Here are the finalists for the Bridal Buyer Awards 2018 – remember you can register to attend the Harrogate Bridal Show here and book your tickets for the Bridal Buyer Awards here.

Congratulations to all those shortlisted – we can’t wait to find out who wins on the night!

Bridalwear Retailer of the Year – England:

• Abigail’s Collection & The Groom’s Room
• Aurora Bride
• LOVE Bridal Boutique
• Si…Bridal & Co
• The Confetti Box Bridal Centre
• The Dressing Rooms, Halesowen

Bridalwear Retailer of the Year – Ireland:

• Cinderella’s Closet
• Eden Bridal
• Ivory & Pearl
• Marie Me
• Perfect Day
• Petticoat Lane Bridal

Bridalwear Retailer of the Year – Scotland:

• Alison Kirk Bridal
• Avorio Bridal
• Eleganza Sposa
• Olivia Cameron Bridal
• Rachel Scott Couture
• Sophia Grace Couture

Bridalwear Retailer of the Year – Wales:

• Cariad Bridal Ltd
• Celtic Brides
• CocoMio Bridal
• Laura May Bridal
• Sentiments Bridal
• White Bride

New Bridalwear Retailer of the Year:

• Along Came Eve
• Elizabeth Kate Bridal
• Halo & Wren Bridal
• MK Bridal
• Olive Jones Bridal
• Somerset Bridal

Best Mens’ Formalwear Retailer:

• A Family Affair Ltd
• A-Z Wedding Services Ltd
• Chimney Formal Menswear
• Impeccable Menswear
• Suited n Booted

Long Standing Retailer of the Year:

• Bride to Be Reading
• Creatiques Bridal Boutique
• Emma Hartley Bridalwear
• Lulu Browns Bridal Boutique
• The Confetti Box Bridal Centre
• The Wedding Shop, Colchester

Best Retailer Customer Service of the Year:

• Creatiques
• Mousetrap Dress Boutique
• Rachel Scott Couture
• Sophie Grace Bridal
• The Bridal Collection of Lancaster
• The Little Pearl Bridal Boutique
• Wedding Belles of Four Oaks

Retailer Website of the Year:

• Dotty Bridal
• Ellie Sanderson Bridal Boutique
• Halo & Wren Bridal
• Kimberley Anne Bridal Boutique
• The Bottom Drawer Bridal
• Wedding Belles of Four Oaks

Best In-Store Design:

• Aurora Bride
• Ian Stuart Blewcoat
• Kimberley Anne Bridal Boutique
• Knowsley Bridal Suite
• Mousetrap Dress Boutique
• .. Bridal & Co

Best Bridalwear Manufacturer of the Year:

• Enzoani
• Justin Alexander
• Maggie Sottero Designs
• Morilee
• Private Label by G UK Ltd
• Romantica Of Devon

Best Bridesmaid Collection of the Year:

• Kelsey Rose
• Motee Maids
• Rewritten Bridesmaids
• Special Day
• The Dessy Group
• True Bridesmaids

Best Prom Collection of the Year:

• Ellie Wilde for Mon Cheri
• Eternity Prom
• Mascara
• Morilee Prom
• Prom Frocks
• Ruby Prom
• Zoey Grey

Best Mother of the Bride Collection of the Year:

• Dress Code by Veromia
• Irresistible by Veromia
• John Charles
• Veni Infantino for Ronald Joyce

Best Plus Size Collection of the Year:

• Beauty by Victoria Kay
• Callista Bride
• Justin Alexander
• Ladybird Plus
• Maggie Sottero
• Sonsie
• White Rose Graceful

Best Headdress Collection of the Year:

• Halo & Co
• Ivory & Co
• Lily Bella
• Linzi Jay
• Miranda Templeton
• Richard Designs

Best Supplier Customer Service of the Year:

• Catherine Parry
• DOM Bridals
• Enzoani
• Justin Alexander
• Maggie Sottero Designs
• Private Label by G UK Ltd

Student Designer of the Year:

• Abby Nicholls – Norwich University of the Arts
• Amy Coomber – Hull School of Art & Design
• Charlotte Guest – Hull School of Art & Design
• Georgia Marshall – Hull School of Art & Design
• Hollyann Tullet – University of Brighton
• Jolene Smith – Hull School of Art & Design
• Joss Boulle – Harrogate College
• Laura Cawkwell – Hull School of Art & Design
• Luke Jowsey – Hull School of Art & Design
• Marnie Rowland – Hull School of Art & Design
• Natalia Zatynksa – Harrogate College
• Vicky Wilson – Hull School of Art & Design

Wedding Dress of the Year:

• Allure Bridals - Style 9501
• Enzoani – McKinley
• Essense of Australia - Style 2322
• Justin Alexander - Style 8966
• Maggie Sottero – Cordelia
• Mikaella by Paloma Blanca - Style 2181
• Mori Lee - Karlee, Style 8207

British Bridalwear Designer of the Year:

• Charlie Brear
• David Fielden
• Ian Stuart
• Sassi Holford
• Stephanie Allin
• Suzanne Neville

Visit the Harrogate Bridal Show website for more information, or if you’re already signed up, read our top tips for attending a trade show!