After weeks of nominations and voting, we can now reveal the deserving winners of the 2017 Wedding Journal Reader Awards
The Wedding Journal Reader Awards are Ireland’s leading and highly coveted industry awards. All of the nominations and voting is from brides and grooms who wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the wedding suppliers who have helped them make their dreams become a reality on their wedding day.
Entries flooded in across the 21 categories and once we had shortlisted the finalists in each category, voting was opened once again to determine the overall winners in each.
The voting was ferocious and the enthusiasm shown by everyone towards these awards was once again much appreciated and it was great to be able to welcome all of the winners to a brunch in the Malmaison Belfast.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the winners who took the time out of their busy schedules to come along and receive their awards, and also extend our thanks to the thousands of readers who took the time to vote online and make this possible.
We are delighted to showcase our 2017 winners here…
Outstanding Achievement Award
Winner: Jean Millar
Pic Caption: Jane McGookin – 21 June 2017 – Picture by Darren Kidd /Press Eye.
Congratulations to our three finalists in the outstanding achievement category: Galgorm Resort & Spa, Bridal by Tamem Michael and David McConkey.
Groomswear Supplier of the Year
Winner: Red Groomswear
21 June 2017 – Picture by Darren Kidd /Press Eye.
Congratulations to our finalists in this category: Hire Class, Remus Uomo, Protocol for Men and Louis Copeland.
Mother of the Bride/Designer Retailer of the Year
Winner: McElhinneys
21 June 2017 – Picture by Darren Kidd /Press Eye.
Congratulations to our finalists of the mother of the bride / designer retailer of the year: Perfect Night, The Fashion House, La Creme Boutique and Jasmine Boutique Tralee.
Bridal Retailer of the Year
Winner: Perfect Day, Lurgan
Pic: Bernie O’Neill June 2017 – Picture by Darren Kidd /Press Eye.
Congratulations to our finalists in the bridal supplier of the year category: Pearls and Lace, Petticoat Lane, The Attic Bridalwear Boutique and McElhinneys Bridal Rooms.
Irish Wedding Dress Designer of the Year
Winner: Edel Tuite
21 June 2017 – Picture by Darren Kidd /Press Eye.
Congratulations to our finalists in the Irish Wedding Dress Designer category: Niamh Corazon, Kathy de Stafford, Joanne Ferguson and Shauna Fay.
Wedding Jeweller of the Year
Winner: Lunn’s The Jeweller
Congratulations to our finalists in the wedding jeweller category: Murray and Co., Gardiner Brothers, Fields and Appleby.
Wedding Hair Stylist of the Year
Winner: Tori Keane
Congratulations to our finalists in the wedding hairstylist category: LS Hair Westport, Hair By Stephen International, Davey Davey and Kay Burns Coùture Freelance Styling.
Wedding Gift List Provider of the Year
Winner: The Wedding Shop
Congratulations to our finalists in the Wedding Gift List Provider category: CFC Interiors, Wardens, Arnotts and John Lewis.
Wedding Stationery Company of the Year
Winner: Perfect Day Print
Congratulations to our finalists in the Wedding Stationary Company of the Year category: Kita Kards, Darling Stationary, Daintree and Appleberry Press
Wedding Photographer of the Year
Winner: Ciaran O’Neill Photography
Congratulations to our finalists in the Wedding Photographer of the Year category: Mark Barnes Photography, Paul Duane Photography, Castadiva and Niall Scully Photography
Wedding Videographer of the Year
Winner: Pink Lime Video
Congratulations to our finalists in the Wedding Videographer of the Year category: Ian Higginson Videography, Barry Porter, Castadiva and Digital Bride
Hotel Venue of the Year
Winner: Galgorm Resort & Spa
Congratulations to our finalists for Hotel Venue of the Year: The Landmark Hotel, Lough Erne Resort, Kilronan Castle and La Mon Hotel & Country Club
Unique Venue of the Year
Winner: Bellingham Castle
Congratulations to our finalists in the Unique Wedding Venue of the Year category: Orange Tree House, Hugh McCanns, Cliff at Lyons and Ballymagarvey Village
Venue Styling Company of the Year
Winner: Leaf Designs
Congratulations to our finalists for Venue Styling Company of the Year: Swift Wedding Services, Aisle Love You and I do Wow Weddings and Fairytales Wedding & Events Specialists
Cake Designer of the Year
Winner: Gemma’s Cakes
Congratulations to our finalists for Wedding Cake Designer of the Year: The Cake Lady, Amazing Cakes, Sugar Flower Cake Company and Lyttle Cakes.
Transport Company of the Year
Winner: I Do Wedding Cars
Congratulations to our finalists for Transport Company of the Year: Star Car hire, David Andrews Wedding Cars, U2R1 Wedding Cars and AT&T Chauffeurs.
Wedding Entertainment Company of the Year
Winner: The Manouche Boys
Congratulations to our finalists for Wedding Entertainment Company of the Year: The Professionals, Hair O’ The Dawg Wedding Band, DJ Tommy Elliot and Crush
Honeymoon Provider of the Year
Winner: Thomas Cook
Congratulations to our finalists for Honeymoon Provider of the Year: Thomson, Oasis, Travelmood and Tropical Sky
A few winners couldn’t be with us on the day, but a huge congratulations to…
Newcomer of the Year
Winner: White Designer Studio (Co.Meath)
Congratulations to our Newcomer of the Year finalists: Seraphim Couture Bridal, Curvy Chic Bridal, The Giddy Box and The Kat’s Pyjamas
Make-up Artist of the Year
Winner: Paddy McGurgan Makeup Artist
Congratulations to our Make-up Artist of the Year finalists: Sandra Gillen Makeup, Maid by Sinead, Maeve Hollywood Pro Make Up & Beauty and Rebecca Bryson Hair & Make Up
Wedding Florist of the Year
Winner: Stalks & Stems (Co.Clare)
Congratulations to our Wedding Florist of the Year finalists: Leaf Design, Balla Florists, Fleuriste Flowers and David McConkey