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Price: £3,000 – £6,995
Guests: 70
Bedrooms: 51
Deals available: 1
Description
Description
Welcome to The Birch Hotel: Your Perfect Wedding Venue in West Sussex
If you’re dreaming of a wedding venue that combines timeless charm with modern elegance, The Birch Hotel in Haywards Heath is an exceptional choice. Nestled in the heart of West Sussex, this elegant, privately-owned hotel offers a stunning setting for your special day. Its convenient location means your guests can easily travel from Gatwick Airport, Brighton, or central London.
Ceremony and Reception Spaces Designed for Your Celebration
The Birch Hotel features a variety of beautiful rooms, each with its own unique character, perfect for creating unforgettable memories. The hotel’s Victorian interiors and grand staircase provide a classic and elegant backdrop as you make your entrance.
- The Sussex Room: Perfect for intimate ceremonies, this room comfortably seats up to 60 guests.
- The Courtyard Room: Bright and airy, with a distinctive barrel-vaulted ceiling and large windows overlooking the grounds. It accommodates up to 70 guests for a seated wedding breakfast and up to 120 for an evening reception with dancing.
- The Bridge Room: A versatile space ideal for your reception celebrations.
- Garden Area: In warmer months, enjoy drinks, canapés, and wedding photos in the beautifully maintained garden.
Expert Planning Support and Comfortable Accommodation
Planning your wedding should be exciting, not stressful. That’s why The Birch Hotel includes an experienced in-house wedding coordinator and reception manager with every package. Whether you prefer a set package or a fully customized experience, their dedicated team will help with everything from décor to catering.
After your celebration, relax in one of the hotel’s 51 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, perfect for you and your guests. You can also extend the festivities with a breakfast the next morning, giving you one last chance to celebrate before saying your goodbyes.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Izzy Piper
Congratulations!
Thank you for taking the time to contact us to start Your Wedding Journey with us.
Our Ceremony Room is licensed for 50 guests seated and 10 standing (including you and fiancé).
The Reception room is maximum capacity of 120 for Buffet Style for the Evening reception.
If you want to book a show around, please don't hesitate to contact me
Experience
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
49
Overview of The Birch Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
70
Reception Capacity
120
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
51
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for The Birch Hotel
Pricing for The Birch Hotel
Please see below our highest grade package: The Diamond Package
Preferential bed and breakfast rates for you and your guests
Cream or red carpet for the ceremony room or outside the wedding reception room
Ceremony and Reception room hire
Chair covers and sashes for 55 chairs
One glass of bucks fizz per adult for your reception drinks
Orange juice for children for your reception drinks
White table linen and napkins
Use of silver table number/name stands
Gold Wooden adjustable easel for your table plan
One long low and five table flower centerpieces
Three course Wedding Breakfast with tea or coffee and chocolate mints (for 55 guests including top table plus 5 round tables of up to 10 settings)
Two glasses of our house D’Vine red or white wine per adult
One glass of Prosecco for speeches per adult
Silver round or square cake stand and cake knife
Evening buffet reception for 70 guests
Wooden laminated dance floor
Disco by our DJ until 12 am
All dietary requirements can be catered for.
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- MMr & Mrs B28/10/2020would certainly recommend The Birch would certainly recommend The BirchWe really enjoyed our day, and would certainly recommend The Birch as a perfect location for a celebration. Izzy has been very supportive through the changing arrangements because of the government restrictions. Also, Izzy arranging the smaller room made it more intimate and private with the reduced number of guests. We really enjoyed our day, and would certainly recommend The Birch as a perfect location for a celebration. Izzy has been very supportive through the changing arrangements because of the government restrictions. Also, Izzy arranging the smaller room made it more intimate and private with the reduced number of guests.
- MMrs20/10/2020absolutely wonderful absolutely wonderfulabsolutely wonderful for a wedding venue I couldn't of asked for more. nothing was too much trouble everything was done beautifully and the food was brilliant all round absolutely wonderful for a wedding venue I couldn't of asked for more. nothing was too much trouble everything was done beautifully and the food was brilliant all round
- MMr & Mrs20/10/2020Your help, advice and support was second to noneYour help, advice and support was second to noneDear Izzy and all the team at The Birch We wanted to say thank you for all your hard work - we had the most perfect Wedding day. From the initial planning stages through to the day its self; your help advice and support was second to none. The special, more personal touches really added a little something extra to our day. We really appreciated just how friendly and accommodating you all were. The food was fantastic too! We, and our guests thoroughly enjoyed the day and much of that was down to your professionalism. Thanks Again. Dear Izzy and all the team at The Birch We wanted to say thank you for all your hard work - we had the most perfect Wedding day. From the initial planning stages through to the day its self; your help advice and support was second to none. The special, more personal touches really added a little something extra to our day. We really appreciated just how friendly and accommodating you all were. The food was fantastic too! We, and our guests thoroughly enjoyed the day and much of that was down to your professionalism. Thanks Again.
- MMr & Mrs S20/10/2020You were Fantastic You were FantasticTo Izzy, Thank you so much for all your help izzy! You were fantastic and we had such a brilliant day and everything went so well!! We love it all including the food and all guests said how much they loved the food and how the whole day with entertainment (Disco) was great - all aspects brilliant. Thank you all so much !! To Izzy, Thank you so much for all your help izzy! You were fantastic and we had such a brilliant day and everything went so well!! We love it all including the food and all guests said how much they loved the food and how the whole day with entertainment (Disco) was great - all aspects brilliant. Thank you all so much !!
- MMr & Mrs S20/10/2020We couldn’t have picked a better venueWe couldn’t have picked a better venueDear Izzy, had the most fantastic day and a lot of that was down to you and all the staff at The Birch. We would like to say that the way you and the staff conducted yourselves couldn’t have been any better. This is really hard to put into words but intuitively you seemed to know exactly what we wanted and it felt that nothing was too much trouble. You made us feel very special, not only with the table decorations but the champagne and petals in our room - just fantastic!!! We couldn’t have picked a better venue and we will be recommending you to everyone we know. You all did the most amazing job and we can’t thank you enough. This includes all the cleaners and staff behind the scenes that we didn’t see. A special thanks to the chef and kitchen staff who had 30 clean plates for every course because the food was so good and we had so many comments confirming this. A massive heartfelt thanks Dear Izzy, had the most fantastic day and a lot of that was down to you and all the staff at The Birch. We would like to say that the way you and the staff conducted yourselves couldn’t have been any better. This is really hard to put into words but intuitively you seemed to know exactly what we wanted and it felt that nothing was too much trouble. You made us feel very special, not only with the table decorations but the champagne and petals in our room - just fantastic!!! We couldn’t have picked a better venue and we will be recommending you to everyone we know. You all did the most amazing job and we can’t thank you enough. This includes all the cleaners and staff behind the scenes that we didn’t see. A special thanks to the chef and kitchen staff who had 30 clean plates for every course because the food was so good and we had so many comments confirming this. A massive heartfelt thanks
- MMr & Mrs20/10/2020Wonderful DayWonderful DayTo Izzy, Thank you so much for our Wonderful day. A big thank you to you and all the staff who made it an amazing day. To Izzy, Thank you so much for our Wonderful day. A big thank you to you and all the staff who made it an amazing day.
- MMr&Mrs T08/04/2019Thank YouThank YouWe want to thank you and your team for making our day so special the food was lovely we have received lots of compliments we both enjoyed our wedding day so many memories were made so please pass on our thanks to all.We want to thank you and your team for making our day so special the food was lovely we have received lots of compliments we both enjoyed our wedding day so many memories were made so please pass on our thanks to all.
- MMrs S08/04/2019A Wonderful DayA Wonderful DayI just wanted again to express my sincere thanks to you for the efficient way in which you organised S and S's wedding from the booking through to the wonderful day. Everything went better than we could have hoped for thanks to your planning and supervision. I would definitely recommend The Birch to anyone planning a wedding, please pass on my thanks to your staff who ensured our guests were well attended to throughout.I just wanted again to express my sincere thanks to you for the efficient way in which you organised S and S's wedding from the booking through to the wonderful day. Everything went better than we could have hoped for thanks to your planning and supervision. I would definitely recommend The Birch to anyone planning a wedding, please pass on my thanks to your staff who ensured our guests were well attended to throughout.
- MMr & Mrs B08/04/2019So Impressed So ImpressedHi Caroline! You’ve been fantastic and we honestly so impressed with your service! Is there anyone who we can pass this onto as I feel you should be recognised for your hard work! Will be recommending you personally to people in the future! Thank you ever so much! We had a fabulous day and cannot thank you enough!Hi Caroline! You’ve been fantastic and we honestly so impressed with your service! Is there anyone who we can pass this onto as I feel you should be recognised for your hard work! Will be recommending you personally to people in the future! Thank you ever so much! We had a fabulous day and cannot thank you enough!
- MMr & Mrs P08/04/2019Exactly what they dreamedExactly what they dreamedHi Caroline, We just wanted to say a big thank you for all the hard work you and your team put in to make Z and Ms' wedding a real success, they said they had an amazing time and they thought it couldn't have gone any better, it was exactly what they dreamed it would be and better. Thank you so much for making everywhere look so beautiful and for coordinating everything so that the day ran smoothly, you did a great job. We really appreciated how friendly all the staff were at the hotel, lots of the guests commented on this as it added to the lovely atmosphere. Thanks also to those that worked hard on the food it tasted delicious and was so beautifully presented. We also really enjoyed staying at the hotel and having breakfast with our friend and family in the morning. So, again thanks so much for everything, we will definitely recommend 'The Birch' to our friends as we had such an enjoyable weekend.Hi Caroline, We just wanted to say a big thank you for all the hard work you and your team put in to make Z and Ms' wedding a real success, they said they had an amazing time and they thought it couldn't have gone any better, it was exactly what they dreamed it would be and better. Thank you so much for making everywhere look so beautiful and for coordinating everything so that the day ran smoothly, you did a great job. We really appreciated how friendly all the staff were at the hotel, lots of the guests commented on this as it added to the lovely atmosphere. Thanks also to those that worked hard on the food it tasted delicious and was so beautifully presented. We also really enjoyed staying at the hotel and having breakfast with our friend and family in the morning. So, again thanks so much for everything, we will definitely recommend 'The Birch' to our friends as we had such an enjoyable weekend.
Location & Contact Details for The Birch Hotel
Location & Contact Details for The Birch Hotel
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Where is The Birch Hotel located for wedding celebrations?
The Birch Hotel is located in RH17 7SF, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, offering a picturesque and convenient setting for your wedding day.
What types of wedding ceremony spaces does The Birch Hotel offer?
The Birch Hotel provides several unique ceremony and reception spaces, including:
- The Sussex Room: Ideal for intimate ceremonies with seating for up to 60 guests.
- The Courtyard Room: Features a barrel-vaulted ceiling and large windows, seating up to 70 guests for wedding breakfasts and up to 120 for evening receptions with dancing.
- The Bridge Room: A versatile space perfect for reception celebrations.
- Garden Area: Available in warmer months for drinks, canapés, and wedding photography.
Can The Birch Hotel accommodate both small and large wedding receptions?
Yes, The Birch Hotel accommodates various wedding sizes. The Sussex Room suits intimate gatherings up to 60 guests, while The Courtyard Room supports larger events with seating for 70 guests at meals and space for 120 guests during evening receptions.
Is there professional wedding support available at The Birch Hotel?
Absolutely. Every wedding package includes access to an experienced in-house wedding coordinator and reception manager who assist with all aspects of planning, from décor to catering, ensuring a stress-free experience.
Does The Birch Hotel offer customized wedding packages?
Yes, guests can choose from set packages or fully tailored experiences to perfectly suit their wedding vision and preferences.
Are accommodations available for wedding guests at The Birch Hotel?
The hotel features 51 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, ideal for the newlyweds and their guests to relax after the celebration.
Can guests extend their wedding festivities beyond the reception at The Birch Hotel?
Yes, guests can extend the celebration with a breakfast the following morning, providing a final opportunity to gather before departures.
Is The Birch Hotel easily accessible for guests arriving from nearby cities or airports?
The hotel's central West Sussex location offers convenient access for guests traveling from Gatwick Airport, Brighton, and central London.
What makes The Birch Hotel’s interiors special for wedding events?
The Birch Hotel boasts elegant Victorian interiors and a grand staircase, offering a classic and sophisticated backdrop perfect for memorable wedding photographs and grand entrances.
Is outdoor space available at The Birch Hotel for wedding celebrations?
In warmer months, The Birch Hotel's beautifully maintained garden area is available for guests to enjoy drinks, canapés, and wedding photography in a picturesque outdoor setting.
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