WINNERS OF THE WELSH WEDDING AWARDS REVEALED

Top wedding specialists gathered yesterday, at The Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa to celebrate the champions of The 5 th  Welsh Wedding Awards 2023.

The 2023 Awards recognised exceptional specialists and suppliers that go above and beyond to ensure the uniqueness of every wedding. These suppliers are from a variety of industries and they work their hardest to ensure that wow factor is present at every wedding they’re hired for.

From boutiques and cake designers to jewellery providers and much more, the Awards recognised businesses that meet the needs of their customers offering top services under one roof.

A Spokesperson for The Welsh Wedding Awards 2023 said: “The Awards are now in their fifth year and have been established as the leading annual celebration of the wedding industry in Wales.

With every year that passes, we watch the wedding sector grow and flourish in Wales with greater creativity, grander set-ups and happier couples. This industry is shaking markets and impacting the economy at an unprecedented rate.

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

The winners of The 5 th  Welsh Wedding Awards 2023 are:
Freelance Wedding Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year
Catrin Evans Makeup – Artistry (Llanelli)

Wedding Entertainment of the Year
Session Wedding & Function Band (Barry)

Honeymoon Planner of the Year
The Travel Business (Newport)

Wedding Specialist Supplier of the Year
Acacia Marquees (Powys)

Romantic Wedding Venue of the Year
Rossett Hall Hotel (Wrexham)

Caterer of the Year
Epic Caterers (Cardiff)

Photographer of the Year
Photography Joe Bickerton (Wrexham)

Creative Photographer of the Year
Photography First (Llanelli)

Videographer of the Year
Zoom productions (Swansea)

Wedding Planner of the Year
Megan & Claude (Tycroes)

Groomswear Supplier of the Year
Slater Menswear Cardiff (Cardiff)

Wedding Coordinators of the Year
Craig Y Nos Castle (Swansea)

Celebrant of the Year
I do You do We Do (Newport)

Outstanding Supplier of the Year
Clixx Photography (Aberdare)

Transport Provider of the Year
Big Day Wedding Cars Wales (Pontllanfraith)

Event Decorators of the Year
One Splendid Day (Penarth)

Stationery Supplier of the Year
White Flamingo (Llanidloes)

Wedding Accessories Provider of the Year
Love Fascinators  (Llanidloes)

Local Wedding Exhibition of the Year
CJ Wedding Fayres (Blackwood)

Jewellers of the Year
Diamond Heaven (Cardiff)

Wedding DJ of the Year
Black Panther Discos (Hengoed)

Hair & Makeup Specialists of the Year North
Jades Hair and Beauty (Llangollen)

Hair & Makeup Specialists of the Year Central
Claire Lloyd Hair Studio (Aberystwyth)

Hair & Makeup Specialists of the Year South West
Jessica Gago Makeup Artist (Swansea)

Hair & Makeup Specialists of the Year South East
Hair design by Zoe (Barry)

Hair & Makeup Specialists of the Year Cardiff
Michelle Marshall Salon

Hair & Makeup Specialists of the Year Overall Winner
Michelle Marshall Salon

Wedding Venue of the Year Central
Glyngynwydd Wedding Barn and Cottages (Llanidloes)

Wedding Venue of the Year South West
Morgans Hotel (Swansea)

Wedding Venue of the Year South East
St Tewdrics House (Chepstow)

Wedding Venue of the Year North
Pentre Mawr Country House (Denbigh)

Wedding Venue of the Year Cardiff
Pencoed House Estate

Wedding Venue of the Year Overall Winner
Morgans Hotel (Swansea)

Florist of the Year Central
Emma Jane Floral Design (Forden)

Florist of the Year South West
Allison at The Flower Garden (Fishguard)

Florist of the Year South East
ELYN Boutique (Pontypridd)

Florist of the Year North
Vivaldi Flowers (Buckley)

Florist of the Year Cardiff
Bettys Florists

Florist of the Year Overall Winner
Emma Jane Floral Design (Forden)

Cake Designer of the Year North
The Cake Doctor (Queensferry)

Cake Designer of the Year South East
Cake & a Cwtch (Barry)

Cake Designer of the Year Central
Appleblossom Wedding & Celebration Cakes (Llandinam)

Cake Designer of the Year South West
Swansea Sugarcraft (Swansea)

Cake Designer of the Year Cardiff
Capital City Cakes

Cake Designer of the Year Overall Winner
Cake & a Cwtch (Barry)

Wedding Boutique of the Year North
Cameo Brides (Llandudno)

Wedding Boutique of the Year Central
Castle Brides  (Montgomery)

Wedding Boutique of the Year South West
Chic & Elegant Bridal Wear (Swansea)

Wedding Boutique of the Year South East
Bells & Whistles Bridal Boutique (Caerphilly)

Wedding Boutique of the Year Cardiff
Timeless Elegance Bridalwear

Wedding Boutique of the Year Overall Winner
Bells & Whistles Bridal Boutique (Caerphilly)