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Wedding suppliers in Sussex you need on your radar

Planning your big day and looking for suppliers? Here's a helpful guide of our favourite Sussex suppliers that you need on your radar to plan your big day.

1. Chariots Chauffeur Hire 

Chariots Wedding and Executive Cars specialise in classic, veteran and modern car hire for weddings beautiful cars can be hired for weddings in Lewes, Uckfield, Eastbourne, Brighton and everywhere in between. 

Chariots Wedding & Executive Cars, Merlins, 
Uckfield Road, Clayhill BN8 5RU 
01273 813401 info@chariotschauffeurs.com 
www.chariotschauffeurs.co.uk

2. Arabella Floral 

Arabella Floral is a weddings and events florist covering Sussex, Kent and Surrey. We love using seasonal flowers and foliage to create beautiful, natural and wild designs. 

www.arabellafloral.com 
contact@arabellafloral.com 
07870 271212 

3. Ashdown Events 

Ashdown Events provides a full event decoration and floristry service for weddings, parties and corporate events including bridal and reception flowers, chair covers, backdrops and draping. 

Unit 2, Moonhill Farm, Burgess Hill Road, Ansty RH17 5AH 

sales@ashdownevents.co.uk 
www.ashdownevents.co.uk 
01444 616090

4. Chair Cover Chic 

High quality room decor for your affordable dream wedding, private party or corporate event. Chair covers and all styles of sashes, draping, lighting, backdrops, flower wall, blossom and topiary trees. 

www.chaircoverchic.co.uk 
89 Hammerwood Road, Ashurstwood RH19 3RX
01342 824180 enquiries@chaircoverchic.co.uk 

5. Weddings at Dale Hill 
Located in the beautiful East Sussex countryside with stunning views of the Sussex Downs. We are the perfect venue for your celebrations.
www.Dalehill.co.uk 
weddings@dalehill.co.uk
01580 200112

6. Gelato Gemilli’s Ice Cream Tricycle

Fabulous artisan ice creams and sorbets hand-made in Sussex served from a charming tricycle.

www.gelatogemelli.co.uk
janecapaldi@aol.com
01273 495628

7. Great Betley Farmhouse

Great Betley Farmhouse set in the heart of the countryside with stunning views to the South Downs, perfect for a celebration of any size! 

07899 664070 
kim@greatbetleyfarmhouse.co.uk 
www.greatbetleyfarmhouse.co.uk

8. Loxwood Meadworks

‘Honeymoon’ traditions re-imagined for today. Celebrate your marriage with Festival 18. Toast to good luck and happiness with our deliciously light, crisp and refreshing honey wine. 

www.loxwoodmeadworks.com
hello@loxwoodmeadworks.com 
Instagram: @loxwoodmeadworks 

9. Bury Manor Barn Weddings

Holding their annual showcase on Saturday 11th March (11.30am-4.30pm), Bury Manor Barn is an idyllic Sussex wedding venue. To go along to visit their open day, please book online here.

https://www.burymanorbarn.co.uk/

01798 831791
info@burymanorbarn.com

10. Harpist – Margaret Watson

The ultimate romantic instrument! Margaret has a vast musical repertoire to suit all tastes and can arrange your “special song” for that extra personal touch. 

01403 740102
07957 669504 
goldharp23@gmail.com 
www.harpmusic.co.uk 

11. Weddings at Horsted Place Hotel 

Imagine welcoming your family and friends to your very own country house on your wedding day, say 'I do' at Horsted Place Hotel. 
www.horstedplace.co.uk
Sharron Winter – events@horstedplace.co.uk 
01825 750581

12. Sarah Lacey Dry Cleaning

Expert care for your wedding dress. Sarah believes every wedding dress is unique, that’s why her personalised cleaning and boxing service is so popular with brides. 

www.sarahlacey-drycleaning.co.uk
1 College Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1QN
01444 416644 

13. Hever Castle

Once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, is an award-winning wedding venue in Kent.
Be it the stately grandeur of the castle itself, the country house atmosphere of The Astor Wing, or the stunning lakeside location of The Guthrie Pavilion, Hever Castle can make your wedding daydreams come true. 
Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a big party, an outdoor wedding or you are looking for roaring log fires, it’s all waiting to be discovered at Hever Castle. There are also 27 beautiful five-star luxury bedrooms and a self-catering cottage for you and your guests to stay in. 
www.hevercastle.co.uk

 

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