Bridal Buyer Awards winners 2010 announced
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The prestigious Bridal Buyer Awards is one of the key events on the bridal industry’s annual calendar, recognising and saluting creative talent and business acumen within all sectors of the market.
Now in its 8th year, the awards programme attracts a vast number of entries and new categories are added as a direct response to sector growth and demand. This year, for example, Bridal Exporter of the Year, Young Designer of the Year, and Bridal Shoe Collection of the Year brought category total to 17.
The entry method and judging procedures vary from category to category. Consumers vote online for the Best Bridal Retailer, Best Groomswear Retailer and Best British Bridal Designer through the websites of You & Your Wedding magazine and The National Wedding Show; visitors at the National Weddings Show in London and Birmingham vote on site for the Wedding Dress of the Year. A panel of independent retailers judge the supplier-related categories, while industry experts and sector specialists study entries in categories such as Best Retail Website, Best Bridal Innovation, Exporter of the Year and Best Student Designer. The judging processes are detailed, complex and time-consuming - in most categories six finalists are selected, from which there is one winner.
The glittering 2010 awards ceremony was held this year during the British Bridal Exhibition in Harrogate, on the night of Monday 15 March, at a glittering black-tie dinner and ball in the reception halls of the Harrogate Exhibition Centre, attended by more than 600 industry names.
TV presenter Dominic Holland hosted the celebration of the best in bridal. Some left the festivities jubilant, starry-eyed and clutching their trophy; others, while disappointed at not being named overall winner were still delighted to have been a finalist and enjoying the kudos that recognition brings.
So who were this year’s champions?
Best Bridal Retailer Bellissima Weddings, SouthWoodham Ferrers, Essex
Best Groomswear Retailer Tux ‘n’ Tails
Best New Bridal Retailer Quello, Kinilworth, Warickshire
Best Retail Website Cavendish Bridal House
Best Bridal Shop Display Ellie Sanderson Bridal Boutique, Beaconsfield, Bucks
Best Bridalwear Manufacturer Mark Lesley
Best Groomswear Manufacturer/Supplier Anthony Formalwear
Best Bridesmaids’ Collection Kelsey Rose
Best Occasionwear Collection John Charles
Bridal Shoe Collection of the Year Rainbow Club
Best British Bridalwear Designer Ian Stuart
Best Bridal Headdress Designer Halo &Co
Young Designer of the Year Freya Rose
Best Student Designer Samantha Mason
Best Bridal Innovation Liza Harrison of Liza Designs
Bridal Exporter of the Year Rainbow Club
Wedding Dress of the Year Sophia Tolli
Details of the 2011 Bridal Buyers Awards entry criteria will be available in August 2010.
For further info contact
Bridal Buyer Editor: Susi Rogol on +44 (0)20 7431 2259/ susi@rogol-goodkind.com
Readers' comments (4)
Bob | Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:27 GMT
Brilliant night - and wasn't it great to see some of the smaller companies being recognised for their contribution to the industry.
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samantha mason | Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:55 GMT
this night was apsolutely amazing, truely the best night of my life, ive never been before so didnt know what to expect, but it far passed my expectations, the atmosphere was great, i would definatly like to go again!!!
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Karen L | Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:57 GMT
Was it only me that thought the same names won again then?good fun but I would like to see real "new" names on the winners list!!
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sophia | Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:23 GMT
Fantastic night
the highlight had to be mark lesley winning "best manufacturer" ..... a true inspiration..... cutting edge designs, catering to todays modern bride. trendsetting dresses that flatter all shapes and sizes.
fantastic service, adheres to exclusivity areas, friendly yet professional approach.not sold on line!! Heres hoping other manufacturers follows mark lesleys lead
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