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Why Enter the UK Weddings & Honeymoons Awards?
If you're wondering why you should apply for one of our 2027 categories, there are real benefits worth considering.
- Stand out in a competitive industry – Being recognised by an established wedding awards programme gives your business a valuable point of difference.
- Build credibility and trust – Awards provide couples with an extra reason to feel confident choosing your business for their wedding day. One of our finalists told us that they secured extra bookings from engaged couples who had extra reassurance after seeing the UKWHA rosette on their website.
- Benefit from media exposure around £5000 – Becoming a finalist is much more than attending the gala evening, each finalist could benefit from promotional and media exposure across Weddings & Honeymoons’ print, digital, online and social media platforms estimated around the commercial value of £5000.
- Boost your PR profile – Being shortlisted or winning gives you a newsworthy story to share across your website, social media, press releases and newsletters.
- Put your work in front of more couples – Finalist and winner coverage can introduce your brand to engaged couples looking for trusted suppliers.
- Attract new opportunities – Awards recognition can open doors to new clients, collaborations, media opportunities and industry partnerships. Some of our 2026 finalists have already collaborated on shoots and projects as a direct result of connections made through our Awards.
- Celebrate your team – Give your team the recognition they deserve and celebrate together at a fabulous gala evening in London, surrounded by some of the very best people and businesses in the industry.
- Prestigious marketing materials – Finalists receive an official Finalist Rosette, while category winners receive the prestigious Gold Winner Rosette and Winners Trophy. These can be displayed across your online presence to promote your recognised status long after the awards evening itself.
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Apply for our 2027 Awards now
Calling all industry professionals!
The UKWHA 2027 categories are as follows:
- UK Wedding Planner
- Destination Wedding Planner
- Event Designer
- Intimate UK Wedding Venue (<100 capacity)
- Grand UK Wedding Venue (>100 capacity)
- Intimate International Wedding Venue (<100 capacity)
- Grand International Wedding Venue (>100 capacity)
- Bridal Fashion
- Wedding Photographer
- Wedding Videographer
- Wedding Content Creator
- Wedding Florist
- Wedding Cake Designer
- Wedding Celebrant
- Wedding Caterer
- Hair & Makeup Artist
- Jewellery & Accessories
- Special Touches
- Sustainability
- Music & Entertainment
- Honeymoon Resort Award
- Minimoon Resort Award
- Rising Star
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Chairman’s Choice
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Who can enter?
These awards are designed to recognise businesses and individuals working in the wedding industry. You do not need to apply just to one category if several fall within your area of work. You can nominate yourself or you can be nominated by others.
How do I enter?
Firstly, find the category or categories that work for you or the business you’re entering on behalf of. Once decided, simply fill out the application form with the details of the business and answer the prompted questions. Not all of the questions are compulsory however we do recommend filling out every box to increase chances of being shortlisted as a finalist.
How much is it to enter?
There is no entry fee for the awards however you must agree to attend the awards dinner and gala in London on 11th February 2027 if you are shortlisted as a finalist. This requires the purchase of at least one ticket to the dinner and awards gala at The Dorchester Hotel. Fear not! The evening is jam packed with fantastic entertainment, bubbles and dinner along with being surrounded by like-minded individuals. It is great for networking, for business growth and celebrating being a finalist in a national awards event. Of course, if you wish to purchase more than one ticket and celebrate with your team and clients, we welcome this. You can discuss table purchases with a member of our team on attend@ukwha.co.uk. You can also purchase tables even if you are not a finalist. The event is always sold out with some of the best businesses in the wedding industry nationally and internationally.
When do entries close?
Entries close on 30th October 2026. After this, the judges will select their shortlisted finalists who will then be contacted and invited to purchase a ticket to our gala evening at The Dorchester Hotel in London on 11th February 2027.
How are winners selected?
The process has been designed by members of the team at Weddings and Honeymoons Magazine, the creators of the Awards. This has then been assessed for fairness and impartiality by our independent legal counsel, Nicholls & Nicholls, who are retained to oversee the Awards. We have hundreds of applications that are considered in two stages. The first stage uses a unilateral point scoring system for each award category. All applications that pass this stage are then provided to an allocated independent judge from our panel. Our judges have no link to the creators of the Awards and there is no conflict of interest with other companies or organisations. Our judges then follow a marking scheme used to assess the top six in each category including the winner. The final decisions are overseen by our independent legal counsel to ensure the process has not been compromised at any point. If judges are familiar with entrants in their category, then a different category is allocated to them.
Can I submit supporting materials?
We do not accept additional material other than what is in the application form. This is because all applicants have the same opportunity to provide the same information. Please note, there is a ‘any further information’ box at the end of the application that you can take advantage of. No other additional content/materials regarding the entry will be accepted to ensure fairness, consistency and external influences.
What if I have further questions?
If we haven’t answered your query in the FAQ’s, then please do drop us a line at awards@ukwha.co.uk.
For any questions or queries about the Awards process, please contact Chairman of the Judging Panel, Callum Topazio, at awards@ukwha.co.uk Thank you and good luck!
Judging Panel
Our UKWHA judging panel is made up of seasoned professionals from Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine and talented experts from across all corners of the industry. The thorough evaluation process ensures fairness across the judging, as highlighted through the diverse expertise that makes up the panel. If you have any questions or need clarification about the process, please email judges@ukwha.co.uk, we welcome your inquiries and are committed to providing transparency and excellence across every category.
Samar Shawareb
Founder & CEO of Arabia Weddings
Monica Marriott-Mills
Luxury Bridal Consultant
Tommaso Corsini
Founder of WIM for Events
Faye Clarke
Stylist & Bridal Boutique Founder
Roberta Burcheri
Luxury Event Planner
Mizi Mohebby-Gardner
Bespoke Milliner
Emma Pope
International Luxury Events Expert
Bhavna Kerai
Expert Hair & Makeup Artist
Simon Daniel Clissold
Award-Winning Hairstylist & Salon Owner
For the third year running, the awards are moderated by independent legal counsel. Nicholls & Nicholls are an international litigation firm based in the City of London. Managing partner, Lucinda Nicholls, personally oversees every stage of the Awards ensuring all stages are judged consistently, fairly and impartially without any external influences. Rest assured, your entry is treated in confidence and fairly from start to finish. You can find information about the firm at www.nicholls-nicholls.com.
