Smokies Park named finalist in National Wedding Awards

Guides for Brides is a popular wedding planning platform that offers couples online advice and recommendations for the best wedding suppliers and venues across the UK

Local business/venue, Smokies Park, has been named a Finalist in the Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards 2025.

Guides for Brides is a popular wedding planning platform that offers couples online advice and recommendations for the best wedding suppliers and venues across the UK.

The Customer Service Awards are a national recognition based on the quality and quantity of the reviews left on guidesforbrides.co.uk and are open to every business represented on the platform over the past year.

Nikita Thorne, Head of Strategy at Guides for Brides, said: “For 30 years, Guides for Brides has championed excellence in the wedding industry, educating businesses on the evolving needs of modern couples and the paramount importance of exceptional customer service.

"These awards are a testament to the dedication and talent within our industry.

"Every business that has been recognised, whether a shortlisted business or finalist, should be extremely proud!”

Natalie Barton, Director of Sales at Smokies Park, said: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist for National Best Large Wedding Venue.

"Our team show unwavering dedication to customer service and ensuring every couple’s wedding journey is perfect.

"It’s an honour for this to be recognised in the reviews that we receive."

A panel of expert judges from the industry will now independently review the finalists and select the winners.

The winners will be announced and all finalists celebrated at the black tie event on March 27, 2025 at Oxford Town Hall.

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