Wedding Venue of the Year

Award Criteria

The best of the best!

This prestigious award is given to an outstanding venue that has demonstrated excellence across all aspects of wedding planning, service, and experience.

The winner will have impressed not only with their beautiful setting but also with their exceptional hospitality, attention to detail, and dedication to creating unforgettable weddings.

Judges will consider overall feedback, customer testimonials, and evidence of service excellence as demonstrated in the 12 months prior to entry.

Judges will look for: overall excellence, outstanding customer service, stunning surroundings, and the ability to create consistently extraordinary weddings.

Entry Questions

  1. Tell us about your business, when it was established, how many weddings it services on average each year, and the licenses you hold. Explain if you are independent, part of a group etc. and how you operate.
  2. Tell us more about what makes your venue truly stand out. Explain your customer journey, packages, usps, add-ons, staffing set up and on-the-day protocols.
  3. Why has the last year been particularly special for your venue’s wedding offerings? Include enhancements to your weddings, awards, accreditations, refurbishments, etc.
  4. How do you consistently exceed your couples’ expectations and provide an unrivalled wedding experience?
  5. Why do you deserve to be awarded Venue of the Year this year?

In your supporting evidence, please provide any additional materials that support this entry consideration. You may include a maximum of six client or supplier testimonials that support your entry.

*Please note: this category is only open to venues that have entered in at least one of the main venue categories.

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