Your Sussex Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 82)

THE GRAND HOTEL, EASTBOURNE 01323 412 345 | grandeastbourne.com Built in 1875, the Grand Hotel exudes five-star luxury with historical elegance, and lists Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin, Arthur Conan Doyle and Claude Debussy amongst its famous guests. It’s this rich history combined with the stunning architecture that makes stepping inside The Grand feel like entering into a bygone era. Affectionately known as “The White Palace,” it stands proudly on the western end of Eastbourne’s historic promenade. The impressive 19 th -century building is truly a sight to behold and the elegant architecture merely offers a hint of the grandeur inside. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The Devonshire Suite exudes an elegance that harks back to its beginnings as the hotel’s ballroom. With ornate plasterwork, vast ceilings and a sprung dancefloor, it’s the ultimate setting for a wow-factor wedding (300 ceremony, 180 reception guests). ❤ The Princes Room has twinkling chandeliers hanging from its high ceilings, along with floor-to-ceiling windows and access to a private garden (120 ceremony, 84 reception guests). ❤ The Arundel Room is perfect for intimate ceremonies with wall- to-wall windows, a neutral palette and stunning chandeliers (60 ceremony, 48 reception guests). ❤ The Dukes Room , originally the hotel library, has three oak- panelled walls and a large bay window, flooding it with daylight (70 ceremony, 50 reception guests). ❤ The Gallery Suite offers an intimate and charming reception space overlooking the impressive Great Hall. It’s known as the most historic space in the hotel and has hosted various musical performances (15 guests). ❤ The Mirabelle Restaurant is the hotel’s award-winning fine dining restaurant available to book exclusively for wedding receptions. Here you can celebrate against the backdrop of stunning sea views (50 guests). ❤ The Silverdale Room provides a more informal atmosphere for evening celebrations with lighting to create the perfect romantic setting as well as an integrated dancefloor (200 evening guests). CLAVERTON HOTEL 01424 751 128 | clavertonhotel.co.uk On the outskirts of Battle, in the heart of 1066 country, this elegant Edwardian property is surrounded by three acres of landscaped gardens as well as informal woodland walks. One of the many charming features is the bridge over the ornamental koi pool, a beautiful spot for a drinks reception and an unusual backdrop for those all-important photos. The venue is available for exclusive use hire, which includes the function room, overnight accommodation in the four-poster honeymoon suite, ten further double bedrooms, and a full English breakfast for you and 20 guests. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ Ceremony Room (60 guests). ❤ The Claverton Suite is the new function room with a five-metre bi-fold door that opens out onto a further decked area outside. It boasts its own dedicated barn and dancefloor (100 dining, 200 evening guests). 22