Your Sussex Wedding - December/January 2023/2024 (Issue 106)

ROYAL VICTORIA HOTEL 01424 445 544 | https://royalvichotel.co.uk The Royal Victoria Hotel, built in 1828, is situated in a prime position on the seafront of St Leonards-on-Sea. As soon as you step through its revolving doors, you’ll realise you’ve arrived somewhere special: a hotel with both character and warmth. Following a typically genial welcome by the reception team, the rare charm of the period marble staircase will catch your eye as it leads up to the Piano Bar and Lounge with its panoramic seafront views. Due to the Hotel’s enviable position on the seafront, guests will be able to enjoy panoramic coastal views from any of the function rooms and bedrooms. Plus, the beautifully restored St Leonard’s Gardens, located directly behind the hotel, are a popular spot for couple shots. When it comes to saying your “I dos,” choose from the Burton Suite and the Victoria Suite. The Burton can host up to 90 loved ones theatre style, and is a large ground floor function room with its own bar. The Victoria on the other hand is a more intimate space on the first floor, capable of hosting 30 nearest and dearest. The Sea Terrace Restaurant (90 guests banqueting style) is available for receptions either on its own or paired with the adjoining Albert Suite (50 banqueting style) if required. The latter is ideal for additional seating, buffet dining options, and/or entertainment, including dancefloor. The Piano Bar and Lounge also adjoins it. The Burton Suite on the ground floor is available for receptions too seating up to 50 guests banqueting style. THE VIEW HOTEL EASTBOURNE 01323 433 903 | http://www.theviewhoteleastbourne.com The View Hotel is a contemporary hotel venue located directly on Eastbourne’s seafront, just a short drive from the South Downs National Park. As well as ensuring no two weddings are ever the same, the Hotel boasts outdoor terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Eastbourne’s idyllic backdrop. For vows, the Horizon Suite can seat 100 guests (120 for the reception) and is located on the mezzanine level. Ceremonies take place in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows with Eastbourne’s iconic Pier and seafront in the foreground. Complete with its own bar, dancefloor, ceiling fairylights and mood-lighting the suite is also ideal for the reception. For smaller gatherings, the first-floor Martello Suite, suitable for 80 guests day and night, also boasts stunning views to the west of the seafront and Wish Tower. It offers its own private bar and a dancefloor made for celebrations. Finally, for intimate nuptials, Pier Suite 2 (45 guests) is also on the first floor, with views to the pier. When tying the knot here, you’ll benefit from a menu tasting, and complimentary overnight accommodation is included in a number of packages along with discounted room rates available for guests. © Evoke Pictures Corporate Photography LOCAL VENUES 25

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