The Perfect Bench Found on His Wedding Day | Bristol News

On his wedding day, Sam Wilmot finally gave a public bench a perfect 10/10 — the very same one he’d previously rated 9/10 at St John The Baptist Church in Old Sodbury. What started as a 2019 joke with friends has grown into a global obsession, with Sam reviewing over 300 benches worldwide using his own quirky criteria: comfort, design, wood, armrests, backrests, and that magical “wow factor.” Never giving a bench less than a 1/10 — reserved for urban concrete monsters — Sam’s wife Sophie, his longtime photographer, knew this bench held special meaning. Now, even with his ultimate bench found, Sam’s mission continues, fueled by the emotional stories from followers who’ve found solace, memory, or magic in a simple seat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/89db6f93d8550ead