Here are the finalists for The Bridal Buyer Awards 2019. Congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted.

The early-bird tickets are available at a discounted rate until Thursday 18th July. They can be booked using this link.

The ticket includes welcome bubbly, red/white wine, a three-course meal, entertainment and access to the after-awards party.

Bridalwear Retailer of the Year – England:

• Along Came Eve
• Emma Hartley Bridalwear
• Love Me Do Brides
• Wedding Belles of Four Oaks
• Pure Brides
• The White Closet
• Bromley Brides

Bridalwear Retailer of the Year – Ireland:

• Eden Bridal
• Belle Mariée Bridal
• Serendipity Bridal Boutique
• Peony Bridal
• Diamond Bridal
• Marie Me

Bridalwear Retailer of the Year – Scotland:

• Olivia Cameron Bridal Ltd
• Rachel Scott Couture
• Alison Kirk Bridal
• Sophia Grace Couture
• Love Your Curves Bridal

Bridalwear Retailer of the Year – Wales:

• Do You Believe?
• Allison Jayne
• Cariad Bridal
• Laura May Bridal
• Eva Ashley Bridal Lounge
• White Orchid Bridal

New Bridalwear Retailer of the Year:

• Amara Bridal Ltd
• Romancia Bridal
• Love in Lace Bridal
• La Môr Bridal
• BRIDE by Aster
• Adella Bridal

Long-standing Retailer of the Year:

• Creatiques Bridal Boutique
• Brides Of Southampton
• Natalie Ann Brides
• Emma Hartley Bridalwear
• Ellie Sanderson Bridal Boutiques
• Pure Brides
• Bell’ Amore’

Retailer Customer Service of the Year:

• The Bridal Collection of Lancaster
• Emma Hartley Bridalwear
• Rachel Scott Couture
• Wedding Belles of Four Oaks
• Amica Bridal Boutique
• Lily Christina Bridal Collection

Retailer Website of the Year:

• Louise Victoria Couture Bridal
• Love in Lace Bridal
• Willow Bridal Boutique
• Emily Bridalwear
• Ellie Sanderson Bridal Boutiques

Best In-Store Design:

• Love in Lace Bridal
• Knowsley Bridal Suite
• The White Yard
• Elisa Belle Bridal
• The White Collection Portishead
• Ian Stuart Blewcoat
• The Bottom Drawer Bridal Boutique

Employee of the Year – Retailer:

• The Bridal Collection of Lancaster:
  Esther Baker - Manager
• Emily Bridalwear:
  Danielle Wallace - Bridal Stylist
• Creatiques Bridal Boutique:
  Kayleigh Middleton - Assistant Manager
• Pure Brides:
  Gemma Bean – Manageress
• Dreamaker Bridal:
  Stephanie Hill - Manageress

Bridalwear Manufacturer of the Year:

• Maggie Sottero Designs
• Morilee
• Ladybird
• Enzoani
• Ronald Joyce
• Justin Alexander

Occasionwear Supplier of the Year:

• Gill Harvey Collection
• To the Nines
• Glamour By Victoria Kay
• Veni Infantino
• 2 Cute Prom
• Mascara

Bridal Accessories Supplier of the Year:

• Miranda Templeton
• Bianco Evento
• Rainbow Club
• Twilight Designs
• The Couture Veil
• Ivory & Co.

Bridesmaid Manufacturer of the Year:

• Onlyway Bridesmaids
• Morilee
• Maids to Measure
• Motee Maids
• True Bride
• The Dessy Group

Best Supplier Customer Service of the Year:

• Maggie Sottero Designs
• Ladybird
• Enzoani
• Justin Alexander
• Ronald Joyce
• Catherine Parry

Marketing Campaign of the Year:

• Bianco Evento
• Justin Alexander
• Enzoani
• Ronald Joyce
• True Bride
• Modeca Bridal

Emerging Brand of the Year:

• Lilly and Charles
• Rachel Allan/Mary’s Bridal
• To the Nines
• Freda Bennet
• Gözde Karadana
• Randy Fenoli Bridal

Employee of the Year – Supplier:

• Bianco Evento:
  Lucinda Robson - UK Account Manager
• Maggie Sottero Designs:
  Claire Hicken - Sales Representative for North of England, North & South of Ireland
• Rachel Allan:
  James McKenna - UK Sales Manager
• Rachel Allan:
  Kirsty Voce - Director of UK Operations
• Rachel Allan:
  Lydia Chandler - Customer Service Advisor & Social Media Partner
• Rachel Allan:
  Laura Hodson - Customer Service Advisor & Accounts Administrator

Wedding Dress of the Year:

• Enzoani:
  Nurit from the 2019 Enzoani Collection
• Justin Alexander:
  Style 88003
• Maggie Sottero:
  Zander by Sottero and Midgley
• Morilee:
  Style 2044
• Private Label by G:
  Style 1808
• Romantica:
  Symphony

British Bridalwear Designer of the Year:

• Suzanne Neville
• Charlie Brear
• Philipa Lepley
• Alice Temperly
• Hermonie DePaula
• Stephanie Allin

Student Designer of the Year:

• Abby Nicholls - Norwich University of the Arts
• Georgia Marshall - Hull School of Art & Design
• Jenna Martin - Colchester Institute
• John Gall - Hull School of Art & Design
• Lisa Cowen - Hull School of Art & Design
• Tessa Dykes - Norwich University of the Arts

The Harrogate Bridal Show 2019 will be taking place during 8 – 10^th September. If you haven’t already, register for the event here so you don’t miss out.