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BE MERRY
Damian & Thiago
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s managing director of The London Kitchen, Damian Clarkson is used
to planning premium event catering. So when he began planning his
civil partnership with Thiago, his thoughts soon turned to how to give
their own guests a night to remember. The ingredients were
interesting – Damian’s traditional Englishness and Thiago’s
flamboyant Brazilian; throw in plenty of relaxation, a good dash of
glamour and mix it all up in the beautiful setting of 45 millbank, blending Edwardian
classic with Chelsea modern style.
From the minute guests arrived they were treated to a seemingly effortless
experience – with no hint of the careful planning that had gone on behind the scenes! as
they entered the hallway they were met by Damian and Thiago and ushered towards the
stairway to take a glass of champagne or Caiprinhas – Brazil’s national cocktail.
as they made their way through to the subtly lit reception rooms, The Bellinis
played ‘50s style music and Sav the Deceptionist wove through the guests with