Your Kent Wedding - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 87)

RESTAURANT REVAMP Thackeray’s, the fine dining restaurant situated in the iconic 17 th -century home of Vanity Fair author William Makepeace Thackeray is taking centre stage after the revamp of its restaurant and event spaces. As one of the longest standing restaurants in Kent, the Tunbridge Wells- based institution celebrates the best of modern European cooking rated consistently exceptional. The restaurant is located in an off-kilter almost fairytale-like building, which is more than 300 years old, and its famous former resident adds to the special atmosphere. The new-look Pinkerton function room accommodates up to eight sat at a round table, while the Lyndon Room seats up to 18 and the Chalybeate Room, 14. See thackerays-restaurant.co.uk Music matters Our congratulations go to talented young harp and vocal duo 2 of Harps who have won the Try Angle District Award for Music 2019. The awards were introduced in 1994 to acknowledge the achievements of young people in the community aged 11-18 who really strive to do their best. Karina Wilson, one half of 2 of Harps says, “It’s such an honour to have our hard work and achievements recognised by the Try Angle Awards, which are judged by a panel of other young people.” Adel Wilson, sister and fellow duo member, comments: “The awards recognise ‘extraordinary young people with incredible stories who are truly inspiring.’ Karina and I have both had to overcome difficulties, which has enabled us to become better musicians, helping us to grow and understand ourselves as young people. Karina’s autism spectrum disorder, a condition that affects social interaction and my profound hearing loss, never hold us back. If anything, we’ve been driven to work harder and try to be the best at what we do.” To find our more about booking 2 of Harps to play at your wedding, check out 2ofharps.com WINNING WAYS Bespoke boutique event catering company Touchays has scooped a global wedding award for their delicious food, creativity, flexibility, food presentation, professionalism and execution of service. Luxury lifestyle magazine The Lux has named this local wedding supplier Kent’s best wedding caterer in its Global Excellence Awards 2019. Owner Clare Smith says, “As a family-run catering company imagine how thrilled we all are to have won an international award! We’re delighted to accept this honour as a testament to the skill and commitment of the team. This is such a great validation of their hard work and dedication to getting the food and service right every time.” The Touchays’ team love working with the best, most delicious and freshest of ingredients that they can chop, grate, peel, boil and roast. They deliver dishes that’ll impress your guests and create a sense of occasion. For more information see touchays.com REALLY WILD WEDDING Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, Kent’s award-winning wedding venue, is offering the chance to save £1,000 on the wedding of your dreams and to win an incredible mini moon. Available on new confirmed bookings made before Friday 13 th December 2019 on selected dates throughout 2020, the saving is based on a wedding with a minimum of 50 guests, excluding registrar costs. What’s more, if you book and confirm your 2020 wedding for the Classic, Indulgence or Bear Lodge package using offer code WED20, you’ll automatically be entered into the prize draw, which will see one lucky pair win a mini moon at Port Lypmne’s romantic Bubble accommodation, plus dinner, breakfast and ranger guided safari. For further details head over to aspinallfoundation.org/weddings samanthajonesphotography.co.uk lorna-elizabeth.co.uk rebeccarpenterphotography.com 10