Weddings at Drakes

Combining an unbeatable seafront location, stunning interior design, award winning cuisine and warm personal service, Drakes Hotel truly is the perfect venue for the ultimate Wedding celebration. A licence to hold civil ceremonies also ensures that guests can relax and enjoy the entire day within the hotel, having the full run of the house and our undivided attention.

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CELEBRATE IN STYLE

Accommodating 40 guests for an exclusive use celebration, Drakes ensures an ambiance so intimate and personal, you can't help but to relax and allow the day to unfold seamlessly in the company of your friends and family.

Drakes is never stuffy or formal, but is about total privacy with an ambience of relaxed glamour in luxurious surroundings.

YOUR WEDDING NIGHT

The Super-king Feature Room at Drakes is the ultimate room for a very romantic Wedding night - this 25 sq. meter capacious room features a hand-made 7 foot wide bed, free standing bath offering breathtaking sea views from the expansive floor to ceiling, triple aspect windows, large monsoon wet room and so much more.

“Everything was absolutely perfect on our wedding day at Drakes - the staff were brilliant, the food was brilliant, it was all just brilliant!” Emma and Jill drakes crest divider

Getting ready

Our capacious Super King Feature room offers 25 sq meters of stylish space for the bridal party to get ready for the big day. It is possible to interconnect with the adjacent City King room to allow even more space and the use of two bathrooms.

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AN UNFORGETTABLE MEAL

The Restaurant at Drakes is once again the highest scoring Brighton restaurant in The Good Food Guide 2018 and genuinely is the pièce de résistance of the day.

Chef Andy will create a bespoke three course seasonal menu reflecting your personal taste and style. Options available for Vegetarians and those with gluten free requirements.

I Do

Your Wedding Ceremony will be held in our sea facing Reception Lounge. Family and guests will bear witness to the exchange of vows and celebrate in your civil union during the most poignant part of the day.

AN EVENTS MANAGER ON HAND

With her wealth of knowledge, experience and obvious delight in arranging weddings, our Events Manager will assist you in planning every detail of your Wedding Day.

Contact Carla for a preliminary chat or to arrange a visit to drakes to discuss your personal requirements.

Pier Fun

With the iconic Brighton Palace Pier virtually opposite Drakes, it's a perfect chance to wander over post ceremony and capture some fun moments for the wedding album.

In Your Wedding Package

Exclusive use of all hotel and public areas from arrival at 13.00 until departure the following day at 12.00 midday.
Refreshments on arrival for you and your guests.
Exclusive use of the sea facing lounge to hold your ceremony, if required.
Champagne and canape reception after your ceremony.
Exclusive hire of our fine dining restaurant for a bespoke 3 course celebration dinner for 40 people.

Accompanying wine with your meal.
Champagne toast during the meal.
Light bites later in the evening.
20 luxurious bedrooms for you and your guests to retreat and relax to after your celebrations.
Flower garland for the main staircase to co-ordinate with your chosen colours or wedding theme.
Full breakfast for up to 40 guests the following morning.
Parking for up to 14 cars.

Preferred Suppliers

We’ve been hosting weddings at Drakes for over 10 years. Why not take advantage of our experience and use our hand picked suppliers. They are the very best...

Wedding Photography+
- Peter Prior
  
  Peter Prior has developed an international reputation for an exciting and unobtrusive approach to covering the wedding day.
- Julia Claxton
  
  Julia Claxton “Its not what you’ve got – its what you do with it.”…
Hair and Make Up+
- Trevor Sorbie
  Trevor Sorbie Vidal Sassoon said of his protégé: ‘A brilliant career created by the combination of original thinking with superb technical ability’
Flowers+
- Matthew Gunn
  
  Matthew Gunn is a genius with flowers and totally passionate about his work. Drakes uses Matt exclusively for all our floral requirements and has no hesitation in recommending him wholeheartedly for stunning Wedding flower arrangements to bouquets and buttonholes. Contact him on 01273 207490.
Bridal Wear+
- Leonie Claire
  Leonie Claire is nestled in the heart of the pretty Montpelier region of central Brighton...
Stylist & Personal Shopper+
- Jane Busby
  
  Jane has a wealth of experience advising both male and female clients on style, new looks, best colour and for Wedding attire or general wardrobe updates. She has extensive knowledge of the local boutiques, gentlemen’s outfitters and bridal shops.
  For a no-obligation consultation, please contact Jane directly on 07860136455, and let her know where you heard about her!