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HAPPILY EVER AUTUMN An out
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Without doubt the wedding industry faces an uncertain year. Those weddings which were due to take place in 2020 which were subsequently cancelled have left brides desperate to rebook for a 2021 wedding date, and inevitably that will lead to some couples being disappointed or limited to when they can book their chosen venue.
Sound advice, then is to not discount the possibility of an out of season wedding.
Our styled shoot, hosted at Deene Park, took place right at the end of summer, but with grounds that look stunning in the autumn and spring season too, the estate is fortunate enough to be able to extend the wedding season and provide couples planning their wedding with a few more options for when they will reschedule their wedding. Equidistant to Stamford, Peterborough, Uppingham and Oundle, Deene Park is a stunning venue as our images show.
The Grade I listed 16th century house has been the home of the Brudenell family since 1514 and is now available for couples who want to take advantage of the 500 acres of grounds, beautiful gardens and walled garden for their wedding.
A marquee in the estate’s grounds enable brides to create a completely bespoke wedding venue, and in-house wedding specialist Georgina Guest is available to help couples plan a unique and memorable day. Dates are available for 2021 and 2022 weddings, and appointments for personal tours around the estate with Georgina are available throughout October. n
Our Local Suppliers
Wedding Venue: Deene Park, 01780 450361, www.deenepark.com/weddings. See Instagram, @deeneparkweddings. Photography: Sky Photography, 07913 112011, www.skyphotography.co.uk. Decoration: Princess Occasions, www.princessoccasions.co.uk. Florist: Rockabilly Rose, 01933 274298. Wedding Catering: Portfolio Events, 01604 215606, www.portfolioevents.com.
Bar & Glassware:
The Occasion Bar Co., 07792 405468, www.theoccasionbar.co.uk. DJ & Lighting: Strobe Disco Roadshow, 01780 470983, strobediscoroadshow.co.uk.
Cake & Favours:
Lindsey Pemberton, 07909 960189, www.lindsaypemberton.com. n
Pastel Shades for Autumn
THE LATEST PRODUCT RELEASES, COMING TO A COSMETICS COUNTER NEAR YOU SOON, WILL MAKE THE MOST OF SUBTLE PASTAL SHADES...
1. Dare to Dream with Lancôme’s Idôle EDP...
Lancôme’s Idôle Eau de Parfum is pure and sensual with Oil of Jasmine to act as a gentle yet generous accompaniment to the perfume’s body. Radiant and sensual, its top notes are bergamot, pear and peppercorn, with a heart of rose and jasmine, and base of white musk, vanilla, patchouli and cedarwood. £75/50ml.
5. Super Results with Superfood...
Elemis has formulated its Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser to prime and hydrate the skin to reveal a smooth and radiant complexion. It is formulated with an energising blend of Kombucha and Fermented Ginger to help brighten, as well as illuminating microminerals to impart a subtle radiance. It can be used as a daily moisturiser, a hydrating makeup primer or as a highlighter, £39/60ml.
2. The Eyes Have It
Guerlain’s Mad Eyes is a decent quality mascara which is worth its premium price. Lashes are thicker, longer and with more curl and the effect lasts up to 24 hours. The soft fibre brush is calibrated to increase the density of each lash after every stroke, for spectacular volume water-resistance, £28/10ml.
3. Sumptuous Eyes
Givenchy’s L’Intemporel Global Youth Sumptuous Eye Cream tautens the delicate skin around the eyes and helps to combat the visible signs of ageing. Alleviates dark circles and improves radiance, £66.60/15ml.
4. Achieve Balance
BareMinerals’ Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing lipstick is seen here in Balance shade. Highly recommendable, it’s a creamy moisturising lipstick is made with minimal ingredients for maximal results and hydration, £20/3.6g.
6. A blush of colour thanks to Clinique...
Clinique Powder Pop Flower Highlighter is shown here in Lunar Pop shade. It’s a beautiful highlighter that will give you a spectacular effect with a light or strong glow and silky texture. £26.50/9g
n All our beauty products are available from local independent stockists unless otherwise stated, please note that prices stated are RRP and may vary according to retailer.
A BETTER APPROACH TO HEALTH & BEAUTY
Dismayed at the way the beauty, cosmetic and aesthetic industry treats its customers, Stamford’s Charli Wilson decided it was time to shake things up. Launching G&T Aesthetics, she decided that graceful, tasteful and ethical was the way to go in order to make her clients feel good and remain healthy...
Words: Charli Wilson.
THE PURSUIT OF BEAUTY should not be burdensome or perilous - it shouldn’t make you feel bad or unworthy, but rather empowered and desirable.
That seems like a blindingly irrefutable statement, and yet much of the beauty, cosmetic and aesthetics industry finds itself invested in finding imperfection and preying on people’s insecurities, professing to ‘fix’ your ‘problems…’ and the perfectly natural process of ageing is a favourite ‘go-to’ flaw.
Charli’s inspiration to enter the industry stemmed purely from her longstanding motivation to help people around her feel good about their unique differences, to help them accentuate their favourite features and find confidence in themselves, not the promise of perfection…
Charli and her mother moved to Stamford from Lewisham before she began her Business & Management degree at Hull University in the early 2000s.
As a student, short on cash, Charli made her own cosmetics and hair products from locally sourced organic ingredients to save money and voraciously studied the different ingredients, processes and marketing claims to verify what they did and didn’t need to incorporate – and what they shouldn’t incorporate. Her interest in beauty also led her to take a part-time job at a couple of the leading cosmetics brands’ counters in a department store… not that she lasted long…
The Problem with Beauty “I was horrified,” she says. “Many of the products then contained parabens, alcohol, mineral oils, non-water-soluble silicones (which acts as an occlusive agent on the skin). All ingredients that run contrary to the maintenance of healthy skin. Worse, though, was the industry itself.”
“Consider the lab coats which falsely suggest a counter led by science not retail, the commission model of pay for staff, or the need to problematise and find fault with someone’s appearance in order to ‘fix’ a flaw. It’s the industry at its worst and an industry which focuses on mere appearance, not health or well-being of those investing in it.”
Charli’s Manifesto “I established G&T Aesthetics to counter the harmful emotional and physiological impact the beauty industry has historically had on women.”
“There was a time where beauty was believed to be a natural consequence of health, and I believe this is the best approach to help the body; I empower my patients by educating them on the tools necessary for both health and naturally enhanced beauty.”
“There are certain aspects of our processes that help facilitate this… For example, at G&T Aesthetics, we offer unlimited aftercare support and skincare advice to ensure our patients do not suffer at the hands of false marketing or misleading claims from the open beauty and aesthetics industry.”
“Ensuring safety, transparency and ethical clinical practices are at the forefront of everything I do. One thing that personal experience has taught me is that while ethical practices are always expected in a clinical environment, they are not always guaranteed. Each person I treat has their own individual needs, I take the time to get to know my patients and establish a sense of mutual trust. It is for this reason that I expect to be with a client for a lifetime, not just a day. As an ambassador for safe aesthetics, I strive to lead the way for others in the industry in hopes that this approach one day becomes commonplace for all practitioners involved in the aesthetics industry.”
Science not Pseudoscience “Much of the cosmetics industry relies on pseudoscience. How often have you been told that a product contains this, or that –often multisyllabic names or arcane sounding botanicals or minerals or extracts –without being told exactly what that means, what the ingredient is or what it does.”
“I personally use and stock two cosmeceutical ranges (iS Clinical and PCA Skin) – both of which utilise prescription-grade actives. This essentially means that the ingredients are potent enough to bring about physical changes in the skin.”
“Their unique delivery system ensures the integrity of the ingredients are maintained while they work on the skin and penetrate to the deepest dermal layer, continuing to take effect over the course of 10-hours all the while, adjusting the composition of the skin on a molecular level; consequently, both home-care and in-clinic treatment results are undeniably evident in a relatively short space of time.”
“The potency of our in-clinic treatments mean results may be seen that very same day, this is often required for short notice events and special occasions…”
Other Treatments… “I also offer IV Vitamin Infusion therapy tailored to each individual and administered following sign-off by a qualified doctor prescriber. Bypassing the gastrointestinal tract, means nutrients are absorbed in an effective means, boosting essential nutrients in the blood. As a result, IV's efficiently assist with the recovery from illness, intense training, or symptoms of a fast-paced lifestyle. Boosting the presence of vitamins and antioxidants in the blood also helps to slow the ageing process and the impact of exposure to free radicals.”
“Other popular treatments are derived from the concept of cryotherapy, utilising a precise jet of nitrous oxide to target sun damage, age spots and skin tags.”
“Cool Lifting is another cryotherapy treatment, one which uses low temperature and high pressure to provide visible anti-ageing benefits, stimulating collagen production and reducing cellulite. I also provide Aqualyx fat dissolving treatments, biorevitalisers and dermal fillers, both injectable systems for fine lines and wrinkles. We are also one of a handful of clinics in the UK to offer the industry’s first 12-point nonsurgical facelift to restore lost facial volume.”
Charli’s Approach “I’m proud of our range of homecare and in-clinic treatments, and the fact that I’ve researched them and used them myself before adopting them. But treatments are only as good as the practitioner, and the practitioner is only as good as their ethics and their approach to their work.”
“I only treat three patients a day at the most, this allows me to wholly devote myself to delivering the best results and patient experience for every treatment I carry out, you will never feel rushed or pressured... I don’t proceed with treatment unless I know the client is entirely informed of that treatment’s implications. There’s a better way to provide aesthetic treatments; an ethical way… and I want to act as an ambassador for that approach.” n
Find Our More: Charli Wilson provides aesthetic treatments from her clinic in central Stamford on Tinwell Road, with privacy and a no-pressure approach guaranteed. New clients can claim 20% off two or more treatments by mentioning this article. 0% Finance is also available for all in-clinic offerings. For a free, no-obligation chat about G&T Aesthetics’ treatments, call 07802 237489 or visit www.gtaesthetics.co.uk. 117
25 Years of Creating BEAUTIFUL SMILES
For over 25 years Colin Sutton and his team at the Dental Health Centre have been specialising in creating beautiful smiles and happy patients. This autumn, why not discover how visiting the dentist can be a pleasure, not a chore?
WHY SHOULD YOU dread something that’s so good for you? Why can’t staying healthy and looking great be a pleasure, not a chore?
That’s what Colin Sutton wondered, 25 years ago. Back in 2005, David Cameron took over as head of the Conservative Party, Dr Who returned to our screens, and we were rocking out to a series of Live 8 concerts. Closer to home, Colin sought to create a dental practice which would put patients at ease and offer a range of treatments to improve both the health and appearance of their smiles in a welcoming and professional environment.
Grantham’s Dental Health Centre, run by Colin Sutton with dentists Simon Reeves and Elisa Lago Garcia alongside their team, is one of the best and most modern, wellequipped, user-friendly practices offering everything from general dentistry to the latest cosmetic treatments, all virtually pain-free in a contemporary, well-equipped practice.
The practice also invests in the latest technology to ensure patients receive the most prompt service possible.
For instance, crown patients benefit from the Centre’s CEREC machine - a sophisticated computer controlled milling machine which takes a 3D scan of the mouth and allows Colin and the team to design, then mill, replacement crowns with sub-millimetre
accuracy whilst the patient waits, preventing the need for a second visit.
Colin Sutton also specialises in creating implants to replace missing teeth with dental implants that look, feel and work like the real thing.
Dental implants are specially designed to match and blend in with your existing teeth and can replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or provide a secure anchor for bridges or dentures.
One of their recent patients, Mrs C from Lincoln says: “Implants have changed my life. The treatment has made such a fantastic difference to my appearance and my health! It sounds melodramatic but this has changed my life. The treatment has made such a fantastic difference both to my appearance and my health too.” Another patient, Mrs Welton of Grantham says: “A lot of people who live around here think they need to go to London for the best care but they don’t realise what an absolute gem they have on their doorstep.”
Best of all, the centre offers a free implant consultation - no-obligation, pain-free guidance on how modern dentistry can help to improve your smile. With such a vast array of treatments on offer, it can be difficult to know which course of action would best suit your needs.
That’s why Colin Sutton has enlisted the help of treatment coordinator Paula Parkes to provide free, consultations so potential patients can discuss the options available to them. Paula can assess the potential for improving the appearance of your smile, then talk through viable treatments so you can make an informed decision about the procedure, time scale, cost and benefits.
“The service we offer isn’t just dentistry,” says Paula. “We provide our patients with confidence and reassurance. A dental practice that will take care of people and offer a great service doesn’t just give them a better smile, it also gives them something to smile about too, which is such a pleasure.”
“The happiness of a patient after their treatment is why we love our job and why we’ve been such a successful practice over the past 25 years!” n
Find Out More: For a free, no obligation introduction to treatments, visit Dental Health Centre on Avenue Road, Grantham, NG31 6TA, call 01476 594480 or see www.dentalhealthcentre.co.uk.
