insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 02 - April 2015 | Page 39

WEDDINGS SUSSEX WEDDING VENUES WHERE WILL YOU SAY ‘I DO’? Picking the perfect venue for your wedding is an important part of getting your day just right. There’s a lot to think about – how will the photos look? How many guests can you fit in? What kind of catering packages are on offer? What about entertainment, a wedding planner or overnight accommodation? With such an array of choice in Sussex, we’ve put together a selection of some of the most idyllic, beautiful, and charming wedding venues in the county. © James Boardman © Kevin Watkins © Julia Claxton complement the flavours of the dishes. Alternatively, the team can work with you to help you create your own perfect menu for the day. Jeremy’s Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XP 01444 441102 [email protected] www.jeremysrestaurant.com Combine this with the talents of chef proprietors Jeremy and Vera Ashpool and Sussex Young Chef of the Year 2013 Jimmy Gray, all of whom are passionate about the quality of the food and standard of service, and you have the recipe for an unforgettable occasion. Located in the heart of West Sussex on the Borde Hill estate, Jeremy’s is one of those rare finds – a vibrant, contemporary styled venue set within a classic, English garden. Rated by The Times as one of the top ten most romantic restaurants in the UK last year, the award-winning Jeremy’s has achieved an enviable reputation as a stylish and beautiful venue for weddings, civil ceremonies and special occasions. Whether you choose to hold a wedding breakfast, buffet or full seated reception, Jeremy’s can accommodate up to 55 guests in the lightfilled restaurant or 70 guests reception style. In addition to the excellent restaurant facilities, for larger weddings of up to 120 guests, or 200 canapé style, there is a beautiful marquee overlooking the garden. This is popular not only in the summer months but also winter and autumn. The restaurant itself is suffused with light and overlooks its own Victorian walled garden with sweeping lawns and a vine-covered walkway, providing the perfect backdrop for photographs and drinks on the day. Jeremy’s wedding service is tailor-made, and the wedding team prides itself on its personal touch and attention to detail; whether it is hosting a ‘Mad Hatters tea party’ with individual cups and saucers, a BBQ or a vintage themed reception. Prospective brides and bridegrooms are encouraged to visit the venue at the very early stages of planning your wedding so the team can show you around and talk to you in person about your wishes for the day. Awarded two AA Rosettes and The Good Food Guide Regional Readers’ Restaurant of the Year 2013, great food is at the very heart of Jeremy’s. Menu choices feature seasonal and local produce and the imaginative, carefully crafted wine list offers a range of styles – including awardwinning sparkling wine from local Sussex vineyards – chosen to perfectly 39