Rustic romance Preston Court, the enchanting estate known for its 17th-century barns, working steam engines, and a whimsical carousel, is celebrating after taking home two awards at the Kent Wedding Awards. The venue was announced as ‘Wedding Venue of the Year – Something Different’ as well as the overall ‘Wedding Venue of the Year’. Anna List Brain, director of Peacock Events at Preston Court, said: “Winning two awards in one night is overwhelming, but to do so as a female-led team in such a competitive county feels like a real milestone. We approach every wedding with a ‘what if we could?’ mindset, and it seems couples, and judges, notice.” Visit prestoncourt.co.uk for more information. SPRING SCENTS Kent-based home fragrance brand Simon James Home is celebrating spring with three new reed diffusers, designed to bring fresh, uplifting scents into the home as the days grow warmer. Perfect as wedding gifts, the new fragrances include cardamom and myrtle, coconut and tonka bean, and peach bellini. Each scent reflects the season, from aromatic warmth and creamy sweetness to bright, sparkling fruit notes inspired by springtime celebrations. These new diffusers join the brand’s existing collection, and Simon James Home is also launching matching candle and diffuser bundles for each scent. The bundles allow couples to layer fragrance effortlessly, pairing the continuous aroma of a reed diffuser with the richer, on-demand scent of a handpoured candle. To find out more, visit simonjameshome.co.uk CONGRATULATIONS Canterbury’s Olly Knight has been named UK National Winner in the Wedding Photographer category at The Wedding Industry Awards 2026. Olly, who began photographing weddings in 2011 after shooting a friend’s wedding, said: “I love documenting real moments rather than posing people. Winning Best Photographer for the South East over the past three years has been amazing, but to achieve a national win is truly incredible. I’m so grateful to my couples and to the judges for their support.” The 2026 Awards were decided based on over 25,000 client votes, combined with feedback from the past 12 months and the opinions of more than 160 expert judges. From 1,300 entrants, 280 regional winners became national finalists, highlighting the best talent in the UK wedding industry. For more information, visit ollyknightphotography.co.uk NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on news from around Kent LATEST NEWS 7
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