Wedding Planner of the Year

Award Criteria

Bringing dream weddings to life!

Everyone wants their wedding day to run smoothly and without a hitch, but planning it can be a real headache. So what better way than to call on the help of the experts?

Wedding planners are indispensable — they help couples organise their perfect day, save valuable time and money, and allow couples to enjoy the fun and excitement during the build-up and on the wedding day itself.

Whether working independently, in-house at a venue, or as a consultant, wedding planners are the architects of seamless and stress-free celebrations.

This award recognises planners who excel in organisation, creativity, and personalised service to craft unforgettable weddings.

Judges will look for: attention to detail, innovation, organisation, creativity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to create unique, flawlessly executed wedding experiences.

Entry Questions

  1. Tell us about you and your business, including how many weddings you service each year, your pricing, and whether you are a preferred supplier.
  2. Describe your planning process and the services you offer.
  3. Describe your role and responsibilities at a wedding — how do you manage this from consultation to on-the-day service?
  4. Tell us of an instance where your service has gone above and beyond to ensure that the couple had the best wedding ever. What was the requirement, and how did you provide a solution? Give an example of how you have overcome 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 any brochures or planning examples (either physical or digital) and pricing structure. Provide video or imagery examples of a range of weddings you have planned and organised, including any that showcase your offering and where you went above and beyond, and include a maximum of six 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.