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Where will you say“ I DO”? cont.
Hilton Avisford Park Yapton Lane, Walberton, Arundel BN18 0LS 01243 558308 www. arundel. hilton. com
Set in 89 acres of stunning Sussex parkland, Hilton Avisford Park is a beautiful Georgian manor house. Whether you’ re planning a large or intimate celebration, the range of function rooms is designed to fulfil every need. In addition, there is the option of an outdoor ceremony utilising the purpose-built gazebo situated on the peaceful linkway lawns. With so many options to choose from, Hilton Avisford Park is the perfect setting for your special day.
The Gallivant New Lydd Road, Camber, East Sussex TN31 7RB 01797 225 057 enquiries @ thegallivant. co. uk www. thegallivant. co. uk
Set behind the sand dunes of Camber Sands, weddings at The Gallivant are relaxed, informal and have a joyful seaside holiday feel about them. In the warmer months, you can enjoy the beauty and freedom of the outstretched beach in front of The Gallivant with weddings naturally flowing between the beach and the beach- styled marquee. In the cooler months, the open log fire in the New England Room and the fully heated ' Winter Wonderland ' marquee creates a magical Scandinavian-themed environment that is simply beautiful.
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West Dean College and Gardens Chichester PO18 0QZ 01243 818258 weddings @ westdean. org. uk. www. westdean. org. uk / venue / weddings
Celebrate your wedding day in style at West Dean Gardens in West Sussex. Unique historic character and beautiful surroundings create a perfect venue set in the picturesque South Downs countryside. Marquee wedding receptions for up to 200 guests are held on the picnic lawn or north lawn of West Dean Gardens, just six miles north of Chichester. Historic West Dean House makes an impressive backdrop and the award-winning gardens will be admired by all. Your guests will have full access to explore the walled kitchen garden and Victorian glasshouses, the award-winning sunken garden, and the stunning 300-ft Edwardian pergola.
The experienced West Dean wedding team offer a bespoke service and work with you and your chosen suppliers to plan a truly special day.
British Airways i360 129 King ' s Rd, Brighton BN1 2FA 01273 448370 weddings @ britishairwaysi360. com www. britishairwaysi360. com
With sweeping views of the Sussex coast by day, dramatic sunsets at dusk and, after dark, dimmed lights to enjoy the sparkling cityscapes below, many find a flight on the British Airways i360 pod with the person they love is a moving experience. The British Airways i360 pod can be hired for private wedding ceremonies, meaning couples can say“ I do” at 450 feet surrounded by breathtaking views of Sussex, before celebrating their union with a glass of sparkling wine at the onboard Nyetimber Sky Bar. The pod can accommodate up to 90 people for a seated wedding ceremony, while up to 250 guests can be seated for formal dining in the flexible beachfront events spaces below, or up to 1,000 if the party takes exclusive use of the whole beach building.
Horsted Place Country House Hotel Little Horsted, Uckfield TN22 5TS 01825 750581 www. horstedplace. co. uk
Horsted Place, a magnificent Victorian Gothic mansion designed by Augustus Pugin( of Palace of Westminster fame), is impressive but not too grand. The tower and parapets in warm red brick overlook extensive gardens landscaped by Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe. The interior is decorated in traditional English country house style, with the emphasis on comfort and a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Vases of fresh flowers and, in winter, roaring log fires add to the charm of its perfectly proportioned rooms. A bride and groom taking exclusive use of Horsted Place can really imagine they‘ own’ it for 24 hours, inviting their guests to enjoy completely personalised wedding celebrations in the setting of a private house party. Horsted Place is licensed for both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies.
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