Exciting times… Entries for the Kent Wedding Awards 2027 in association with sonas, are officially OPEN! And the awards are set to be the biggest ever with a staggering 42 categories, including six brand-new for 2027 awards.
As the largest wedding county in the UK, the Kent Wedding Awards shine a spotlight on Kent’s best wedding talent, from incredible venues and teams to superstar suppliers, and this is your chance to be recognised amongst the best of the best.
From getting a coveted ‘Finalist’ badge to kickstart your recognition promotion, to the hugely anticipated build up of judging and the announcement of the coveted Highly Commended runners up to the glittering crowning of the Winners, Kent Wedding Award entrants, partners and sponsors all report boosts in bookings, growth in brand recognition and increased confidence from couples who ‘look for the Kent Wedding Awards badge’ as a trusted sign of quality.
How to enter the awards
If you’re a wedding professional ready to showcase your work, find the perfect category for you here.
You’ll find five tailored questions designed to highlight your expertise, passion, your glowing testimonials from your couples and of course what sets you apart and makes you excellent in your field.
What’s new for 2027?
This year sees 42 categories available for you to enter, the BIGGEST amount in Kent Wedding Awards history! The awards will see the return of much-loved categories across beauty, hair, photography, videography, entertainment, retail, catering and of course venues, too, as well as the ever-popular Couple’s Choice Award, for which newly-wed couples can nominate their favourite wedding supplier.
There are also some brand-new categories including:
– Cultural Wedding Award
– Wedding Content Creator of the Year
– Wedding Co-Ordinator of the Year
– Wedding Inclusivity Award
– Wedding Seamstress / Tailor / Atelier of the Year
– Wedding Venue of the Year – Something New
And for the first time, the industry itself will vote for the coveted Supplier’s Choice Award, celebrating professionals and businesses alike that have earned admiration and respect from their peers.
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 in the Kent wedding industry calendar where you can expect a black tie celebration like no other.
So what are you waiting for?
Don’t miss out on the most prestigious awards in the county. Entries close on 30 September 2026