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Welcome to Issue 9 Welcome to Issue 9 of The Sussex Bridal you lots of ideas and inspiration. Planner! Another great issue packed with Thank you for reading The Sussex Bridal Planner fantastic suppliers and venues all waiting to help and happy planning! make your day perfect.
Holly x
In this issue you will also find our first 'real wedding' feature, and this one is extra special as
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it is my own! In August I married my best friend and soul mate and wanted to share the work of our lovely Sussex suppliers who helped make
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At So Lovely we offer an extensive range of treatments for both hair & beauty. Bridal Hair & Make Up ~ Acrylic Nails Shellac Polish ~ Spray Tans Eyelash Extensions ~ Hen Parties !
RELAX, REFRESH, REVIVE We are the largest Spa Salon in Worthing and the only one with a Hydrotherapy pool and sauna for the use of our clients. We offer several day and half-day Spa packages for brides and grooms and you can even book a Hen Party Pamper day with us. Call: 01903 206954 75 Victoria Rd, Worthing, BN11 1UN info@thebeautyisland.co.uk www.thebeautyisland.co.uk
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Take your time to try on a stunning selection of bridal dresses, shoes, veils, headdresses, tiaras and bridesmaids dresses. Located in the stunning market town of Arundel, we are stockists of Justin Alexander, Kenneth Winston, Essense and Ella Rosa. We advise that you phone ahead to make an appointment.
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The Sussex Barn is a beautiful 400 year old grade 2 listed oak framed barn, situated on a working farm in the parish of Hellingly. With ample parking, countryside views and stunning beams, The Sussex Barn Hellingly is the perfect setting for any event.
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Remember the sole reason you’re doing all this! At the end of the day (and at the end of your wedding planning!) you are marrying the person you want to spend the rest of your life with and that’s all that matters. The flowers, the guest list, the favours and the countless other, quite frankly, unimportant things will pale into insignificance once you are saying your vows and committing yourself to your partner. For those reading this that I’m yet to meet (virtually or
Plan the wedding that you and your partner want!
in person!), a big hello from me! Firstly, let me Don’t succumb to the pressures put on you by other introduce myself…….I’m Jess, the Flushing Bride. people. Ignore other people’s advice and go with Weird name, right?! Well, it has a funny little meaning what you want. It’s so easy to drift towards what others but I’ll leave you to discover that over on my wedding view as the perfect wedding but really this should be blog, www.flushingbride.com. As the story behind about what perfect means to you!
my name will tell you, I used to be the world’s biggest Take a break from it all! cynic! But now, I’m a crazily romantic, wedding Planning a wedding can become all-consuming so fanatic; much to my surprise! I’m loving planning my it’s important to take a breather every now and again! own wedding more than I could ever have imagined Perhaps a little hypocritical of the girl who is now so so I’m sharing my tips and ideas with all who care to obsessed with weddings that she’s writing a wedding listen! If you’ve got any hints and stories of your own, blog but hey, it’s true! There are other things out there I’m all ears. I LOVE hearing from others who are and we all need a break from the joy/demands of planning their weddings too! But for now, I wanted to wedding planning every so often. share the key things I have learnt so far throughout this crazy process that is planning a wedding.
Enjoy the process!
Always keep a close eye on the budget!
Fingers crossed, you’re only going to plan one
It’s so easy to lose sight of the wedding budget because there are so many tempting things to spend money on. I have had to be reined in countless times but I’m grateful I was because the cost could quite easily have spiralled out of control! And really, it’s not
wedding so make sure you enjoy it! Sometimes things can get pretty difficult; difficult decisions, difficult family members, difficult vendors……but all in all it’s a fantastic process to go through. And you will miss it once it’s all over!
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Toast Functions: Entertainment Specialists
Looking for the right entertainment for your wedding setting the mood for your day. can be overwhelming with so many websites, YouTube videos and Facebook pages to trawl through to ensure you find the right act to suit your special day. Based in West Sussex, Toast Functions has been set up to help take the stress out of the searching and to give couples access to a wide range of trusted and quality acts.
"The 88s rocked our wedding, the dance floor was filled from the moment they started playing and didn’t empty until they finished. A great selection of music and so much enthusiasm from the band, which just helped to build a fantastic atmosphere. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone in the future,” commented one happy
It is great that more couples are looking for couple that successfully hired Toast’s party band, entertainment that is a bit different and unique to The 88s, for their wedding. inject some life into their weddings. From the From cover bands, string quartets and magicians to ceremony to the drinks reception and the evening DJs, harpists, vintage performers and gospel
party, you can create a whole day of entertainment choirs, Toast has hand-picked a wide variety of acts that compliments your style and theme. Whether that will help turn your big day into an unforgettable you are opting for a rustic theme with vintage vibes event for you and your guests to enjoy. Toast has or an event on a grand scale with a live DJ, Toast welcomed a host of new musical acts for 2015, understand that getting the right act is crucial for encompassing a wide range of genres 14
from the bluegrass fiddle tunes of Superstrings, to the sophisticated swing music of Jazz Boom. As well as access to top class musical talent, Toast will also handle the management of performers including dealing with contracts, fees, travel and sustenance. They can even organise the lighting, sound system, staging and dance floors tailormade to your venue. As well as the music, the entertainment possibilities for a wedding are endless as more and more couples are opting for magicians and photo booths to keep guests of all ages amused. A growing trend at weddings, photo booths are the perfect way to entertain guests and leave them with a memento after the big day. Available for the first time this year, Toast now offers a range of stylish photo booths for couples to hire to help capture all the memories from their special day. With a fast growing portfolio of acts and an incredible reputation amongst couples and venues, Toast is the one-stop-shop for creating the ultimate wedding. For more information about Toast Functions visit www.toastfunctions.com or call 01243 778 892
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A Sussex Wedding David & Holly, August 2015
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I am so excited to be sharing my Sussex wedding When planning your own special day it is important with you all. I am Holly, the owner and creator of The to have fun, try and enjoy each and every moment Sussex Bridal Planner. In August this year I married and make sure you have complete confidence in my gorgeous husband David in a small and intimate your wedding suppliers. Here is a list of suppliers ceremony with around 60-70 close friends and which we used and I would highly recommend all of family at The Inglenook Hotel, Pagham.
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I have always loved researching, reading about and Venue: The Inglenook Hotel looking at real weddings and now it is finally my time www.the-inglenook.com to share some of my day! One thing I will say is that Photography: Justin Parry Photography www.justinparryphotography.co.uk I did not realise how stressful planning a wedding Dress: Proposals, Chichester can be, however, don't get me wrong, it was so www.proposals.co.uk much fun! I was lucky enough to have the help of Accessories: Proposals, Chichester some lovely and talented Sussex suppliers, thank www.proposals.co.uk you so much to all that were involved and helped to Flowers: Oops A Daisy Florist www.oops-a-daisy-florist.co.uk make our day perfect. Hair & Makeup: Toni Todd Hair & Makeup Artist I loved the whole dress shopping experience, and www.tonitoddhairandmakeup.co.uk fell in love with my Maggie Sottero dress as soon as Nails & Beauty: So Lovely I tried it on. I originally thought I wanted a fancy lace www.solovelyhairandbeautysalon.com dress, and I did not even like the dress on the Wedding Rings: Lucy With Diamonds hanger, but that all changed as soon as I slipped it www.lucywithdiamonds.co.uk on and felt how amazing and light it was. I felt like me, Wedding Cake: Nic's Slice of Heaven I was not trying to be anything but myself and that is www.nicssliceofheaven.co.uk what made me feel so comfortable.
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MODE Bridal Boutique bringing together the best in bridal Words by Mode Bridal
Brighton has long been a favourite spot for trendy The owner Jana Svalbe credits her success to shoppers and it is also a home for MODE Bridal, a uncompromising desire to deliver only the best. family owned wedding dress studio that has "MODE Bridal is about fulfilling a dream and bringing become renowned for its amazing collections of the best styles, quality and service to our brides and wedding gowns and incredible service. After a great making their shopping experience truly special. All of success at the National Wedding Show London our bridal gowns are lovingly handmade in the UK Olympia with its exclusive collection of handmade and Italy to bride's measurements with emphasis on Italian designer wedding dresses, many brides are elegance and unique style. 2h luxury appointments choosing this independent bridal studio in favour of with bubbly and one-to-one service come as a London's best boutiques.
standard; and we really work around the brides to
Recently named the finalist in The Bridal Buyers suit their schedule. Awards 2015: Best Retailer Website category and We are also very lucky to have support of some featured in many bridal magazine including Perfect fantastic designers such as Anna Tumas who has Wedding
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We have also just started a new partnership with one of UK's most prestigious bridal design houses Alan Hannah. Their incredible wedding dress collection is arriving to our studio in September and brides will also be treated to an amazing designer event 15-17th October where they will receive exclusive discounts and an amazing personalised gift from the designer with every purchase. Don't miss out ladies and book your appointment now as we only have very limited appointments available!" Whether you are looking for something with that vintage boho vibe, fairytale romance, effortless elegance or latest fashion statement, MODE Bridal has something to capture your imagination. If you are getting married or know somebody who is, MODE Bridal is the must visit place for wedding dress shopping! Check out more details at www.modebridal.co.uk
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Beautifully renovated, Long Furlong Barn is set in the picturesque South Downs National Park just outside Worthing and within easy access of London, Brighton and Southampton. It is fully licensed for civil ceremonies
All will combine to ensure your special day is a truly memorable occasion.
Call us: 01903 871 594 Email us: enquiries@longfurlongbarn.co.uk Visit us: www.LongFurlongBarn.co.uk
Find us: Clapham | Worthing West Sussex | BN13 3XN
Wedding Prep For Beautiful Brides Looking and feeling good for your big day is a must for all brides to be, not only is it important to have a professional hair and make up artist but it is also important to do some preparation of your own ready. We all need some extra pampering every now and again so wedding preparation is the perfect excuse giving you time out to relax and take a break from all the planning. Here are 4 simple steps we feel each bride should follow....you can also follow our blog for more ideas www.thesussexbridalplanner.com Hair - It is so hard to keep your hair in perfect condition with all the heat styling, pollution and weather conditions we put it through, so invest in some professional hair products to bring out a healthy shine and manage the condition of your hair. Regular trims will also help maintain a healthy condition, we would recommend to start doing this a good few months before the wedding! Nails - If you have an obsession with your nails and getting a regular manicure then you already have this under control, but if not, find some time once a month to have a file and polish by a professional. If you are a nail biter then now is definitely the time to stop! A day or two before the wedding we would recommend a Shellac polish which will give you a long lasting shine whilst not damaging your nails......so enjoy having perfectly polished nails! Teeth - Everyone is after the perfect smile for their wedding day, it is such a happy day that you will be smiling non stop along with having your photos. A few months before your wedding review your dental hygiene, invest in some floss a new tooth brush or tooth brush head and book an appointment at the dentist for a good check up and clean a few weeks before. Nobody wants yellow stained teeth in their wedding photos!
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2015-16 Wedding Fayres Sunday 6th September
Portsmouth Marriott
Sunday 13th September
The Solent Hotel & Spa, Whiteley
Sunday 20th September
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa
Sunday 27th September
Portsmouth Guildhall
Sunday 4th October
Old Thorns Manor Hotel, Liphook
Sunday 11th October
Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton
Sunday 18th October
The Royal Marines Museum, Southsea
Sunday 1st November
De Vere Venues New Place, Shirrell Heath
Sunday 8th November
Hilton at Ageas Bowl, Southampton
Sunday 10th January
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
Sunday 17th January
The Solent Hotel & Spa, Whiteley
Sunday 24th January
Barnett Hill, Guildford
Sunday 31st January
De Vere Venues New Place, Shirrell Heath
Sunday 7th February
Chilworth Manor Hotel, Southampton
Sunday 14th February
Portsmouth Guildhall
Sunday 21st February
Old Thorns Manor Hotel, Liphook
Sunday 28th February
Royal Holloway, Egham, Surrey
Sunday 20th March
Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton
Sunday 10th April
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa
Sunday 17th April
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel, Lymington
Sunday 8th May
The Royal Marines Museum, Southsea
Sunday 15th May
Hilton at Ageas Bowl, Southampton
Sunday 22nd May
The Grand, Brighton
Sunday 3rd July
Cams Hall, Fareham
Sunday 17th July
Old Thorns Manor Hotel, Liphook
Sunday 4th September
Portsmouth Marriott
Sunday 11th September
The Solent Hotel & Spa, Whiteley
Sunday 18th September
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa
Sunday 25th September
Portsmouth Guildhall
Sunday 2nd October
Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton
Sunday 9th October
Old Thorns Manor Hotel, Liphook
Sunday 16th October
The Royal Marines Museum, Southsea
Sunday 23rd October
Chilworth Manor Hotel, Southampton
Sunday 30th October
De Vere Venues New Place, Shirrell Heath
Sunday 6th November
Hilton at Ageas Bowl, Southampton
More dates being added all the time. See website for up-to-date list.
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"The most relaxed & friendly wedding venue in Sussex"
Chichester Golf Club No matter what the season Chichester Golf Club is committed to making your special day perfect. Our relaxed and friendly wedding planners will work with you to achieve the day of your dreams. We can accommodate intimate celebrations in our Clubhouse and larger receptions in a stunning marquee. The patio overlooking the golf course is perfect for your reception drinks and the grounds provide a romantic backdrop for your wedding photographs. We have suggested menus but we are equally happy to create your favourite dish. We just want you to relax and enjoy your special day and remember every wonderful moment......
For more information please contact Katie Scopes, Wedding Planner t: 01243 536666 e: katie.scopes@chichestergolf.com www.chichestergolf.com
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17th January 2016
13th March 2016
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20th March 2016
GUILDHALL WINCHESTER
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4th October
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMMUNITY STADIUM* Village Way, Brighton
11th October
RHINEFIELD HOUSE New Forest, Hampshire
18th October 2015 & 10th January 2016
Worthing A27
Hedge End Southampton
Winchester
7th February 2016
HILTON BRIGHTON METROPOLE HOTEL Brighton
21st February 2016
CHRISTMAS FAIRS
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Fontwell nr Arundel
Village Way, Brighton
Windsor
17th April 2016
RHINEFIELD HOUSE The New Forest, Hampshire
12th June 2016
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Edes House WEST STREET · CHICHESTER
Edes House is a stunning Grade 1 listed Georgian mansion in the heart of historic Chichester.
Built in 1696, this licensed, multipurpose venue offers seven licenced rooms, each individual in character and design, that seat up to 80 people. Ceremonies, special functions and intimate receptions can all be meticulously catered for from exquisite canapés and champagne and cocktail receptions to grand banquets. With a wonderful foyer to meet and greet guests, a tranquil atmosphere, idyllic photo opportunities and an attentive events team that will support you from your initial booking up to, and including, the big day; Edes House is the perfect venue to host your event, bespoke to you and just the way you want it. Contact us today to arrange an initial appointment to talk through your needs and let us tailor your event for a day to remember.
For more information visit westsussex.gov.uk/edeshouse or email edeshouse@westsussex.gov.uk or call 01243 777265 As well as booking Edes House don’t forget to contact the Ceremonies Team on 01243 642122 to book your Registrar.