Last Chance to Enter the 2027 Kent Wedding Awards!
Calling all Kent Wedding Venues and Suppliers…
Can you believe it? Entries for the 2027 Kent Wedding Awards, in association with Sonas, close on 30 September 2026 with finalists announced in October 2026!
The Kent Wedding Awards celebrate the extraordinary talent behind Kent’s weddings – from photographers to venues, caterers and chef teams, beauty experts, dress and suit retailers and quite literally everything in between.
Finalists and winners often tell us how being part of the awards boosts credibility, sales, growth and confidence – whether new to the industry or already well established. And perhaps most importantly, the awards are about couples ‘looking for the badge’ so they know they’re choosing a trusted business, one that’s committed to excellence and has been recognised not just by clients, but by peers and industry experts too.
This year, the Kent Wedding Awards sees a staggering 42 categories, including six new awards ranging from content creation to new venue openings, while some of our regular categories have had an upgrade for 2027 including a dedicated beauty category and recognition for both internal and external events teams.
And don’t forget, for the first time, the industry itself will vote for the coveted Supplier’s Choice Award, celebrating professionals and businesses that have earned admiration and respect from their peers.
Of course, the awards are about far more than the glittering trophies themselves. They shine a spotlight on the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make Kent’s weddings so magical. Whether it’s helping a bride find her dream dress, capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments, creating bespoke floral arrangements or ensuring every detail of the big day runs seamlessly, the awards recognise the passion and expertise that make Kent’s wedding industry something to be incredibly proud of.
The most exciting part? All finalists will have the opportunity to attend the Kent Wedding Awards in association with sonas – the No. 1 event management system for modern wedding venues – 2027 Gala Night, firmly recognised as the highlight of the Kent wedding industry calendar where you can expect a black-tie celebration like no other.
If you’re ready to have your work recognised by leading industry experts, consider this your sign to not only put yourself forward for the 2027 awards but encourage your couples to nominate you for that all-important Couple’s Choice Award, recognising your hard work and dedication to going above and beyond for their big day.
But don’t leave it until the last minute. September has arrived far sooner than anyone expected, and with peak wedding season drawing to a close, the deadline will be here before you know it too. Whether you’re entering for the first time or returning to build on your previous success, now is the time to put your business forward and make 2027 our biggest and most exciting year yet.
An exciting new venture begins for Sideways Media this summer as Brilliant Marketing Solutions delightedly announce that Sideways Media, renown local publishers of A Kentish Ceremony magazine, are the new owners of The Kent Wedding Awards brand with immediate effect.
The exciting news means that award-winning Sideways Media, the family-owned and operated independent media, marketing, publishing and events company will now be bringing their knowledge and insights of the local wedding industry to the prestigious Kent Wedding Awards, where the best of Kent’s suppliers are recognised and celebrated each year.
Chris and Karin of Brilliant Marketing Solutions said: “From our initial wedding awards concept more than 12 years ago, to what is now, the leading and best-known wedding awards for Kent, we could not have found a better organisation to take forward the brand across the county. Sideways’ specialised and in-depth knowledge of the Kent Wedding industry, teamed with their access to so many additional promotional outlets for suppliers and couples, ensures that the brand will continue to grow its market presence and bring positive impact and benefits to wedding companies across the county. We have loved every minute of working in this industry and would like to thank every business that supported us over the years, and we hope that you will welcome the team from Sideways Media, who can’t wait to get started!”
Adam & Sam Ready, Sideways Media’s directors are thrilled to be taking on the new venture, commenting: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome The Kent Wedding Awards to the Sideways Kentish portfolio. As publishers of A Kentish Ceremony magazine, we’ve seen first-hand how important these awards are in showcasing and celebrating the finest venues and suppliers in the county, and the positive impact they have on both businesses and the couples who choose to celebrate their marriage, civil partnership or renewal of vows in Kent. We can’t wait to continue the amazing work that Brilliant Marketing Solutions started, while bringing a renewed Sideways creative energy to the awards. We look forward to hosting our first awards in January 2025, and look forward to announcing all the plans very soon.”
So what happens next? All the fantastic companies and suppliers who have already entered for the next Kent Wedding Awards will be contacted by the Sideways team to give an update on the upcoming awards.
More details of the next Kent Wedding Awards will also be announced soon.