Your Sussex Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 78)

MANNINGS HEATH GOLF & WINE ESTATE 01403 210 228 | manningsheath.com A peaceful and remote setting conveniently close to Horsham, the 100-year-old clubhouse at Mannings Heath offers breathtaking views of the landscaped golf course and estate from its sweeping terraces. The 500-acre estate is a jewel in the crown of Sussex’s downlands. Carefully tended by a dedicated team of gardeners and ground staff, the parkland is pristine. Whether your style is classic or contemporary, you can put your own stamp on the venue with the help of its highly experienced wedding coordinators. Naturally, your wedding on a wine estate wouldn’t be complete without a wine tasting or experience, both available either for yourselves or with your wedding party at Mannings Heath. THE VOWS You can invite 100 of your nearest and dearest to witness your “I dos” in the Latilla Campbell Suite. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Latilla Campbell Suite can also transition into your reception venue, with 100 seated for the wedding breakfast and 150 mingling at the evening do. For al fresco celebrations, you also have the option to use the upper and lower terraces, which can host 150 guests for seated dining. wallflowerphotographics.co.uk wallflowerphotographics.co.uk PATRICK’S BARN 01342 811 706 | thegardenchef.net Patrick’s Barn is a 16 th -century timber-frame building with exposed beams. The beauty of which is that is provides a blank canvas to create any theme your heart desires. Adjacent to the barn you’ll find the Byre, a large covered space with wonderfully rustic woodchip floors and festoon lighting. Still used to house the farm’s cows in the winter, they’re out in the fields during the summer so more than happy to let you use the space for your big-day celebrations. The Byre also hosts Patrick’s Bar. The venue offers exceptional natural beauty with Chiddinglye itself offering 11 acres of gorgeous gardens with magnificent views over the High Weald to Chanctonbury Ring. Expert catering is provided by The Garden Chef and there is only one wedding at the venue per weekend, so you’ll have the luxury of the preceding week to set up. THE VOWS Celebrant-led ceremonies are held in the great outdoors, surrounded by the beautiful gardens. You can invite 150 of your nearest and dearest to join you and chairs, tables and even a sound system are all provided for you as part of your wedding package. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The venue can accommodate 120 for the wedding breakfast. You and your loved ones can then carry on partying into the night in the gardens unless of course the heavens open, in which case you’ll be welcomed into the warmth of the Byre. LOCAL VENUES 27