Your Kent Wedding - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 85)

CELEBRITY STYLE Multi-award-winning hair designer Vicki Lord recently launched a fresh contemporary salon at 4 Palace Street in the heart of Canterbury. Vicki and her talented team specialise in cutting, styling, colouring, hair extensions, hair up and bridal, with a fabulous luxury bridal suite giving brides the VIP treatment they deserve. She’s also excited to introduce the first Braiding Bar to Kent, offering a menu of bespoke braids to suit any occasion. Vicki has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry and lists presenter and educator among her talents, with her expertise regularly sought out by Sky TV, QVC, beauty and lifestyle publications, top brands and a long list of celebrity clients. She specialises in bespoke bridal and red carpet styling and was awarded the UK’s Best Bridal Hairdresser for 2016, as well as the role of Balmain’s Bridal Hair Specialist. To find out more and to book your appointment at The Vicki Lord Hair Salon, head over to vickilordhair.com A NEW CHAPTER Award-winning restaurant Chapter One recently reopened with an Art Deco look inspired by the site’s history and a menu to rival London’s dining scene. Following the six-figure refurbishment, it now offers a super-stylish brasserie and bar, alongside a refined restaurant and private dining room that’s available for intimate wedding receptions. I was invited along to check it out and can say that the food offering is not only ambitious but incredibly delicious. In fact, I’ve never been so sad to finish a meal! After dinner, we headed upstairs to explore the private dining room. A welcoming space, it’s imbued with the same Deco elegance present throughout and offers the flexibility to become your dream reception. With a boardroom table layout, it can host 18 of your nearest and dearest, there’s space for 20 in the horseshoe configuration and 50 in five rounds. The area has its own bar with space for a drinks reception and evening entertainment. Chef patron Andrew McLeish has created a delicious choice of perfectly balanced menus for a three-course wedding breakfast, hot and cold canapés and hot and cold buffet options. You and your guests will dine like royalty, with a whole host of mouthwatering options available. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. For more information on hosting your wedding celebrations there, check out chapteronerestaurant.co.uk . You can also read the full review online at yourkent.wedding CONTOUR LIKE A PRO Make-up artist Dominic Paul was raised in the beautiful Kent countryside, having been adopted as a baby in 1991 from a Bangkok orphanage by British parents. In his late teens, he was fortunate enough to be trained at the famous Brushstroke Makeup Academy at Shepperton Studios. Dominic’s mum, Joanne, was a great supporter of his career, taking on the role of “Momager.” Before her passing in 2016, Dominic made a promise to work hard on making a success of everything they’d started together. Roll on to 2019, and Dominic’s dream of bringing his own cosmetics brand to market is near with the launch of Dominic Paul Cosmetics and his first contour palette. The product includes a bespoke mix Dominic Paul powder, is cruelty-free and vegan-friendly and offers multi-purpose colours, which can be used as a contour, bronzer, setting powder or eyeshadows. It’s on sale from 9am on 6 th August. Check out dominicpaulcosmetics.com Honeymoon highs Baldwins Travel of Tunbridge Wells was recently named the best travel agency in South East England as part of a power list compiled by the Travel Trade Gazette. More than 500 travel agencies and branches put themselves forward for consideration for the Top 50 Travel Agencies 2019 list, from which a shortlist of 100 finalists across 20 categories was devised. The team were said to have impressed the judges with their impeccable customer service, their focus on training and strong business growth over the last year. It scooped the accolade from a regional shortlist of five in which Baldwins Travel of Uckfield was commended as runner-up. To book your honeymoon with the best, head over to www.baldwinstravel.co.uk and find out more. SILVER SERVICE Wedding caterer Touchays is celebrating its 25 th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion the company has moved premises allowing it to expand further. Co-owner Clare said, “We were so excited when we viewed the Victorian townhouse in Seabrook, Hythe. It really did tick all the right boxes. Importantly it has enabled us to install a commercial kitchen and tasting room.” After much hard work business partner, Russell and the chefs now have an immaculate kitchen helping them to secure another five-star food hygiene rating. Food tasting is such a vital part of selecting the wedding menu and couples now have a dedicated space to sit, relax and savour every mouthful they try. Clare says, “The session enables booked couples to evaluate the presentation, appearance, aromas, flavours and textures of food from the canapés, to main course and dessert. We’ll also discuss all aspects of the day and how we can customise the food to their preferences and budget.” Check out touchays.com 10