Our judges spent weeks studying shortlisted entries in this year’s Bridal Buyer Awards. With such a high standard of entry, being in the final line-up is a huge achievement – we send our congratulations to the following….
BRIDALWEAR RETAILER OF THE YEAR – ENGLAND
Abigail’s Collection
Bellissima Weddings
Creatiques Bridal Boutique
The Dressing Rooms
Mousetrap Bridal Boutique
YAP Bridal Boutique
BRIDALWEAR RETAILER OF THE YEAR – IRELAND
Belle Mariee Bridal
Castle Couture
Cinderella’s Closet
Eden Bridal
Petticoat Lane Bridal
Verona Bridal
BRIDALWEAR RETAILER OF THE YEAR – SCOTLAND
Alison Kirk
Perfect Bridal Rooms
Point Nouveau Bridal
Rachel Scott Couture
Simply Bliss
Weddings by Charlotte Boyd
BRIDALWEAR RETAILER OF THE YEAR – WALES
Allison Jayne
Cariad Bridal
Laura May Bridal
Sentiments Luxury Bridalwear
Tlysau’r Briodas - Wedding Belles
Victoria Valentine Bridal
NEW BRIDAL RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Dotty Taylor Bridal
Iconic Bride
House of Snow
Kimberley Anne Bridal Boutique
Louise Perry
One1
RETAILER WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
The Dressing Rooms
Kimberley Anne Bridal Boutique
Lulu Browns
MiliMili
Sentiments Luxury Bridalwear
The White Closet
RETAILER CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR
Abigail’s Collection and The Groom’s Room
Bellissima Weddings
Creatiques Bridal Boutique
Rachel Scott Couture
The Little Pearl Bridal Boutique
YAP Bridal Boutique
LONG-STANDING RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Abigail’s Collection
Andrea Bambridge
Allison Jane
Bellissima Weddings
Morgan Davies
Pantiles Bride
Perfect Bridal Rooms
BEST IN-STORE DESIGN
Creatiques Bridal Boutique
Dotty Taylor Bridal
Heritage Brides
Perfect Bridal Rooms
Verona Bridal
The White Closet
BRIDALWEAR COLLECTION OF THE YEAR
Allure
Essense Designs
Enzoani
Justin Alexander
Maggie Sottero
Mori Lee
Paloma Blanca
OCCASIONWEAR COLLECTION OF THE YEAR
Dynasty
Ian Stuart
Irresistible
John Charles
Mascara
Ronald Joyce
BRIDESMAID/PROM COLLECTION OF THE YEAR
Alexia Designs
Dessy Group
Kelsey Rose
Maids to Measure
Special Day
twoBirds Bridesmaid
ACCESSORIES COLLECTION OF THE YEAR
Bianco Evento
Claire Austin
Jupon
Miranda Templeton
Richard Designs
Joyce Jackson Veils
Ivory & Co
PLUS-SIZE COLLECTION OF THE YEAR
Bonny Bridal
Callista
Casablanca
Private Label by G
Sonsie
White Rose Graceful
SHOE COLLECTION OF THE YEAR
Charlotte Mills
Florence
Freya Rose
Paradox
Rachel Simpson
Rainbow Club
IN-HOUSE DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Jason Jennings, Veromia
Martine Harris, Essense of Australia
Tony Mentel, Justin Alexander
Winston Yeh, Private Label by G
SUPPLIER CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR
Enzoani
Essense of Australia
Ivory & Co
Justin Alexander
Ladybird
Mori Lee
STUDENT DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Hull School of Art & Design
Alice Edmondson
Amy Coomber
Cloie Hockney
Cydnee Mulligan
Laura Cottom
University of Central Lancashire
Annabelle Lawrence
Ellie Kidsley
Stephanie Lawless
Harrogate College
Berenice Gilmour
Letty Gwanzura
Grays School of Art
Eilidh Morrison
Robert Gordon University
Valdone Auksoriute
WEDDING DRESS OF THE YEAR
Allure Style C389
Beautiful by Enzoani Style BT17-03
Essense of Australia Style D2174
Kenneth Winston Style BE377
Mark Lesley Style 7202
Mori Lee Style Maribella
BRITISH BRIDALWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Alan Hannah
Gill Harvey for Eliza Jane Howell
Ian Stuart
Phillipa Lepley
Sassi Holford
Suzanne Neville
Temperley
The Bridal Buyer Awards takes place on Monday 11 September during The Harrogate Bridal Show at the Harrogate Convention Centre. Tickets can be bought online now at awards.bridalbuyer.com.