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How to plan a vintage tablescape in Melbourne.

A simple guide for bringing antique-inspired atmosphere to a celebration—without needing to know the industry language first.

A vintage tablescape is the table’s visual story: layered pieces, considered place settings and decorative detail that make a gathering feel personal. It can be as romantic, theatrical or relaxed as you like—but it starts with a practical plan.

Velvet Directory provides on-location tablescaping and décor setup across Melbourne and surrounds. You choose and provide the location. The final setup, travel quote and hire inclusions are confirmed by the owner before a $200 AUD Stripe deposit is requested.

This is décor styling only. Velvet Directory does not provide a venue, catering, food or drinks. Your approved quote is the record of what is included for your particular booking.

Your checklist

Five steps before you request.

  1. 1

    Choose your guest count: 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 people.

  2. 2

    Choose the location you are providing, such as home, hired venue or another Melbourne setting.

  3. 3

    Choose a theme direction: Fairy Whimsy, Gothic Romance or Old England.

  4. 4

    Tell Velvet your preferred set-up and pack-down windows.

  5. 5

    Request a quote. Georgia reviews the details and confirms availability, travel and inclusions before any deposit is requested.

Choose the mood

Begin with a theme—not a perfect plan.

Fairy Whimsy, Gothic Romance and Old England give Velvet a visual direction for your request. They are styling concepts, so the owner confirms actual items and availability for your date rather than promising every detail shown in an inspiration image.

Browse before you book

Find a piece that starts the conversation.

Velvet’s quote-first hire collection includes genuine owner-held vintage and antique pieces. Browse it for visual direction, then include the item or feel you love in your quote request. An enquiry is not a reservation and does not confirm availability.

Explore vintage hire

Ready when you are

Bring the details; Velvet will help compose the scene.

Requesting a quote is the clearest first step. You will be able to share your date, place, group size and theme idea before Velvet confirms the next step.

Plan your tablescape