Your Sussex Wedding - Page number 39 - August/September 2021 (Issue 92)

A NIGHT’S DREAM midsummer Sophie and Nick brought a summer solstice vibe to their big day Images courtesy of Katie Rogers Photography N ick had intended to propose to Sophie at the top of Harting Hill, but as soon as he picked up the engagement ring from the jewellers, he found he couldn’t wait a moment longer and ended up popping the question in front of their open fire at home. It wasn’t long before the couple started to focus on the wedding venue hunt and compiled a wish list. A farmer’s daughter, Sophie, was looking for a picturesque countryside location and dreamed of a church ceremony, while Nick preferred the idea of hosting the whole day in one place. But once they stepped inside the Gridshell building at Weald and Downland Living Museum they were both blown away – they’d found the perfect compromise. “It had the grandeur and acoustics of a church, and was only a short walk from the reception marquee, meaning the day wouldn’t be broken up with a drive between venues,” Sophie explains. Join us, as the bride tells us more about the big day... REAL WEDDING 39