Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals

Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals

We are a small, family-owned, rental business, serving the Memphis, TN metro area, that offers unique vintage furniture and decor.

We are confident that our charming collection will be the key to making your special occasion unforgettable!

08/09/2024

From 2-5pm this Sunday, August 11, make plans to come out and visit Millington’s Navy Lake Event Center!

Meet some incredible vendors and enjoy an afternoon by the water’s edge! Dream about your special and upcoming day! See you there!

Photos from Purple Door Planning's post 02/24/2024
Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 12/24/2023

Happy Christmas Eve 🎅 to everyone!!
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Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 12/16/2023

If this lounge doesn’t give you all the vintage Christmas vibes, I don’t know what does?!!!! We had the esteemed privilege and honor to Deck the Halls Office Christmas Party 🎄with some throw back pieces, and we are blown away by the design team who hosted!!

It is such a breath of fresh air to mingle with other fabulous creatives in the industry! We are all typically out there hustling and passing by each other on the weekends with little time to chat!! Finally, we all had time to enjoy each others company and just sit back and relax!

We continue to be grateful for another year of wonderful memories together. Wishing the happiest of holidays to all of you!!!

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A few more fabulous pics to share but will highlight in another post as we approach Christmas!📸

Photos from Flourish Studio's post 12/15/2023
12/15/2023

Can we talk about how STUNNING this photo is? Gabby and Evan’s day was seriously so beautiful. Gabby has the absolute sweetest heart, and I’m so lucky to have met her. More pictures to come because I just can’t help myself 🤍

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Photos from Crye-Leike Quail Hollow 901.756.8900's post 12/08/2023

Quite the spectacle at Crye-Leike’s annual Christmas party! We were honored to be part of this special celebration with many of this city’s finest realtors and their families.

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11/23/2023

Turkey and Tinsel!! Why not?!? It’s Thanksgiving 🦃 Day and we are feeling extra thankful for all of you! Wishing everyone happy holidays this season!

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Photos from Southern Belle Photography's post 09/20/2023
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Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 07/06/2023

The summer heat has us all melting, but this beautiful couple has my heart in a melted puddle of love and happiness.

We hope you all take a moment to relax and enjoy the warmth of summer. Make time for those you hold dear!

Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 06/21/2023

When a vision of vintage style becomes a reality…

This styled shoot by .memphis has my heart beating fast!💓


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Location: The Bridge at ChrisLeigh Farms

Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 06/09/2023

All you need is a retro RV, a few vintage props, and a talented photographer…

To all the beautiful families who were part of these mini sessions, you are precious!!

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Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 05/24/2023

Weddings at Southern Grace never disappoint!! They always turn out like it’s meant for a magazine cover!!

We were so honored to be part of Anna and Austin’s picture perfect wedding day!

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Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 04/25/2023

Have y’all ever seen anything this cute in your entire life!!!

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Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 03/15/2023

Our Charlotte sofa had the sweetest moment with OG and Chris just after their first look! These were their final minutes before they walked down the aisle and said “I do.”

If only a sofa could speak…

What you can’t see in this photo is a darling light blue Victorian chair to the left with a side table and telephone where guests can leave well-wishes for the newlyweds to hear for years to come! This vignette was an absolutely magical space in the dreamy sunlit room!

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Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 03/15/2023

Lounge, soft seating, vignette, conversation corner… Whatever you want to call it, we are here for you!! Our clients can select any color combination! Simply add a trunk, coffee table, suitcases, side tables, rugs, lamps, and Voila!!!!!!

The best part is that any of your pieces can double as a beautiful prop for your portraits or flatlays!

Come see for yourself! Our warehouse is by appointment! Grab a friend or family member and plan a time to stop by and tour!! We love having guests!!

These photos were part of a very special wedding this past weekend at the Lichterman Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion! Bobby and Chris finally made their marriage official on March 10, 2023. They wanted their space to be comfy and cozy while their guests enjoyed cocktails, music, dancing, and conversation! Sending these lovebirds lots of hugs! We are so grateful for their trust in us to be part of their happily ever after!



More pics from this day and the fabulous team who made it all come to life when professional pics by are complete!!

Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 03/07/2023

Hippity Hoppity!! Easter is on its way!

Sunday’s beautiful weather and a sweet bunny named Charlie brought lots of smiles!

Katie at Southern Belle Photography is not only an incredible photographer in the city, she’s become a very dear friend!

02/05/2023

Thanks for the love!! This curly willow arbor has so much room for creativity! Be simple or floral it up!!!

This arch from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals was everything!! We brought out it’s beauty with these gorgeous florals!!!

Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 12/09/2022

It’s the MOST wonderful time of the year!!! 🎅

Our Adeline sofa has truly enjoyed her Christmas season! Oh, the secrets she gets to hear being whispered in Santa’s ear!!!! If only a couch could talk!!!

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Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 11/24/2022

Our family table for Thanksgiving certainly won’t look this stunning, but aren’t you glad there are Memphis vendors out there who can make this happen?!! We are blessed to work beside the best. If you are newly engaged, planning your wedding or just dreaming about your special event, there are incredibly talented creatives close by who can make your vision come to life!
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11/24/2022

It’s Turkey Day!! There may be a shortage of turkeys, but there’s no shortage of thankfulness!!! IVVR loves you, and we are grateful for our 901 friends and family!! You all make our city one of the best to work for!!

Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
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Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 11/17/2022

It’s Engagement💍Season! Bryana thought she was having Christmas pics made when Chase dropped to his knee! The look on her face says it all!!!! Congrats to both of you! ♥️

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Why is this considered engagement season?? Because there are so many special holidays around the corner when family and friends gather (this typically runs through Valentines Day). It’s the perfect timing to celebrate YOU and your fiancé.

Fun fact: 🌟
Fiancé refers to a man who is engaged to be married. Fiancée refers to a woman. The word comes from the French language!

What’s next?

*Enjoy the moment!
*Talk to your fiancé or fiancée.😉
*Discuss budget.
*Start looking to secure a venue.
*Learn what all is included in your venue’s package vs what you need to outsource by vendors.
*Gather wedding inspiration.
*Choose your Bridal Party.
*Draft a guest list.
*Hire your wedding photographer/videographer.
*Find a wedding planner/designer.

There are lots of wonderful blogs out there to help you further understand each of these steps and why they are important!!

Once you can determine your needs vs wants, come and visit us at IVVR!! We’ve been fortunate to meet and work beside many of Memphis’ best vendors. We are happy to share our experiences and help guide you in the right direction!!

If you have a vintage heart and your vision for your special day includes unique and rare rentals, schedule a tour with us to see how our collection can fit in your space! We can dream together, chat, and design within our warehouse!! Visit us as many times as you need to get it perfectly tailored to your taste.

I can proudly say that our IVVR clients become our lifelong friends even after the engagement parties, showers and wedding have come and gone!! We look forward to starting that journey with all of the sweet, newly engaged couples! Call us when you’re ready!! For now, enjoy the moment!!

Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 11/11/2022

Help me wish my sweet mama (Mrs. Brenda), Happy Birthday! 🥳 Hands down, she’s Superhuman!!

Her “unpaid”🤪job description is too long to type out, and most of y’all know how important she is at IVVR!!! If she’s not behind the computer at the office or home or keeping me in line, she’s out there lifting furniture and delivering rentals!!

Lucky me to work beside her everyday!!!

I love you and there’s no one else I’d rather be with on this fun rental biz journey!! Thanks for taking the leap of faith with me!

Photos from Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals's post 11/09/2022

Our Caroline Sofa enjoyed a fabulous fall day with these two beauties!


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The Journey

My name is Melanie Allen. I'm the owner of Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals, LLC. My love for vintage began many years ago when I found myself spending more time with my mother and her sisters. We'd go junkin' anywhere the wind would take us... antique stores, flea markets, yard sales, estate sales, you name it! I fell in love with stories of their childhood memories as we found fun treasures.

I began dreaming about owning a vintage furniture and decor rental business after meeting a very sweet mother-daughter team from the Knoxville area who owned Restoration Rentals. Their collection originated in 2012 under the ownership of Shanna Jestice, a very successful entrepreneur in Knoxville, TN, who was running a catering company as well as her vintage rental business. After a few short years she decided to focus on catering, and sold Restoration Rentals to Tracie Hogan (Maryville, TN) and her mother, Ann Hughes (Townsend, TN) in 2015. Tracie and Ann grew the business and the inventory, but ultimately found themselves with a desire to spend more time with their children and grandchildren. Recently the duo made the decision to sell their business, and I jumped on the opportunity to bring their unique, vintage collection to Memphis. In December 2019, I became the new owner, and a new journey began.

​With new ownership and a new town, it only seemed right to give the collection a new name. After much thought and prayer, Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals, LLC was born. How did we choose this name? Ila Vivian Wilson was the name of my maternal grandmother’s older sister, who sadly lost her life in 1915 at age 3 due to whooping cough, which was incurable at that time. Because we never had the privilege to know her, it was important that I preserve her name and honor her short life.

​Ila Vivian Vintage Rentals is located at Club Windward, in Lakeland, TN (a suburb of Memphis). We provide vintage furniture, decorations, and props that are perfect for ANY event or photo session. Each of our pieces have so much history, character, and charm which have already been a part of so many memorable events! There is no doubt that Memphis and the west TN region will carry on the LOVE!

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5455 Crestview Road Suite 23
Memphis, TN
38134

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