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Winners of the weddingsonline Awards 2017 revealed!
The weddingsonline Awards 2017 winners were announced on Monday February 20th at Clontarf Castle, during a glitzy black tie gala ceremony co-hosted by actress and Dancing with the Stars contestant Aoibhín Garrihy and sponsored by wedding planning software Moposa.
The country’s top wedding businesses and services gathered at the much anticipated event to celebrate the winners of Ireland’s leading wedding awards.
Creative documentary wedding photographer DKPHOTO and Ballinacurra House, the luxurious exclusive wedding venue in Kinsale, Co. Cork, were the two overall winners of the 8th annual weddingsonline Awards.
Over 30,000 couples voted for their favourite suppliers and venues in a range of categories, which 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, Mark Richardson, Ireland’s leading sales and communication skills expert, Ciamh McCrory, digital & communications guru and Laura Holland, Entertainment Editor for Her.ie.
The 33 categories in the weddingsonline Awards 2017 include a range of wedding services offered to engaged couples nationwide, from venues to bands, to stationery and photographers.
“The annual weddingsonline Awards which are now in their 8th year, have become the industry standard, rewarding the commitment, professionalism and outstanding service given by the Irish wedding industry,” said Peter Bryans, MD of weddingsonline. “I know that both nominees and winners alike, are honoured and pleased that their dedication and hard work has been acknowledged by couples all over the country and it’s a fantastic achievement.”
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NOTES TO EDITORS: the full list of category winners follows
CATEGORY AWARDS weddingsonline Awards 2017
Band of the Year
Sway Social

weddingsonline award winners Gavin McCormack and Ed O’Leary, from Sway Social who won Band of the Year 2017
Bridalwear Supplier of the Year
Little White Dress – Dublin
Cake Designer of the Year
Amazing Cakes
Candy Buffet Supplier of the Year
Carolyn’s Sweets
Castle Venue of the Year
Barberstown Castle
Church Singer of the Year
Bridal by Nikki Kavanagh
DJ of the Year
Munster DJ Hire
Entertainer of the Year
Shane Black – Psychological Magician
Exclusive Venue of the Year
Ballinacurra House
Floral Designer of the Year
Wedding Flowers by Josephine
Groomswear Supplier of the Year
Suits You
Hair Stylist of the Year
Vow 2 Wow Bridal Hair
Hotel Venue of the Year Connaught
Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Sligo
Hotel Venue of the Year Leinster
Rathsallagh Country House

weddingsonline award winners Rathsallagh House, who won Hotel Venue of the Year Leinster 2017
Hotel Venue of the Year Munster
Garryvoe Hotel
Hotel Venue of the Year Ulster
Lough Eske Castle
Jeweller of the Year
Bespoke Diamonds
Jewellery and Accessory Designer of the Year
Allure – www.allureonlineshop.com
Make Up Artist of the Year
Glamour By Dawn
Newcomer of the Year
Dublin Bridal House
Photo Booth Supplier of the Year
Instaglam Photobooths and Selfie Mirror
Photographer of the Year
DKPHOTO
Restaurant Venue of the Year
The Red Door Country House
Stationery Designer of the Year
Amore Wedding Stationery by Donna Gormley Design
Transport Supplier of the Year
TLC – The Limo Company
Venue Co-Ordinator of the Year
Ben and Andrezj – Garryvoe Hotel
Venue Décor and Event Stylist of the Year
I Do Candle Lighting
Videographer of the Year
Birds of a Feather
Waterside Venue of the Year
The Landmark Hotel
Wedding Planner of the Year
The Wedding Festival
Weddings Abroad Supplier of the Year
I Do Knot
Overall Venue of the Year
Ballinacurra House
Overall Wedding Supplier of the Year
DKPHOTO
Judges Commendations
Ballymagarvey Village
Judges Commendations
Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford
Judges Commendations
The Brehon, Killarney
Judges Commendations
Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan
Judges Commendations
Gary Barrett Photography
Judges Commendations
Megan Hughes – Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford
Judges Commendations
Armada Hotel
Main Photo: weddingsonline award winners Ballinacurra House who won Exclusive Venue of the Year 2017 and Overall Venue of the Year