Winners of the weddingsonline Awards 2018 announced!

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Winners of the weddingsonline Awards 2018 revealed!

The weddingsonline Awards 2018 winners were announced on Monday February 19th at CityNorth Hotel, during a glamorous black tie gala ceremony co-hosted by Presenter Lisa Cannon and sponsored by wedding planning software Moposa.

The country’s top wedding businesses and services gathered at the prestigious event to celebrate the winners of Ireland’s leading wedding awards.

Creative wedding photographers Couple Photography and Castlemartyr Resort, the luxurious 5 star hotel in Co. Cork, were the two overall winners of the 9th annual weddingsonline Awards.

Over 25,000 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 in conjunction with couples’ reviews. Judges this year were Sara Kennedy, sales & marketing specialist and wedding blogger for IrishWeddingBlog.ie, Ciamh McCrory, digital & communications guru, Bláithín O’ Reilly Murphy, author & award-winning Wedding Planner, and Yvonne Murray, founder of management consulting firm YDM.ie.

The 35 categories in the weddingsonline Awards 2018 include a range of wedding services offered to engaged couples nationwide, from venues and bands, to flowers and cakes.

“The annual weddingsonline Awards which are now in their 9th year, have become the industry standard, rewarding the dedication, professionalism 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 honoured that their commitment and hard work has been acknowledged by couples all over the country. It’s a wonderful achievement.”

ENDS

For further media information please contact:

Jonathan Bryans | Tel: 01 905 9680 or email: [email protected]

NOTES TO EDITORS: the full list of category winners follows

View 2018 Winners Gallery!

Awards Winners List 2018

Band of the Year

Panic Animal

weddingsonline award winners Panic Animal who won Band of the Year 2018

Best Wedding Related Service of the Year

FUNtastic Childcare Events

Bridalwear Supplier of the Year

Padanee Bridal Couture and Consultancy

Cake Designer of the Year

Baker Boy Cakes

Castle Venue of the Year

Clontarf Castle

Church Singer of the Year

Olivia O’Hanlon Music

DJ of the Year

Paudie Walsh – The DJ

weddingsonline award winner Andy James, who won Entertainer of the Year 2018

Entertainer of the Year

Andy James – A New Age of Magic

Exclusive Venue of the Year

Rathsallagh Country House

Floral Designer of the Year

Balla Florists

Groomswear Supplier of the Year

Collar & Cuff

Hair Stylist of the Year

Upstyle Junkie

Hen and Stag Supplier of the Year

The Courtyard Apartments

Honeymoon Supplier of the Year

Lisa Nahedh – Travel Counsellors

Hotel Venue of the Year Connaught

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo

Hotel Venue of the Year Leinster

Clanard Court Hotel

weddingsonline award winners Castlemartyr Resort who won Hotel Venue of the Year Munster 2018 and Overall Venue of the Year

Hotel Venue of the Year Munster

Castlemartyr Resort

Hotel Venue of the Year Ulster

Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa

Jeweller of the Year

McGuire Diamonds

Make Up Artist of the Year

Danielle Mahon Makeup Studios

Newcomer of the Year

La Bella Sposa Bridal

Photo Booth Supplier of the Year

Shoot Booth

weddingsonline award winners Couple Photography, who won Photographer of the Year 2018 and Overall Supplier of the Year 2018

Photographer of the Year

Couple Photography

Restaurant Venue of the Year

Medley

Stationery Designer of the Year

Amore Wedding Stationery

Transport Supplier of the Year

TLC – The Limo Company

Venue Co-Ordinator of the Year

Imelda Scally – The Landmark Hotel

Venue Décor and Event Stylist of the Year

Enchanted Wedding Company

Videographer of the Year

Darren Byrne Photography & Film

Waterside Venue of the Year

The Garryvoe Hotel

Wedding Celebrant of the Year

Wicklow Wedding Celebrant

weddingsonline award winner Sharon Mc Meel, who won Wedding Planner of the Year 2018

Wedding Planner of the Year

Sharon Mc Meel

Weddings Abroad Supplier of the Year

Algarve Weddings by Rebecca

Overall Supplier of the Year

Couple Photography

Overall Venue of the Year

Castlemartyr Resort

Judges Commendations

Bridal by Nikki Kavanagh

Judges Commendations

The Mixtape

Judges Commendations

Alina Bandol – The K Club

Judges Commendations

Moyvalley Hotel and Balyna House

Judges Commendations

The Brehon Hotel

Judges Commendations

The Glenview Hotel

View 2018 Winners Gallery!

Photographs by John D Morris – JDM Photography