Ockenden Manor is a fine Elizabethan manor house with 27 gloriously decorated rooms, an award-winning restaurant, elegant drawing room and stunning spa, all set in eight acres of beautiful grounds overlooking Cuckfield Park in West Sussex.

With its history and character, cosy sitting room warmed by a roaring log fire and cosy, wood-panelled bar, Ockenden Manor is a wonderful place to escape to and it's less than an hour from London.

With licence for both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies, Ockenden offers a truly unique and beautiful wedding venue.

From a vintage afternoon tea wedding to a stunning winter wedding, an intimate wedding to a whirlwind one, tell us about the wedding you have always dreamed of and we will do our best to make your dreams come true.

Ockenden Manor can also be booked on an exclusive use basis and enjoy being the only guests with the opportunity to style the hotel as you wish.

Helpful Tips for Planning Your Wedding

12 months to go
- Set the date
- Agree a budget
- Draw up your guest list
- Browse venues
- Book your venue
- Send 'save the date' cards
- Consider wedding insurance

11 months to go
- Choose your bridal party
- Decide on your wedding theme/style
- Research photographers & videographers
- Book your photographer

10 months to go
- Research styles of wedding dresses - try on lots!
- Start thinking about your ceremony & vows
- Book your honeymoon!
- Choose your florist & discuss designs

9 months to go
- Book your entertainment
- Design and order your wedding stationary - remember the place names too!

8 months to go
- Choose a scent for the wedding - candles & diffusers
- Consider transport for the day

7 months to go
- Discuss hair & makeup ideas
- Start planning groom and party outfits
- Choose bridemaids' outfits

6 months to go
- Arrange your gift list
- Choose and book your wedding cake

3 months to go
- Send out invitations
- Organise a wine and menu tasting
- Book room for the first night
- 'Give notice' to your registrar (at least 29 days before your ceremony)

1 month to go
- Make sure your outfit is complete and fits comfortably
- Have a final hair and makeup trial
- Write speeches

1 week before
- Wear-in your wedding shoes
- Book a manicure & pedicure
- Get plenty of sleep and time to relax!

Brochure: Weddings at Historic Sussex Hotels