From venues that go the extra mile, to photographers that capture the moment perfectly - the Kent Wedding Awards recognise excellence offered to thousands of couples who tie the knot in the county every year. The winners for this year were announced at a gala dinner. They included...

Independent Wedding Caterer Award

Winner: Chives Catering

Menswear Retailer of the Year

Winner: Slaters Menswear, Canterbury

Most Stylish Arrival Award

Winner: Quirky Wedding Cars, Folkestone

Wedding Cake Designer of the Year

Winner: All Shapes & Slices Cake Co, Orpington

Highly commended: Oh So Delicious

Wedding Dress Retailer of the Year

Winner: Country Brides of Faversham

Wedding Finishing Touches Award

Winner: The Flower Preservation House, Ashford

Wedding Florist of the Year

Winner: The Biggin Hill Florist

Wedding Hair Styling Award

Winner: She Said Yes Bridal Hair, Coxheath, near Maidstone

Wedding Photographer of the Year

Winner: Matt Rock Photography

Highly commended: Helen England Photography

Wedding Planner of the Year

Winner: Team Chilston Park, near Lenham

Wedding Venue of the Year

Winner: Penshurst Place & Gardens

Wedding Venue of the Year - Boutique

Winner: The Barn, Tunbridge Wells

Highly commended: Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa

Wedding Venue of the Year - Heritage

Winner: Bilsington Priory, near Ashford

Wedding Venue of the Year - Something Different!

Winner: Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Photobooth Company of the Year

Winner: Magical Times Photo Booths

Toastmaster of the Year

Winner: Your Toastmasters

Wedding Beauty Award

Winner: Elizabeth Joseph-Love professional makeup artist

Wedding DJ of the Year

Winner: Discologic

Wedding Entertainment (Live Act) of the Year

Winner: The Rockpins

Wedding Marquee Company of the Year

Winner: Party Doctors

Wedding Ring Retailer Award

Winner: Robert James Jewellers

Wedding Stationery Award

Winner: The Invite Shack

Wedding Venue Styling Award

Winner: The Creative Venue

Wedding Videographer of the Year

Winner: TDH Media

Wedding WOW Factor Award

Winner: Matty Evans Magic

Bride's Choice - Great Service Award

Winner: Victoria's Bridal Boutique

To find out more about the awards at kentweddingawards.co.uk