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Of course a wedding reception is only as good as the food and wine served up to its guests, but there are no worries when it comes to the quality of the menu at Tamburlaine. The catering is prepared by renowned Hunter chef Matt Dillow from The Deck Café (and previously from the Verandah Restaurant), while the wine list is chosen from the wide selection of award-winning reds and whites produced by Tamburlaine onsite. “Matt has designed a fabulous list of meals to choose from, and he is always happy to tailor a menu to suit the bride and groom’s particular requests,” Lou said. “Our Reception Package includes canapes and a three-course alternate drop meal. “One of the things people love about having their wedding at Tamburlaine is that we’ve got a large range of organic wines to choose from. Our wines complement the wonderful menus that our chefs have designed.”
Lou said they can do as little or as much as the bride and groom require when it comes to organising the event and pride themselves on ensuring every wedding is a truly special day for all involved. “We’re committed to personal service from start to finish,” she said. “Some brides want to organise all their own decorating and others would prefer that we took care of it for them. We can do as much or as little as they like us to. “We only do one wedding a day so the whole property is exclusively yours. To make your day even more memorable we can provide a fireworks display for that wow factor while you cut your cake. “We take great pride in making sure the bride and groom have all their special plans come together.” ■
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When you’re planning your wedding reception there are three main things to think about – the food, the wine and the venue. While beachside locations have always been a popular option, there’s no better way to combine those most important elements than with a wedding among the vines in Hunter Valley wine Country. Tamburlaine Organic Wines have been playing host to blushing brides and gallant grooms for more than a decade, serving up a mix of picture perfect backdrops and gourmet delights that are guaranteed to please the most discerning newlyweds, their families and friends. Tamburlaine’s General Manager – Wedding / Events Lou Davidson said the winery could cater for everything from a simple celebration to a lavish affair, including both the ceremony and the reception. “We hold the ceremonies on our beautiful lawn, or in wet weather, on the covered waterside deck overlooking our peaceful lagoon … both areas are spectacular for photos, as well as being completely private,” she said. “You’re welcome to have your ceremony here or go to one of the local chapels and just come here for your reception afterwards.
“The receptions are held inside The Lodge – our homestead-style air-conditioned and freshly painted venue that holds up to 180 guests. “We built the function centre in 2001 and we started doing weddings here in 2003. The Lodge started as our new members’ tasting area, but quickly became a favourite venue for corporate dinners and weddings. As word of mouth spread, the bookings increased! “The benefit of The Lodge being such a spacious room is that we can set up your reception to suit you. “The venue is very private, and Crystal (Allan) and I work with the bride and groom to make their day as special as they dreamed. “We are there until the last guest leaves to make sure everything goes exactly to plan. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to make everything perfect.” Tamburlaine is a privately owned winery set over 80 acres at Pokolbin, which includes the organic vineyard used to produce many of Tamburlaine’s award-winning wines. The winery also includes expansive manicured grounds, which provide plenty of options for photographers to capture that perfect shot of the happy couple and their wedding party. “We have plenty of beautiful areas for gorgeous photos, which means the bridal party don’t have to leave Tamburlaine to find the perfect photo opportunity,” Lou said. “We have the water, lawn and vineyard all at The Lodge. This means the bride and groom can get back to their guests and the party sooner!”
Bridal
BEAUTY COUNTDOWN Preparation for your wedding starts months and sometimes years in advance and so too should your beauty regime! Makeup artist Diane Grover from Empire Artistries says it’s never to early to begin. “I often advise my clients to start their beauty regime 12 months before the actual wedding,” says Diane. While that’s not possible for all brides, Diane has provided us her glowing brides program, starting 3 months prior to the big day. THREE MONTHS OUT - Start looking for the perfect tan. The idea is a gentle glow rather than obvious orange. If you don’t already have a regular spray tanner, start testing them out now. A spray tan only lasts 5-7 days so any disasters will be long gone before your wedding day. Ensure your tanner writes down your formula every time you go so once you do find the perfect colour you can feel confident knowing it will be the same for your
wedding. A gentler, cheaper and perhaps safer bet might be to use gradual tanning creams at home. Find one you like and stick to it, work out the optimal time and amount of applications you need before your big day. TWO MONTHS OUT - Ease up on your hair and makeup - try avoiding the hair dryer, straighteners and curling tools for the next couple of months to allow your hair time to repair and gain back some of it’s natural shine and bounce. Backing off on the foundation to allow your skin to breath and decongest is also a good idea, as well as easing up on the mascara to let your lashes strengthen, grow and repair themselves. ONE MONTH OUT - Try to avoid too much sun exposure to prevent any unsightly tan lines or peeling. If you need to spend a lot of time outdoors, remember the good old ‘slip, slop slap.’ Too much exposure to sun can cause the skin to look hard and leathery in a short space of time. ► www.intouchmagazine.com.au | 43
THREE WEEKS OUT - Have your final cut and colour. This will allow time for blunt cut lines to soften and colour to be shampooed a couple of times to take on a more natural appearance, ensuring there are no tint stains around the hairline. TWO WEEKS OUT - Grab a buddy and treat yourself to a massage or spa treatment - with so much planning and preparation for the wedding, it can get a little overwhelming so take some well deserved time out for yourself. ONE WEEK OUT - Have your final wax – this will allow time for the skin to settle down from any redness before the big day, but it won’t be enough time for new hairs to sprout. THREE DAYS OUT - Have your final tan, you know your preferred colour and product already. Just remember to steer clear of deodorant,
perfume and moisturizer to avoid any patches. ONE DAY OUT - Shampoo and condition your hair and leave it to dry naturally as your hair stylist will use the right products and tools to manipulate it into your wedding style tomorrow. Have your final manicure and pedicure with the perfect colour you have been obsessing over for the past 5 months! Drink plenty of water to plump skin cells and reduce bloating. THE BIG DAY - Use a mild cleanser with a wash cloth to gently exfoliate the skin, avoid any harsh exfoliants which can make the skin red and sensitive. Follow with a light moisturizing lotion rather than a heavy cream which can cause makeup to look greasy and slide from the face. Apply a lip conditioner to the lips and gently buff off any dead skin with a wash cloth or a soft, dry toothbrush. Check your nails for any last minute touch ups and use a hand and foot cream containing paraffin to smooth the skin. Apply a light body lotion to the exposed skin areas, allowing plenty of time to dry before dress time. Drink water to stay hydrated and ensure your skin is radiant, glowing and flawless. Make sure you take a touch up powder and lipstick with you and a few emergency bobby pins, particularly if you are planning to remove your veil after the ceremony. Relax and enjoy looking (and feeling) this good! For Diane’s 12 month regime, visit www.intouchmagazine.com.au/weddings or contact Diane at info@empireartistries.com ■
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HIGH TEA HENS in the Hunter!
If you are looking for something a little different for your Hens Party (or baby shower), something altogether more sophisticated, something that’s sure to delight your soon-to-be mother-in-law, then a short trip to the Hunter Valley for a highly decadent High Tea might be just what you’re searching for. The Sabor Tea Room is, without doubt, the Hunter Valley’s premier Tea House where you will enjoy the ultimate High Tea experience. The moment you walk up under the timber pergola and enter through the white French doors you’ll be transported to High Tea Heaven. From the Egyptian lead crystal chandelier hanging above your head and crisp white table linen to the antique Royal Albert Teapots and tea sets that are almost 100 years old, mostly sourced from local antique dealers, vintage stores, close friends and mothers china cabinets. Owners of Sabor Tea Room, Fernando and Renata Antao have spared no expense when it comes to making your High Tea experience an unforgettable one – High Tea at this destination will be as memorable as your wedding day. The High Tea menu has been created by Head Pastry Chef Nicole Fang. Nicole has been with Sabor for over four
years, and previous to that has worked in International hotels including Asara, a 5-star hotel and wine estate in South Africa where she started as Sous Pastry Chef, then promoted to Head chef within two years. Nicole trained under French, Swiss & German pastry chefs and has had over 12 years in the pastry industry. Her dedication and perfectionism to pastry have been on display at Sabor Dessert Bar for the last four years before creating the Sabor High Tea menu, which is both a culinary & visual experience like no other in the Hunter Valley. From the French style mini croissants to the handmade chocolates and everything in between, all the treats are made fresh on location and using only the finest of ingredients. You will have the menu explained and served by the chefs themselves and enjoy an unlimited supply of their selected teas and freshly ground coffee from the coffee machine. Sabor has always prided themselves on specialising in one thing and one thing only, dessert, and they now plan on doing the same here with their High Tea, It’s a set menu which is varied enough to satisfy the most discerning palette. They can also cater to individual dietary requirements, given enough notice).
Sabor Tea Room High Tea’s are by booking only. Visit www.sabortearoom.com.au to organise your bridal party to experience the pinnacle of High Tea in the Hunter Valley.
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The Hunter Valley's
Premier Tea House
Welcome to the Sabor Tea Room, the Hunter Valley's premier Tea House where you will experience the ultimate High Tea. Located in Lovedale, just off the Hunter Expressway you'll discover our purpose built Tea House – the pinnacle of High Tea. From the Egyptian lead crystal chandelier hanging above your head and crisp white table linen to the antique Royal Albert Teapots and Tea sets that are almost 100 years old, we have spared no expense when it comes to making your High Tea experience an unforgettable one. From the moment you arrive, you will be spoiled. You'll be served a glass of bubbles on arrival, and dessert wine served with your sweet treats, not to mention an unlimited supply of our selection of teas and freshly ground barista made coffee. From the house made mini butter croissants to the handcrafted mixed-berry chocolate teapot surprise dessert and every bite in between, our menu is a guaranteed sensory overload! Check out the full menu and book at www.sabortearoom.com.au.
319 WILDERNESS ROAD, LOVEDALE PH 1300 958 850
OPEN Saturdays & Sundays with two sessions a day (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL): Session 1 10:30am concluding at 1pm Session 2 2:30pm concluding at 5pm.
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