Inside: An Exuberant Riverside Luncheon, Celebrating The World In Colour With Estée Lauder

The Wedding Edition hosted an exuberant riverside luncheon at Scott’s Richmond’s Al Fresco terrace, an old-world oasis from city life. On Wednesday, the 26th of June, the sunniest of days with the gentlest of breezes, we entered Estée Lauder’s world of technicolour.

The room was alive and buzzing in a sea of vibrant hues with the sunshine-filled River Thames in the background. Guests were immersed in the most beautiful of backdrops with a tablescape styled by Cleo Alexiou, who expertly matched the rose, cherry, and burgundy hues of Estée Lauder lipsticks to the colourful candles. There were bursts of bright patterned joy from the eternally elegant Addison Ross table details. Fiona Fleur’s bespoke florals immersed the space with a rich, vivid ambience, achieved through the delicate placement of small bud vases, adding a final touch of understated charm.

Guests old and new dressed in vibrant hues; Aimée Kelly, Fran Newman-Young, Flavia Blenko, Aarti Pal, Tanjia Sayed, Yasmine Naghdi, Tabitha Willett, Phoebe Torrance, Ambar Miraaj Driscoll and more.

A masterclass in blending the colour of a jet-set travel wardrobe with your Estée Lauder lipstick was hosted by star presenter and undisputed queen of colour, Zeena Shah. Our resident expert advised our guests on how to adopt a ‘dopamine dressing’ approach to your makeup bag, finding your colour confidence by applying a swoosh of bright lipstick to lift the mood and zhoosh up a simple outfit in seconds. Zeena masterfully demonstrated to our guests how to find their colour season and use the colour wheel for maximum impact.

The menu boasted all of the colour and vibrancy that comes with true seasonality. It was an abundance of riches: First, a summer vegetable salad with whipped Golden Cross goat’s cheese and tempura courgette flower, followed by a light main of Cornish chicken breast with confit wing, and best-of-season strawberry pavlova for dessert. Paired beautifully with Magnums of Lady A Rose and Silent Pool cocktails, the highlight being the After Hours: Silent Pool Rose Expression Gin, Tawny Port, Orange Bitters, Orange & Raspberry Soda, giving a special nod to the hottest lipstick shade of the season.

As carriages were drawn, guests received parting gifts that ensured they will have a joyful summer of technicolour, from stunning shell bags from Fable England and chic travel accessories from Aspinal of London.

It was a day of vibrant colours, delightful flavours, and unforgettable memories, perfectly embodying the spirit of Estée Lauder.