Your Sussex Wedding - Page number 9 - June/July 2021 (Issue 91)

BRIGHTON BELLE New family-run brand GuestHouse launched in March and is now on a mission to inject a dose of colour and creativity into locations around the UK, including Brighton, with a series of heritage hotels boasting a modern outlook. Each property will have its own character reflecting its enviable postcode. GuestHouse’s Brighton outpost is set to open in 2022 capturing all the nostalgic allure of the Great British seaside. Complete with a prime seafront perch this neoclassical, Georgian-style property puts Brighton’s timeless attractions at guests’ fingertips from the beach to boutiques, bars, restaurants and other coastal calling cards. All of the hotels will share a fondness for food and this spot will be no exception with plans for a relaxed, sociable restaurant spilling out on to the terrace. Check out www.guesthousehotels.co.uk for further information. CEREMONY SAVING Over the past year or so you’ll no doubt have had the opportunity to reflect carefully on what’s really important to you on you wedding day, and it’s no surprise that for many their wedding ceremony is right up there. Whether you’re planning a small wedding or something larger, the ceremony is at the heart of the whole day, so it’s important to spend time on ensuring it’s exactly as you want it. Tanya Jones, at Perfect Promises, is a wedding celebrant who believes passionately that you should enjoy your ceremony just as much as the rest of your day, and takes great pride in carefully creating bespoke nuptials to suit each couple. Her luxury wedding package includes everything you need to make your “I dos” perfect, such as a bespoke ceremony written especially for you, beautiful handmade vow booklets, and a gorgeous keepsake copy of your wedding ceremony script. What’s more, if you’ve opted to include a handfasting, she’ll also make beautiful handfasting cords to match your colour scheme. All bookings made before 30 September 2021 for weddings in 2021/2022 will be at last year’s price of £650 and dates are filling up fast, so don’t delay. For full details, check out www.perfectpromisesuk.com Catch up on the latest from around the county Nearlywed NEWS  BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE With many venues catching up on postponed weddings from the past year and fielding unprecedented demand for new dates, there could be a shortage of availability 2021 and beyond. Cresta Jerrard from Southdowns Manor in Petersfield says, “Our suggestion is to secure your date as soon as possible.” Happily, you’re able to book with total confidence at Southdowns Manor thanks to the hard work the team have put into developing their new Covid policies. “In the increasingly unlikely event of restrictions preventing your chosen date from proceeding, we’ll arrange a future alternative date for you or offer a full refund of sums paid if preferred,” Cresta continues. What’s more, to assist its couples the venue also offers peace of mind via its Job Loss Protection Scheme and various payment plans, which can offer valuable rewards and a spread in the cost of your wedding over a period to suit you. To find out more, head over to www.southdownsmanor.co.uk www.kels iescullyphotography.com YOUR ESSENTIALS 9