The Industry Oscars
The 2025 award ceremony took place on Monday 15th September at The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate.
The Bridal Buyer Awards for this year have now concluded.
The Retail Bridalwear Association
We teamed up with the Retail Bridalwear Association (RBA) to present three new prestigious awards to celebrate excellence within the industry: Best Bridal Brand, Best RBA Retailer and Best Bridal Representative.
Judging
Every submission to the Bridal Buyer Awards is evaluated by a hand-picked panel of respected industry leaders, representing the full breadth of the bridal sphere.
Judges will review and select up to six finalists within each of their allocated categories, awarding entries one to six points and detailed reasoning for their top three choices. Independence, integrity and impartiality are at the heart of our judging process and all judging is carried out confidentially via our online portal.
The three categories in conjunction with the Retail Bridalwear Association are voted for by RBA member shops, with one vote per store - a reflection of peer recognition within the industry.
Previous Categories
Bridalwear Retailer of the Year (England - Large)
This award recognises the best bridal boutiques in England, who have a turnover of more than £500,000 per year.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 - March 2025.
Please provide specific examples in all your answers, and statistics or supporting materials where possible.
2025 FINALISTS
Aurora Bride
Marrime
TDR Bridal Birmingham
Bridalwear Retailer of the Year (England - Small)
This award recognises the best bridal boutiques in England, who have a turnover of up to £499,999 per year.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 – March 2025.
Please provide specific examples in all your answers, and statistics or supporting materials where possible.
2025 FINALISTS
Adella Bridal
Charlotte Elizabeth Bridal
You Are Precious Bridal
Bridalwear Retailer of the Year (Ireland)
This award recognises the best bridal boutiques in Ireland.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 - March 2025.
Please provide specific examples in all your answers, and statistics or supporting materials where possible.
2025 FINALISTS
Angelo Bridal
Castle Couture
Pearls and Lace Bridal Boutique
Bridalwear Retailer of the Year (Scotland)
This award recognises the best bridal boutiques in Scotland.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 - March 2025.
Please provide specific examples in all your answers, and statistics or supporting materials where possible.
2025 FINALISTS
Bijoux Bridal
Emma Roy of Edinburgh
Sophia Grace Couture
Bridalwear Retailer of the Year (Wales)
This award recognises the best bridal boutiques in Wales.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 - March 2025.
Please provide specific examples in all your answers, and statistics or supporting materials where possible.
2025 FINALISTS
All About Eve Bridalwear
Laura May Bridal
The Dress & I
New Bridalwear Retailer of the Year
This award recognises bridal boutiques who have seen great success in their first year in business. The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 - March 2025.
Please provide specific examples in all of your answers, and statistics and/or supporting materials where possible.
Please note:
To be eligible, your boutique must have opened in or after April 2024.
2025 FINALISTS
Studio 41 Bridal
The Dress & I
Timeless Bridal
Longstanding Bridalwear Retailer of the Year
This award recognises bridal boutiques who have been open for more than 15 years.
Please provide specific examples in all of your answers, and statistics and/or supporting materials where possible.
Please note:
To be eligible, your boutique must have opened in or before April 2010.
2025 FINALISTS
Anne Priscilla
Marrime
Natalie Ann Brides
Customer Service of the Year (Retailer)
This award recognises bridal boutiques who have excelled in their customer service.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 – March 2025.
Please provide specific examples in all of your answers, and statistics and/or supporting materials where possible.
2025 FINALISTS
Abigail’s Collection & The Groom’s Room
Aurora Bride
You Are Precious
Best Use of Social Media (Retailer)
This award recognises bridal boutiques who have a strong social media strategy and presence.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 – March 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
Charlotte Elizabeth Bridal
Laura May Bridal
Marrime
Team of the Year (Retailer)
This award recognises bridal boutiques whose team have delivered exceptional results.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 – March 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
Laura May Bridal
Natalie Ann Brides
You Are Precious
Bridalwear Supplier of the Year (UK)
This award recognises bridal suppliers who deliver an all-round exceptional service, from products to marketing, customer service to support.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 - March 2025.
Please note:
This category is only open to bridal suppliers operating inside of the UK.
2025 FINALISTS
Dando London
Romantica of Devon
Ellis Bridals
Veni Infantino Bridal
Bridalwear Supplier of the Year (International)
This award recognises bridal suppliers who deliver an all-round exceptional service, from products to marketing, customer service to support.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 - March 2025.
Please note:
This category is only open to bridal suppliers operating outside of the UK.
2025 FINALISTS
Allure Bridals
Justin Alexander
Maggie Sottero Designs
Milla Nova
Prom Supplier of the Year
This award recognises bridal prom suppliers who deliver an all-round exceptional service, from products to marketing, customer service to support.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 – March 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
Prom Frocks
Tiffany’s Prom
To The Nines
Accessories Supplier of the Year
This award recognises bridal accessories suppliers (inclusive of jewellery, shoes, veils, bags) who deliver an all-round exceptional service, from products to marketing, customer service to support. The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 - March 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
Ivory & Co.
Rebecca Anne Designs
The Perfect Bridal Company
Customer Service of the Year (Supplier)
This award recognises suppliers who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional customer service.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 - March 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
Dando London
Justin Alexander
Ellis Bridals
Sustainability Award (Supplier & Retailer)
This award recognises bridalwear, accessories and occasionwear suppliers and retailers who are paving the way with sustainable and eco-friendly processes. Each entry will be assessed on a case by case basis and on individual merit.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 - March 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
By Meg Bridal
Rolling In Roses
Sanyukta Shrestha
Inclusion and Diversity Award (Supplier & Retailer)
This award recognises bridalwear, accessories and occasionwear suppliers and retailers who are championing inclusion and diversity. Each entry will be assessed on a case by case basis and on individual merit.
The award will be judged on your performance from April 2024 - March 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
Creatiques Bridal Boutique
Daughters of Simone
Maggie Sottero Designs
Wedding Dress of the Year
This award recognises the standout wedding dress of 2025 as voted for by brides, running in collaboration with the National Wedding Show.
Please note:
This is a public-voted category and is not open for entries.
2025 FINALISTS
Allure Bridals
Casablanca Bridal
Dando London
Ellis Bridals
Maggie Sottero Designs
Monica Loretti
Morilee
Richard Designs
Romantica of Devon
Veni Infantino Bridal
Best Bridal Brand
This is a Retailer Bridalwear Association award.
2025 FINALISTS
Essense of Australia
Justin Alexander
Maggie Sottero Designs
Milla Nova
Best Bridal Representative
This is a Retailer Bridalwear Association award.
2025 FINALISTS
Jennifer Eadie - Essense of Australia
Anna Hare - Milla Nova
Steve Tomkins - Morilee
Luke Prokopiou - Veni Infantino
Best RBA Retailer
This is a Retailer Bridalwear Association award.
2025 FINALISTS
Chameleon Bride Bournemouth
Natalie Ann Brides Liverpool
Pure Brides Norwich
The Wedding Shop Colchester
Rising Star
This award recognises emerging talent making waves in the bridal sphere with fresh vision, creativity and exceptional promise.
Please note:
This is an Editor's Choice category and not open for entries.
2025 FINALISTS