Top wedding specialists gathered on Wednesday, February 15, at The Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa to celebrate the champions of The 5th Welsh Wedding Awards 2023.
The 2023 Awards recognised exceptional specialists and suppliers that go above and beyond to ensure the uniqueness of every wedding. These suppliers are from a variety of industries and they work their hardest to ensure that wow factor is present at every wedding they’re hired for.
From boutiques and cake designers to jewellery providers and much more, the Awards recognised businesses that meet the needs of their customers offering top services under one roof.
A Spokesperson for The Welsh Wedding Awards 2023 said: “The Awards are now in their fifth year and have been established as the leading annual celebration of the wedding industry in Wales.
“With every year that passes, we watch the wedding sector grow and flourish in Wales with greater creativity, grander set-ups and happier couples. This industry is shaking markets and impacting the economy at an unprecedented rate.
“The 2023 winners represent the industry’s gold standard that work tirelessly to meet the demands of the couples and their guests.
“We would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their amazing achievements.”
The winners of The 5th Welsh Wedding Awards 2023 are:
Freelance Wedding Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year: Catrin Evans Makeup – Artistry (Swansea)
Wedding Entertainment of the Year: Session Wedding & Function Band (Barry)
Honeymoon Planner of the Year: The Travel Business (Newport)
Wedding Specialist Supplier of the Year: Acacia Marquees (Powys)
Romantic Wedding Venue of the Year: Rossett Hall Hotel (Wrexham)
Caterer of the Year: Epic Caterers (Cardiff)
Photographer of the Year: Photography Joe Bickerton (Wrexham)
Creative Photographer of the Year: Photography First (Llanelli)
Videographer of the Year: Zoom productions (Swansea)
Wedding Planner of the Year: Megan & Claude (Tycroes)
Groomswear Supplier of the Year: Slater Menswear Cardiff (Cardiff)
Wedding Coordinators of the Year: Craig Y Nos Castle (Swansea)
Celebrant of the Year: I do You do We Do (Newport)
Outstanding Supplier of the Year: Clixx Photography (Aberdare)
Transport Provider of the Year: Big Day Wedding Cars Wales (Pontllanfraith)
Event Decorators of the Year: One Splendid Day (Penarth)
Stationery Supplier of the Year: White Flamingo (Llanidloes)
Wedding Accessories Provider of the Year: Love Fascinators (Llanidloes)
Local Wedding Exhibition of the Year: CJ Wedding Fayres (Blackwood)
Jewellers of the Year: Diamond Heaven (Cardiff)
Wedding DJ of the Year: Black Panther Discos (Hengoed)
Hair & Makeup Specialists of the Year North: Jades Hair and Beauty (Llangollen)
Hair & Makeup Specialists of the Year Central: Claire Lloyd Hair Studio (Aberystwyth)
Hair & Makeup Specialists of the Year South West: Jessica Gago Make up Artist (Swansea)
Hair & Makeup Specialists of the Year South East: Hair design by Zoe (Barry)
Hair & Makeup Specialists of the Year Cardiff: Michelle Marshall Salon
Hair & Makeup Specialists of the Year Overall Winner: Michelle Marshall Salon
Wedding Venue of the Year Central: Glyngynwydd Wedding Barn and Cottages (Llanidloes)
Wedding Venue of the Year South West: Morgans Hotel (Swansea)
Wedding Venue of the Year South East: St Tewdrics House (Chepstow)
Wedding Venue of the Year North: Pentre Mawr Country House (Denbigh)
Wedding Venue of the Year Cardiff: Pencoed House Estate
Wedding Venue of the Year Overall Winner: Morgans Hotel (Swansea)
Florist of the Year Central: Emma Jane Floral Design (Forden)
Florist of the Year South West: Allison at The Flower Garden (Fishguard)
Florist of the Year South East: ELYN Boutique (Pontypridd)
Florist of the Year North: Vivaldi Flowers (Buckley)
Florist of the Year Cardiff: Bettys Florists
Florist of the Year Overall Winner: Emma Jane Floral Design (Forden)
Cake Designer of the Year North: The Cake Doctor (Queensferry)
Cake Designer of the Year South East: Cake & a Cwtch (Barry)
Cake Designer of the Year Central: Appleblossom Wedding & Celebration Cakes (Llandinam)
Cake Designer of the Year South West: Swansea Sugarcraft (Swansea)
Cake Designer of the Year Cardiff: Capital City Cakes
Cake Designer of the Year Overall Winner: Cake & a Cwtch (Barry)
Wedding Boutique of the Year North: Cameo Brides (Llandudno)
Wedding Boutique of the Year Central: Castle Brides (Montgomery)
Wedding Boutique of the Year South West: Chic & Elegant Bridal Wear (Swansea)
Wedding Boutique of the Year South East: Bells & Whistles Bridal Boutique (Caerphilly)
Wedding Boutique of the Year Cardiff: Timeless Elegance Bridalwear
Wedding Boutique of the Year Overall Winner: Bells & Whistles Bridal Boutique (Caerphilly)
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