The For Better For Worse Wedding Awards are here for 2026 – bigger, better, and more exciting than ever before! From breathtaking barn venues and elegant manor houses to unique city spaces and dreamy destination getaways, this year’s awards recognise the venues that truly go above and beyond for their couples.
This year’s winners span every corner of the UK – plus some stunning international locations too. Whether you’re newly engaged and searching for your dream venue, or a wedding pro keeping an eye on the industry, our wedding awards winners are well worth a look.
Why it matters
These awards are more than just a badge. They’re a celebration of creativity, commitment, and community in an industry that helps bring love stories to life every single day.
Being recognised as a For Better For Worse Award Winner helps venues:
Build trust with newly engaged couples
Highlight standout qualities and services
Boost visibility across the wedding market
Add extra sparkle to your marketing and website
Want to be part of it next year?
If you’re a wedding venue or supplier and want to be considered for the For Better For Worse 2027 Wedding Awards, keep your profile up-to-date and make sure you’re listed with us. We’ll be opening up next year’s review process later this year – and we’d love to see what makes you shine.
Want to stand out now? Get in touch about our FBFW Extra packages and marketing tools.
Huge congratulations once again to all our incredible 2026 Wedding Award winners. You’ve earned your place at the top – and we can’t wait to see what’s next for you!
Not received your badge of honour?
Each of our winners this year have a new shiny badge to proudly display on your website and shout out about your accolade. Here’s how to get the most out of your badge:
Upload the badge to your website.
Add it to a relevant section (homepage, footer, or awards page works brilliantly).
Link it to your venue’s location page on For Better For Worse
The full list of the FBFW 2026 Wedding Awards:
NORTH
- Augill Castle – Best Castle Wedding Venue
- The Parsonage Hotel & Spa – Best Country House Wedding Venue
- Donington Park Farmhouse – Best Farmhouse Wedding Venue
- Hazlewood Castle Hotel – Best Historic Wedding Venue
- Grosvenor Pulford Hotel – Best Hotel Wedding Venue
- The Royal Toby Hotel (Decker Group) – Best Intimate Wedding Venue
- The Manor, Bradford Road – Best Sports Wedding Venue
- The Priests House – Best Unique & Unusual Wedding Venue
- The Morritt Hotel and Garage Spa – Regional Excellence
EAST
- Crondon Park – Best Barn Wedding Venue
- The HAC – Best City Wedding Venue
- Gosfield Hall (CHW) – Best Country House Wedding Venue
- Vaulty Manor – Best Countryside Wedding Venue
- Holmewood Hall (CHW) – Best Historic Wedding Venue
- Pendley Manor Hotel – Best Hotel Wedding Venue
- The Compasses at Pattiswick – Best Intimate Wedding Venue
- Leez Priory (CHW) – Best Manor House Wedding Venue
- Hungarian Hall – Best Outdoor Wedding Venue
- Essendon Country Club – Best Sports Wedding Venue
- Cley Windmill – Best Unique & Unusual Wedding Venue
- Essex Barn @ The White Hart – Regional Excellence
- Offley Place Country House Hotel – Regional Excellence
- The Lawn – Regional Excellence
- Ware Priory – Regional Excellence
SOUTH
- The Green Cornwall – Best Barn Wedding Venue
- Orchardleigh House – Best Castle Wedding Venue
- The Ministry Venues – Best City Wedding Venue
- The Cumberland Hotel – Best Coastal Wedding Venue
- Froyle Park – Best Country House Wedding Venue
- Cornish Tipi Weddings – Best Countryside Wedding Venue
- Kew Gardens – Best Destination Wedding Venue
- Nancarrow Farm – Best Farmhouse Wedding Venue
- Southdowns Manor – Best Historic Wedding Venue
- DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House – Best Hotel Wedding Venue
- Aviator Hampshire – Best Intimate Wedding Venue
- Union Club – Best LGBTQ Wedding Venue
- Holbrook Manor – Best Manor House Wedding Venue
- Pennard House – Best Outdoor Wedding Venue
- Frensham Pond Hotel – Best Restaurant Wedding Venue
- St Julians Club – Best Sports Wedding Venue
- The Hawk Conservency – Best Unique & Unusual Wedding Venue
- Bovey Castle – Regional Excellence
- China Fleet Country Club – Regional Excellence
- De Vere Horsley Estate – Regional Excellence
- Elmhay Park – Regional Excellence
- Eversholt Hall – Regional Excellence
- Kings Chapel – Regional Excellence
- Marden Park Mansion – Woldingham School – Regional Excellence
- Old Thorns Manor Hotel – Regional Excellence
- St Audries Park (CHW) – Regional Excellence
- Suncliff Hotel – Regional Excellence
- The Green House – Regional Excellence
- Trevenna – Regional Excellence
- University of Reading – Greenlands Hotel – Regional Excellence
WEST
SCOTLAND
- Norton House Hotel – Best Country House Wedding Venue
- Ballogie House – Best Manor House Wedding Venue
WALES
- Green Grove Barns – Best Barn Wedding Venue
- Henblas Country Park – Best Country House Wedding Venue
- Gellifawr Woodland Retreat – Best Countryside Wedding Venue
- Ridgeway Golf Club – Best Destination Wedding Venue
- Cefn Tilla Court – Best Historic Wedding Venue
- Llangoed Hall – Best Hotel Wedding Venue
- Plas Y Bryn Manor – Best Manor House Wedding Venue
- Priodasau Prifysgol Bangor University Weddings – Best Outdoor Wedding Venue
- Caer Rhun Hall – Best Unique & Unusual Wedding Venue
EUROPE
- Cuarentaytrés – Best Coastal Wedding Venue
- Casa Monte Cristo Collection – Best Outdoor Wedding Venue
Discover the Best Wedding Venues Across the UK and Beyond
The For Better For Worse Wedding Awards shine a spotlight on the best wedding venues in the UK and around the world. From historic castles to countryside barns and luxury coastal escapes, our award-winning wedding venues represent the highest standards in the industry. Whether you’re looking for a romantic venue for a micro wedding or a grand setting for hundreds of guests, our awards list is the perfect place to start your search.
Our annual wedding awards are trusted by thousands of couples looking for the perfect place to say “I do.” Every winning wedding venue has been recognised for exceptional service, unique features, and unforgettable experiences. These aren’t just beautiful locations, they’re standout wedding venues that deliver excellence from first viewing to the big day itself.
Choosing an award-winning wedding venue means peace of mind, stunning surroundings, and a team that’s proven to go the extra mile. With so many wedding venues to choose from, our curated awards list helps engaged couples find the best of the best.
So if you’re dreaming of a wedding venue that’s been voted one of the best, whether it’s in the heart of the Cotswolds, on the edge of the Scottish Highlands, or somewhere sun-soaked overseas – explore our full list of 2026 winners. Your perfect place to get married could be just a click away.