SANDMAN SIGNATURE LONDON GATWICK HOTEL 01293 561 186 | www.sandmansignature.co.uk Near to Gatwick Airport you’ll find this super-stylish hotel. With so much to see and do nearby, your guests won’t be short of a spot of sightseeing if they’re staying over after your big day. Nymans Gardens, Hever Castle, Wakehurst Place, Tilgate Park and Bluebell Steam Railway are all only a short drive away. THE “I DOS” The Hotel’s dedicated events floor includes the Vancouver Suite. Flooded with natural daylight, it holds a license to welcome up to 150 loved ones. If you’d prefer a more intimate ceremony however, the team are more than happy to assist in your planning. THE CELEBRATIONS The Canadian Suite is the place to be for wedding receptions. Adjoining a private pre-event area including a full bar, it’s the perfect place to celebrate your big-day and dance the night away. With space for up to 150 guests, this suite provides an ideal bright, blank canvas to create your own backdrop. The team are on hand to help you bring your vision to life and can introduce you to their trusted suppliers. With private facilities you’ll feel happily enclosed in your own bubble. Here, you can make the most of your celebrations and invite your guests to stay overnight and benefit from special accommodation rates. Each of the Hotel’s 151 bedrooms has air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, flat screen LCD TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. www.peter-atkinson.co.uk TILGATE PARK WEDDINGS 01293 438 374 or 07385 931 071 https://tilgateparkweddings.co.uk What makes Tilgate Park special is its 200 acres of rural bliss that acts as a spectacular backdrop of natural décor and landscape for your big day. The changing seasons all have something to offer here. There’s even a golf course on site, while adrenaline seekers can enjoy tree-top adventures and forest segways provided by Go Ape. THE “I DOS” Ceremonies take place in the Wedding Garden with space for 100 loved ones. As you step into this walled garden, the aisle leads you into what feels like a secret space, where you’re surrounded by shrubs and flower beds, luscious green lawns and a characterful wooden arbour. The Barn offers space for 80 seated and 100 standing guests to witness you say your vows. It’s a versatile space and the perfect solution if the weather is less favourable. THE CELEBRATIONS Following the ceremony, a 40-metre long pergola adorned in wisteria, roses, clematis and grape vines leads you through to the Arena for your wedding breakfast and evening reception, where you can be joined by 150 to 200 loved ones. Here, you’ll find the venue’s large marquee, fullylined with ivory drapes and lit by chandeliers and hundreds of fairylights. The area around it measures more than 1,000 square metres, so there’s ample room for even more entertainment like giant garden games and a mobile bar or caterer. Alternatively, The Barn can also play host to your celebrations with 80 seated and 150 standing with the additional enclosed garden. It’s equipped with tables, chairs, a kitchenette and its own toilet facilities. When it comes to dining, you can book a spit roast from The Walled Garden Café, an American-themed meal from Smith and Western restaurant or an all-vegan menu from the Lakeside Café. That being said, you’re still welcome to bring your own caterer in if you prefer. www.johnscofieldphotography.co.uk www.johnscofieldphotography.co.uk 20
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