Your Sussex Wedding - Jun/Jul 2019 (Issue 79)

THE SPREAD EAGLE HOTEL & SPA 01730 816 911 | hshotels.co.uk/spread-eagle Dating back to 1430, this charming English inn retains its heritage while providing every contemporary comfort. The original coach house and stables, now joined on to the hotel, house the magnificent Jacobean Hall, with natural stone walls, heraldic banners and minstrels’ gallery. Next to the hotel, you’ll find the contemporary Scandinavian Spa, boasting swimming pool, six treatment rooms and a heavenly relaxation room. You’ll also be invited back for a complimentary one-night stay to celebrate your first anniversary. THE VOWS The King Edward VII Suite is the oldest part of the building. With beamed walls and ceiling, it can host 30 of your loved ones. The Jacobean Hall, with double doors leading out into the Jacobean Garden, can hold 120. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The magnificent Jacobean Hall is the place to hold your reception, seating 100 of your nearest and dearest for your first meal together as newlyweds and 120 for the evening. There’s also the option to pitch a marquee in the beautiful Jacobean Garden. SOUTH LODGE, AN EXCLUSIVE HOTEL & SPA 01403 891 711 | exclusive.co.uk/south-lodge South Lodge’s sweeping drive leads you to a striking neo- Jacobean house. As you enter, you’re met with a delightful blend of traditional and modern design, bringing the old and new into perfect harmony. Situated within 93 acres of stunning grounds, awash with colour from spring to autumn, the venue has been sympathetically extended to create a wonderful location for traditional nuptials or festival-style celebrations in the Lower Lodge Meadow. The new spa is an ideal spot for some pre-wedding pampering. Enjoy a luxury manicure while sipping on a glass of wine in the Ridgeview Beauty Bar. Gents can enjoy a wet shave or haircut by the excellent barbers while relaxing with a craft beer. THE VOWS The venue’s ceremony suites certainly look the part, with a red carpet leading the way. The Wordsworth Suite holds 180 people, the Glyndebourne Suite accommodates 80, both the Goodwood and Disraeli Suites can host 60 and the Wedding Pavilion has space for 120. The latter offers you the opportunity to marry against the stunning backdrop of the South Downs. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Gladstone Suite and the Disraeli Suite both offer simple décor, ready to be styled with your W-day theme. They can play host to 180 and 50 guests, respectively. amymurrell.co.uk THEMED VENUES 35