Following three postponements due to Covid, County Brides weren’t prepared to let suppliers miss out on a well deserved celebration, so marked the 10th anniversary of The North West Wedding Awards with a virtual ceremony.
On Wednesday 2nd December, the event saw over 1,100 follow along via video link and social media, making the night a huge success.
Over the past year, County Brides received a record breaking 10,000 votes from newly married couples recognising more than 2,400 wedding suppliers for their outstanding work. With a total of 315 finalists, there were 36 deserving winners on the night.
Although the event was virtual, it didn’t stop guests from celebrating. Across The North West, nominees donned their glad rags and popped bottles to recognise their success in what has been an undoubtedly hard year for the industry.
Throughout the evening, guests were encouraged to network virtually and share their celebrations on social media, making it as interactive as possible given the circumstances.
Managing Director, Duane Thornborough, said “We wanted to take tonight to have some escapism from the events of 2020. This has been one of the hardest years yet for the wedding industry and it was important to us to make sure these fabulous people got the credit and recognition they deserve.”
“On the night we were also able to raise much needed funds for our chosen charity, Destination Florida Children’s Charity. Guests made kind donations via text, which will help to take children with life threatening and life limiting medical conditions on a magical holiday to Florida.”
Donations are still being taken for the charity and if you are able to and would like to, you can text DFCC to 70085 to donate £10.
The evening was a huge success and County Brides would like to thank all of the companies who helped to put the evening together.
Winners
Best Accessory
Save the date by Lily
Best Bridal Retailer
Liverpool Bridal Boutique
Best Cake & Sweet Treats
Cake O’Clock
Best Menswear
SG Menswear
Best Venue Stylist
Emma Jane Events
Best Florist
Jacqui O
Best Artificial Florist
Card-en Party
Best Transport (Classic)
Cumbria Classic Wedding Cars
Best Transport (Modern)
Century Wedding Cars
Best Travel Agent
Cumbria Travel
Best Occasion Wear
Te Amo Bridal
Best Bridesmaid
Little Betty’s Boutique
Best Photobooth/Mirror
Jolly Good Photo Company
Best Male Photographer
R W Photography
Best Female Photographer
Julie Winspear Photography
Best Videographer
Capture My Big Day
Best Stationer
Stationery Queen
Best Jeweller
Henry D Johnstone
Best Entertainment Act
The Sing-a-Long Waiters
Best DJ
Steve Mitchell
Best Entertainment Agency
Ice Entertainment UK
Best Entertainment Non-Musical
Big Wow Events
Best Hair
Danielle Broughton Evans
Best Beauty Health & Well Being
Nikki Webb
Best Venue – No accommodation
The Oaktree of Peover
Best Venue – Cheshire
Sandhole Oak Barn
Best Venue – Lancashire
West Tower
Best Venue – Merseyside
Mecure Haydock Hotel
Best Venue – Cumbria
Skitby House
Best Venue – Manchester
Manchester Hall
Best Toastmaster
The Tall Toastmaster
Best Caterer
Vanilla in AllSeasons
Best Ceremony Provider
Cheshire East Registration Service
Best Wedding Co-Ordinator
Amber Kirkby – The Villa Wrea
New Business of the year
I Do Designs
County Brides Business of the year
Adeava Bridal
Main Sponsor
County Brides & Events Limited – Wedding Magazine & Events
List of suppliers
The Mere Golf Resort and Spa
Hipswing Events – P.A., Lighting, Stage & Filming
Carrs Jewellers– Awards
Jon Holling – DJ
UTC Events – Entertainment
Live Piano – Entertainment
Prize donations
Jo’s Couture Cakes
West Tower
Destination Florida
Nikki Jaye MUA
Ridgway Caterers.