On Monday evening (Feb 22nd 2016) The Europa Hotel, Belfast welcomed over 200 attendees from across Northern Ireland in a celebration of the Wedding Industry.
The Northern Ireland Wedding Awards is very much a celebration of local businesses. Winners are a true reflection of quality and customer service, as chosen by members of the general public.
Presenter, Pamela Ballantine was the host for the black tie ceremony, where service providers from across the wedding sector were present to celebrate the industry which makes our wedding days the best they can be.
“We are honoured and delighted to have such great finalists and winner representing the wedding industry and enhancing its reputation nationally and internationally. As the industry continues to thrive, we hope to encourage more people to get involved and the public to reognise their hard work and efforts.” Commented Irfan Younis, CEO of event organisers Creative Oceanic.
With twenty one accolades presented on the night, the winners are:
Specialist Wedding Supplier of the Year went to Peter Photobooth (Belfast)

Specialist Wedding Supplier of the Year – Peter Photobooth
Wedding Entertainment of the Year went to Gaz Entertainment (Newtownards)

Wedding Entertainment of the Year
Honeymoon/Holiday Planner of the Year went to Orr’s Travel (Holywood).
Event Decorator of the Year went to Charm Wedding Studio (Belfast).

Event Decorator of the Year
Bridal Make Up Specialist of the Year went to Rebecca Saulters Make up (Belfast).

Bridal Make Up Specialist of the Year
Local Wedding Exhibition of the Year went to Wedding Shows at Everglade Hotel by Perfect Bliss Wedding Events (Derry/LDerry).

Local Wedding Exhibition of the Year
Wedding Coordinator of the Year went to Weddings at Tiffany’s (Belfast).

Wedding Coordinator of the Year
Groomswear Supplier of the Year went to McCartan Bros (Newry).

Grooms wear Specialist of the Year
(the remaining categories were split into five regions, with regional winners and one overall winner)
Romantic Venue of the Year Overall went to Belle Isle Castle (Fermanagh).
Romantic Venue of the Year North East went to Breckenhill (Ballycare).
Romantic Venue of the Year South East went to The Culloden Estate & Spa (Holywood).
Romantic Venue of the Year Southern went to The Whitledown Hotel (Warrenpoint).
Romantic Venue of the Year Western went to Belle Isle Castle (Fermanagh).
Romantic Venue of the Year Belfast went to Stormont Hotel.
Stationery Supplier of the Year Overall went to Inspired Hand Wedding Stationery (Belfast).
Stationery Supplier of the Year North East went to Love 22 Creative Wedding Stationery (Ballymena).
Stationery Supplier of the Year South East went to Whitelace Bespoke Wedding Stationery (Holywood).
Stationery Supplier of the Year Southern went to Your Day Your Way (Lurgan).
Stationery Supplier of the Year Western went to Pyan Patrick Design (Limavady).
Stationery Supplier of the Year Belfast went to Inspired Hand Wedding Stationery
Wedding Accessories Supplier of the Year Overall went to Jourdan (Belfast).
Wedding Accessories Supplier of the Year North East went to Wedding Bliss (Ballymena).
Wedding Accessories Supplier of the Year South East went to Petticoat Lane Bridal (Hillsborough).
Wedding Accessories Supplier of the Year Southern went to Angelic Bridal (Banbridge).
Wedding Accessories Supplier of the Year Western went to John Paul Couture Fashion & Millinery (Derry).
Wedding Accessories Supplier of the Year Belfast went to Jourdan.
Transport Provider of the Year Overall went to Unity Wedding Cars (Newry).
Transport Provider of the Year North East went to Flecks Wedding Cars (Ballymena).
Transport Provider of the Year South East went to Oliver’s Wedding Cars (Downpatrick).
Transport Provider of the Year Southern went to Unity Wedding Cars (Newry).
Transport Provider of the Year Western went to Lisdale Signature Wedding Cars (LDerry).
Transport Provider of the Year Belfast went to Belfast Wedding Cars.
Jeweller of the Year Overall went to D & K Jewellers (Cookstown).
Jeweller of the Year North East went to Greenwood & Co Jewellery (Sauntfield).
Jeweller of the Year South East went to Ali Faye Jewellery (Comber).
Jeweller of the Year Southern went to D & K Jewellers (Cookstown).
Jeweller of the Year Western went to Parchment and Pearls (Omagh).
Jeweller of the Year Belfast went to Murray & Co.
Hair/ Make Up Salon of the Year Overall went to Headlines (Newcastle).
Hair/Make Up Salon of the Year North East went to The Sitting Room Hairdressing (Ballymena).
Hair/Make Up Salon of the Year South East went to Headlines (Newcastle).
Hair/Make Up Salon of the Year Southern went to The Beauty Retreat (Cookstown).
Hair/Make Up Salon of the Year Western went to Hair Therapy & Heavenly Beauty (Strabane).
Hair/Make Up Salon of the Year Belfast went to MNX Pro.
Cake Designer of the Year Overall went to Wedding Cakes by Design (Downpatrick).
Cake Designer of the Year North East went to Cakes by Suzanne (Ballyclare).
Cake Designer of the Year South East went to Wedding Cakes by Design (Downpatrick).
Cake Designer of the Year Southern went to M & M Cakes (Newry).
Cake Designer of the Year Western went to Wedding Cakes by David McKnight (Strabane).
Cake Designer of the Year Belfast went to Barbie Bakes Cakes.
Photographer of the Year Overall went to Graham Crichton Photography (Belfast).
Photographer of the Year North East went to Ursula McCollum Photography (Newtownabbey).
Photographer of the Year South East went to Rachael Mason Photography (Downpatrick).
Photographer of the Year Southern went to Essence Photography (Newry).
Photographer of the Year Western went to Donal Doherty Photography (Londonderry).
Photographer of the Year Belfast went to Graham Crichton Photography.
Videographer of the Year Overall went to Carpe Diem Videography (Banbridge).
Videographer of the Year North East went to Key Moments Video (Ballymena).
Videographer of the Year South East went to EMD Media (Lisburn).
Videographer of the Year Southern went to Carpe Diem Videography (Banbridge).
Videographer of the Year Western went to Coolisk Digital Video (Enniskillen).
Videographer of the Year Belfast went to Cinematic Tide.
Florist of the Year Overall went to Flowers by Arrangement (Dungannon).
Florist of the Year North East went to Sally’s Floral Studio (Ballymena).
Florist of the Year South East went to House of Elliot (Lisburn).
Florist of the Year Southern went to Flowers by Arrangement (Dungannon).
Florist of the Year Western went to Sharon Peaker Flowers (LDerry).
Florist of the Year Belfast went to Wood ‘n’ Earth Floral Creations.
Caterer of the Year Overall went to Challas Roast (Belfast).
Caterer of the Year North East went to Limetree Catering (Maghrafelt).
Caterer of the Year South East went to Posh Nosh (Bangor).
Caterer of the Year Southern went to Simply Irresistible Outdoor Catering (Banbridge).
Caterer of the Year Western went to Culinary Arts (Limavady).
Caterer of the Year Belfast went to Challas Roast.
Wedding Boutique of the Year Overall went to Divinity Bridal (Lisburn).
Wedding Boutique of the Year North East went to Campbell’s Brides (Crumlin).
Wedding Boutique of the Year South East went to Divinity Bridal (Lisburn)
Wedding Boutique of the Year Southern went to Angelic Bridal and Boutique (Banbridge).
Wedding Boutique of the Year Western went to Beautiful Day Bridal Cottage (Greysteel).
Wedding Boutique of the Year Belfast went to Now and Forever Bridal.
Wedding Venue of the Year Overall went to Drenagh House (Limavady).
Wedding Venue of the Year North East went to Lissanoure Castle (Ballymena)
Wedding Venue of the Year South East went to The Mill at Ballydugan (Ballydugan).
Wedding Venue of the Year Southern went to Glenavon Hotel (Cookstown).
Wedding Venue of the Year Western went to Drenagh House (Limavady).
Wedding Venue of the Year Belfast went to Malone Lodge Hotel.
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