The best wedding suppliers in Ireland were announced Monday night by Ireland's busiest wedding website, WeddingsOnline.ie.
The best wedding suppliers in Ireland were announced Monday night by Ireland's busiest wedding website, WeddingsOnline.ie.
Top winners included Wedding Venue of the Year, Solis Lough Eske Castle in Donegal; Wedding Supplier of the Year, White Orchid Bridal Boutique in Swords and Cake Toppers Ireland who were chosen as Industry Newcomer of the Year.
The awards ceremony was held to honour the shortlist of Ireland's Top 100 Wedding Suppliers voted by the brides of WeddingsOnline.ie, and to award the final winners in each category. The black tie event was attended by Apprentice stars Bill Cullen and Jackie Lavin and Dragon's Den entrepreneur, Gavin Duffy, as well as leading wedding professionals from around the country.
"WeddingsOnline.ie turned 10 years old on Valentine's Day and we thought what better way to celebrate than by recognising the best in the industry. Thousands of brides and grooms voted for their favourite suppliers, and it was great to see that the customer service is still so strong in the Irish wedding community," Ken Fitzpatrick, CEO of WeddingsOnline.ie said.
Each of the top 100 went through a meticulous judging process including secret shoppers and an expert panel of judges to find the overall winners in each category.
Winners of the WOL Awards
- Wedding Supplier of The Year -White Orchid, Co Dublin
- Wedding Supplier of The Year (Venue)-Solis Lough Eske Castle, Co Donegal
- Best Wedding Industry Newcomer 2009-Cake Toppers Ireland
- Best Supplier Website- Farrell & ChaseBest Wedding Industry Marketing Innovator- Portlaoise Heritage Hotel, Co Laoise
- Wedding Venue of the Year (Leinster)- The Station House Hotel, Co Meath
- Wedding Venue of the Year (Munster)- Kenmare Bay, Co Kerry
- Wedding Venue of the Year (Connaught)- Cromleach Lodge & Country House Hotel, Co Sligo
- Wedding Venue of the Year (Ulster)-Slieve Donard Resort & Spa, Co Down
- Wedding Venue of the Year - Castle / Country House-Solis Lough Eske Castle, Co Donegal
- Wedding Photographer of the Year- Peter Rowen, Co Dublin
- Bridal Shop of the Year- White Orchid, Co Dublin
- Floral Designer of the Year-The French Touch, Co Kildare
- Wedding Videographer of the Year- Keith Malone, Co Dublin
- Bridal Beauty / Make Up Artist of the Year- Aisling Eyre, Co Dublin
- Stationery Designer of the Year- Love Letters, Co Dublin
- Wedding Co-ordinator of the Year (Hotel & Independant)-Patricia Lynch - The Landmark Hotel, Co Leitrim
- Wedding Band of the Year- Connor McKeon Legends of Swing
- Wedding DJ of the Year- Star DJs
- Church Singer / Musician of the Year- Margaret Brennan and Joanna Charles
- Cake Supplier of the Year- Karinas Cakes, Co Cork
- Transport Supplier of the Year- Getaway Wedding Cars, Co Galway
- Wedding Jeweller of the Year- Carol Shaw Jewellery, Co Dublin
- Decor Supplier of the Year- Frog Prince Wedding Days, Co Dublin
- Weddings Abroad Supplier of the Year- Double Cocktail, Portugal
- Groomswear Supplier of the Year- Lapel 1865, Co Cork
- Honeymoon Supplier of the Year- Tropical Places
To see the full shortlist of Ireland's Top 100 Wedding Suppliers please visit, www.weddingsonlineawards.com
All Photos by Mark Griffin Photography.
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