HASTINGS MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 01424 451 052 | www.hmag.org.uk/visit/ceremonies Built in 1886 for the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, the magnificent Durbar Hall at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery is a stand-out venue for weddings and civil ceremonies. It once formed the centrepiece of an Indian palace and was used for receptions by the Prince of Wales, later crowned King Edward VII. This stunning space is comprised of two floors and a lantern roof. The stairway, with arched balcony from the upper floor, offers a dramatic entrance to the ground floor. Intricately carved in teak and deodar cedar by two master woodcarvers from the Punjab accompanied by glowing stained-glass windows, the Durbar Hall creates an intimate and enchanting atmosphere for your “I dos.” There are also some outstanding opportunities for wedding photography in the Museum’s grounds with lawns, flowerbeds and stone loggia all providing some elegant backdrops. The venue offers two ceremony packages to suit your needs and can host up to 76 loved ones (80 in total including the two of your and registrars). The Tressell Package includes hire of the Durbar Hall with 55 chairs and banquettes around the Hall available for extra seating. The Baird Package meanwhile, also includes post-ceremony refreshments in the Brassey Lobby or Art Gallery. SALTCOTE PLACE RYE 01797 222 220 | https://saltcoteweddings.co.uk Saltcote Place is a large family owned and run country home only a short walk from Rye Town Hall. It’s ideal for up to 130 guests in a marquee as well as smaller events such as elopements for two. With amazing views, plenty of parking and an impeccable reputation for helping couples achieve the most wonderful weddings in a short time frame, Saltcote Place is the ideal venue for an intimate, relaxed celebration. The elevated, spacious lawns overlook the Romney Marsh and Rye. The formal lawns with sculptured box hedging filled with traditional English roses set within secure, gated grounds offer a good selection of photographic opportunities without the need to look elsewhere. A reception-only venue, you can celebrate here in a bespoke marquee of your design on the main lawn for up to 130 loved ones. Alternatively, the Main Reception Room can host 35 nearest and dearest and boasts incredible views as you all gather for an intimate wedding breakfast. More intimate still, the Dining Room can seat 16 for a bespoke meal. The venue offers a planning service and event management. Scan to view video www.johnscofieldphotography.co.uk https://johnfoxweddingphotography.co.uk LOCAL VENUES 23
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