The Gallivant

As for the event, we have nothing but profound thanks and great things to say. Everything was wonderful and people are still talking about you. The thing people (and ourselves) felt the most, was how easy, kind and friendly you all are. For such an upscale venue, that is rare and very valuable!

I think I speak for the both of us when I say it was absolutely perfect, everything ran so smoothly. We had the absolute best day and of course we can’t thank you all enough for the hard work and effort you put into making our day so wonderful! I know our guests LOVED the food and we had so many compliments on the wine choices, so please pass along our thanks to everyone involved.

We had the most incredible day at The Gallivant. As soon as we visited the venue we knew it was just the right setting for our relaxed beachside wedding and on the day it worked better than I could ever imagine. All our guests loved it too and I’m sure more than a few will return for a weekend away! All the staff are wonderful! Friendly, welcoming, accommodating and always ready to go above and beyond. Special

Keith and I just wanted to take a moment to say an enormous thank you for all you did on the weekend. From arrival on Friday afternoon to our final breakfast on Sunday, your team were so welcoming, attentive and efficient. We genuinely had a perfect day. All of our guests commented on how lovely the staff are and what a special hotel The Gallivant is. In addition, one guest said it was the best wedding food she’s ever had. I felt I must pass that on! We can’t wait to come back. Thank you again!

We just wanted to say the biggest thank you for making our day so special. You and the team couldn’t have made the whole experience any better. You honestly thought of everything throughout the day and before and made it so enjoyable for us and all of our guests. We will forever be thankful for how amazing and seamless you made it. Truly, thank you all so much. The Gallivant will always be a special place to us and it is so lucky to have such an incredible team like you.

Just a short note to say a massive, giant Thank You for the amazing experience we had at our wedding. It absolutely exceeded our expectations and made our day a massive pleasure. Special thanks to the team for being so super attentive, helpful, kind (and fun!). The hands-on support and super attentive guidance on the day is worth special mention, as it really de-stressed the day. The food was phenomenal also, and has been commented on by almost commented on by almost literally every guest.

Having originally planned to get married in August 2020, due to government restrictions we tied the knot in October 2020 with 15 of our nearest and dearest. Even at the best of times, the build up to your wedding can become quite stressful(!) however the support we received from everyone at the Gallivant was overwhelming. Sarah was our main point of contact and was amazing from the planning stages through to the day itself, going above and beyond to make sure we and our guests were perfectly looked after. Head chef Jamie put together the most incredible menu for the day and the quality of the food and drink served across our weekend really stood out and was a big highlight for us. The venue styling feels so sophisticated yet relaxed and having the exclusive use of such a beautiful space and accommodation felt very special. There were little details at every turn that made the day so personal to us, like the Bloody Mary 'Recovery Station' at breakfast as an example! Our day couldn't have been more perfect, thank you all so much for the efforts you went to for us, it's one we will always remember.

We had originally planned to marry at a different venue in the centre of Rye but unfortunately, three months before our wedding, there was a fire and the venue was forced to close. We'd spent over a year planning the day and so the thought of having to do it all again, in such a short space of time, was pretty soul destroying. However, the team at The Gallivant were amazing at recreating our vision and went above and beyond to make sure all the little details we'd already planned could still be incorporated into the day. We wanted a laidback, slightly less conventional wedding, with an intimate breakfast for family and then a big party with plenty of locally-sourced food and drink for everyone afterwards. A special mention to head chef Jamie, who as well as creating a stunning menu, also sourced and shucked local oysters, which is something not usually on the menu but we were keen to include for our guests in the afternoon. They say things happen for a reason and, while the day wasn't the original we had planned, The Gallivant was the absolutely perfect venue for us and the day surpassed all our (and our guests') expectations.