The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
Issue link: https://magazines.vuenj.com/i/1369261
Nicole Oppelt is the owner of Dovetail Vintage Co. The company is a locally-owned small business based out of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. The business specializes in vintage and boutique rentals that can be used for weddings, parties, and other events. Nicole noticed a need in the market for a rental service that offered elevated designs after having worked in the field of event planning for several years. Most of the rental furniture she saw available on the market primarily focused on classic bulky leather pieces that didn't seem to fit the wide range of styles that clients had for their event themes. Nicole's vision for the company is a mix of sustainability and an overall vintage aesthetic. After purchasing the business, Nicole made sure the core model reflected her own personal values. The repurposing and refurbishing of authentic vintage material allows her to leave a lower carbon footprint on the environment. As for the pieces themselves, styles can vary from the more popular traditional farmhouse look to a chic European-esque aesthetic. Her collection continues to grow with pieces such as white oak tables and top-of- the-line bars. Nicole recently opened a showroom in Atlantic Highlands, offering the clients the ability to see what a setup would look like on the day of their event as opposed to vague vision from an assortment of individual elements from just her website. Moving forward, Nicole sees her business becoming more of a "one-stop shop." Expanding to include her planning skills and a newly established flower division. She even sees the possibility of opening up a second showroom in North Jersey sometime in the future. One thing she is admittedly sure about is keeping the business local and keeping this gem for New Jersey and surrounding area events. DOV ETA IL V I NTAGE R ENTA LS 4 West Garfield Ave | Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 www.DovetailVintage.com info@dovetailvintage.com dovetailrentals