Awards Finalists 2026
Congratulations to every business that made the shortlist. Finalists are decided by the public vote and go forward to independent judging.
Band of the Year
- 52nd Street Wedding Band
- Electric Circus
- Entourage Band
- Gossip Wedding and Events Band
- Long Time Coming Wedding Band
- Panic Animal Wedding Band
- Starlight Party Band
- Sway Social
- The Beat Boutique
- The Connor Mc Keon Band
- The Harleys
- The LOLs Wedding Band
- The Men in Black Band
- The Waxies Wedding Band
Best Wedding Related Service of the Year
- 1:1 Diet with Cleo
- DKPHOTO - Wedding Albums
- Don't Call Me Dear Boutique
- Emarley Music and Movement
- Melanie Hunter - InStanza
- Salty Dogs Weddings
- WeddingPixie.com
Bridalwear Designer of the Year
- AL Bridal Couture
- Bespoke Bridal - Niamh Lynch Atelier
- The One I Love
Bridalwear Supplier of the Year
- AL Bridal Couture
- Angelo Bridal
- The One I Love
Cake Designer of the Year
- Cakes By Lynn
- Cakes Glorious Cakes
- D's Cakes
- Dream Cakes by Rachael
- GBC CAKES
- Kenmare Bakes
- Simply Divine Cakes
- West Cork Cakes
Castle Venue of the Year
- Ballyseede Castle
- Barberstown Castle
- Cabra Castle
- Clontarf Castle Hotel
- Kilkea Castle
- Kinnitty Castle Hotel
- Lough Eske Castle
- Lough Rynn Castle Estate and Gardens
Children's Entertainment Supplier of the Year
- Auntie Katie's
- Murt James ( Mr Bumble ) Kids Entertainment
- Nannies for Weddings
- The Event Edit
- The Wedding Nanny
Country House Venue of the Year
- Ballykealey House
- Boyne Hill House
- BrookLodge & Macreddin Village
- County Arms Birr
- Crover House
- Moyvalley Hotel & Golf Resort
- Rathsallagh Country House
- Springfort Hall Country House Hotel
- The Lodge at Ashford Castle
- The Station House Hotel
DJ of the Year
- AMD Events
- BMG Sound
- DJ AND SAX® - Luke Dominiak
- DJ Bryan Mc Donnell
- DJ Enda
- Dj Paddy Healy - igoDisco.ie
- Paudie Walsh - The DJ
- Trevor Matthews - Midland DJs
Destination Wedding Planner/Supplier of the Year
- Beatrice Italy Weddings
- Mariana Flowers
- Pleanálaí Wedding & Events
- The Waistcoats - The Irish Italian Wedding Band in Italy
- Your Dream Wedding in Spain
Destination Wedding Venue of the Year
- Casa Rupi - Quinta Occasions
- Casa Santonja
- Cascina Capitanio
- Castello Di Montignano
- L'Chateau Wedding Venue
- San Pietro Sopra le Acque
Dress Cleaning and Alterations Supplier of the Year
- AL Bridal Couture
- Bridal Gown Cleaning
- Urata Designs
Exclusive Venue of the Year
- Ballykealey House
- Balyna House at Moyvalley
- Bellingham Castle
- Boyne Hill House
- County Arms Birr
- Markree Castle
- Rathsallagh Country House
- The Millhouse
Florist of the Year
- Balla Florists Studio
- Casia Flowers
- Elmgrove Flower Farm
- Flowers By Lucy
- Fussy Peacock Design Flower Boutique
- Orlagh Dooley Wedding & Event Flowers
- Southgate Florist
Flower Preservation Supplier of the Year
- Flower Preservations Ireland
- Pressed Flowers by Nell
- Siog Botanicals
- Sweet Petals Floristry (Esmee's Flowers)
Gifts, Favours & Accessories Supplier of the Year
- Melanie Hunter - InStanza
- Misneach Moments
- VG Designs
Groomswear Supplier of the Year
- Dorian Black Suits
- Freddie Hatchet
- Mr Mister Menswear
Hair Stylist of the Year
- Amy's Hair Salon, Nenagh
- Bridal by Nichole
- Dani Pattison Hair
- Kim Mc Naughton Cameo Hair
- Pat O'Neill Style Suite
- Sorcha O'Boyle Bridal Hair
- Tina Kiernan (Love My Hair)
Hen and Stag Supplier of the Year
- Dragqueens.ie
- Key73
- Silverworks
- Thehen.ie
Hotel Venue of the Year Connaught
- Broadhaven Bay Hotel Belmullet
- Connemara Coast Hotel
- Diamond Coast Hotel
- Lough Rea Hotel & Spa
- Radisson Blu Hotel Sligo
- Salthill Hotel
- Sligo Park Hotel & Leisure Club
- The Lodge at Ashford Castle
- The Ocean Sands Hotel & Spa
Hotel Venue of the Year Leinster
- Bridge House Hotel
- Brooklodge & Macreddin Village
- Castleknock Hotel
- Clanard Court Hotel
- County Arms Birr
- Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford
- Lyrath Estate
- Moyvalley Hotel & Golf Resort
- Newpark Hotel Kilkenny
- Rathsallagh Country House
- Riverside Park Hotel
- The Heritage
- The Johnstown Estate
- The Keadeen Hotel
- The Station House Hotel
- The Westgrove Hotel
- Woodford Dolmen Hotel
Hotel Venue of the Year Munster
- Abbey Court Hotel
- Castlemartyr Resort
- Fernhill House
- Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel
- Fota Island Resort
- Muckross Park Hotel & Spa
- Springfort Hall Country House Hotel
- The Kingsley
- The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre
- The Maritime Hotel Bantry
Hotel Venue of the Year Ulster
- Cabra Castle
- Cavan Crystal Hotel
- Crover House
- Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort
- Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan
- Harvey's Point Hotel
- Hillgrove Hotel Leisure & Spa
- Lough Eske Castle
- Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa
Jeweller of the Year
- Bespoke Diamonds
- Silverworks
- The Collective Dublin
Magician of the Year
- Conor Breen Magic
- Jamie Skelton Magician & MC
- Kristian Grey - The Wedding Magician & Host
Make Up Artist of the Year
- Airbrush Makeup and Hair by Nelly
- Bridal by Nichole
- Celine Slamon Makeup
- Clare McCabe Beauty Studio
- Grainne Kindlon Makeup
- Katie Rabbette Makeup Artistry
- Laura Mulhall Makeup Artist
- Make Up Matters - Grainne O'Doherty
- Makeup with Megan
Mobile Bar/Food Truck and Catering Supplier of the Year
- Dansa Coffee & Gelato Bike
- Gingers Event Catering & BBQ Food Truck
- The Boozy Bar
- The Irish Horsebox Bar
Newcomer of the Year
- Adoro Bridal
- Emma O'Leary - Emarley Music
- Forever After Events
- Giant Flowers Ireland
- Mindful Memories - Rebekah McAllister
- Secretsingingwaiters.ie
- Selskar Strings
- Sorcha O'Boyle Bridal Hair
- Sweet Nostalgia Events
- The Bridal PA
Photo Booth/Selfie Mirror Supplier of the Year
- Carolyn's Sweets
- EntertainYou.ie
- Luxury Wedding Supplies
- Magic Mirror®
- Mirrorme.ie Selfie Mirror Photobooth
- Photobooth Ireland
Photographer of the Year
- Bismark Wedding Photography
- David Moore Photography
- Deirdre Langan Photography
- DKPHOTO
- Lee & Edyta
- Lisa Chonier
- M&M Photography
- MagicalMemories.ie
- Matt Brooker Photography
- Wedding With Me
- Weddings By Matt Browne
Restaurant Venue of the Year
- Angelina's
- Isabelle's
- Marco Pierre White
- The Grayson
Stationery Designer of the Year
- Lisa Heffernan Design
- Save the Date.ie - Luxury Stationery Design Studio
- Siopa Beag IE
Sweet Treat Supplier of the Year
- Carolyn's Sweets
- Dansa Coffee & Gelato Bike
- Fiona Newell Events
Transport Supplier of the Year
- Glendale Limousines
- Occasion Cars
- VIP Buses & Wedding Transport
Venue Co-Ordinator of the Year Connaught
- Aoife Nee - Lough Rea Hotel & Spa
- Cora Duggan - The Lodge at Ashford Castle
- Deirdre Ryan - Markree Castle
- Denise Meenaghan - Radisson Blu Hotel Sligo
- Lara Neilan - Connemara Coast Hotel
- Mary Clarke - Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone
- Orla Golden - The Ocean Sands Hotel & Spa
- Valerie Gately - Salthill Hotel
- Vincent Nugent - Castlecourt Hotel
Venue Co-Ordinator of the Year Leinster
- Ana Puskaric - Kinnitty Castle Hotel
- Angela Aughney - Ballykealey House
- Angela McCabe - Bridge House Hotel
- Anne Raftery - The K Club
- Catherine Kehoe - Rathsallagh Country House
- Ciara Murray - Castleknock Hotel
- Claire Flaherty - Radisson Blu Athlone
- Clare Kavanagh - Woodford Dolmen Hotel
- Dee Smyth - County Arms Birr
- Emma Ferris - Clanard Court Hotel
- Lauren Skelton - Trim Castle Hotel
- Linda Scott - Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford
- Lorna Mc Keon - The Westgrove Hotel
- Michaela Fyson-White - Newpark Hotel Kilkenny
- Sara Fay - Boyne Hill House
- Susan Lanigan - Lyrath Estate
- Tadhg Harrington - Riverside Park Hotel
- Tina Buckley - The Keadeen Hotel
Venue Co-Ordinator of the Year Munster
- Catherine Lewis - The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre
- Conor Brew - The Kingsley
- Jodi Deplacido - Abbey Court Hotel
- Roberta O'Keeffe - Fota Island Resort
Venue Co-Ordinator of the Year Ulster
- Dean Coyne - Hillgrove Hotel Leisure & Spa
- Georgina Howley - Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa
- Jamie Lee Mooney - Cabra Castle
- Jennifer McGurk - Cavan Crystal Hotel
- Margaret McDonald - Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort
- Megan Gleeson - Crover House
- Molly Doyle - Harvey's Point Hotel
- Nicola Mc Ginnity - Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan
Venue Décor and Event Stylist of the Year
- Aisle Love You
- Bling and Bloom Event Decor
- Blissful Wedding Décor
- EntertainYou.ie
- Polka Dot Events
Videographer of the Year
- Bright Fox Wedding Films
- Catch The Motion Studio
- Doyenne Films - Juliana O'Shea
- Ever After Film
- Forever Films Ireland
- Graeme C Photography
- MichaelBlack Wedding
- Sirius HD Productions
- Wedding With Me
Waterside Venue of the Year
- Connemara Coast Hotel
- Crover House
- Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone
- Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford
- Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa
- Mulranny Park Hotel
- Seaview House Hotel & Spa
- The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre
- The Millhouse
- Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort
Wedding Artist/Caricaturist of the Year
- Goti Caricatures
- Linda Byrne - The Wedding Illustrator
- Marcela Buckley - Live Wedding Painter
- Rachel Leahy Studio
- Wedding Art Paintings
Wedding Celebrant of the Year
- Aisling O'Connor
- Brenda O'Grady - Wedding Solemniser & Family Celebrant
- Celebrant Noelle
- Ceremonies by Catherine
- Love Jo Weddings
- Nuala O'Sullivan Wedding Celebrant
- Pat Clarke-Browne Humanist Celebrant
- Sarah Donovan Humanist Celebrant
- Weddings By Rhona
Wedding Content Creator of the Year
- AF Content Studio
- Swiftly Yours
- TOAST Wedding Content
Wedding Entertainment Supplier of the Year
- Bentley Boys Band
- DJ and SAX®
- Dragqueens.ie
- Jamie Skelton Magician & MC
- Jeff Stanford Typewriter Poetry
- Kristian Grey - The Wedding Magician & Host
- The Professionals Wedding Band
- The Wedding Nanny
Wedding Musician(s) of the Year
- Ceili Cottage
- Darren Boot Music
- Harp Duets
- The Ceolminers
- Wedding Music by Shane and Aoife Hennessy
- Wedding Singer & Pianist Clara Hutchinson
Wedding Singer(s) of the Year
- Brí Wedding Singer
- Claire Malone Wedding Singer
- Ellen Maguire Singing
- Jenny Cullen Music
- Naomi Laide Music
- Sarah Troy Music
- The Ceolminers
- The Very Odd Couple
- Tina Lynagh Music