What an action packed night it was at the annual Wedding Journal Reader Awards, which took place on the 27th May in the glamorous Gibson Hotel, Dublin.
Wedding Journal Reader Awards 2015Pictures by Aidan Oliver
More than 170 wedding experts from across Ireland were in attendance. Finalists enjoyed a cocktail reception, three-course meal, music by the larger than life Manouche Swing, not to mention the nail-biting excitement of the actual awards ceremony itself.
The standard of wedding businesses increases year on year and we at Wedding Journal are always blown away by the calibre of products and services being offered to couples across the country, however there could only be one winner in each category.
A whopping 32,000 votes were cast by you for this year’s Reader Awards, and we are delighted to announce the winners…
Wedding Stationery Company of the Year – winner Maeve Keavey Creations
Wedding Stationery Company of the Year – Maeve Keavey Creations, Maeve Keavey and Catriona Doherty
Wedding Photographer of the Year – winner Ciaran O’Neill Photography
Wedding Photographer of the Year – Ciaran O’Neill Photography, Ciaran O’Neill and Gail Courtney
Honeymoon Provider of the Year – winner Travelmood
Venue Styling Company of the Year – winner Weddings at Tiffanys
Venue Styling Company of the Year – Weddings at Tiffanys, Ciara Scullion and Grainne Kelly
Wedding Gift List Provider of the Year – winner The Wedding Shop at Brown Thomas
Wedding Jeweller of the Year – Lunn’s Jewellers, Elaine Kane, Hannah Clegg and Julie Boyde
Irish Wedding Dress Designer of the Year – winner Kathy de Stafford
Wedding Jeweller of the Year –winner Lunn’s Jewellers
Wedding Jeweller of the Year – Lunn’s Jewellers, Elaine Kane, Hannah Clegg and Julie Boyde
Wedding Florist of the Year – winner Stalks and Stems, Co. Clare
Wedding Florist of the Year – Stalks and Stems, Siobhan O’Connor, Caroline O’Doherty and Grainne Kelly
Wedding Cake Designer of the Year – winner Amazing Cakes
Wedding Cake Designer of the Year – Amazing Cakes, Beverley and Brendan Murphy, and Wynn PentonMake-up Artist of the Year – winner Body Treats Beauty Salon
Make-up Artist of the Year – Body Treats Beauty Salon, Deirdre Body and Judith Martin
Mother of the Bride Retailer/Designer of the Year – winner McElhinneys
MOB Retailer Designer of the Year – McElhinneys Bridal Rooms, Ruth Callaghan, Leah Cleary…
Newcomer of the Year – winner Pearls and Lace Bridal Boutique
Newcomer of the Year – Pearls and Lace Bridal Boutique, Siobhan O’Connor, Carole Boyd and Grainne KellyUnique Wedding Venue of the Year – winner Lusty Beg Island
Unique Wedding Venue of the Year – Lusty Beg Island, Siobhan O’Connor, Connor and Rachel Cadden, and Wynn PentonGroomswear Supplier of the Year – winner Red Groomswear
Wedding Videographer of the Year – winner Ian Higginson Videography
Wedding Videographer of the Year – Ian Higginson Videography, Siobhan O’Connor, Ian Higginson and Jade ManningWedding Hair Stylist of the Year – winner Stephen International
Wedding Hair Stylist of the Year – Stephen International, Siobhan O’Connor, Stephen McCusker and Susan Meek
Wedding Transport Provider of the Year – winner AT&T Chauffeurs
Wedding Transport Provider of the Year finalist and winner, Siobhan O’Connor, Barry Murphy, Michael Kelly and Bill PentonWedding Entertainment Provider of the Year – winner Bentley Boys
Wedding Entertainment Provider of the Year – Bentley Boys, Siobhan O’Connor, Paul Hensey and Bill PentonWedding Gift List Provider of the Year – winner The Wedding Shop at Brown Thomas
Wedding Gift List Provider of the Year – The Wedding Shop at Brown Thomas, Carmel Fitzgibbon and Julie BoydeBridal Retailer of the Year – winner Perfect Day
Congratulations to all our winners and finalists and thank you to everyone who voted!