Over 500 of Northern Ireland’s elite wedding professionals gathered at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast, on Sunday January 27, for a glitzy night, put on to acknowledge the best specialists and establishments in the wedding industry.

The awards celebrated those who promote excellence in the industry as well as the efforts and commitment of the very best wedding experts that invest in ensuring their customers always receive top services that are second to no-one, making their wedding day the best it could be.

The star-studded evening was hosted by Paulo Ross. He welcomed on stage fantastic professionals who work tirelessly in order for things to go off without a hitch.As chosen by the public, he presented the winners and provided a platform to thank those in the wedding industry, letting them know that their good work doesn’t go un-noticed.

A Spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Wedding Awards 2019 said: “We are very honoured to have welcomed such talented individuals at the fourth Northern Ireland Wedding Awards 2019.

“We would like to thank the public for their engagement and for making the awards one of the most respected events in the industry.

“It is safe to say that it was a memorable and inspiring night, reflecting the professionalism that flows within the country’s wedding industry. The awards provided a platform to acknowledge the protagonists of this sector- from caterers, florists and wedding planners to hair and make-up artists, honeymoon planners and Djs- who know how to make our special day looking like a fairytale.

“We would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their amazing achievements.”

The awards also provided the opportunity to fundraise for a worthwhile cause and helped raise money for the official charity partner, Make A Wish Foundation UK who grant magical wishes to children and young people, fighting life-threatening conditions.

The winners of the Northern Ireland Wedding Awards 2019 are:

Wedding Accessories Provider of the Year:  Selena Doran Millinery (Castewellan)

Freelance Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year: Stacey Latimer Pro Makeup Artist (Bangor)

 Wedding Entertainment of the Year: Alastair Scott Ceilidh Band (Moneymore)

Honeymoon Planner of the Year: Briege McAuley - Travel Counsellors (Coleraine)

Transport Provider of the Year: Premier Limousine & Wedding Cars (Cookstown)

 Event Decorator of the Year: Rose Cottage Events (Ballymena)

Stationery Supplier of the Year: Inspired Hand Wedding Stationery (Belfast)

Wedding Specialist Supplier of the Year:The Time Capsule Photo Booth (Lisburn)

Local Wedding Exhibition of the Year: The Creative Wedding Fair (Carrickfergus)

Romantic Wedding Venue of the Year: Leighinmohr House Hotel (Ballymena)

Caterer of the Year: Arbutus Catering (Coleraine)

 Jewellers of the Year: Vera McCullough Jewellery (Broughshane)

Photographer of the Year: Muiread Kelly Photography (Downpatrick)

Creative Photographer of the Year: The Dixie Mix Photography (Stewarstown)

Videographer of the Year: Shutter VII Media (Omagh)

Groomswear Supplier of the Year: Cityman Menswear (Derry/Londonderry)

Wedding Coordinator of the Year: Glenavon Hotel (Cookstown)

Outstanding Supplier of the Year: The Wedding Room (Coleraine)

Wedding DJ of the Year: DJ Chris Entertainment (Castlecaulfield)

Wedding Planner of the Year: LilacElan (Lurgan)

Wedding Boutique of the Year County Fermanagh & County Tyrone: Diamonds & Pearls Bridal Boutique (Enniskillen)

Wedding Boutique of the Year County Derry / Londonderry: The Bridal Showroom (Londonderry)

Wedding Boutique of the Year County Antrim: Bridal Elegance Boutique (Larne)

Wedding Boutique of the Year County Down: Peony Bridal (Hillsborough)

Wedding Boutique of the Year County Armagh: Chantilly Lace Bridal Boutique (Lurgan)

Wedding Boutique of the Year Belfast: Fountain Bridal Emporium

Wedding Boutique of the Year Overall Winner: Fountain Bridal Emporium

Wedding Venue of the Year County Fermanagh: Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel (Enniskillen)

Wedding Venue of the Year County Tyrone: Tullylagan Country House Hotel (Cookstown)

Wedding Venue of the Year County Derry / Londonderry: Drenagh House & Estate (Limavady)

Wedding Venue of the Year County Antrim: Lissanoure Castle (Ballymena)

Wedding Venue of the Year County Down: Hugh McCann's Boutique Wedding Venue and Gardens (Newcastle)

Wedding Venue of the Year County Armagh: Riverdale Barn (Craigavon)

Wedding Venue of the Year Belfast: Malone Lodge Hotel

Wedding Venue of the Year Overall Winner: Lissanoure Castle (Ballymena)

Florist of the Year County Fermanagh: Clare Flower (Enniskillen)

Florist of the Year County Tyrone: Beautiful Blooms (Stewartstown)

Florist of the Year County Derry / Londonderry: Willow & Twine (Upperlands)

Florist of the Year County Antrim: Victoriana Floral (Whitehead)

Florist of the Year County Down: Wedding Designs by David McConkey (Ballynahinch)

Florist of the Year County Armagh: OL Flowers (Armagh)

Florist of the Year Belfast: Blooms of Belfast

Florist of the Year Overall Winner: Beautiful Blooms (Stewartstown)

Cake Designer of the Year County Fermanagh: Cake Creations (Enniskillen)

Cake Designer of the Year County Tyrone: Truly Scrumptious Cakes by Design (Omagh)

Cake Designer of the Year County Derry / Londonderry: Cakes 2 Party (Maghera)

Cake Designer of the Year County Antrim: Lou's Little Cakes (Ahoghill)

Cake Designer of the Year County Down: The Wee Cake Shop (Banbridge)

Cake Designer of the Year County Armagh: Home Caked (Armagh)

Cake Designer of the Year Belfast: Downie's Brownies and Cupcakes

Cake Designer of the Year Overall Winner: The Wee Cake Shop (Banbridge)

Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year County Fermanagh: Elysian Hair & Makeup (Enniskillen)

Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year County Tyrone: Hair Therapy & Heavenly Beauty (Strabane)

Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year County Derry / Londonderry: Creative Jemz (Londonderry)

Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year County Antrim: Janette Aiken makeup and beauty (Ballymena)

Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year County Down: Blondie's Hair Salon (Hilltown)

Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year County Armagh: Hair by Maria Owens (Mullaghbawn)

Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year Belfast: Ashlee-Nicole funky hair and nails

Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year Overall Winner: Blondie's Hair Salon (Hilltown)

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