Your Sussex Wedding - April/May 2020 (Issue 84)

MICHELHAM PRIORY HOUSE & GARDENS 01323 844 224 | sussexpast.co.uk/venue-hire Set in seven acres of beautiful gardens, Michelham Priory is sited on an island surrounded by England’s longest Medieval water-filled moat. The moment you step through the 14th-century gatehouse, and pass the Tudor manor house, arriving at the Elizabethan barn, you’ll sense your future meeting the past. The stunning gardens and house provide the most wonderful backdrop for memorable photographs. Ceremonies and celebrations take place in Great Elizabethan Barn, which is bursting with original features and charm. It can comfortably seat 130, but is flexible enough not to let smaller parties feel overwhelmed by the space. The newly licensed Priors Room is a beautiful Medieval chamber, ideal for intimate ceremonies, complete with period furniture, stained glass windows, tapestries and a huge fireplace. It makes for an impressive setting for your vows. What’s more, as the newlyweds you’ll receive annual membership to Sussex Archaeological Society, giving you the opportunity to return to the venue, and any of the Society’s five other properties, as much as you wish following the big day. THE OLD SHIP HOTEL 01273 329 001 | thecairncollection.co.uk/oldship With 154 well-appointed bedrooms, this four-star hotel comfortably combines its traditional heritage with meeting the expectations of the modern world. One of the oldest hotels in the vibrant city of Brighton, The Old Ship boasts Grade II-listed function rooms with parts of the building dating back to 1559. Standing proudly on the seafront just five-minutes walk from the Brighton Palace Pier, and the historic Lanes shopping district, the venue is ideally placed to put you and your guests at the heart of the action. It’s also a convenient two-minute walk from the town hall and registry office. You can exchange your vows either in the Fecamp Lounge, Gresham Suite, or Regency Suite. Brighton’s original Assembly Rooms form part of the hotel’s 11 function rooms ideal for wedding breakfasts depending on the number of guests. These range from the historical 400-year-old wine cellars for 30 people, up to the Paganini Ballroom for 150. GUEST LIST 130 ceremony, dining, and reception GUEST LIST 120 ceremony, 150 dining, 200 reception 24