Your Sussex Wedding - Page number 23 - October/November 2021 (Issue 93)

HOTEL DU VIN BRIGHTON 01273 718 588 | www.hotelduvin.com/locations/brighton This hotel offers an eclectic mix of classic Art Deco design crossed with the look of a vintage French château. The setting is elegant and understated with an emphasis on original features including the exposed brickwork, wooden floors and carved wooden staircase. Located a mere stone’s throw from Brighton beach and tucked away on Ship Street at the start of The Lanes, Hotel du Vin has a cosy courtyard perfect for reception drinks in the sunshine or al fresco dining beneath twinkly festoon lighting. THE “I DOS” The Dome is an impressively large and airy room flooded with natural daylight and complete with wineglass chandelier centrepiece for the evening. It can host 120 for the ceremony. For more intimate occasions the Lombard has capacity for 48 nearest and dearest, and boasts a pretty set of French doors, bespoke artwork and an adjoining door to the bistro. On the other hand SMWS (The Scottish Malt Whisky Snug) is located on the ground floor and can host 22 to witness your vows. THE CELEBRATIONS The Dome, Lombard and SMWS can all host your reception as well with the same capacities. The latter joins on to the bar with double doors leading out onto the courtyard, so you get the best of both worlds with a little al fresco space for your celebrations. THERE’S MORE! The venue offers a complimentary menu tasting for the happy couple as well as a bottle of champagne in your room on the wedding night. THE BIRCH HOTEL 01444 451 565 | www.birchhotel.co.uk Located in the mid-Sussex town of Haywards Heath and built in 1874, The Birch Hotel still has some of its original features including oak panelling, a grand staircase and stained-glass windows to name but a few. As you enter the hotel it immediately gives you a warm and welcoming feeling and the exterior boasts the character of the old manor house. There’s also a garden area outside, perfect for those all-important photos and the drinks reception. THE “I DOS” The Sussex Suite is licensed for civil marriage and partnership ceremonies. It’s a light and airy room that can host 60 people to witness your vows, plus it leads directly onto a lawned area outside where your all-important photographs can be captured. THE CELEBRATIONS For the wedding breakfast and big-day bash there’s the Bridge Room, ideal for intimate weddings it seats 10 nearest and dearest. Alternatively, the Courtyard Room is capable of seating 80 and features a lovely conservatory area. This space can host 70 for the wedding breakfast and 120 buffet-style for the evening. The hotel also boasts a newly refurbished lounge, which is a great place to welcome guests and host your post-vows drinks reception. THERE’S MORE! Discounted accommodation is available for the wedding party and you and your intended will be offered a wedding breakfast tasting in preparation for selecting your menu. 23 WEDDING VENUES