Your Sussex Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 77)

A COUNTRY CLASSIC Our roundup of Sussex’s barn venues Brookfield Barn 01403 288 515 | brookfieldbarn.co.uk This light and airy barn, set in an idyllic elevated position overlooking a lake and nine-hole golf course, offers a spacious, contemporary and incredibly well-stocked bar and lounge area. Upstairs is a bridal suite for use on the night of the wedding, with a further six bedrooms and dedicated room for the bridal party’s morning preparations. As your guests approach the venue, they’ll pass the outdoor courtyard wedding area, as well as some beautiful cherry trees and stunning flowerbeds. The large terrace at the back of the bar boasts covered seating and tables, which can double up as firepits to use in the evening. Perfect for melting marshmallows! THE I DOS Exchange vows either in the barn itself or the outside arbour. Both are licensed for 138. THE CELEBRATIONS Drinks and canapés can be enjoyed on the lakeside terrace, with views across the grounds, followed by the wedding breakfast inside the barn. For the evening reception, all areas are available for use exclusively to the wedding party, with space for 200 of your nearest and dearest.  millieandmax.co.uk Field Place Manor House &Barns 01903 446 401 | fieldplace.co.uk Nestled in eight acres of beautiful Green Flag award-winning grounds is the Grade II listed Field Place Manor House. The manor as you see it today boasts its original Georgian façade and portico, making an elegant entrance and backdrop for your perfect day. Original features mix with a modern twist, such as the refurbished, fully licensed bars in the barn, which dates back to 1773. THE I DOS The Pavilion Barn, surrounded by beautifully designed gardens, features exposed beams and a long, sweeping aisle. This delightfully spacious setting allows for ceremonies of up to 150 guests. Situated east-west, with a north side of flint, its pan-tiled sloping roof provides a covered terrace area overlooking the new Wedding Gardens. Opened in spring 2018, they were designed by Chelsea Flower Show Gold award winner Juliet Sargeant. The gardens offer a spectacular outside ceremony space, set within gorgeous white planting and, while still in their infancy, arches of soft wisteria to walk through. This new outside ceremony area allows for 150 of your nearest and dearest, with contingency in place to utilise the Pavilion Barn in inclement weather. Ceremony spaces inside the manor include the Oak Room and the Chichester Room. THE CELEBRATIONS Dine and dance the night away in the beautiful converted Sussex Barn, which radiates warmth and delight through its original oak- beamed high ceiling, fairylight canopy and stunning soft furnishings. It has capacity for 120 of your loved ones to share in your wedding breakfast and even more for the evening celebrations. The Pavilion Barn is also available for festivities, with direct access to the parterre. THEMED VENUES 27