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

millieandmax.co.uk Step back IN TIME THE GEORGE IN RYE 01797 222 114 | thegeorgeinrye.com In the middle of the cobbled high street in the Medieval town of Rye, you will find The George. Just 10 minutes’ drive from the beach at Camber Sands, this Grade II listed building is now a four-star hotel and wedding venue synonymous with laid-back luxury. With 34 beautifully decorated bedrooms, your guests won’t be short of a spot to rest their weary feet. As the newlyweds, you can have your choice of bridal suits, one with its huge bed, enormous floor-length mirror, double roll- top bath and walk-in shower. There is a wealth of idyllic photographic opportunities available in the shape of the hotel’s pretty courtyard garden, Medieval Rye’s cobbled streets and the 12 th -century churchyard. THE VOWS The elegant Georgian ballroom and the adjacent 17 th -century Benson room are licensed for ceremonies with capacities for 120 and 40, respectively, but you may prefer to use Rye’s Town Hall, conveniently located less than a minute’s walk away. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The ballroom seats 120 loved ones and boasts a minstrel’s gallery, chandeliers, large bay window and silk de Gournay hand-painted wallpaper. The more intimate Benson room on the other hand can accommodate 35 seated, complete with balcony overlooking the high street. It’s also an excellent space for welcome drinks, as is the courtyard garden. Did you know? Dating back to 1575, The George has always been the focal meeting point in the town, entertaining three King Georges, Wellington and the Mayor of London. Our pick of local venues steeped in history BAILIFFSCOURT HOTEL & SPA 01903 723 511 | hshotels.co.uk Walking into Bailiffscourt is like stepping into the past. Sumptuous, timeless and inspiring, it offers a romantic setting with an elegant ambience for weddings, whatever the time of year. Thirty-nine beautiful bedrooms and suites, some with open fireplaces and four-poster beds, are scattered throughout the Medieval-style house, thatched houses and cottages, all set within 30 acres of private parkland. A few steps from the hotel, you’ll find the luxurious and contemporary spa, featuring an indoor pool, outdoor heated infinity pool, hot tub, fitness suite, relaxation lounge and six treatment rooms. The gardens boast an original 13 th -century Normal chapel. Oozing with character, the venue’s exterior space also features a beautiful rose-clad courtyard, croquet lawn, tennis courts, moat, small streams and an abundance of wildlife. THE VOWS The Music Room is the place to host your ceremony. A characterful room featuring hung tapestries, a working fireplace and wooden floors, it can hold 60 of your nearest and dearest to witness your “I dos.” CELEBRATE IN STYLE Should you wish you can stay on in the Music Room for your wedding breakfast, it can hold 40 for seated dining, with a further 25 for the evening. Alternatively, the Tapestry Restaurant is available. An elegant room designed in the Medieval style, it features mullioned windows and tapestry hung walls. You can invite 80 of your loved ones to join you for a sit-down meal and a further 40 evening revellers. Did you know? Despite looking very much like an ancient manor house, Bailiffscourt’s best-kept secret is that until 1927… it didn’t exist!  THEMED VENUES 31