The George In Rye

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£5,500 - £19,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 110
41 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

A Georgian town house and 16th Century coaching inn situated in one of England’s best kept secrets the historic Cinque port town of Rye. The Magnificent Georgian Ballroom, with hand-painted Chinoiserie panelled walls, is a magical space for your wedding breakfast. There are two fireplaces, large bay windows, high ceilings, a minstrels’ gallery and a large bar area. In the evening, it is transformed for dancing and entertainment. The Ballroom can accommodate up to 80 guests for a wedding breakfast and up to 120 in the evening. The Elegant 16th Century Long Room is a convenient additional room which you can use in several ways. It can be used in tandem with The Ballroom for larger weddings or for more intimate and smaller weddings on its own. You can have your drinks reception after your wedding here or private dining on the eve of your wedding for friends and family. This room can accommodate up to 80 guests for drinks and 40 guests for a wedding breakfast. In between the Long Room and Ballroom is the Green sitting room is a cosy and informal space for private drinks’ receptions. The beautiful soft seating is adjacent to The Ballroom, which you can use during your wedding day for quieter moments or for cocktail evenings, drinks receptions and afternoon teas. Luxurious and intimate, the 41 bedrooms are a place to retreat, relax and unwind. Each room tells its own story to captivate and enchant. Carefully sourced antiques and sumptuous beds with Egyptian cotton linens in every room. The bathrooms all have waterfall showers and roll top baths in the larger rooms. From the cosy rooms in the eves, to master rooms and spacious junior suites in the hayloft there is somewhere for you, your family and your guests to relax.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Anna Campanella
Thank you so much for taking an interest in our weddings at The George. Do get in contact for more information and I invite you to visit the George, to show you around.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2007
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
40

Overview of The George In Rye

Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
110
Reception Capacity
140
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
41
Sleeps No. of People
88
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
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Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Grade I/II Listed Building
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Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Pricing for The George In Rye

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£5,500
Maximum Price
£19,500
For Smaller weddings the Long Room can accommodate up to 40 guests. For larger weddings in The Ballroom up to 120. Please enquire for exclusive use of the whole hotel, which includes the Restaurant, Bar, The Parlour and all bedrooms and the Events Floor.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast

Reviews for The George In Rye
(9)

Shergy
Wedding: September
November 2024
Wedding Planning and delivery at its best!

Just wow! I was father of the bride this weekend, stayed at the George and had the wedding reception there. The service and attention we received from Anna and Elton from the moment we arrived, to our farewells two days later was simply extraordinary and a genuine insight into strong Italian family values and hospitality. Nothing was too much and all this with a smile and utter professionalism. All guests in the party were looked after so well.

Barbara
Wedding: October
November 2024
Perfect Wedding at The George in Rye

11/10 Perfect Wedding, perfect staff, perfect food. Care, attention to detail, we felt very special the whole time. Thank you to Rye, The George and especially to Anna and her team for the perfect wedding, we could not have asked for more, you all gave 110%, thank you one and all. My son and daughter-in-law held their wedding at The George in Rye in October 2024. Anna and her team were absolutely brilliant, nothing was too much trouble, they are the perfect team and provided the perfect venue a

Simon
Happy couple married in April
April 2023
otherwise this was pretty much a perfect winter wedding in a very scenic town

otherwise this was pretty much a perfect winter wedding in a very scenic town. All thanks to Natalie and her team at The George In Rye who from day 1 of our planning were super efficient and helpful and who on the day were superbly organised and attentive to our needs. My mum did high end silver service waitressing for nearly 40 years and she was very impressed at everything she saw and all our thirty guests really enjoyed the day (beyond stuff people just say to the married couple) in large part due to the venue and staff.

Holly and Alex
Happy couple married in December
March 2023
The vision I had came to life

We really appreciate all of your help, you’ve been amazing. The day was so beautiful, so so warm and festive! The vision I had came to life with your help so we were so pleased. Everyone, including us, had such a great time. We keep looking at the photos and get emotional at just how lovely it was. Just went too quick!

Will and Lucy
Happy couple married in February
March 2023
Simply Superb

Thanks so much for your patient, kind help and support!! You have been simply superb and have added so much to the experience!

Katherine and Sam
Wedding: July
October 2022
Amazing

Jen, you have been AMAZING. Thank you for everything. I’ve so enjoyed working with you – you’re the only thing that kept me sane throughout, and what’s even nicer about it all is that I feel like I’ve made a new friend along the way….. THANK YOU THANK YOU.

Holly and Sarah
Happy couple married in September
October 2022
Lived up to all expectations

Just a note from us, thank you for all your hard work for our wedding. When we viewed the George back in January you painted such a great picture and it lived up to all expectations. I'm sure we will be back lots of times to celebrate our anniversaries.

Lulu and George
Happy couple married in June
October 2022
Blown away

I just wanted to send a quick message to say thank you - from George and I - for the most fantastic day on Saturday. Honestly, from start to finish it was more than we could have hoped for. The venue, service and food was incredible - we had so many compliments on all it all and we were just so blown away by how everyone went above and beyond to ensure we had the best day.

Miika and Jenny
Happy couple married in July
October 2022
Best Wedding Ever

We and our guests had a fantastic time - many said, ‘best wedding ever’. Of course, we agree. Please thank everyone who looked after us all weekend - we could not have asked for more. Thank you also for the little details - they didn’t go unnoticed (July 2022)

Location & Contact Details for The George In Rye

Wedding Venue Address
Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The George In Rye?

Every wedding is so different, it would be impossible to choose!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Try not to stress too much, just enjoy your day!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Local Rye handmade chocolates and place name wrote in oyster shell

Describe The George In Rye in 5 adjectives

Romantic, elegant, unique, friendly, welcoming

Where’s the best photo spot at The George In Rye?

Our hidden courtyard in the summer, the Ballroom from the minstrels gallery and of course the many amazing cobbled streets around Rye

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The George In Rye?

We couldn't possibly say! ;-)

What’s your favourite canapé?

Sesame & Wasabi-crusted seared Tuna Cubes with Ginger Soy Dip

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Platter of Local Cheeses, Crackers, Grapes, Spiced Chutney Platter of Charcuterie, Pickles with Bread & Butter

What is The George In Rye most unique feature?

The welcoming atmosphere

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The team!
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