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WEDDING INSPO

VENUES WE HEART

We've had the good fortune of working in many gorgeous venues in Portland and beyond, we've also had the pleasure of working with so many talented event vendors. Browse our blog for real weddings and events, inspirational shoots we've helped create and the stories behind some of our custom made inventory pieces.

inventory stories

WEDDING INSPO

VENUES WE HEART

inventory stories

New Black Ashwood Tables making a splash

December 6, 2023

We’re excited to launch new dining tables that are sure to rock your event design! These black Ashwood tables feature sexy curves through it’s curved legs and curved top edges. They pair well with both our Cane Chairs as well as our new Gray Boucle Chairs. Rent them here. If your theme is black or […]

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Castaway, Industrial Space in NW Portland

February 28, 2023

Full of natural light and adorned with greenery, nestled near the Willamette River on the edge of the Pearl District. This 1929 warehouse was lovingly restored in 2014 to its original glory and we at Lily & Cane just LOVE working there. Here’s some photos of a branding shoot we were fortunate to stage at […]

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How to use our Cane Chairs for weddings, cocktail parties and dinner parties.

May 12, 2022

We love the way our new cane chairs bring warmth and texture to this beautifully minimalist ceremony by Kayloe Bridal at Mildred Hall! Cocktail Hour Also available in bar height, these cane chairs pair well with our Hartford marble top tables. DINNER Seen here with our Alder farm table, the cane chairs’ versatile design effortlessly […]

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Artboard designs by vintage meets modern

The story behind our rentals

May 10, 2020

WATCH VIDEO. We reached out to NW Film Co. to help us tell our story. Lily & Cane (originally known as Vintage Meets Modern) has had an unwavering desire to create and curate event rentals that were both unique as well as high in quality. Watch VMM owner Sherine talk about how it all began. […]

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Ellwood Bars, inspired by mid-century architecture

February 26, 2020

We’re thrilled to introduce to the market these two gorgeous Mid-century inspired bars. We wanted to create a bar for our clients that not only looked beautiful but that incorporated some functions we felt were essential for both transport and for those who use it most, bartenders. BUILT-IN PREP SPACEThis means you don’t need to […]

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Bar Rental for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, events

We won Best Boutique Rentals!

July 7, 2019

Kinda crazy and super exciting, we won Best Boutique Rentals from Oregon Bride Magazine. We’re now four years in business, it’s been an amazing ride, and quite the learning experience. Thank you to my peers 🙏🏼 for acknowledging and supporting the Vintage Meets Modern brand. You know we’re here to bring you something different and […]

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The story behind our NW Walnut Rounds

November 9, 2018

We set out to bring reception tables to wedding and what is known as banquet tables to corporate events that just simply did not exist. We wanted an option for round tables that did not have to be covered with linens. It was a lengthy process of research, testing, sketching, erasing, re-sketching, more research, more […]

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