Your Sussex Wedding - April/May 2021 (Issue 90)

COTTESMORE HOTEL GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 01293 528 256 | www.cottesmoregolf.co.uk We’re delighted to tell you that this stunning new-look country wedding venue is now complete with its stylish wedding function rooms, farm house-style restaurant, health club, swimming pool and beauty salon. Cottesmore is set within 247 acres of beautiful tree-lined Sussex countryside, also boasting 36 holes of golf with two lakes and seven self-catering lodges, and you’ll be treated to a complimentary honeymoon stay for your wedding night. The existing club house and 26-bedroom hotel are part of the original 1884 farm buildings with all their charm and character. The new outdoor ceremony lawn is nestled within a tree-lined glade and offers peace and tranquillity in its romantic setting. Alternatively, you can choose to exchange your vows in the oak-beamed barn room, which has a vaulted ceiling and elegant lighting. Both options have capacity for 150 guests. The Challis Suite has been designed in a contemporary style with wedding breakfasts and receptions in mind. Adorned with mirrors, beams and antler chandelier lighting it’s capable of hosting 150 day guests and 200 for the evening. It also boasts a light wooden floor, marble-topped bar and floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow plenty of natural light in. Outside there’s a French-style courtyard complete with ornate fountain, pretty planters and a French boules court offering the perfect location for a champagne reception. www.dan iel-thomas-photography.co.uk www.john scofieldphotography.co.uk www.john scofieldphotography.co.uk HIGHLEY MANOR 01444 811 711 | www.highleymanor.co.uk Highley Manor is a beautiful 19 th -century manor house located in the rolling countryside of Haywards Heath, in the heart of the Sussex Downs. The venue features seven acres of land, a honeymoon suite, a further 18 guest bedrooms and exquisite menus catering for all dietary requirements. Best of all every wedding has exclusive use of the function rooms and grounds, as well as the new Getting Ready Room from 8am on the morning of the wedding. With beautiful views everywhere you look there are plenty of spots ideal for your photographer to capture your couple shots. The Ceremony Room boasts a rustic feel with wooden beams, open fire and a beautiful bay window overlooking the grounds. I can host 86 for the “I dos.” However, if you prefer open-air vows, the outdoor ceremony area is located among the grounds against a backdrop of the South Downs. This wooden structure and spectacular views make this a wonderfully romantic setting. It too can host 86 loved ones. Celebrations take place in The Ballroom with capacity for 86 seated for the wedding breakfast and 250 for the evening. It has detailed ceilings and stunning bay windows making it a beautiful place to celebrate your first meal together as newlyweds. 20