Award Criteria
Manors, Estates & Castles
Timeless elegance and grandeur!
Heritage venues, including stately homes, historic estates, and enchanting castles, offer an unforgettable setting for couples seeking a wedding with character, prestige, and history. This category is for historic venues that combine period charm with exceptional service, giving couples the fairytale wedding of their dreams.
Judges will look for: exceptional hospitality, a strong connection to the venue’s historical significance, high-quality event coordination, and the ability to tailor the venue’s grandeur to modern weddings.
Entry Questions:
- Tell us about your business, when it was established and how many weddings it services on average each year and the licenses you hold.
- Describe the history and unique heritage of your venue and tell us about your wedding spaces and capacity.
- Explain how you tailor weddings to reflect both tradition and modern luxury, include whether you have an in-house/external events team, planner etc. and how you work with your couples.
- Provide examples of weddings held at your venue, showcasing the grandeur and experience you offer, remember to include information about catering, accommodation options and any unique services.
- What makes you different and why do you deserve to win this award this year?
In your supporting evidence, please provide us with your wedding brochures and images which depict the style of wedding/ spaces you offer, including package options. You may also include additional imagery/document (e.g. menus) that showcase your offer/extra services and include a maximum of 6 testimonials that support your entry.
All entrants must have been trading for a minimum of 12 months as at time of judging (October 2025) and be based in Kent.