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Winners of the weddingsonline Awards 2016 announced!
The weddingsonline Awards 2016 winners were revealed on Monday February 15th at The Grand Hotel Malahide, during a glamorous black tie gala ceremony.
The country’s finest wedding businesses and services gathered at the prestigious event to celebrate the winners of Ireland’s most coveted annual wedding awards.
Limerick based wedding planner Sharon Mc Meel and the Garryvoe Hotel, the luxurious venue in East Cork, were the two overall winners of the 7th annual weddingsonline Awards.
Over 35,000 couples voted for their favourite suppliers and venues in a range of categories, who were then judged by a panel of digital marketing professionals and wedding industry experts. Judges this year were Sara Kennedy, sales & marketing specialist and wedding blogger for IrishWeddingBlog.ie, Gareth Dunlop; CEO at Fathom, a user experience consultancy, Mark Richardson, Ireland’s leading sales and communication skills expert and founder of www.IrishMysteryShopping.com and Ken Fitzpatrick, CEO of the Digital Marketing Institute.
The 36 categories in the weddingsonline Awards 2016 include a range of wedding services offered to engaged couples nationwide, from venues to photographer, to planners and flowers.
“The annual weddingsonline Awards which are now in their 7th year, have become the industry standard, rewarding the professionalism, dedication and exceptional service given by the Irish wedding industry,” said Peter Bryans, MD of weddingsonline. “I know that all involved, both nominees and winners alike, are delighted and proud that their dedication and hard work has been acknowledged by couples all over the country, and so they should be.”
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NOTES TO EDITORS: the full list of category winners follows
CATEGORY AWARDS weddingsonline Awards 2016
Band of the Year
Bridalwear Supplier of the Year
McElhinneys Bridal Rooms, Ballybofey
Cake Designer of the Year
Candy Buffet Supplier of the Year
Castle Venue of the Year
Church Singer of the Year
DJ of the Year
Entertainer of the Year
Exclusive Venue of the Year
Floral Designer of the Year
Groomswear Supplier of the Year
weddingsonline award winner Declan Mahon, from Collar & Cuff who won Groomswear Supplier of the Year 2016
Hair Stylist of the Year
Honeymoon Supplier of the Year
Hotel Venue of the Year Connaught
Hotel Venue of the Year Leinster
Hotel Venue of the Year Munster
Hotel Venue of the Year Ulster
Jeweller of the Year
Jewellery & Accessory Designer of the Year
Make Up Artist of the Year
weddingsonline award winner Danielle Mahon who won Make Up Artist of the Year 2016
Musician (s) of the Year
Newcomer of the Year
Pearls and Lace Bridal Boutique
Photo Booth Supplier of the Year
Photographer of the Year
Restaurant Venue of the Year
Stationery Designer of the Year
weddingsonline award winner Kerry Harvey who won Stationery Designer of the Year 2016
Transport Supplier of the Year
Venue Co-Ordinator of the Year
Lough Eske Castle – Stephen Bell
Venue Décor & Event Stylist of the Year
Videographer of the Year
ALGARVE WEDDING FILMS by Orlando Horta
Waterside Venue of the Year
Website of the Year
Wedding Planner of the Year
Weddings Abroad Supplier of the Year
Overall Wedding Supplier of the Year
Overall Venue of the Year
weddingsonline awards winners Garryvoe Hotel who won Hotel Venue of the Year Munster and Overall Venue of the Year
Judges Commendations
Grainne and John – Harpist & Wedding Singers
Judges Commendations
Shane Black – Psychological Magician
Judges Commendations
Judges Commendations
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Judges Commendations
Main Photo: weddingsonline award winner Sharon Mc Meel who won Wedding Planner of the Year 2016 and Overall Wedding Supplier of the Year
