Something Old, Something New: 45 Ways to Give Your Wedding Timeless Style

And, use beautiful old containers instead. Antique tins, teapots, pitchers and storage containers, like this pressed-glass biscuit jar, make charming stand-ins for a modern vase while adding a hand-me-down touch of family history to your table.

A vintage tea cart or old wheelbarrow make a charming stand-in for a standard wedding gift table. Bonus: When the festivities are over, the couple can just roll their haul out to the getaway car.

Whether brass, pewter or silver, vintage candlesticks and candelabra are easy to source at thrift stores, flea markets and estate sales. For a romantic, timeworn look, leave the metal's mellowed patina as-is or gently polish to restore a silvery or golden gleam.

Vintage luggage is not only WAY more stylish than its modern counterpart, it also provides stackable storage for any room in your home. For a playful take on a card table, display a stack of vintage suitcases with a 'Send Us Packin' sign and wrapped gift box so guests can drop in a monetary gift to speed you on your way to vacay.