Congratulations on winning the award! How does it feel to be crowned Agent of the Year 2022?

Tim Dunbar: I am absolutely thrilled to have won this incredible award. Truly, I was just honoured to have been nominated and made a finalist, but to have won and to be recognised for what we are doing means so much.

What does this award mean to you?

Tim Dunbar: I am incredibly grateful for this award and for what it means to everyone at Allure Bridals.

To leadership at Allure Bridals, thank you for giving me this incredible opportunity to do what I love most while making my new home here in the UK.
To our retailer partners, quite literally none of this is possible without you. I am impressed daily by you, by your perseverance, determination, innovation, and service in the work you do to create life moments for our brides. You have welcomed this American into your boutiques with open arms (& more offers of a cuppa than I can count), and I am grateful for each of you. 
To Bridal Week & Bridal Buyer Magazine, thank you for the work you do for the UK bridal industry & for the recognition given to those within it. 
To my team, I cannot begin to thank you enough for the support you freely give, not only to me, but also to our retailers and anyone else in need. Your knowledge, experience, & work ethic make you invaluable assets to our company and to our retailers, and I value you each of you more than you know; I simply cannot imagine doing this work without you.

What are your three pearls of wisdom for other bridal agents?

Tim Dunbar: Be knowledgeable. Be available. Be consistent.

What does 2023 have in store for you?

Tim Dunbar: After a record-breaking Bridal Week Harrogate, advanced technology initiatives globally, the expansion of our Manchester-office and warehouse, and exciting new projects, we are planning for a busy 2023!

Here’s what others had to say about Tim...

No one deserves this award more than Tim does. I am proud to call him my colleague and privileged to be able to nominate him for this award. Conscientious and compassionate repping is really something we should be doing all we can to encourage as an industry - this award could not have come at a better time.

- Rebecca Macaulay, Allure Bridals

I honestly can’t describe how much I value Tim! The help and support he has given me both professionally and personally is incredible - from staff training and development, to the development of my own business acumen...Tim goes above and beyond in every single way. He does it with warmth and generosity and I literally can’t thank him enough for everything he’s done - and continues to do - for me. I’m 8 years of trading, I can’t think of a single brand rep or agent who deserves this award more than Tim.

- Sian, Tilly Trotters Brides

His advice comes for free and is genuine as is his obvious love for the industry and passion for his job. As a direct result of his investment in me my business is thriving and Abella (by Allure) is one of my strongest lines. I can’t thank or recommend Tim enough.

- Jill Jones, Jill Jones Bridal

Tim is quite simply, a legend! I can honestly say I wouldn’t be where I am today without him and his continued help and support. Tim took a chance on me and believed in me (even when I sometimes questioned myself!), and has gradually helped me build a growing and successful business. Whenever I need any guidance or support, he’s always there to help and offer a wealth of advice. He’s been instrumental in helping me start to achieve my dreams and I truly hope that he gets the recognition he deserves. He is, without doubt, the absolute best agent I have ever worked with and I can only hope that I get the chance to continue to work with him for a very long time! 

- Jennifer Jamieson, Ava May Bridal

Rebecca Macaulay in her entry for Tim, said:

"With 9 branded lines to distribute, Allure now works closely with over 100 British bridal retailers and Tim knows and cares about every single one of them - giving more of his personal time than any other agent I have ever known."