If you have already chosen the venue for your Big Day, that's fine by us! Everyone has their own idea of the perfect setting to say 'I do' and just sometimes doesn't include the Grand, even if we are effectionately known as the 'Wedding Cake of Hotels'.
Recently we came across a lovely couple who did just that and thought we would share their story!
Danielle and Donato Forte married in the idyllic setting of All Saints Chapel in Eastbourne on Saturday 8th August this year. The Chapel is beautiful, set in gardens and just a hop, skip and a jump from the Grand along the seafront. They also chose to have their Wedding Breakfast and Evening Reception in the same venue.
When it came to booking the first night , the couple had absolutely no idea where they were going! Some friends had decided to club together and buy a 'Grand First Night' package as a present..... perfect idea.
So when they realised where they would be sleeping that night it came as rather a big surprise. The chosen room was Room 123, a beautiful suite on the first floor overlooking the sea, with it's own lovely balcony.
Waiting in the room was a delicious chilled bottle of Champage, strawberries and chocolates. Rose petals were scattered over the turned down bed and a wonderful Molton Brown gift awating them in the bathroom.
Breakfast was served the next morning on the balcony with stunning views, this impressed Danielle and Donato as they had actually forgotten to put out their order the previous night in all the excitement! Chef came to the rescue and Room Service arrived with the legendary 'Grand Breakfast' for two.
Danielle's ending comment sums it up really: 'All of it was very special and was a perfect way to finish our fairytale day. We didn't want to leave and could have stayed forever, it really was a dream stay, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you'...
So as we said, we are not just here for the wedding day and would really love to be part of yours in some way!
Take a look at the 'Grand First Night' on our website.... Grand First Night