 The length of an engagement can vary hugely. There are those who plan their wedding day two years in advance and those who opt for just two months - whatever you choose, time is no barrier for a fabulous wedding.
At The Pilgrims Rest we have bookings for 2021 and even 2022. We also have last minute bookings which happen for a variety of reasons. Some couples are moving abroad and want to start their new lives married, others have been together for years and suddenly decide to “Go for it” and are married within a few months. Our very first wedding at The Pilgrims Rest was unexpectedly brought forward an entire year - this amazing couple managed to plan and execute their wedding beautifully in less than a month. We have designed The Pilgrims Rest to make a wedding a realistic possibility for anyone wanting to tie the knot in a short time period. With no restrictions on suppliers and no corkage charges we aim to offer as much flexibility and choice as possible to make your wedding day a reality. The Pilgrims Rest is a truly unique wedding venue in the heart of East Sussex. You won’t need to pay for a venue dresser here. In fact, many couples end up bringing almost nothing at all. Not only a stunning 600 year old venue with a vaulted Great Hall and three working inglenook fireplaces, but one that has been thoughtfully designed and furnished. Full of rustic charm and historic soul The Pilgrims Rest is a wedding venue unlike any other. The team at The Pilgrims Rest create beautiful seasonal looks and continually source decorative accessories that couples can use at no extra charge but can also be packed away if not required. The cosy, intimate nature of the venue means that you can surround yourselves with your friends and family, making this Wealden hall house your own for the day. If you are thinking about tying the knot this year we do have some last minute dates still available for end of 2019. Alternatively if you would like a little more time to plan your day and would like to attend one of our wedding viewing days then please contact The Pilgrims Rest on 07552873448 or email at venue@pilgrimsrestbattle.co.uk. Our next viewing days are: Thursday 23rd May 2019 from 4pm until 8pm Thursday 6th June 2019 from 4pm until 8pm Photograph by Charlotte Rawles Photography: charlotterawlesphotography.com
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 With bulbs starting to poke their way through the earth and the morning song of birds now returned to our shores, our design team at The Pilgrims Rest have been building a nest of their own, busily creating a new look for Spring. Like Snow White and her feathered help, we too have been hard at work sprinkling even more magic onto our already magical wedding venue - albeit a little less tuneful in the singing department!
At The Pilgrims Rest we all love creating our seasonal looks. Each season we add something new making the building sing for each season. The looks vary from season to season but all have the same aim - to make having a wedding at The Pilgrims Rest as beautiful and cost effective as possible. Our Spring look includes cherry blossom and hazel twigs suspended from the Dining Room ceiling intertwined with moss filled tea light lanterns. The furs on the benches in The Great Hall have been swapped for pretty bohemian rugs in faded blues and blush pinks (you can still have the furs if you prefer) and the stair and fireplace garlands have been spruced up with blossom and pussy willow. To top it off we have been painting lanterns in chalky blues and filled them with dried moss and candles tying in perfectly with the rugs. As well as everything we already provide from The Bryant dressing rooms and the new Fitzherbert dressing room to the cosy Webster bar, the Spring look in the Great Hall and the Dining Room adds a stunning, fresh take on our gorgeous venue. If you prefer to decorate the venue yourselves then we can also pack everything away and let you do your own thing. Whatever you choose, The Pilgrims Rest is a wedding venue unlike any other. 600 years old, full of rustic charm and historic soul, The Pilgrims Rest offers couples the flexibility to have their wedding just how they want it. There are no corkage charges, no fixed suppliers and no hidden extras. To arrange to view this little gem for yourselves please call…. If you would like to come and view The Pilgrims Rest please email Amy on venue@pilgrimsrestbattle.co.uk or call 07552 873448 to arrange an appointment. Our next open days are Sunday 14th April & Saturday 4th May 2019... call today to make an appointment. Photography by Sarah Williams Photography Venue & styling by The Pilgrims Rest Top Table flower arrangement by Sophie The Flower Girl Tableware by Abbey Catering  We all love wedding photographs which is why finding a great photographer is a must for many couples. The right photographer will capture emotion, joy and fun on your wedding day so it is a good investment but can also be an expensive one. What can really push up the price is the need for two photographers shooting at two different locations for the pre-wedding photographs. If your budget cannot run to a second shooter only one part of the morning is recorded. What often happens is that while a bride or groom is getting ready, their future spouse has no one taking professional photographs of them; no one to capture their pre-wedding nerves, their families looking so proud; their best man or bridesmaid straightening their tie or fluffing their dress. Some venues have dressing rooms but rarely two. Wanting to get ready together but still keep the element of surprise as your walk down the aisle is something many couples are looking for; this is often difficult to find. At The Pilgrims Rest we are always looking to help couples have a wonderful day and keep their costs down. So with this in mind, we have been working hard to create a second dressing room for grooms and brides; all under one roof but still quite separate. We have designed our new room to be the perfect backdrop for pre-wedding photos. Rich, cosy and quintessentially British, we absolutely love it and so do photographers. But what to call our new dressing room? The bar and our original dressing room are named after families who once lived at The Pilgrims Rest but not this time. Instead we have called it The Fitzherbert Room for all the Mr Darcys and Bridget Joneses out there looking to tie the knot. And let’s face it, who can’t say it without thinking of that famous scene from the film and still keep a straight face? The Pilgrims Rest is nearly 600 years old. Full of rustic charm and historic soul, this is a venue quite unlike any other. To book an appointment to meet a member of our wedding team and see what else we include please contact Amy on 07552873448 or email venue@pilgrimsrestbattle.co.uk. Photograph by Georgina Piper at www.georginapiperphotography.co.uk  When engaged couples are looking at planning their wedding they can become frustrated with some venues being very restrictive in what they allow (and don’t allow) them to do. For some, venues that promote a “blank canvas”can seem like a breath of fresh air but beware - this can become a costlier route than you might think.
Often these venues really are what they say - blank and also completely empty. Barns especially can be dark, cavernous spaces until cleverly lit, furnished and decorated. It is easy to spend thousands of pounds of a wedding budget turning a blank space into a spectacular one. To re-create that Pinterest wedding you have been hankering after takes a great deal of time, money and effort. If you can afford a venue dresser that can be a great solution, but this does come at a price. If your budget does not stretch to a venue dresser you will probably be relying heavily on friends and family to help you achieve your dream. So what if you could find a wedding venue that doesn’t need lots of decorating to make it sing? One that has been thoughtfully designed and furnished to make life as easy as possible? One that provides lots of added extras to keep costs down for their couples? So where, I hear you ask, can you find such a place? The Pilgrims Rest is a truly unique wedding venue in the heart of East Sussex. You won’t need to pay for a venue dresser here. In fact, many couples end up bringing almost nothing at all. Not only a stunning 600 year old venue with a vaulted Great Hall and three working inglenook fireplaces, but one that has been thoughtfully designed and furnished. Full of rustic charm and historic soul The Pilgrims Rest is a wedding venue unlike any other. The team at The Pilgrims Rest create beautiful seasonal looks and continually source decorative accessories that couples can use at no extra charge but can also be packed away if not required. From vintage dressing tables, full-length mirrors and chaise longues in the bridal changing room to fur topped benches in The Great Hall with safety wax candles for the ceremony, every detail has been considered. The Dining Room comes with beautiful limewashed trestle tables, wide enough for sharing platters and Chivari chairs. A cake table and stand, wine buckets and garlands wrapped in pea-lights as well as pewter candlesticks, candles for the tables and vintage decanters are all included. The cosy Webster bar has a rustic bar, drinks fridge, drinks dispensers and champagne baths - all ready for you to use. Don’t forget the piles of wood for the fires! To top it off you can set up the afternoon before, and collect anything left behind the morning after the wedding. Neither an empty dry hire venue nor one that is restricted to packages, The Pilgrims Rest offers couples the flexibility and choice to have their weddings just how you want, with no fixed suppliers, no corkage charges and no hidden extras. Bring your own caterers or have a DIY wedding if you choose and, if you want more help, The Pilgrims Rest team have a little black book of all their trusted Sussex suppliers. Importantly, a member of the wedding team will be there on the day to hold your hand and ensuring the day runs smoothly, leaving you, your family and your friends to relax and really enjoy your wedding day. If you would like to book an appointment to see this stunning Sussex gem then call Amy on 07552873448. |