Your Sussex Wedding - October/November 2019 (Issue 81)

Tie the knot in a fabulous local hotspot Spotlight on… BRIGHTON, WORTHING & LEWES ROYAL PAVILION, BRIGHTON 03000 290 905 | brightonmuseums.org.uk This breathtaking former Regency palace offers a unique venue for your nuptials in the heart of Brighton and Hove’s cultural quarter. Bask in the splendour of the Indian architecture and Chinoiserie interiors, which make an exquisite backdrop for your big day. The glorious garden here is one of the few fully restored Regency gardens in the country. Groups of flowers emulate jewels set against flourishing evergreens, framing striking views of the palace. Imagine the wedding album! SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ Red Drawing Room. This beautiful space retains much of George IV’s striking 1820s decorative scheme, incorporating distinctive dragon wallpaper and palm tree pillars. Not open to the public, it benefits from its private entrance, leading directly from the garden (90 ceremony guests). ❤ Music Room. Exchange your vows in dazzling splendour. The Music Room’s extraordinary interior is lit by nine lotus-shaped chandeliers suspended from a ceiling made up of hundreds of plaster cockleshells (90 ceremony guests). ❤ King William IV Room. A versatile space for both afternoon and evening celebrations, this space has its own lobby and caterers kitchen (drinks reception 80, standing buffet 70, seated dinner 60). ❤ Adelaide Suite. This beautifully refurbished suite includes two rooms with a sunny balcony overlooking the garden (drinks reception 75, standing buffet 60, seated dinner 46). WE LOVE… The fact that the Royal Pavilion is one of the most exotically beautiful buildings in Britain, designed to entice, enrapture and enchant the great, good and grand of George IV’s court – a more impressive location for your big day you couldn’t hope to find. THE GRAND BRIGHTON 01273 224 355 | grandbrighton.co.uk Simultaneously luxurious and charming, The Grand Brighton blends contemporary statement furniture, with Renaissance-style décor, accented by glossy Art Deco features. Designed and built in 1864, this historic hotel is an example of Italian influence in Victorian architecture, featuring ornate marble floors and a magnificent sweeping spiral staircase – all located a stone’s throw from Brighton beach. The hotel offers a complimentary stay in a deluxe sea-view bedroom, inclusive of breakfast and valet parking, as part of its wedding package, as well as a tasting menu for two. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The Consort Room , on the ground floor, is classic in design, and its neutral tones provide a perfect backdrop for chic nuptials. ❤ The Regent Room is a traditional wood-panelled space that can accommodate up to 80 guests. ❤ GB2 is a beautifully appointed room and is ideal for larger ceremonies. Its bright classic-meets-contemporary décor and sea-view backdrop provide a scenic setting for “I dos.” ❤ Empress Suite , classically designed, can easily be moulded to suit any colour scheme or theme and is capable of holding up to 800 guests. The four function rooms are also available for your reception. WE LOVE… The new restorations this iconic Brighton landmark received last year to its famous 154-year-old exterior. monaaliphotography.com LOCAL VENUES 21 