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

A WELCOME RETURN During our time confined to our own homes, many of us longed for spas to reopen. In fact, back in the early days of lockdown 1.0, insights and consulting company Kantar reported that going to a spa had made the top spot on its list of activities folk were most looking forward to once restrictions were lifted. Imagine our delight then when we heard that spas can fling open their doors for business again from 12 th April for day stays and from 17 th May for breaks. To celebrate The Spa at South Lodge has launched a gorgeous mini spa day. The package includes five hours access to the gym, use of the indoor pool, wild swimming pool and vitality pool, plus a one-hour treatment. Choose from a bamboo massage, bespoke facial or radiance facial. Afterwards, recline in the deep relaxation room or treat yourself to an additional treatment such as a mani or pedi to get ready for the spring. The package is available daily from 12 th April to 16 th May inclusive, from 9am to 2pm or from 2pm to 7pm at £130 per person. Situated amongst the grounds of the luxury five-star South Lodge Hotel, The Spa at South Lodge provides a haven surrounded by wildlife, nature and peace. It champions the estate’s landscape, perched atop the rolling hills of the High Weald AONB. For further information, check out the website www.exclusive.co.uk/the-spa-at-south-lodge Spring in bloom Days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and we’re certainly starting to feel a spring in our step. And what could be a more wonderful celebration of the season than daffodils in full bloom? Set high in the Weald, just ten minutes away from the centre of Horsham, Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens offers a truly magnificent patch of country woodland and tranquillity, and at this time of year the magic of its daffodil fields take centre stage. A carpet of these springtime favourites covers the slopes of Leonardslee and features magnificent yellow blooms of various types of narcissus, a representation of hope for the future. If you’re looking to get out and about again by looking at wedding venues, this is a terrific excuse to see Leonardslee at its finest. Discover more about tying the knot in this gorgeous setting at www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/weddings Catch up on the latest from around the county Nearlywed NEWS  A WAY BACK With the announced roadmap out of lockdown, the Worthing Dome has devised a plan of its own – one that will soon see them back to hosting their beloved weddings. Aware that many couples are keen to tie the knot in the spring, before restrictions are fully lifted, the venue has created a micro wedding package especially for groups of 15, available 12 th April to 16 th May. The deal, which offers you savings of up to £600, includes daytime hire of the Whispering Gallery and Atrium Bar with the ceremony held in the former, seaside two-course menu or vintage afternoon tea and a glass of prosecco. Prices start from £750. There are a further two special packages for groups of up to 30, available between 17 th May and 20 th June 2021. With discounts of up to £650 here, these fantastic offers include your ceremony and reception, as well as a prosecco drinks reception and delicious wedding breakfast with three menus to choose from. Included too is full management of your special day. What’s more, it’s possible to add elements such as dinner wine, canapés and a cheese tower. Prices for these two packages start from £1,900. For full details head over to https://worthingdomeevents.co.uk/covid-safe-micro-weddings an d https://worthingdomeevents.co.uk/spring-wedding-thirty www.jenn yrutterford.com YOUR ESSENTIALS 9