Award Criteria

Hotels, Golf Clubs & Function Suites Classic, timeless, and refined!

Traditional wedding venues provide all-inclusive wedding packages with dedicated staff, beautiful event spaces, and the convenience of on-site accommodations and catering.

This category celebrates venues such as hotels, golf clubs, and function suites that offer a seamless and elegant wedding experience for couples and their guests.

Judges will look for: high-quality facilities, excellent customer service, versatility of event spaces and the ability to deliver both intimate and large-scale celebrations to the highest standards.

Entry Questions:

  1. Tell us about your business, when it was established and how many weddings it services on average each year and the licenses you hold.
  2. Describe your venue’s facilities, accommodation, and event spaces, and tell us about your wedding style and capacity.
  3. Explain how you ensure a stress-free and well-organised wedding experience, include whether you have an in-house/external events team, planner etc. and how you work with your couples.
  4. Provide examples of weddings showcasing your venue’s versatility. Remember to include information about catering, accommodation options and any unique services.
  5. 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.