Your Sussex Wedding - December 2020/Janaury 2021 (Issue 88)

This venue boasts a Tudor exterior and is located directly on the beach in Bexhill-on-Sea. Its red-carpet entrance leads into a mix of traditional and contemporary interiors with a private beach terrace, perfect for al fresco dining. Private gardens surround the hotel and feature a Balinese pagoda with a paved wedding aisle and truly breathtaking views. What’s more there’s ample space for guests to stay overnight with 41 en-suite bedrooms, plus a leisure club. The Garden is a beautiful spot for your loved ones to witness your vows, as well as enjoying reception drinks, canapés and an evening firework display. The Strand Room is a spacious function space with integral dancefloor and inbuilt music and lighting. You can also use The Strand Bar, which is an intimate space with glass floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors opening onto the private gardens. There’s also an integral bar for private use, which is hidden from view during ceremonies. There are photographic opportunities aplenty as the hotel is situated directly on the beach with sweeping views over the south coast. What’s more the venue offers a complimentary menu tasting and use of the bridal suite is included in the wedding package. Deep in the heart of 1066 Country between the historic towns of Battle and Hastings and set in 38 acres of formal landscaped gardens and woodland, you’ll find Bannatyne Spa Hotel. The venue is steeped in local history. Points of interest include a large collection of rare and unusual trees collected by General Sir James Murray in the late 1700’s and by Lady Brassey in the 1800’s. The Garden Suite is the most intimate of the ceremony spaces, located in the original Georgian country house, it’s a bright and inviting space. The picturesque Summer House Pavilion is located in the enchanting gardens and is perfect for ceremonies big or small. The Montgomerie is the largest of the suites, able to host the ceremony and reception. Situated next to the main building, it overlooks the stunning gardens and offers direct access to them. It boasts its own bar, stage, surround sound and dancefloor complete with integral lights. Creating a night to remember here should be a piece of cake! Discounted accommodation is offered for wedding guests and as the couple of the hour you’re eligible for a free 12-month gym membership each.  Ceremony 300 | Wedding breakfast 260 | Reception 300 Ceremony 120 | Wedding breakfast 120 | Reception 220 THE COODEN BEACH HOTEL 01424 842 281 | www.thecoodenbeachhotel.co.uk BANNATYNE SPA HOTEL HASTINGS 01424 851 222 | www.bannatyne.co.uk/hotel/hastings 25 LOCAL VENUES