Kent Wedding Awards 2021/22: The Winners

The Kent Wedding Awards 2021/22 were held on November 18, 2021 and were shared with the Kent Wedding industry and couples of Kent, via a studio recorded virtual awards evening transmission. Unlike any previous Kent Wedding Awards celebration, these difficult times meant that invitees were unable to gather at The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel for the usual gala evening but instead, the wonderful successes of this industry were broadcast online with the help of the awards host, television comedian Shaun Williamson.

The judges were highly impressed by the exacting standards of professionalism and customer service available from the Kent Wedding industry and commended the hard work and business skills of all applicants on their fantastic presentations and client testimonials.

Events director Karin Allfree said: “After such uncertain times, it is truly wonderful to know that the Kent wedding industry is back and thriving! Love was not cancelled, it was simply postponed and now, couples are back to planning their most important day with our wonderful Kent wedding industry right at the heart of all this.

"We were also blown away with the number of Couples' Choice votes, which really gave the Kent Wedding Awards team a perspective on how hard the Kent wedding industry has been working behind the scenes for their couples. The Kent Wedding Awards will be back in its full glittering glory on 17th November 2022 and we thank the wedding industry for their brilliant support this year and congratulate all our wonderful winners.”

"We would also like to thank all our sponsors: The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, The Hythe Imperial Hotel, The Mercure Hotel Tunbridge Wells, The Plough at Leigh and KC Weddings and Events, and also thank our official media partner, A Kentish Ceremony magazine and our supporters, the Kent County Council."

The Kent Wedding Awards 2021/22 Winners

Beauty & Make-up Artist of the Year: Helena Sergeant Makeup

Highly commended: Helen Lee Makeup Artist

Best Newcomer Award: May Media

Highly commended: The Vines of Rochester

Events Team of the Year (in-house venue team): Salomons Estate

Highly commended: Winters Barns

Menswear Retailer of the Year: Slater Menswear

Photobooth Company of the Year: Retro VW Hire

Sustainable Wedding Company of the Year: Hayne House

Toastmaster of the Year: The Complete Toastmaster

Videographer of the Year: The Captured Picture Company

Highly commended: MAC Videography

Wedding Cake Designer of the Year: Newington Cakes

Highly commended: Chelsea Buns Cake Design

Wedding DJ of the Year: Apollo Funk Entertainments

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

Highly commended: Amore Brides

Wedding Entertainment – Live Music Award: Just Two Flute & Harp Duo

Highly commended: The Redfords

Wedding Finishing Touches Award: Handmade Creations - Kent Wedding & Event Hire

Highly commended: Magenta Flowers

Wedding Florist of the Year: Colonnade Florist

Wedding Hair Styling Award: Pretty Please by Katie

Highly commended: Blow Garden Bridal

Wedding Jeweller of the Year: Navette Jewellery Studio

Wedding Photographer of the Year: Helen England Photography

Highly commended: David King Photographer

Wedding Stationery of the Year: ByBlossom Wedding Stationery

Wedding Venue of the Year: The Old Kent Barn

Highly commended: Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Wedding Venue of the Year – Boutique: The Bull Hotel

Highly commended: The Barn

Wedding Venue of the Year – Heritage: Leeds Castle

Highly commended Chilston Park Hotel

Wedding Venue of the Year – Something Different: The Oak Barn, Frame Farm

Wedding WOW Factor Award: MAC Videography

Highly commended: My Tipi Event

Couples' Choice – Great Service Award: The Orangery

If you are planning your wedding in Kent and would like to find out more about the wonderful winners and fabulous finalists, please visit the website kentweddingawards.co.uk with links to take you directly to their websites.

To find out more about entering The Kent Wedding Awards next year, please contact the KWA team on 01622 474011 or email karin@brilliantmarketingsolutions.net.