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_) fe aye The ullimate guide FOI INON ED Eg oan rn gOLe) 3. VENUE =YOUR WA,” OUTDOOR OR INDOOR * ry CEREMONY OPTIONS BEAUTIFUL WEDDING GARDEN.+ LT RO] Nel Nad cao LAWNS SSN cora ay Tilgate Park has long been known asa top visitor destination in the heart of the south. Fans come from far and wide to enjoy more than 200 acres of woodland, gardens, lakes and _/, Ginter me res sR nt age eR eR em RA Ly TO FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR Senet PEE ee et Oe et a ee eed Cea Ta ee Od eerie c Y 2023 22/JANUAR 79) DECEMBER 20: REGULARS 7 EDITOR'S LETTER ‘Awarm welcome lo our 100*iseuet 9 NEARLYWED NEWS CCotch up on neve from around the county 15 FREEBIES & OFFERS Grect giveaways and discounts up for grabs 73 HOTTOPIC Siellr wedmin advice from those in the know 97 COMPETITION A luxory getaway awaits with renowned hotel brand GuesHHouse VENUES 21 SPOTLIGHT ON... Easbourneto Rye 27 COMFY AND COSY ARE WE Take @ our ofthe rogion'’scosiest winter venues On the cover hendonionmina by Sendon Sino London Gath Hot (www.sandmansignature.co.uk} a stylish, modern Neeienieetcnc encarta ras bydcaed ae esse se FEATURES 12 HAPPY 100™ ISSUE Te county's incredible wedding sypplier have very kindly set us thir warmest wishos for our T00"seve celebration ‘52 BEAUTY AND THE SEASIDE This team of local suppliers poured their collective {alent into not one bu hee different looks fr this styled shoot at The Grand Eastbourne 57 AUTUMN’S INTHE AIR From the minds of Eost Sussex’ creative suppliers ‘comes this celebration of avlamn wedding perfection (61 THE TIME OF OUR LIVES look back at 2022 through the lens ofthe ‘county’ wedding photographers 67 THEME ON. . ‘The ulate guide o styling your venve 77 WHAT'S TRENDING? 34 YOU'RE TIMELESS TO ME This is whot brides-to-be will be wearing Tasia and Doniel ied the knot on 8* October, in 2023 2022, and styled their doy ina befting emerald green polete 84 BEAUTY BUZZ Get he look with these must-haves for the 41 YOU GIVE ME BUTTERFLIES bride-to-be When Kayleigh and Haden dicovered thei wedding fll onthe same day as he local cir 91 FASHION AND BEAUTY Q&A Our local professionals solve your problems show they decided to moke the mos ofit 47 RUSTIC ROMANCE Chorlote and Kieran said “I do" ot Loughton Bors in August 2022 92 RELAXATION-ON-SEA ‘A restful mini-moon ewalsot The Beacheroft Hotel's Beach Hut Suites on Felpham seafront ‘94 GREECE IS THE WORD Summer in Sontoini and Athen pete B 1/5 ec) fo) CB Event group was incorporated in 2017 as a disco and event company Cee Men ean el Coe ec ioc acs With highly experienced Du's our team are on hand to make your event special ‘and run smoothly getting your guests to fill the dancefloor and feel like VIP's. We treat your big day as if it was our own by doing this we offer free consultations to our ee ae Sele a eRe Re eRe ena Reena Couey Me RR ene aoe Codec gas ee LED LOVE LETTERS * PHOTOBOOTHS » SWEET CARTS WEDDING POST BOX + LED DANCEFLOOR * CONFETTI CANNONS SPECIAL FX INCLUDING SNOW AND LOW HAZE 0333 5771282 - events@cbeventgroup.co.uk © www.cbeventgroup.co.uk @Octbeventgroup EDITOR'S LETTER Ye Ses Weng 100d doe ok tor oot Thats ih, wlio ‘our 17*yeor of publishing, we're celebrating ovr 100" issue I've been the editor of ‘his wonderful tile since issue 75 and feel incredibly proud to have been par fits history. The firs issue hit the shelves in 2006 with a verve focus on Brighton and boy have thing chonged since then! | managed to find @ copy in the archives and dusted i off o find hat {endo tr foshions hod more in common wth he 1990s thn they do the 2020s, Designs were all eh Cs | Se eros «abou tft boned bodices ond bogs of embellishment ~ words hardly hear hese doys Sate | eon er in elation to wedding dresses. What's more, was rare indeed o see 0 groom no sporting a cava — However, somethings don't chonge. Then edior Demelza, looking into he word of wedding planning, fre 6 told readers: “Employing a planner can dramatically ede the sess hat sometimes occurs a @ result of Sages crgenising sucha big event Indeed, being able to spaak to someone bjecively, with plenty of experience Stoner | Vy 0m inthis eld, wll not only give you confidence about he cunning of your big day, but wll azo give you plenty Awe &Coriet Corder of ideas and inspiration along the way.” And that's as rue now ost ever was Sgn Nersing Coordinator Vinage-themed weddings were equally on tend in 2006 and we fected the gorgeous real wedeing cf Laura and Jerome, where the bride looked every bit the picture-perfect image of Lady Mary, Bock when Downton Abbey was sill a Figen of Julian Fellowes’ imagination! Plus, many ofthe same supplies were Featvred that we're sill proud to work with today. aovesnsine "Your Sussex Wedding has been bringing local wedding content 1 nearlyweds forthe bes! part of two ee decades, becoming @ much-valued gosto soure of inspiration and advice for many tying the knot in this ‘hoy weg gorgeous county. We existe champion the local and very much hope thal we can continue to do so for Pash many moons to come. We'd never have reached thi rpe ld age (looking good) wihout our lovely Iranian eng rwoders and Sussex’ omazing suppliers who've supported vs el hese yeors. A huge thonk you fo you el accounts Here's the next 100 issues! And os ever, ke ee eee oe Gelly « Kety Andra tor 0 75018. ond beyond Issue one ~ift were human ifd nearly be old enough to drink and Id be saving to send it to university! ‘oniendingen com Wik 100 isses-worth of real wedding fctres behind us, | fen wonder how ur pot couple or gating on, 10 wat wonder thaor from Moria and euica whove big do eae ne 82. Delighed to teat how happy hey ae togeer,letked them ola us in onthe secrets tothe sce morige, Maria ay, Fil, strand fish he day wih on love you! And eth owe tolove you ~ min al TM (he Lovely Mail places that are special to both of you. For excnpl, where the proposal Mio, where you gol mated where you went on honeymoon “We've hod an omzing eye-opening, Me-chongigfee-ond-a sss sir hal years since geting mand ard wa'e vry exci cbout he ite.” The poirhoneymooned i Venom, Cambodia, Laos and Traland and PRE, wre kind enough share some oftheir gorgeous photos. Witca race ta 07342 202274 & bata erry ecto ec oe Stee E fonikesereninces www.civilcelebrantsussex.com Creating and delivering premium bespoke ceremonies. 19, & Civili Partnerships as 7 ; SMa 4 asa a ars Ayaan’ EDITOR LOVES Scent My Wedding was startad by two best fiends, Holly ‘and Soro. Based on love of home fragronce and styling, the ‘so female enitepreneurs saw @ gap inthe wedding market while planning Sara's wedding They already own a successful home fragrance business and saw this as @ natal extension to what they alieady do, Scent My Wedding offers « bespoke venue-scenting service where you con have your favourite or chosen scent discreetly diffused throughout your enti day via @ powertul lifser unt cor a series of beautiful condles and re The company also offers wedding favours inthe form of ifosors miniatve eed diffusers, condles or wax melts: wonderful git for all your guess to evoke memories of your incredible day. Allfavours can be personalised in your colour plete, with lobels ond packaging 10 match, Use cade SWM2022 to receive on exclusive 25 per cant cextroe offer onal favours purchesed before 31 March 2023. Also, check out www.scentmywadding.cook LOCAL NEWS Wedding venue Cissbury Bos has opened the doors o The North Wing ot Cissbury Hovse, is new elegant end inviing two-bedroom opartment. Lovingly ecoroted with an abundance of chor i's perfec forthe night before the big doy, bridal preparations and the wedding night. The private entrance leads to@ bight and airy lobby wih stairs taking you up tothe frst floor where you'll ind © beautiful light-filed siting room with re comfy sof, chairs and dining oreo The two gorgeous bedrooms have the most luxurious deep mattresses ensuring the bes night's sleep. The largest ofthe two rooms has a superking size bed, original freploce and buil-in wardrobe, he smaller bedroom has a king-size bed, replace, dressing table ond modern clothes rail. Both offer Ruy bothrobes and cosy slippers. The North Wing alsa has aflly-fited galley kchen complete with tableware, ‘ppliances ond bathroom wih power shower and both You'll also have access 10.0 private, secluded garden. What more could you wish for? Find out more a wwww.cssbury.com Catch up on the latest from around the county A NEW DEPARTURE [November marked the launch af « new brand identity for Brighton’ viewing tower from Bish Aiwoy'360 to Brighton i360, futher aligning he beloved traction fo the vibrant ety of Brighton ond Hove an Hart, chief operating officer, says, “As one ofthe city’s mejor tourist ‘attoctions we're tilled to rebrand to our new name of Brighton 360. I enables us o futher embrace oll ha's great chout our wonderful location ond ‘community herein Brighton and injects 0 sense of fun Part of embracing our local community is working wth local businesses to develop ovr new brand identity Local brand agency, Designate, has designed our naw logo, brand uidelines and edvertsing campoign, while Brighlon-based foshion brend, Gresham Blake, has designed our fabulous new uniform.” Brighton 1260 isa unique otracton featuring @ giant glass viewing pod, home to the South Coasts highes shy bor, Passengers glide smoothly to 450 Feet, fering panoramic sweeping views of Brighton he Sussex coasline and sea, Find our more about ting the knot here os wel as hen perty opportunities at sv brightoni360.co.uk 4 Brighton oO THE THEATRE OF CIVIL CEREMONIES Froth, charismatic personality Mark nscoe has entered the expanding network of independent civil celebrants andi looking forward 0 ‘creating end presenting personolised ceremonies as Civ Celebrant Sussex Having enjoyed a long and successul career 0s an actor, Mark’s background is n musical theaie ond has appeared in the original London costs of Sunset Boulevard, Grand Hotel ond Priscila Queen of the Desert Mos receally he portrayed Florene Ziegfeld in Funny Gi Pas fr five months Marks aso a voice-over artist and has been heard narrating vorious TV documentaries, voicing characters on the BAFTA. winning ‘game Divinity: Original Sin Il and was the voice of he E Harmony ‘commercial campaign fr three years, In foc, this voice work was «lifesaver throughout Covid lockdown, but like many, his period ‘of distuption forced a career rethink, Mark was inspired by theatre colleague Alison who moved into the civil ceremony industy about sxyeors ago and having the chance to see her in action brought he ‘realisation that his would be hugely rewarding work ‘Alison's advice was invaluable and led Mark to Civil Ceremonias Lid where he completed two Level 3 diplomas and has now qualified to create ond deliver customised ceremonies for wedding celebrofins, lating clients ond the wring process ‘ond presentation of ceremonies is the perfec! work o uti the kil set ond lfe experience gained over decades of being on actor. 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