Kent Wedding Awards 2020: The Winners

On November 14, 2019, the Kent Wedding Awards welcomed more than 360 of the county’s finest wedding suppliers to The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel to celebrate their success at the annual awards ceremony.

With the highest ever number of entries this year, plus new categories, judges were highly impressed by the variety available to Kent couples planning their weddings and commended the exacting standards of professionalism, brand strength and customer service offered.

The awards ceremony was filled with excited anticipation as KWA finalists from across the county waited to find out if they would receive the prestigious accolade of being judged the best of the best in their category.

The black-tie gala evening was hosted by comedian Tom Ward and guests celebrated by dancing into the small hours.

Events director Karin Allfree said: “It was once again a fantastic night and we would like to thank all those companies who support our awards every year and also welcome the many new companies that entered the Kent Wedding Awards for the first time.

“We were especially delighted at the success of our new categories this year, in particular Best Newcomer, for helping to shine a light on how this incredible industry continues to evolve and we are super proud of all who took the time to enter.

“We continue to be amazed at how much Kent couples appreciate and use our website hyperlinks to access all finalists and winners and we are delighted to be able to help them a reach such a brilliant collection of wedding professionals.”

“We would like to thank all our sponsors: The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, The Mercure Hotel Tunbridge Wells and Matt Rock Photography; our supporters: Kent County Council, The Creative Venue, Photobooth Hire Faces and Discologic, and our media partner, A Kentish Ceremony magazine.”

The Winners of the 2020 Kent Wedding Awards

Wedding Venue of the Year
Winner: Leeds Castle
Highly commended: The Old Kent Barn

Wedding Venue of the Year - Boutique
Winner: The Bull Hotel

Wedding Venue of the Year: Heritage
Winner: Winters Barns 

Wedding Venue of the Year - Something Different
Winner: Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Highly commended: Hayne House

Wedding Photographer of the Year
Winner: Steve Barber Photography
Highly commended: Hannah Dougal Film & Photography

Wedding Planner of the Year
Winner: Invicta Weddings

Wedding Ring Retailer of the Year
Winner: Custom & Co

Wedding Dress Retailer of the Year
Winner: Victoria's Bridal Boutique

Menswear Retailer of the Year
Winner: Slater Menswear

Wedding Beauty of the Year
Winner: Helen Lee Makeup Artist

Wedding Hair Styling Award
Winner: Kent Bridal Hair
Highly commended: Claire Hartley Stylist

Wedding Events Team of the Year
Winner: The Old Kent Barn

Wedding Stationery Award
Winner: The Invite Shack

Wedding Cake Designer of the Year
Winner: Oh So Delicious
Highly commended: The Organic Cakery

Wedding Florist of the Year
Winner: Emily&Me
Highly commended: Floral Explosion

Wedding Finishing Touches Award
Winner: Debs Sweet Delights

Wedding Wow Factor Award
Winner: Charlotte Laurie Designs

Wedding Venue Styling Award
Winner: KC Weddings and Events

Wedding Marquee of the Year
Winner: My Tipi Event

Independent Wedding Caterer Award
Winner: Touchays

Wedding Videographer of the Year
Winner: TDH Media

Photobooth Company of the Year
Winner: Retro VW Hire

Toastmaster of the Year
Winner: Peter Thompson - Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies

Wedding Entertainment - Ceremony/Breakfast Music
Winner: 2 of Harps

Wedding Entertainment Musical Act of the Year
Winner: The Redfords

Wedding DJ of the Year
Winner: Apollo Funk Entertainments

Couple's Choice - Great Service Award
Winner: Victoria's Bridal Boutique

Newcomer of the Year
Winner: Lily Jones Events

To enter next year's awards, businesses can download an entry form at kentweddingawards.co.uk or call the Kent Wedding Awards team 01622 474011 for further information.