The best of the UK’s wedding suppliers were celebrating this month at The 2014 Wedding Industry
Hosted by Sky News’ Sarah Hewson, the awards recognise the very best in service, innovation, professionalism and passion.
From bridal gowns, wedding flowers, hair and make-up to venues, transport, entertainment and photography, every winner was cheered by the 450 strong audience and everyone who had reached the shortlist for each of the 24 categories had much to celebrate.
A total of 1,250 companies entered the 2014 awards. 23,000 votes were cast by brides and grooms to decide a regional shortlist. These select few then went through another round of judging by an expert panel who decided the Regional Winners and finally the National Winners.
Damian Bailey, founder of The Wedding Industry Awards, was thrilled with the success of the evening and with the response to the awards themselves.
“The Wedding Industry Awards really have become the gold standard for wedding excellence in this country. Everyone can enter and because of the unique way the votes are scored, big companies are on the same footing as individuals. For couples, seeing our logo on the website of a potential supplier is a real guide to quality and we know that the list of nominees and winners on our website is a big hit with brides and grooms. We’ve done all the hard work in selecting the very best and couples can just enjoy choosing top quality suppliers with no worries.”
The full results are as follows:
NATIONAL WINNERS:
Best Wedding Accessory – Hermione Harbutt
Best Bridal Retailer – Carina Baverstock Couture
Best Wedding Cake Designer – Curtis & Co
Best Wedding Caterer (Independent) – Lemon Zest Cuisine Ltd
Best Wedding Dressmaker/Designer – Emma Tindley Couture
Best Wedding DJ – Terry Lewis Entertainment
Best Wedding Entertainment - Christian Fletcher – Wedding Magician
Best Wedding Event Team – Anna Russell at Middleton Lodge
Best Wedding Florist – Kate Avery Flowers
Best Wedding Hair Stylist – Fordham Hair Design
Best Wedding Live Music Entertainment – Howard Wing
Best Wedding Make-Up Artist – Flossy & Leigh Hair & Make-Up Artist
Best Wedding Marquee Provider – World Inspired Tents
Best Wedding Menswear Provider – Vow Bridal Gallery
Best Wedding Industry Newcomer - Rock My Reception
Best Wedding Photographer – Ross Harvey Photography
Best Wedding Planner (Independent) – Unique Wedding Planning
Best Wedding Special Touch – RTFJ
Best Wedding Stationery – BerinMade Designs Ltd
Best Wedding Transport Supplier – Cathedral Cars
Best Wedding Venue – The Ashes
Best Wedding Venue Stylist – Darby & Joan
Best Wedding Videographer – Rideout Films
Best Wedding Industry Web Site - Blooming Lovely Films
Highly Commended
Best Wedding Florist – Highly Commended - The Poundbury Florist
Best Wedding Cake Designer – Highly Commended - Love Candy Cakes
Best Wedding Caterer (Independent) – Highly Commended - Chimneys Catering
Best Wedding Marquee Provider – Highly Commended - Stunning Tents
Best Wedding Venue – Highly Commended - Middleton Lodge
Best Wedding Hair Stylist – Highly Commended - Essex Wedding Beauty
Best Wedding Make-Up Artist – Highly Commended - Chloe McCall Make-Up Artist
Best Wedding Venue Stylist – Highly Commended - Beau Events
Best Wedding Industry Web Site – Highly Commended - Mango Acoustic Duo
Best Wedding Industry Web Site – Highly Commended - Elite Tents Ltd