WeddingsOnline Awards 2018
Well I had a ball at the recent Weddingsonline Awards. This is my third year to be involved as a judge. This year saw some exceptional talent and many new services coming on stream.
The awards took place on Monday February 19th at CityNorth Hotel, during a glamorous black tie gala ceremony co-hosted by TV Presenter Lisa Cannon and sponsored by wedding planning software Moposa.
The country’s top wedding businesses and services gathered at the prestigious event to celebrate the winners of Ireland’s leading wedding awards.
Creative wedding photographers Couple Photography and Castlemartyr Resort, the luxurious 5 star hotel in Co. Cork, were the two overall winners of the 9th annual weddingsonline Awards.
Over 25,000 couples voted for their favourite suppliers and venues in a range of categories, who were then judged by a panel of digital marketing professionals and wedding industry experts. Judges this year were MOI! Ciamh McCrory, digital & communications guru, Bláithín O’ Reilly Murphy, author & award-winning Wedding Planner (she is amazing BTW), and Yvonne Murray, founder of management consulting firm YDM.ie.
The 35 categories in the weddingsonline Awards 2018 include a range of wedding services offered to engaged couples nationwide, from venues and bands, to flowers and cakes.
“The annual weddingsonline Awards which are now in their 9th year, have become the industry standard, rewarding the dedication, professionalism and exceptional service given by the Irish wedding industry,” said Peter Bryans, MD of weddingsonline. “I know that all involved, both nominees and winners alike, are honoured that their commitment and hard work has been acknowledged by couples all over the country. It’s a wonderful achievement.”
So…..here’s the winners!!!
Band of the Year
Panic Animal
Best Wedding Related Service of the Year
FUNtastic Childcare Events
Bridalwear Supplier of the Year
Padanee Bridal Couture and Consultancy
Cake Designer of the Year
Baker Boy Cakes
Castle Venue of the Year
Clontarf Castle
Couple.ie – Winner of Overall Best Supplier
Church Singer of the Year
Olivia O’Hanlon Music
DJ of the Year
Paudie Walsh – The DJ
Entertainer of the Year
Andy James – A New Age of Magic
Exclusive Venue of the Year
Rathsallagh Country House
Floral Designer of the Year
Balla Florists
Groomswear Supplier of the Year
Collar & Cuff
Hair Stylist of the Year
Upstyle Junkie
Hen and Stag Supplier of the Year
The Courtyard Apartments
Honeymoon Supplier of the Year
Lisa Nahedh – Travel Counsellors
Hotel Venue of the Year Connaught
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo
Hotel Venue of the Year Leinster
Clanard Court Hotel
Hotel Venue of the Year Munster
Castlemartyr Resort
Hotel Venue of the Year Ulster
Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa
Jeweller of the Year
McGuire Diamonds
Make Up Artist of the Year
Danielle Mahon Makeup Studios
Newcomer of the Year
La Bella Sposa Bridal
Photo Booth Supplier of the Year
Shoot Booth
Photographer of the Year
Couple Photography
Restaurant Venue of the Year
Medley
Stationery Designer of the Year
Amore Wedding Stationery
Transport Supplier of the Year
TLC – The Limo Company
Venue Co-Ordinator of the Year
Imelda Scally – The Landmark Hotel
Venue Décor and Event Stylist of the Year
Enchanted Wedding Company
Videographer of the Year
Darren Byrne Photography & Film
Waterside Venue of the Year
The Garryvoe Hotel
Wedding Celebrant of the Year
Wicklow Wedding Celebrant
Wedding Planner of the Year
Sharon Mc Meel
Weddings Abroad Supplier of the Year
Algarve Weddings by Rebecca
Overall Supplier of the Year
Couple Photography
Overall Venue of the Year
Castlemartyr Resort
Judges Commendations
Bridal by Nikki Kavanagh
Judges Commendations
The Mixtape
Judges Commendations
Alina Bandol – The K Club
Judges Commendations
Moyvalley Hotel and Balyna House
Judges Commendations
The Brehon Hotel
Judges Commendations
The Glenview Hotel
