Your Sussex Wedding - December 2021/January 2022 (Issue 94)

LANSDOWNE HOTEL 01323 745 485 | www.bw-lansdownehotel.co.uk The Landsdowne Hotel is located on Eastbourne’s seafront, oppostie the West Lawns and benefits from far-reaching sea views. The beach is easily accessible from the front of the hotel and offers some great backdrop opportunities that your photographer will be able to make the most of. This family-owned hotel has 102 bedrooms, so there’s plenty of space for you and your loved ones to rest your heads at the end of the fun-filled day. The Martello Room is a contemporary space licensed for civil ceremonies witnessed by 70 of your nearest and dearest. It boasts original features and is decorated in elegant muted tones. Its large windows offer wonderful sea views and it has its own staircase allowing for a grand bridal entrance down from the first floor. The Lawns Room is ideal for the wedding breakfast and it too can host up to 70. The large bay windows allow daylight to flood in and guests can enjoy the sea views as they dine. Decorated in a similar neutral palette to the Martello Room, its easy for you to decorate according to your big day’s theme. The Jevington Room, located on the lower ground floor, is the place to be for your evening revelries. Featuring a private bar, large dancefloor and buffet area, it has everything you and your 100 guests could need. You’ll be allocated a complimentary sea view Superior or Executive bedroom for your wedding night, and the hotel can hold a number of rooms for your wedding party. You’ll also be offered a menu and wine tasting as part of your wedding package. THE GALLIVANT 01797 331 581 | www.thegallivant.co.uk A beautiful beach house in tune with its location and designed to be a home away from home, The Gallivant boasts 20 gorgeous bedrooms. The beautiful Camber Sands is the venue’s front garden and for many of its couples it offers the dream beach wedding without the need to get on a plane. Ceremonies take place inside the bright and airy Dining Room, which can accommodate 80 of your nearest and dearest and leads directly onto the private terrace. After the “I dos” take your guests out onto the beautiful five-mile expanse of sandy beach and enjoy a memorable drinks reception with canapés amongst the towering dunes. It’s also the perfect spot to watch the sunset. Connected to the main part of the hotel is the secluded, decked terrace, which is also a wonderful place for reception drinks when the weather is fine – it links directly to the Summer House event space. While you and 80 loved ones are enjoying your wedding breakfast and speeches in the Summer House, the venue’s team will be busy turning around the hotel ready for your evening celebrations. The 360 bar is positioned perfectly between the Sitting Room, where guests can relax and catch up with each other, and the Dining Room, which by now has been transformed into a spacious dancefloor where all assembled can boogie the night away. What’s more, as the bride and groom, you’ll be invited for a menu tasting with head chef, Jamie Guy and a wine tasting with onsite wine experts. www.thecurries.co www.thecurries.co 20

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