Your Sussex Wedding - August/September 2020 (Issue 86)

SAVE THE DATE Situated on the banks of the River Rother, just a stone’s throw from Bodiam Castle, is the beautiful vineyard venue of Oastbrook. Offering tasting rooms, accommodation and the vineyard itself, it can be exclusively yours on your wedding day. The luxurious accommodation includes the utterly fabulous Hobbit House, which is definitely on our must-visit list! Oastbrook Estate Vineyard will be hosting a wedding showcase on Sunday 6 th September, 2020, from 11am, so you can explore for yourselves and find out what the preferred suppliers can offer. For further information and to register see www.oastbrook.com www.jacqulynhamilton.co.uk CHEERS! Sussex-based Rustic Mobile Bars has been busy building more bars during lockdown, as well as creating a canopy for the horsebox as protection in the event of bad weather. If you’re in need of a mobile bar for your own special day, it’s worth noting that the supplier has just reduced the deposit for prepaid and cash bars from £100 to £50, which is refundable after the event and there’s no minimum spend. It’s also recently acquired a license for offsite sales for dry hire bars, so that alcohol or barrels can be offered. The company’s Rachel Mears says, “We’re looking forward to lockdown measures being reduced and are ready to help at any event for the end of 2020 and into 2021.” Check out the website www.rusticmobilebars.co.uk Editor loves Floating balloon installations are a creative way to add colour and drama to a venue, and are the latest offering from super-talented Sussex- based venue stylists To Have and To Hire. They can be tailored to any colour story, and also possible to install during the break following the wedding breakfast – all ready for an evening reception with a real party vibe.  Find out more about To Have and To Hire’s new floating balloon installations, as well the launch of its boho styling collection at www.tohaveandtohireweddings.com TIPI-TASTIC Great British Bell Tents is delighted to announce the launch of new brand, Great British Tipis. Welcoming tipis into the existing fold, which includes event and stretch tents, perfectly complements the range that this tight-knit team are able to offer. Tipis have grown in popularity alongside the rise in festival-style weddings. They strike the perfect balance between outdoor and indoor space as they can be set up in fields, forest and gardens whilst providing shelter from the elements. Kieran Harris, founder of the brand, says “Whilst bookings have been down this summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I’ve taken the opportunity to take a step back and look at how we can grow in the future. I’m really grateful to everyone who has helped keep us going this year and incredibly excited for what the future will bring.” For more information contact Kieran Harris on 07765 270 049 or hello@greatbritishtipis.co.uk . Also check out www.greatbritishtipis.co.uk 10