Recently refurbished, the hotel brings a modern and contemporary vibe while still holding on to its original Victorian charm. This iconic red-brick building is a staple of the Brighton seafront, taking its place proudly in the skyline of the city. Built in 1890, it stands out among the more modern aspects of the city helping to make Brighton what it is today. With sea facing balconies, it's perfect for those all-important photos of your special day. The grand staircase too is a popular spot for couple shots.
The Ambassador Suite is located just off the hotel's main foyer, its arched ceiling incorporates a central dome feature. While the adjoining room acts as the perfect guest reception area. It can host up to 96 loved ones from ceremony to celebrations.
The Clarence Suite offers an impressive space for your ceremony. Originally built in 1819 as a chapel in the grounds of the hotel, it boasts a high-vaulted barrel ceiling with three grand central chandeliers. It can hold up to 120 guests for your ceremony or drinks reception.
The spacious Regency Room offers the ideal setting for larger wedding parties. Conveniently located off the main foyer of the hotel, it also has an adjoining suite perfect for guests to enjoy reception drinks. It can hold up to 250 guests for your ceremony or celebrations.
The venue offers its couples a menu-tasting for two along with a complimentary bedroom for the night of the wedding.
FIND OUT MORE
01273 720 710 | www.doubletree.com/brightonmetropole
Gifting options for the upcoming wedding season from BHS
Wedding gifts for the 2026 wedding season should be meaningful twists on classic gifts like home décor reflecting a couple's personalities. There is also a growing emphasis on sustainability and intentional gifting, with eco-friendly products becoming more common. Ultimately, the trend in 2026 is about thoughtfulness - choosing a gift that feels unique, useful, and emotionally significant rather than simply ticking a box.
READ ARTICLE
A Candle That Unlocks Experiences - New Launch from Cupidly
UK gifting brand Cupidly has unveiled a new scented candle collection designed to go beyond traditional home fragrance, combining scent, personalisation and QR-powered digital content to create what it describes as a more interactive gifting experience. Each candle in the range features a discreet QR code that, when scanned, unlocks curated digital content such as playlists, conversation prompts, shared rituals and date-night ideas. The concept aims to turn a familiar product into something more experiential, encouraging users to engage with the candle beyond its aesthetic and scent.
READ ARTICLE
Everything you need to know about prenups
Prenups are fast becoming a key part of wedding planning for many Brits, with new data from leading law firm Mills & Reeve showing a sharp surge in demand during the second quarter of the year, dubbed by the law firm as 'prenup season'. Brett Frankle, partner at Mills & Reeve, explains how the trend has developed and why more couples are choosing to put agreements in place ahead of their wedding. Over the last five years, we have seen a sharp rise in prenups between April and July, linked to summer weddings, preholiday planning and timesensitive instructions before ceremonies, with July proving particularly popular.
READ ARTICLE
The ‘I Do’ Dilemma: Why Couples Struggle to Sign Their New Names
More couples than ever are choosing to combine their surnames after marriage, but many are running into one unexpected problem: they can't sign their new name. Searches for "combined surnames" have risen by 37% in the past month, according to new data analysed by luxury pen brand Scriveiner. Interest has been steadily increasing over the past year, with a clear spike in the lead-up to wedding season between late spring and early autumn.
READ ARTICLE
