Great Northern Wedding Awards 2019 – Your Winners

It was four seasons in one day at Stanley House on Wednesday 3rd April; we had sleet, then rain but when our VIP guests began arriving, the sun shone through!

Since we launched the 2019 Great Northern Weddings Awards eight months ago, couples all across the North West have nominated and voted in their thousands – culminating in the very best of North West wedding businesses all making the journey to Stanley House for our long-anticipated Awards Ceremony. And the room was filled with excitement and nervous anticipation! You might remember back in 2017 that Little White Books
decided to take a small sabbatical from the Awards to refresh the categories
and revise who is eligible to vote. We came back with new categories –
mostly new Venues categories; but we replaced the old ‘Venue Styling’ category with ‘Finishing Touches’ to include items such as lights, props and
mirrors – and ‘Photography’ became one category rather than being split
‘male and female’ – because the girls can be just as good as the boys! 

Our hosts for our 2019 Awards Ceremony were the fantastic Scene My Event, themselves finalists in the Best Entertainment category – and they delivered such a fantastic ceremony, kicking off with a performance from the INCREDIBLE Ellie Sax and perfect hosting skills from SME’s Pat Mulligan. 

Don’t forget that all the businesses listed below are FINALISTS – they have all worked so hard to achieve their Final Five, or Final Three, places through your nominations and your votes! All our images here have been supplied by the amazing Sarah Glynn Photography – and be sure to watch out for Sarah in the 2020 Great Northern Wedding Awards! Finally, huge thanks to all the team at Stanley House for helping to create such a successful event – we had a ball! Follow the #GNWA2019 hashtag for all the latest news.

Best Bridalwear Retailer

Amelias Bridal Boutique – WINNER

Ava Rose Hamilton

Emma Louise Bridal – HIGHLY COMMENDED

Lulu Browns

The Bridal Lounge of Accrington

Best Cake Company

E Bella Wedding Cake Company – HIGHLY COMMENDED

Finch Bakery – WINNER

Lisa Marie Cakes

The Blackrod Cake Company

Victoria Cakes

Best Entertainment Provider

Alex Birtwell – HIGHLY COMMENDED

DFC – WINNER

PC Roadshows

Scene My Event

Six15

Best Finishing Touches Supplier

Add a Little Sparkle – HIGHLY COMMENDED

AM Flowers

Brides Little Helper

Creative Cover Hire – WINNER

Sonje Jones

Best Florist

AM Flowers

Red Floral Architecture – WINNER

Sam Williams Flowers

The Flower Shop Clitheroe – HIGHLY COMMENDED

The Rose Boutique

Best Hair Stylist

Bridal Boutique Hair & Makeup

Bridal Hair by Sam Gateley – HIGHLY COMMENDED

Hair by Lauren

Nala & Knot – WINNER

Wedlocks

Best Makeup Artist

Beauty by Laura Jane

Kerry Baker

Leanne Jackson – WINNER

Lucie MUA

Nala & Knot – HIGHLY COMMENDED

Best Photographer

Beth Alderson

Christopher Lewis

Kerry Woods – HIGHLY COMMENDED

Project Valentine – WINNER

Red Sweets

Best Stationery Company

A Little Bit Vintage

A Moment of Magic – HIGHLY COMMENDED

Brides Little Helper – WINNER

T For Two

The Paper Doll

Best Transport Provider

Broughton Wedding Cars

Classic Wedding Cars

Horgans Wedding Cars

Malvern Wedding Cars – HIGHLY COMMENDED

The Love Bus Wedding Company – WINNER

Best Videographer

Abbey Videos

Adam Wing – HIGHLY COMMENDED

Big Bear Wedding Films

Marry Me Films – WINNER

Sky Weddings 

Best Wedding Venue – Barn / Farm

Bashall Barn – WINNER

Beeston Manor

Rivington Hall Barn

Best Wedding Venue – Boutique / Intimate

Charnock Farm

Shireburn Arms – WINNER

The Belle Epoque

Best Wedding Venue – By The Water

Brockholes – WINNER

Storrs Hall

The Belsfield

Best Wedding Venue – Country House

Eaves Hall

Mitton Hall – WINNER

Stanley House

Best Wedding Venue – Countryside

Beeston Manor – WINNER

Ribby Hall

Rivington Hall Barn

Best Wedding Venue – Creative Space

Ashfield House

Holmes Mill – WINNER

The Monastery

Best Wedding Venue – Heritage / Historical

Bolton School

Knowsley Hall

Samlesbury Hall – WINNER

Best Wedding Venue – Hotel

Abbey House Hotel

Gibbon Bridge

Stirk House – WINNER

Best Wedding Venue – Hotel and Spa

Mottram Hall

Ribby Hall

Stanley House Hotel and Spa – WINNER

Best Wedding Venue – Town or City

Ashfield House – WINNER

Sparth House

The Midland Hotel Manchester

Little White Books also recognise individual business
achievements in the Great Northern Wedding Awards and the following awards are presented to seven businesses who
continue to blow our minds as they strive for success in the wedding industry.

Best Independent
Business

For more than 50 years this family business has been a
trusted member of their local community, and in that time they have diversified
and developed 3 strands of their business that are thriving. Customer Service and understanding is key as
this business not only supplies floral artistry for weddings but for funerals
too. Within the dynamics of a family
business there’s usually one, creative force who pushes the business out of its
comfort zone and in to the limelight of new audiences. This person is unflappable, super-strong and
more importantly she’s a real, genuine talent.
She approaches every job or photo shoot opportunity with zeal and the
desire to offer something new. Little White Books are thrilled to present the
award for 2019 Best Independent Business
to Sarah from Skelmersdale Flower Centre.

Best Individual
Business

This person has been working with Little White Books for
many years now and is one of the wedding world wonders who holds down a job in
the real world too. This is so
impressive to us as the wedding supplier skill this person has takes hours upon
hours of design and artwork. Her
finished pieces and range are all bespoke to the individual couple, but with a
strong branding presence it’s impossible to mistake this persons work for that
of another. Bold and beautiful her
eye-catching work never misses the spot and she has won Best Stand at the Great
Northern Wedding Show 3 times. Little
White Books are delighted to announce that the winner of Best Individual Business is Designed By Natalie.

Best Wedding and
Events Team

Since the launch of the Great Northern Wedding Magazine 4
years ago we have developed relationships with some incredible venues across
the North West. When it comes to
choosing a venue couples can find the choices overwhelming as we’re certainly
not spoilt for choice in our amazing region.
And this is where the people come in.
You can have the most spectacular venue in the world but without the
right team it’s just a shell. There were
many contenders for this award and we chose the winners based on their
consistent success and constant strive for improvement. Headed by a Power House Female who manages to
be a tough business woman while nurturing and developing the staff around
her. Little White Books are so happy to
present the 2019 Best Wedding and Events
Team award to Katie and the team at Ashfield House.

Best New Business

This business has years of experience in her chosen field
but only recently rebranded to focus her talents on the wedding industry. With a huge social media following and a big
family to care for it amazes us that she has time to create so much wonderful
content and make the day of so many brides, bridesmaids, mums and special
guests. She works at a pace that we’ve
never seen before, and with immaculate attention to detail. No request is ever out of her reach, and
she’s unflappable under pressure.
Creative really doesn’t come close.
The Little White Books award for the 2019 Best New Business goes to Katrina Deegan Hair.

Social Media
Superstars

We all know how vital social media is to the marketing and
promotion of wedding businesses.
Creating a profile that honestly reflects your brand isn’t easy – it
takes time and bravery to truly represent yourself and your business
online. This business does it like no
other. Never afraid to stand up for
their principles we can’t get enough of the joy this business shares with their
followers every day. They recently
celebrated their 3rd anniversary; and The Social Media Superstars 2019 are Finch Bakery.

Most Innovative

Every business in this room innovates. In this industry its essential – you innovate or you fade. This business absolutely sets the trends and forges the path that we all want to travel. Often imitated but never bettered, what amazes us about this business is how they can be such inspirational industry leaders while remaining true to their roots and a down-to-earth pleasure to work with. With demand for their creative skills in huge demand they employ a staff of people, all super-talented and committed to creating the most spectacular floral displays. These guys don’t do less – more is always more. Without a doubt. Little White Books are so happy to announce that the 2019 award for Most Innovative goes to Mat, Vicky, Simon, Foxy, Bev and the team at Red Floral Architecture.

Best Business Achievement

Building an independent business that stands the test of time is no mean feat. To remain fresh and exciting you need to bring energy, drive and passion to work with you every single day. This business has that in spades. The original “Naughty Corner” these sisters are not only fabulously talented they’re hilarious and wonderful company. It’s easy to see why their reputation continues to drive brides and grooms through the doors of their gorgeous shop. 2019 sees this business celebrate its 25th Anniversary and it’s this that we want to recognise today. Little White Books are honoured to present the 2019 award for Best Business Achievement to Angela and Julie at AM Flowers.

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