Sussex


<p>First up, let&#8217;s find you the perfect venue. From rustic barns to sumptuous marquees, walled gardens and even the odd castle, we&#8217;ve got something for all tastes &#8211; yes, even those who prefer something a little more understated. And don&#8217;t forget to check out the <a href="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/latest-articles/plan-the-perfect-sussex-wedding-part-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="second part of our ultimate Sussex wedding guide (opens in a new tab)">second part of our ultimate Sussex wedding guide</a> for catering, cakes, photography, flowers and all the extras. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/tb3.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-52433" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/tb3.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/tb3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/tb3-720x480.jpeg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/tb3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/tb3-787x525.jpeg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Trading Boundaries</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The complete wedding</h2>



<p>Torn between a barn, a marquee or a garden wedding? For the best of all worlds, check out <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Trading Boundaries (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.tradingboundaries.com/weddings/" target="_blank">Trading Boundaries</a> over near Sheffield Green, which will play host to the Muddy Awards winners drinks this year. This gorgeous venue will host ceremonies from next Spring, and is the complete one-stop shop with a recently refurbished 18th century barn, unique and intimate Indian Marquee, and award-winning restaurant. Book the whole place and you&#8217;ve got exclusive use of all the facilities plus the gloriously landscaped gardens. Think daytime celebrations out in the marquee and lovely grounds, before moving into the fairy-light festooned barn for the evening do. The stage is set &#8211; literally, the venue includes a stage for dancing the night away &#8211; for happily ever after. Fancy checking it out? There&#8217;s an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Open Day on August 29 (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.tradingboundaries.com/weddings/" target="_blank">Open Day on August 29</a>.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/tb1.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-52434" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/tb1.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/tb1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/tb1-720x480.jpeg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/tb1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/tb1-787x525.jpeg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Trading Boundaries</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Castle wedding</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="573" src="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-15.48.21.png" alt="" class="wp-image-52435" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-15.48.21.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-15.48.21-300x172.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-15.48.21-720x413.png 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-15.48.21-768x440.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-15.48.21-900x516.png 900w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Herstmonceux Castle</figcaption></figure>



<p>Channel Harry and Meghan and have a castle wedding. You can tie the knot in East Sussex at 15th century&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.herstmonceux-castle.com/weddings/" target="_blank">Herstmonceux Castle</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>which has a moat and 300 acres of carefully managed woodland combined with themed and formal gardens.</p>



<p>Herstmonceux can host your big day in the ballroom, conference room or Elizabethan room, holding up to 180, 60, or 30 guests respectively, or outside in the cloisters.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Garden wedding</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="664" src="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/06/The-Edwardian-Pergola-at-West-Dean-Gardens.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-41939" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/06/The-Edwardian-Pergola-at-West-Dean-Gardens.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/06/The-Edwardian-Pergola-at-West-Dean-Gardens-300x199.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/06/The-Edwardian-Pergola-at-West-Dean-Gardens-768x510.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/06/The-Edwardian-Pergola-at-West-Dean-Gardens-720x478.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>West Dean Gardens</figcaption></figure>



<p>If a 300 foot Edwardian Pergola, a sunken garden, walled kitchen garden and arboretum are your thing then you&#8217;ll love award-winning&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.westdean.org.uk/venue/weddings" target="_blank">West Dean Gardens</a>.&nbsp;With a 19th century flint mansion besides, West Dean is perfect for weddings and other special occasions, indoors or in a marquee or tipis. There’s also accommodation for adults to stay over.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="668" src="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/The-Walled-Garden-4.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52453" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/The-Walled-Garden-4.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/The-Walled-Garden-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/The-Walled-Garden-4-720x481.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/The-Walled-Garden-4-768x513.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/The-Walled-Garden-4-786x525.jpg 786w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Cowdray Estate</figcaption></figure>



<p>For an atmospheric outdoor wedding, the walled garden at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Cowdray (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cowdray.co.uk/event-venues/weddings/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3_KIBhA2EiwAaAAlitdT-ouVzVWl26ng6huZ3dAlXK8nsbrNMfxnODYmPecH3iYP9hfEUhoCcXkQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Cowdray</a> is set against the backdrop of the Cowdray Ruins. Alternatively you can tie the knot at the grand Cowdray House or in the clubhouse on the golf course.</p>



<p><strong>Back-to-nature wedding</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/04/Sarah_Nicole_281-copy.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-37320" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/04/Sarah_Nicole_281-copy.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/04/Sarah_Nicole_281-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/04/Sarah_Nicole_281-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/04/Sarah_Nicole_281-copy-720x480.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Weald &amp; Downland Museum Gridshell Building, Stephanie and Nicole Wedding Photography</figcaption></figure>



<p>Are you a history fan, or after a rustic vibe? Get wed at the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wealddown.co.uk/get-involved/venue-hire/weddings/" target="_blank">Weald &amp; Downland Living Museum</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>near Chichester where more than 50 buildings spanning 950 years have been relocated and painstakingly rebuilt within parkland in the South Downs. For the ceremony itself, there’s the Downland Gridshell, a dramatic&nbsp;modern building made of bent oak. Or, have a simple woodland blessing in&nbsp;the Roots ceremonial clearing beneath a hornbeam tree then party the night away in a marquee erected in the Greenways Field. The museum itself has&nbsp;plenty of ye olde worlde settings for photos.</p>



<p>Or what about an eco-wedding? Surrounded by a 60-acre nature reserve,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/arundel/plan-your-visit/venue-hire/" target="_blank">WWT Arundel Wetland Centre</a>&nbsp;has a number of unique spaces for hire for private functions including one for up to 200 overlooking the lake. Booking your bash there will help wildlife conservation &#8211; win.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="349" src="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/1535875381-2014-ar-venue-hire.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-52436" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/1535875381-2014-ar-venue-hire.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/1535875381-2014-ar-venue-hire-300x105.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/1535875381-2014-ar-venue-hire-720x251.jpeg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/1535875381-2014-ar-venue-hire-768x268.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/1535875381-2014-ar-venue-hire-900x314.jpeg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>WWT Arundel Wetland Centre</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Country house wedding</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/ah2.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-52438" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/ah2.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/ah2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/ah2-720x480.jpeg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/ah2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/ah2-787x525.jpeg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Alexander House</figcaption></figure>



<p>Traditionalists wanting that perfect country house hotel are spoiled for choice here in Sussex. Choose from four stunning ceremony and reception suites at the breathtaking <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Alexander House (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/alexander-house/weddings/" target="_blank">Alexander House</a> in East Grinstead. Award-winning service, elegant interiors and grand architecture are all guaranteed. Entertain up to 200 evening guests in the lavish Shelley Suite with private garden and terrace, or have a smaller and more intimate gathering in the beautiful Garden Gazebo. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="522" src="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Copy-of-Untitled.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-52439" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Copy-of-Untitled.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Copy-of-Untitled-300x157.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Copy-of-Untitled-720x376.jpeg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Copy-of-Untitled-768x401.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Copy-of-Untitled-900x470.jpeg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Cottesmore Hotel Golf and Country Club</figcaption></figure>



<p>For the ultimate country wedding, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Cottesmore Hotel Golf and Country Club (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cottesmoregolf.co.uk/weddings-2/" target="_blank">Cottesmore Hotel Golf and Country Club</a> can accommodate up to 200 evening guests for your big bash. Have the ceremony outside in a tree-lined glade, or go for the oak-beamed barn room with vaulted ceiling. Have your reception in the mirror-adorned Challis Suite which has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the French styled courtyard, complete with fountain. Guests can stay over in the 26 rooms and the health club including swimming pool, hot tub beauty salon and steam room are all on hand. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-19-at-16.05.30.png" alt="" class="wp-image-52457" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-19-at-16.05.30.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-19-at-16.05.30-300x200.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-19-at-16.05.30-720x480.png 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-19-at-16.05.30-768x512.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-19-at-16.05.30-787x525.png 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Highley Manor</figcaption></figure>



<p>The lovely 19th Century manor house at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Highley Manor (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.highleymanor.co.uk/" target="_blank">Highley Manor</a> near Haywards Heath can cater for up to 250 guests for a lavish evening do. There&#8217;s seven acres of land, a Honeymoon Suite plus 18 guest bedrooms, and you&#8217;ll get exclusive use of the function room and grounds. There&#8217;s even a Getting Ready Room, complete with a large hair and makeup station with free-standing mirror, and space to hang dresses and suits. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rustic wedding</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="663" src="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-16.30.02.png" alt="" class="wp-image-52440" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-16.30.02.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-16.30.02-300x199.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-16.30.02-720x477.png 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-16.30.02-768x509.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-16.30.02-792x525.png 792w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Pilgrims Rest</figcaption></figure>



<p>For a unique rustic wedding check out the Muddy Award-winning <a href="https://www.pilgrimsrestbattle.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Pilgrims Rest (opens in a new tab)">Pilgrims Rest</a> in Battle. This 600-year-old Wealden House Hall has endless unique features including huge inglenook fireplaces, ancient beams, oak floors and even a secret tunnel. Professionally styled to create a stunning backdrop, you won&#8217;t need to spend much time or money on decorations, as it&#8217;s all ready and waiting for you to make your mark. It&#8217;s described by the owners as a &#8216;grand old lady with historic soul&#8217;, with the revels of centuries gone by steeped deep in the walls. </p>



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