Last night we saw some of the finest talent in the industry receive recognition for their hard work over the last 12 months. Widely known as ‘the Oscars of the bridal industry’, the Bridal Buyer Awards are the most prestigious within our field.

We’d like to congratulate each and every winner, you truly deserve it!

Bridal Buyer Awards 2018 winners listed below:

Bridalwear Retailer of the Year – England

Abigail’s Collection & The Groom’s Room

Read more: Bridalwear Retailer of the Year: England - Abi Neill of Abigail’s Collection

Bridalwear Retailer of the Year – Ireland

Eden Bridal

See Manager at Eden Bridal, Kimberley Fairfowl’s Wonder Woman Wednesday profile here.

Bridalwear Retailer of the Year – Scotland

Eleganza Sposa

Bridalwear Retailer of the Year – Wales

Laura May Bridal

Best In-Store Design

Ian Stuart Blewcoat

New Bridalwear Retailer of the Year

Halo & Wren Bridal

Read more: My Diary: Jemma Palma, Owner at Halo & Wren

Long Standing Retailer of the Year

Lulu Browns Bridal Boutique

Retailer Customer Service of the Year

Sophie Grace Bridal

Retailer Website of the Year

Ellie Sanderson Bridal Boutique

Best Men’s Formalwear Retailer

Chimney Formal Menswear

Learn more about this fantasitc brand in our exclusive interview.

Best Bridalwear Manufacturer

Enzoani

Read more: Best Bridal Manufacturer of the Year 2018: Enzoani

Best Bridesmaid Manufacturer

Motee Maids

Best Prom Collection of the Year

Ellie Wilde

See our exclusive interview with Ellie Wilde here.

Best Plus-Size Collection

Justin Alexander

Best Mother of the Bride Collection of the Year

Veni Infantino for Ronald Joyce

Learn more about Veni Infantino’s win, and how it will affect their business.

Best Headdress Collection of the Year

Miranda Templeton

Read more: Best Headdress Collection of the Year: Miranda Templeton

Supplier Customer Service of the Year

Catherine Parry

Read more: Catherine Parry: Winners of Best Supplier Customer Service of the Year

Wedding Dress of the Year

Essense of Australia - Style 2322

Read more: Wedding Dress of the Year: Essense of Australia, Style 2322

British Bridalwear Designer of the Year

Sassi Holford

Read our interview with this talented British designer here.

Student Designer of the Year

Hollyann Tullet – University of Brighton