On 15 Jan 2013 at 8:20pm Emma wrote:
Hello,
My partner and I would like to get married late August this year. We have a two year old son and not that much time or money to devote to organising a wedding. Nor do we want anything too traditional. Neither of us are religious and don't want a religious event. We'd love somewhere outside but under cover to cater for 60 people (tipis or the like). Food is really important to us and would love to source everything locally if possible - local farms, wine producers etc. We'd also like a little stage for an acoustic band, or at least an area for them to play and for us to dance.
Any suggestions would be gratefully received!
Thanks in advance,
Emma
On 15 Jan 2013 at 9:24pm Petite Pois wrote:
The English Wine Centre is a lovely venue for ceremony and reception. Beautiful gardens and a lovely barn where you can have a band and dancing area. The barn is used for the ceremony and looks stunning. They have a marque for the catering area. My sister had traditional sussex food which was delicious!!
Hope you find somewhere!
On 15 Jan 2013 at 9:51pm Ben wrote:
Baxters field? Lovely spot with an area for marquee. Can be hired for reasonable cost.
Have a look on the BF website. Kids can run around in safe environment etc
On 15 Jan 2013 at 10:01pm Seagull wrote:
The Amex
On 15 Jan 2013 at 11:05pm Zoe Reason wrote:
How about the Buttercup Café? Claire closes sometimes for an event - it wouldn't hurt to ask...
On 15 Jan 2013 at 11:19pm Castle Gate wrote:
I agree with Zoe. Mrs Gate & I were successfully married there, and Claire's ideas for the catering delighted us and all the guests who kindly attended.
On 15 Jan 2013 at 11:32pm Southover Queen wrote:
One other suggestion, since you mentioned tipis etc - what about Spring Barn Farm? They have a campsite and they can certainly cater for largish groups, and it's a lovely spot between Lewes and Kingston. I think you'd have to tie the knot in a register office because I imagine they don't have a wedding licence, but you could have a great party and do a commitment ceremony there maybe?
On 16 Jan 2013 at 12:45am Me wrote:
The Bowship Hotel is a nice setting and they used to do some all in package deals.
On 16 Jan 2013 at 12:54am paul wrote:
Me trouble with the Bowship it's abit far out of lewes if you got no transport. But i agree with you it is a nice setting.
On 16 Jan 2013 at 7:27am huw wrote:
We provided the bar for a friends wedding at Beechwood Hall in Cooksbridge.
A wonderful venue with plenty of outside space and a small but well stocked kitchen/bar area.
Quite reasonably priced I think.
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On 16 Jan 2013 at 9:47am Guido wrote:
May I suggest "Bap crackle and Hog". Darren's hog roast is one of the best. He does the full range of outside catering if you can find a venue. Google him. Local lad.
On 16 Jan 2013 at 9:57am HelpfulHanna wrote:
Broyle Place Farm - Laughton Road, Ringmer. Stunning stunning location, my son got married there - faultless xx
On 16 Jan 2013 at 11:28am Amy wrote:
There are many places that you can get married on a budget... also look ot for competitions from local places offering a free wedding, or a £50 wedding - my friend won this a few years back. I don't suggest you do catering yourself - this always workd out more expensive than you ever thought - I once had bacon butties at a wedding which went down really well!
If you want to get in touch I can advise you of a few places (too many to write here) as I do specialise in wedding hair and make up myself so I probably have been to nearly all the local ones no matter what the budget!
On 16 Jan 2013 at 7:47pm Al wrote:
We got married on a very tight budget, yet everyone said it was the best wedding ever! Married at Town Hall Lewes, then reception at Southover Grange. You can take your own booze, no corkage, and do what you like with the place...there is a massive kitchen and fridges, we prepared our own buffet and decorated using acorns, ivy and fairy lights. There are different rooms, one would be ideal for a band. You also have the lovely gardens, which although open to the public, are stunning for photos, and the gates are locked in the evening. You hire the Grange by the hour (or you did at the time), I can't remember how much, but it was very cheap.
On 16 Jan 2013 at 9:34pm scary portas wrote:
Marquee at Chalk Pit Inn worth looking into. Also, the Half Moon at Plumpton does a big marquee in their garden. Plumpton Races is a lovely setting and good value. Also, 32 High Street lewes is available for weddings, talk to Minna Robertson at the Council, lovely room and garden. I loved the Halfway House near Rose Hill, a great pub with terrific garden and outdoors space. Oodles of choice, but depends what your budget really is!
On 17 Jan 2013 at 7:29pm oilbarron wrote:
The village hall at Barcombe. Brand new, Has a stage and a wonderful setting and view. Very very well priced. Lots of birthdays and weddings there. Excellent facilty
On 18 Jan 2013 at 10:08pm Emma wrote:
Thanks everyone for your really nice and interesting ideas! Al, can I ask why you guys got married at the Town Hall and not the Grange as as far as I can work out from the internet the grange is where lewes registry office is... Am I right in saying this?
On 18 Jan 2013 at 10:10pm Emma wrote:
Also, Amy, how can I get in touch with you?
On 19 Jan 2013 at 1:51pm Plumpton Lad wrote:
The Half Moon in Plumpton have done some splendid Weddings recently - 6 acre field, views of the downs, marquee, parking, good food etc etc.
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