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

SOUTHDOWNS MANOR 01730 763 800 | southdownsmanor.co.uk Set amongst the glorious scenery of the South Downs National Park, this historic venue places you and your guests at the heart of one of the most picturesque corners of England. This rural retreat is home to an abundance of wildlife offering a tranquil setting against an idyllic countryside backdrop. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The Sussex Room is an informal space with a large bar area where your guests can meet and mingle pre-ceremony (40 ceremony guests). ❤ The conservatory is light and airy. It’s a multi-purpose space and a romantic setting (40 ceremony guests). ❤ The Banqueting Suite boasts a starlight ceiling, which creates a magical and elegant atmosphere (150 dining, 200 reception guests). ❤ The terrace is a lovely spot for outdoor “I dos,” as well as being ideal for canapés and reception drinks surrounded by the South Downs countryside (150 ceremony guests). WE LOVE... the finishing touches packages, which include Evening Sparkle, Love To Dance, Pizza Buffet and more. Check out the website for full details. THE SPREAD EAGLE HOTEL & SPA 01730 816 911 | hshotels.co.uk/spread-eagle Set in the heart of the South Downs National Park and pretty market town of Midhurst, The Spread Eagle is a charming English inn dating back to 1430. It provides every contemporary comfort you could hope for, while retaining its heritage. Relax in the 15th-century lounge bar or conservatory, enjoy delicious food in the restaurant complete with inglenook fireplace, and delight in a comfortable night’s sleep in one of the hotel’s individually decorated bedrooms or suites. The original coach house and stables, now joined to the hotel, have become the magnificent Jacobean Hall with stone walls, heraldic banners and a minstrel gallery. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The King Edward VII Suite, with beamed walls and ceiling, as well as open fireplace, is in the oldest part of the building (30 ceremony guests). ❤ The Jacobean Hall boasts its own bar and double doors leading into the Jacobean Garden (120 ceremony, 100 dining, 120 reception guests). WE LOVE... the hotel’s spa with excellent facilities including an indoor heated pool, six treatment rooms and a heavenly relaxation room. hanavenn.co.uk 33 WINTER WONDERLAND VENUES