/calligraphy by hello, bird. 
photo courtesy of Ashley Peterson Photography // menu + lettering/calligraphy by hello, bird.

Casey and Justin had two great signature cocktails created for their wedding - the Daywalker and the Unladen Swallow.  For their signature cocktail menu, they wanted to include watercolor illustrations of each drink.  

To help me with the visuals, Casey + Justin sent over photos of each drink- including the glasses and serving details that would be used on their wedding day!  The prep for those incredible reference photos and the cocktail testing sounds like a fun afternoon, doesn't it?

photo courtesy of Ashley Peterson Photography // custom signature cocktail menu + calligraphy by hello, bird.
photo courtesy of Ashley Peterson Photography // custom signature cocktail menu + calligraphy by hello, bird.
photo courtesy of Ashley Peterson Photography // custom signature cocktail menu + calligraphy by hello, bird.

Casey + Justin's wedding was beautifully photographed by Ashley Peterson Photography.  Thanks again, Ashley, for allowing me to use your gorgeous photos from Casey + Justin's wedding. 

Casey + Justin's wedding has been featured on The Washingtonian Bride & Groom.
photos in this post courtesy of Ashley Peterson Photography (except first photo by hello, bird.)