The Bench That Finally Earned a Perfect 10 on a Wedding Day!

• 1:46 pm August 20, 2026
• Yashvi

He has spent years rating benches, but one special bench finally earned his first-ever 10/10. Discover why a simple bench became part of Sam Wilmot’s wedding day and the love story behind it.

A Bench-Rating Account With a Unique Idea

Sam Wilmot founded the Instagram account “Rate This Bench” in 2019. He visits different benches and gives them ratings based on his experiences. One particular bench had previously received a 9/10.

The Bench He Discovered With Sophie

Sam and his partner, Sophie, first discovered the bench together in 2020. Sophie has also been part of the Instagram account since they started dating, working as the page’s photographer.

They Chose Their Wedding Church Because of It

The couple later chose St John The Baptist Church in Old Sodbury, South Gloucestershire, as their wedding location specifically because of the bench nearby.

The Bench Finally Got a Perfect 10

After their wedding ceremony, Sam and his new wife Sophie sat together on the bench while surrounded by their friends and family. That special moment changed his rating from 9/10 to 10/10.

A Moment He Says He Will Always Cherish

Sam said, “There is no possible moment in life I will cherish more than sitting on my favourite bench, alongside my wife moments after marrying surrounded by our friends and family.” He added that he does not expect to ever top that feeling. The bench had become much more than a place to sit — it was now connected to one of the most important moments of their lives.