Your Sussex Wedding - June/July 2025 (Issue 115)

HYDRO HOTEL 01323 746 105 | www.hydrohotel.com Hydro Hotel, opened in 1885 as a seaside retreat and has continued to welcome guests for more than 100 years. Retaining its Victorian look and Art Deco entrance and lobby the venue benefits from a light and airy feel with large open lounges and high ceilings. Located in a commanding elevated position 120 feet above sea level, a real highlight is the uninterrupted sea views from several of the function rooms and conservatory. The Hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies and can offer an intimate or larger setting for a wedding breakfast. The Garden Suite offers a large open space, private bar and direct access into the private gardens complete with sea view. Meanwhile, the Coastal Terrace outdoor wedding ceremony venue enables you to have your “I dos” in the private gardens against the stunning backdrop of the sea. The experienced team of event coordinators here come highly recommended and will ensure your every need is met and will be delighted to show you around. What’s more the Hotel’s four-star rating assures you of the standard they adhere to, where they pride themselves on the very best personal service and attention before and during the most important day of your life. THE LANSDOWNE HOTEL 01323 725 174 | https://lansdowne-hotel.co.uk Ideally located on Eastbourne’s seafront, The Lansdowne Hotel sits just steps away from the Western Lawns and nearby beach providing stunning backdrops for your wedding photography. Family-owned since 1912, the Hotel offers timeless elegance across 98 bedrooms, spacious lounges, versatile function rooms, and a seafood and steak restaurant. When the sun is shining, two charming terraces offer the perfect setting for relaxed drinks or al fresco dining. Martello (70 ceremony, 40 reception guests) is a light and elegant space for a civil ceremony. It includes original feature, muted tones and large bay windows with a view of the Martello Tower and The Western Lawns. Adjacent to the Martello, The Lawns (90 ceremony, 70 wedding breakfast guests) features two large bay windows letting in maximum daylight while allowing you to enjoy views of The Western Lawns. It too is decorated in muted tones to enable a consistent colour scheme for your wedding from ceremony to wedding breakfast. The 1912 Restaurant is the largest ceremony space here and can be hired for your entire day (additional fees apply). The recently refurbished Dukes (120 reception guests) is located on the lower ground floor. Furnished in Art Deco style with a sumptuous, deep red interior, it’s the perfect place to set the tone for the evening’s celebrations. Complete with stage, private bar, jukebox and lift access to the ground floor, Duke’s is a memorable space for the biggest of celebrations. www.chelseabux.com www.chelseabux.com www.thesoulofmylens.co.uk www.thesoulofmylens.co.uk 20

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