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June/July 2024 |
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Summer has offically arrived in full bloo m, which has got me ruminating on my favourite topic – wedding flowers. I must confess, I adore fresh flowers, none more so than our British spring and summer varieties, so I do hope you’ll indulge me for a short while as I wax lyrical!
The perfect wedding blooms effortlessly fill an empty venue with romance, fragrance and colour, creating the ultimate ambience; and with the right florist on your side, they can speak volumes about the two of you and the vision for your big day. What’s more, they’re efficient! Pedestals, aisle meadow arrangements, ceremony arches and much more can all be moved into your reception space after the “I dos” and seamlessly transform into centrepieces and top table backdrop. You get the most from your budget, your theme carries through and you keep waste to a minimum.
Your wedding day is all about the two of you, so why not have a think about how you can tailor your flowers to further tell your love story? The language of flowers combines tradition with sentimentality and conveys a meaning that maybe only the two of you will understand, but as you’re the two most important that’s all that matters. For example, gypsophila is a wedding staple but perhaps its meaning, everlasting love, has been lost over the years. Some of my other favourites are: cornflowers symbolising prosperity and friendship; hydrangeas meaning gratitude and understanding; peonies speaking of romance, prosperity, good luck and a happy life; and roses, in particular pink, which symbolise admiration. So, you see, you can write an entire love letter to your new spouse through your bouquet – how romantic.
I do hope some of this has whet your appetite for more wedspiration; if so, don’t miss our al fresco weddings feature, where flowers have a part to play. Plus, this issue’s Hot Topic experts are discussing intimate weddings.
So, as ever, enjoy and keeeep planning!
Kelly x |
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| Suite Dreams |
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The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne
Affectionately known as The White Palace, The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne exudes five-star luxury and 19th-century elegance throughout its 152 bedrooms and array of celebration spaces.
The Hotel is located a mere pebble’s throw away from Eastbourne’s beach and boasts splendid views out to sea and along the coast. The Princes Lawn in the hotel grounds is the ideal spot for an al fresco drinks reception.
Built in 1875, a time when the upper classes ruled the land and took their holidays by the sea, the Hotel has welcomed a galaxy of the great and good including Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin, Arthur Conan Doyle and King Constantine of Greece.
The largest of the ceremony spaces here is the Princes Room, which can seat 120. The high ceilings and twinkling chandeliers create a true sense of romance, while the delicate palette of golds and creams means it will suit any theme.
The Dukes room can host 80 loved ones. Originally the hotel library it offers a real sense of sophistication. Meanwhile, the Arundel Room can seat 60 nearest and dearest and offers the perfect spot for intimate ceremonies or elopements. It boasts wall-to-wall windows, a neutral colour scheme and stunning chandeliers. For al fresco “I dos,” the Hotel can now host ceremonies on the Princes Lawn for up to 120 guests.
There’s a myriad of reception spaces here at The Grand. Ranging in capacities from 16 in the Gallery Suite to 192 in the Compton Ballroom for the wedding breakfast. Boasting ornate plaster work, vast ceilings and a sprung dancefloor, The Compton Ballroom is the ultimate setting for a wow-factor wedding. It can accommodate 250 for the evening.
A further highlight is the Arlington Room, which can host 55 for the wedding breakfast and 70 for the evening. This fairy tale of a room with wrought iron moulded fireplaces dominating each end is arguably one of the most romantic rooms in the Hotel.
To find out more about the wealth of other spaces available to you, be sure to check out the venue’s website.
Visit: www.grandeastbourne.com
Check out more local venues on page 25 of the current issue available now: www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download |
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| Soak up the sunshine at Ockenden Manor |
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As the weather warms, the sun shines and the grass grows greener, embark on a sun-soaked staycation with PoB Hotels, the distinguished collection of the finest independent hotels scattered across the British Isles, where the promise of summer splendour awaits. Stop and smell the roses at Ockenden Manor. This summer, stop and smell the roses at Ockenden Manor, a quintessentially English manor that is surrounded by the greatest and most beautiful gardens in Sussex. Be enthralled by a visit to three privately owned and heritage gardens of Sussex. The package includes two nights' accommodation, along with a guided tour and delicious Michelin-starred lunch at Gravetye Manor, entrance to High Beeches Gardens and Borde Hill, along with dinner and afternoon tea at Ockenden Manor.
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| The shoulders have it - straps that is! |
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These strappy styles will take you from day to dancefloor; ruffles, spaghetti, wide, cross back... the choices are endless!
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| Viva España! |
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Kelly Andrews experiences the finer side of life at Hostal de La Gavina in Spain's Costa Brava which she wouldn't hesitate to recommend to honeymooners
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
15 Sep 2024 - The Sussex Wedding Fayre
The Triangle Leisure Centre, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 8WA
www.sussexweddingfayre.com
Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add |
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| Read the latest issue of Your Sussex Wedding for FREE! |
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Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your Sussex Wedding is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues.
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