Your Sussex Wedding - August/September 2023 (Issue 104)

SANDMAN SIGNATURE LONDON GATWICK HOTEL 01293 561 186 | www.sandmansignature.co.uk Near to Gatwick Airport, close to vibrant Brighton and a leisurely hours’ drive from the beautiful South Downs, 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 wedding team here is fully aware that your wedding day is the realisation of your dreams, and offers a selection of flexible wedding options. Alternatively, tailor-make an event that’s as individual as you are. These dedicated folks will be on hand to ensure your day goes off without a hitch leaving you to relax and make memories. They’re ready and waiting to talk to you about your ideas and share some new ones; after all, your wish is their command! The Hotel’s dedicated events floor includes the Vancouver Suite. Flooded with natural daylight, it holds a licence 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 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 can introduce you to their trusted suppliers, and 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. LEONARDSLEE LAKES & GARDENS 01403 220 345 | www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/weddings The beautiful 19th-century Italianate-style mansion house offers the perfect setting for a stylish wedding ceremony and reception, with additional space in the bespoke marquee alongside the house. The rooms are spacious, with high ceilings and views across the magnificent grounds. The classic style of the mansion with its beautiful new fountain, offers a romantic setting for your arrival. The imposing front of the house features impressive trees and shrubs, collected from around the world, all welltended and nurtured. One of the finest woodland gardens in England, the Grade I listed grounds here offer outstanding displays of rhododendrons, azaelas, camellias, magnolias and bluebells. Plus, the 240-acre estate features lakes, woodlands and parkland, a Pulham rock garden built in 1890 and a dolls’ house museum and vineyard. Ceremonies witnessed by 90 nearest and dearest take place in the main room of the mansion house. While receptions are hosted in the 200-guest capacity marquee alongside it. The venue runs a series of wedding fairs throughout the year with free entry, so do keep an eye on its website and social media for updates. www.peter-atkinson.co.uk 20

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