What Being A TWIA Award Winning Wedding Planner Means for You as a Couple Planning Your Wedding
- Danielle Winship
- Dec 17, 2025
- 3 min read
If you’ve seen that Acorn & Oak Weddings has just been named TWIA Regional Wedding Planner of the Year 2026, you might be thinking…
That’s lovely — but what does working with an award winning wedding planner actually mean for us?
And that’s a completely fair question.
So rather than talking about trophies or titles, I want to explain what this recognition means for you as a couple and how it shows up in your wedding planning experience.
what this recognition means for you as a couple
It Means You’re Choosing a Planner Proven by Real Couples
The Wedding Industry Awards aren’t based on popularity or nominations from friends. They’re judged using detailed feedback from real couples who’ve already been through the full planning journey.
That means this award reflects:
How supported couples felt
How calm and organised their wedding day was
How well communication and problem-solving were handled
Whether they’d recommend their planner to someone they love
In other words — it’s not about how a wedding looked on Instagram, but how it felt to live through it.
When you book me, you’re choosing a planner whose approach has been tested, experienced, and trusted by couples just like you.
It Means Less Stress for You
Weddings are exciting — but they can also be overwhelming.
An award like this tells you that:
I’ve handled the pressure before
I know how to keep things calm when emotions run high
I can manage timelines, suppliers, and last-minute changes without passing that stress on to you
My role isn’t just to plan a beautiful day — it’s to protect your peace while doing it. Don't get me wrong, sometimes things crop up and plans might change, but having someone there to support you through it makes all the difference.
You should be able to enjoy your engagement, sleep the night before your wedding, and feel present on the day itself. That’s exactly what this recognition reflects.
It Means Clear Communication and Strong Organisation
One of the biggest reasons couples hire a planner is to avoid confusion, overwhelm, and decision fatigue.
This award shows that couples consistently experienced:
Clear, timely communication
Thought-through timelines
Confident coordination behind the scenes
A sense that someone truly had everything under control
You won’t be left chasing suppliers or wondering what happens next. I guide you step by step, so the process feels manageable — even enjoyable.
It Means Your Wedding Will Be Treated as Personal — Not “One of Many”
Winning this award doesn’t mean I plan weddings by a formula. Quite the opposite.
It reflects a way of working that values:
Inclusivity
Individual stories
Cultural traditions
Non-traditional ideas
Doing things your way
Your wedding won’t be squeezed into a template. It will be planned around who you are, what matters to you, and how you want the day to feel.
It Means You’re Investing in Experience — Not Just An Award Winning Wedding Planners Services
When couples work with an award-winning planner, they’re not just paying for logistics.
They’re investing in:
Experience built over many weddings
Calm decision-making under pressure
Trusted relationships with suppliers and venues
Someone who can see the bigger picture and the tiny details
That experience is what allows you to relax, trust the process, and actually enjoy one of the most important moments of your life.
It Also Means You’re Working with a Planner Aiming Even Higher
Being named Regional Wedding Planner of the Year 2026 has also placed Acorn & Oak in the running for the National TWIA Finals in January.
That doesn’t change how I treat my couples — but it does reinforce my commitment to excellence, care, and constantly raising the standard of the experience I offer.
You benefit from that focus every step of the way.
The Bottom Line
This award isn’t about ego or accolades.
It’s about reassurance.
Reassurance that:
You’ll be supported
You’ll be listened to
You’ll feel calm, confident, and cared for
Your wedding will be handled with professionalism and heart
If you’re looking for a planner who takes the weight off your shoulders and helps you enjoy the journey as much as the day itself, I’d love to chat.
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