Your Sussex Wedding - October/November 2022 (Issue 99)

CISSBURY BARNS 01903 899 638 | www.cissbury.com Cissbury Barns can be found nestled on the Cissbury Estate in a beautifully secluded setting that’s part of the venue’s charm. Providing an abundance of fabulous photo opportunities at every turn, the Estate is beautiful whatever the time of year. Brick and flint walled gardens surround the barns and your guests are welcomed either through the secret garden with its living handmade rustic doorway or from the top entrance into the large imposing courtyard complete with its own petanque court. What’s more, the enclosed ceremonial and patio walled gardens offer attractive and relaxing space for friends and family to mingle and enjoy the tranquillity of being hidden away in the South Downs. THE “I DOS” Ceremonies take place in either the East Barn or the wooded area known as The Glade, both with capacity of 120. The former offers flowing white voile drapes, elegant lime-wash chairs and bespoke rustic wooden furniture, which all combine to make it a naturally romantic place to say “I do.” Meanwhile the venue’s newest addition, The Glade, offers a magical outdoor ceremony experience overlooking the Estate. THE CELEBRATIONS The West Barn has the wow factor in spades with its gorgeous oak beams and high pitch roof. The beautiful fairylight canopy and crystal or rustic chandelier await you and your 120 guests for the wedding breakfast and will be ready for you to enjoy. Large double doors either side of the central barn allow oodles of light to flood in. The fabulous bar, which was once the lambing pens, is reached through the main barn offering an additional spot for relaxing throughout the day and evening alongside the gorgeous festoon-decorated stretch tent. The venue can play host to 200 evening guests. www.neilwalkerphotography.co.uk www.jodihallphotography.com THE GREAT THATCHED BARN AT FLAMER COURT 07799 510 976 | https://falmercourt.com The team at Falmer Court are proud to be custodians of The Great Thatched Barn. A new, exclusive venue it will only be hosting a limited number of weddings per year. The Barn is the largest Medieval thatched barn in the country and is a staggering 900 years old. The grounds here are immaculately maintained with a beautiful formal garden where you’ll be welcome to take pictures to remember your special day. There’s also a fabulous stretch tent on the lawn, which offers the ideal spot for reception drinks and canapés. THE “I DOS” How and where you exchange your vows here is your choice. The barn offers a memorable inside space and can seat 130 loved ones. Alternatively, if the open air calls to you, the grounds are also available to you and can host your ceremony. THE CELEBRATIONS With its soaring timbered roof, flint walls and oak beams giving it a cathedral-like feel, the historical Barn really does deliver an incredible atmosphere for a magical wedding. Also, incredibly versatile it can be arranged to suit your preferred layout and can seat 200 for your wedding breakfast. It can also accommodate the same number for the evening revelries. 22

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