Wedding Events Team of the Year

Award Criteria

Delivering seamless celebrations!

A great wedding venue is nothing without the dedicated team behind it. This award recognises outstanding in-house events teams who go above and beyond to ensure every wedding runs smoothly, from planning to execution. Whether managing logistics, coordinating suppliers, or providing exceptional service on the day, these teams are the backbone of unforgettable celebrations.

Judges will look for: professionalism, teamwork, adaptability, excellent customer service, and a proven track record of delivering outstanding weddings at their venue, evidenced through every step of the wedding process from initial enquiry to on-the-day coordination to post-nuptial correspondence.

Entry Questions

  1. Tell us about you and your business, what you do, how long you have been operating and how many weddings you have undertaken in the last 12 months. Explain if you are an in-house team, preferred supplier or events group.
  2. How do you approach presenting your venue to prospective couples and ascertain their requirements to ensure you can meet their needs (include meeting process, number of meetings, timelines, etc.)?
  3. When the couple have chosen your venue, how do you assist them with the planning stages, and how do you personalise each wedding to meet each couple’s vision?
  4. Tell us of an instance where your service has gone above and beyond the norm to ensure that the couple have the best wedding ever. What was the requirement, and how did you provide a solution? Give an example of how the team overcame a challenge to ensure a flawless wedding day.
  5. What makes you different and why do you deserve to win this award this year?

In your supporting evidence, please include your venue brochure (either physical or digital) and pricing structure, provide video or imagery examples of a range of weddings you have hosted, include any that showcase your offering and where you went above and beyond, and include a maximum of 6 testimonials that support your entry.

All entrants must have been trading for a minimum of 12 months as at time of judging (October 2026) and be based in Kent.