Award winning exclusive use wedding venue in East Sussex. Saltcote Place offers magical far reaching views, formal gardens, and exclusive use. We give you the time and tools needed to create something magical. Late checkout, early check in and more. More info
The Hop Farm is Kent's leading wedding venue. The historic buildings & exquisitely manicured wedding gardens. provide the ultimate backdrop for your special day and the first-class hospitality and catering team provide outstanding food and drink. More info
Pekes Manor private Estate is a beautiful wedding venue near Halisham, East Sussex. Peaceful yet quite close to London, this listed Manor House and its 5 other houses is set within extensive gardens & grounds for stunning photo opportunities. More info
Perfect Barn for a Lovely Wedding Venue in Ticehurst East Sussex. Civil ceremony venue is East Sussex. Perfect for your wedding day. More info
A luxury Wedding Venue, in Horsham, Sussex. South Lodge also had a civil ceremony license. This beautiful venue offers exclusive use and also has guest accommodation available. More info
Slaugham Place is a delightful garden marquee wedding venue near Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Get married under the historic stone arches in Elizabethan manor ruins surrounded by peaceful, private and magical water gardens. More info
Laughton Barns Wedding Venue is set in East Sussex and only only 20 minutes from Brighton. Circa Events wedding catering has built its reputation by creating some of the most memorable and highly praised wedding breakfasts in the South East. More info
Set in the midst of the beautiful South Downs National Park, our lovely function room offers panoramic views over the golf course. We are renowned for our superb friendly service & excellent food, & our wedding packages offer great value for money. More info
The perfect location for an outdoor wedding ceremony in the heart of Sussex. Lewes Castle is a licensed wedding venue with ceremonies taking place at the top of the historic Keep with stunning hill top views. More info
Northease Manor is a wedding venue in East Sussex available for wedding receptions and special occasions. Circa Events has built its reputation by creating some of the most memorable and highly praised wedding breakfasts in the South East. More info
Michelham Priory is a beautiful Medieval estate set on its own peaceful island in the heart of the Sussex countryside. Licenced for wedding ceremonies in the grand Elizabethan Barn or stunning Priors Chamber. More info
Stunningly refurbished boutique hotel, offering wedding receptions in West Sussex. Grounds for a marquee to cater for larger weddings. More info
Begin your “happily ever after” in your own bespoke style at The Oak Barn-be it a lavish banquet or relaxed rustic wedding. Our exclusive use farm, featuring two spectacularly restored barns and a weaving house, is the perfect venue for Your Wedding. More info
Great Ote Hall is a stunning historic country wedding venue, in the heart of East Sussex offering bespoke hospitality for events of any size. Licenced for Civil Ceremonies and a wonderful Marquee wedding reception venue More info
Chalk Farm LDC in East Sussex is licensed to hold marriages & civil partnership ceremonies. It offers the perfect location for your special day with a high level of attention to detail to help you. plan and host your wedding. More info
Buxted Park is a magnificent country house, set in stunning grounds and gardens, making it the perfect fairytale wedding venue in East Sussex. We have a license for Civil Ceremonies and can offer a complete wedding package. More info
Blackstock is a stunning country escape barn wedding venue. Set in the rolling country side of the South Downs with an elegantly refurbished 16th Century Barn, offering 70 acres of gardens, bluebell woodland and picturesque photo opportunities. More info
Venue situated in the east of Sussex. More info
The Anchor Inn at Barcombe offers you the ideal setting for your wedding day, set in the heart of the country overlooking the River Ouse with beautiful surroundings it makes a wonderful country wedding venue in East Sussex. More info
Civil Ceremonies Wedding Venue in Uckfield, East Sussex. More info
Licenced for civil wedding ceremonies and full wedding receptions Anne of Cleves House is a charming and peaceful country town house in historic Lewes. More info
Unique, country wedding venue in East Sussex. Licensed for civil ceremonies. More info
Beanstalk Wedding Venue offers the perfect setting for a wedding reception. More info
Wedding venue in Brighton, East Sussex. With a license for civil ceremonies. Set in the heart of the Sussex Countryside, yet only minutes from the bustling city centre of Brighton,Stanmer House is the perfect venue for your wedding. More info
You've made a great choice to get married in Sussex - East. Long gone are the days of flimsy party tents and tacky decorations - these days, marquees are a seriously stylish wedding venue option. They can hold any sized wedding, from a small family gathering to huge receptions of over 500 guests.
If you're hoping to have a small, intimate ceremony in your chosen venue in Sussex - East but wish to invite lots more guests for the reception, marquee venues are ideal for you, as lots of smaller venues tend to offer space for a marquee reception outside. It may be that your venue has a permanent marquee on their grounds, or there’s simply space for you to choose your own to hire. In this case, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from in Sussex - East. Will you hire a classic English marquee with roll up sides, or maybe a festival-style yurt or tipi? Most marquees are a blank canvas so you are able to add your own personal touches to it, including the flooring, colour scheme and choice of dance floor.
If you're thinking about having your wedding at a venue with a marquee in Sussex - East, they're perfect for you if:
Please speak to your chosen venue about what they include in the price of hiring their 'marquee wedding venue.' In some cases, the venue will only charge you for the hire of the grounds, and then you’ll have to arrange the marquee separately with a marquee hire company. Check with your wedding venue to see if they have any recommended marquee suppliers that you have to use before looking into your own.
In other cases, your wedding venue in Sussex - East may have a permanent marquee in the grounds, or one that is in use throughout the summer month, for example. This may be a simpler choice if you don’t want to arrange your wedding marquee directly.
Make sure you’re clear as to the costs of your marquee hire and any set up fees before you sign your venue hire contract to avoid confusion and unexpected costs later down the line!
Definitely! If you provide a little extra heating and don't mind not being able to roll up the sides, a marquee is perfect for a winter wedding! The difference is that you won’t be able to roll the sides of the tent up (which is generally an option in the warmer months), and that you’ll have to provide extra heating for your guests to keep your marquee warm. Getting married at a marquee wedding venue in winter gives you the option to decorate it how you wish and make it as wintery as possible. Adding fair lights and lanterns is one of many ideas.
Most marquees in Sussex - East should be able to withstand wind and rain. If the weather is forecast to be too bad for a marquee wedding (could be a storm), you will want to have a backup plan, which could be an indoor space to get married. Discuss your wet weather plan with your wedding venue to ensure you’re prepared for any poor weather conditions.
The law states that civil ceremonies must take place in a permanent and fixed structure in order to be legally binding. Unfortunately, this tends to rule out marquees, even ones that are set up all year round. One way to get around this is to have your ceremony over the threshold of a doorway. This way, your guests can be seated in the marquee while you are technically indoors. Another option you have is to have the wedding reception in the marquee after having your main ceremony in a nearby church or a room in the main venue.
Marquees are usually a completely blank canvas, which is great for couples who would like to add their personal touch. Hanging decorations such as lanterns and bunting are a great option. Lighting options such as fairy lights and chandeliers can also help set the mood for your evening reception. To fill up the space in a marquee, you should opt for taller centre pieces to fill up the empty space as the ceiling in marquees are very high.
There's lots of marquee wedding venues to choose from in Sussex - East and you'll find the top ones on Guides for Brides.
