Helping Hands.
At The Pilgrims Rest we have designed our wedding venue to make it possible to have a great day without the need to spend a fortune hiring in furniture and accessories. To make it easier we have sourced furniture and accessories which we include in the venue hire price from vintage decanters to pewter candlesticks; Chivari ceremony chairs to lime washed trestle tables and benches. Please see our What's Included page for a full list of what we have chosen to help make your day easier.
The Pilgrims Rest is a dry hire venue giving you the choice to have a DIY or fully catered wedding, or anything inbetween . Unlike most dry hire venues we include our wedding coordination team who can hold you hand, answer and questions and put your mind at rest. One of the team will be with you on the day to ensure your wedding day goes without a hitch.
We offer complete flexibility and choice to create your perfect day, just how you want it. With exclusive use, no corkage charge and absolutely no hidden extras The Pilgrims Rest is a versatile choice for your wedding day. If you are a dab hand in the kitchen with a team of helpful friends and family and would like a DIY wedding then bring the food with you. We do no charge corkage giving you the time to buy your drinks as, and when, there are some great offers. You can have a cash bar or how about setting up your own Pimms or mojito bar?
If you would rather hand the reigns to the professional then we have a list of excellent local caterers who can run the day for you, from banquets to street food; classic cuisine to a hog roast. They can serve your own drinks or provide a cash bar if you prefer. Alternative you might have a favourite caterer you would like to bring along - just let us know. For our list of tried and tested local caterers please look at the separate Local Caterers page for more details.
We also work with some very creative and talented suppliers from cake makers to florists; photographers to DJs. All suppliers on our list have been carefully chosen who are helpful and friendly. Please have a look at the list below to see their work and their details so that you are able to contact them direct. (Please note, our suggested caterers will be found on our Helping Hands page):
Music/ Entertainment
Kestrel Events- DJ/Disco
07787999470
info@kestrelevents.co.uk
www.kestrelevents.co.uk
Fiona Hosford-Harpist
01232 442935
07866698566
fiona@harpist.uk.com
www.harpist.uk.com
Tristan Mackay - Singer & Guitarist
info@batteredhatrecords.com
www.tristanmackayevents.com
El Banda Burros
07973 508185
pastraker@aol.com
www.elbandaburros.co.uk
Alexander James – Close up magician
07540612362
www.alexanderjamesmagic.com
hello@alexanderjamesmagic.com
Photobooth
Textured Events
07549814841
info@texturedevents.co.uk
www.texturedevents.co.uk
The Diamond Photobooth Co.
01424 563040
info@thediamondphotoboothco.co.uk
http://www.thediamondphotoboothco.co.uk/
Florist
The Enchanted Flower
07889767013
info@theenchantedflower.co.uk
www.theenchantedflower.co.uk
Mrs Neech’s Flowers
07894393996
flowers@mrsneech.co.uk
www.mrsneechflowers.co.uk
Wild Rubus
07979 803 174
www.wildrubus.co.uk
hello@wildrubus.co.uk
Florist on the Farm
07835058711
lucy@floristonthefarm.co.uk
www.floristonthefarm.co.uk
Sussex Cutting Garden
07951161548/ 07974148594
caroline@sussexcuttinggarden.co.uk
www.sussexcuttinggarden.co.uk
Cabbage White Flowers
07796 175 162
lisa@cabbagewhiteflowers.co.uk
www.cabbagewhiteflowers.co.uk
Wedding Stationery
Lynda Loves
07854561415
info@lyndaloves.com
www.lyndaloves.com
Wedding Cakes
Wicky Woo Woo Cakes
07443485622
Emma.wickens@hotmail.co.uk
www.wickywoowoocakes.co.uk
Emily’s Mixing Bowl
07980893846
emilymixingbowl@gmail.com
www.emilysmixingbowl.co.uk
Bonney’s bakery
07808217746
hello@bonneysbakery.co.uk
Bunston Bakes
www.bunstonbakes.com
Toastmaster
Toastmaster Dan
07540358805
dan@tostmasterdan.co.uk
www.toastmasterdan.co.uk
Photography
Sarah Williams Photography
07751958961
info@sarahwilliamsphotogrphy.com
www.sarahwilliamsphotography.com
Georgina Piper Photography
07581455106
www.georginapiperphotography.com
Jackson & Co Photography
07876247859
michaeljackson@jacksonandcophotography.com
www.jacksonandcophotography.com
EBourne Images
07713945296
ria@ebourneimages.com
www.ebourneimages.com
Epic Love Story Photography
07770 526034
emma@epiclovestory.co.uk
www.epiclovestory.co.uk
Nicola Kirk Photography
07890627047
nicolakirkphotography@hotmail.com
https://www.nicolakirkphotography.com/
Videography
Wedding Rose Videography
07518 378062
videography@weddingrose.uk
www.weddingrose.uk
Samuel George Photography
07895 105 218
samuelgeorgephotography@hotmail.co.uk
www.samuelgeorge.org
Celebrants
Kate & Kate
07985295373/07790128592
kateandkatecelebrants@gmail.com
www.kateandkatecelebrants.co.uk
Gabriella Aluna
07925593014
www.alunablessings.com
info@alunablessings.com
Jason M. Smith
07595021589
seventeencelebrantservices@gmail.com
Wedding Dress/Suits
Story of my Dress
07919 154115
cara@storyofmydress.com
www.storyofmydress.com
Tara Deighton Bridal & Bespoken
07825 585051
www.taradeighton.co.uk
Blessings of Brighton
01273 505766
info@blessingsbridal.co.uk
www.blessingsbridal.co.uk
Suits to Suit
01892 611686
dena@suitstosuit.co.uk
www.suitstosuit.co.uk
Jewellery & Accessories
Madrugar Bridal
07758885569
katharinewallinger@gmail.com
@madrugarhastings
Estelle Burton Jewellery
@estellemburton
JHJ Diamonds
07530 930302
jhjdiamonds@hotmail.com
www.jhjdiamonds.com
Laslett England
www.lasettengland.com
Bridal Hair & Stylist
Simply Beautiful Hair
01892 611 931
07958 244 016
liz@simplybeautifulweddinghair.co.uk
www.simplybeautifulweddinghair.co.uk
Mitchell & Millyard
01424 200660
@mitchellandmillyard
Makeover Box (Hair & Make up)
07983333834
danielle@makeover-box.co.uk
www.makeover-box.co.uk
Bridal Make Up
Jane Mather
07906 505 148
jane@janemather.co.uk
www.janemather.co.uk
Natasha Valerie
07837 553905
www.natashavaleriemakeup.com
natashavalerie.mua@hotmail.com
Venue Dressing
Not your average I do
01444702026
hello@notyouraverageido.com
www.notyouraverageido.com
Abbey Catering
01424 830347
info@abbeycateringservices.co.uk
www.new.abbeycateringservices.co.uk
Bowers Events
Ellie Bower -Wedding Planner & Venue Stylist
07903086383
ellie@bower.events
bower.events
Betty Loves Vintage
07514097253
hello@bettylovesvintage.co.uk
www.bettylovesvintage.co.uk
Transport
Falcon Wedding Cars
07718200970
office@falconweddingcars.co.uk
www.falconweddingcars.co.uk
Cavendish Chauffeur Services
07968693784
info@cavendishchauffeursservices.co.uk
www.cavendishchauffeurservices.co.uk
VW Events UK
07743807942
paul@vwevents.co.uk
www.vweventsuk.co.uk
Steve Page-Mitchell
sjpm@btinternet.com
Empress Coaches
01424 430621
info@empresscoaches.com
https://www.empresscoaches.com/
Ice cream tricycle
Chocolate Balloons
07814652403sales@chocolateballoons.co.uk
www.chocolateballoons.co.uk