Your Sussex Wedding - Page number 20 - August/September 2021 (Issue 92)

BURY MANOR BARN 01798 831 791 | www.burymanorbarn.co.uk Bury Manor Barn is a stunning Tudor structure set in the grounds of Dorset House School, one of the oldest prep schools in the country. Steeped in history, records of the manor date back to the Domesday Book. The site features several distinct areas that can be utilised on your big day including an ampitheatre with lighting; a walled garden; a covered terrace area with elevated views of Amberley Castle and the South Downs; a woodland area with an avenue of beech trees; and a pond with jetty and weeping willow. Ceremonies take place in the Inner Barn with space for 120 loved ones. It offers views across the Wildbrooks, River Arun and beyond. Once the vows have been exchanged the space can be transformed into a party space with room for a band and dancefloor. Wedding breakfasts are hosted in the Outer Barn where 140 can be seated at trestle tables or 120 can sit at banquet rounds. This 16th-century barn is divided into two areas by a glazed wall, so if it’s not being used for a ceremony first, the Inner Barn can host 108 guests seated at banquet rounds. Meaning that when combined the two parts can accommodate up to 228 for your first meal together as husband and wife. There’s freedom to decorate according to your chosen theme and the barn has retained its original wooden beams, which you’re free to dress too. There’s even a state-of-the-art LED lighting system in place. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the barn, lower lawns, covered terrace, walled garden and woodland area; generous time for setup and collection afterwards; and a complimentary wine tasting with Digby Fine English in Arundel. COTTESMORE HOTEL GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 01293 528 256 | www.cottesmoregolf.co.uk Set within 247 acres of lush, tree-lined Sussex countryside Cottesmore is home to 36 holes of golf with two lakes, a 26-bedroom hotel and seven self-catering lodges. This stylish country venue features function rooms, a farmhouse-style restaurant, health club, swimming pool and beauty salon. The existing club house and hotel forms part of the historical charm and character of the 1884 farm buildings, while the new sections have been carefully constructed to match the original brickwork. What’s more, dark grey window frames and panoramic views over the golf course bring a touch of that sought-after contemporary look. The new outdoor wedding ceremony lawn is nestled in a tree-lined glade and offers peace and tranquillity in a romantic setting. If you’d prefer to exchange vows under cover though, the oak-beamed barn room is an option and boasts a vaulted ceiling and elegant lighting. Both spaces have a capactiy of 150. Before you head in to your main celebration, don’t miss out on the opportunity for a champagne reception held in the French-style courtyard with ornate fountain, pretty planters and a French boules court. For your wedding breakfast and reception, The Challis Suite has been designed with a contemporary feel. Adorned with mirrors, beams and antler-chandelier lighting, it has a lightly-hued wooden floor and calming interior. The marble-topped bar completes the space and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the courtyard bring in plenty of natural light. Here, there’s space for 150 day guests and a total of 200 evening guests. A complimentary honeymoon room is offered for the wedding night. www.just ineclaire.com 20