The ‘official’ list of our 2025 Wedding Industry Awards (NZ) Finalists.
HUGE Congratulations to all the amazing Aotearoa artisans nominated into this years awards. Special congrats to those nominated businesses who’ve progressed as FINALISTS among an esteemed selection of your industry peers.
WEDDING CEREMONY VENUE:
– The Red Barn
– Lochend Woolshed
– Markovina Vineyard Estate
– The Duke of Marlborough Hotel
– Black Walnut
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WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE:
– Markovina Vineyard Estate
– Black Walnut
– Lochend Woolshed
– Valley d’Vine
– The Duke of Marlborough Hotel
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WEDDING VENUE (Luxury Estate):
– Markovina Vineyard Estate
– Tarureka Estate
– Bracu Estate
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WEDDING VENUE (Luxury Lodge)
– Deer Valley
– On The Point* (*formerly Peppers on the Point Lodge)
– The Boatshed, Waiheke Island
– Eagle Ridge
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WEDDING CEREMONY VENUE (Boutique Hotel):
– Cordis Hotel (Auckland)
– Rydges Hotel (Auckland)
– The Duke of Marlborough Hotel
– Princes Gate Hotel
– Trinity Wharf (Tauranga)
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WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE (Boutique Hotel):
– Cordis Hotel (Auckland)
– Rydges Hotel (Auckland)
– Trinity Wharf (Tauranga)
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ENTERTAINMENT – DJ:
– Mixmaster
– DJ4You
– Auckland DJ Service
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PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER* (*Where a Photographer also duals as Videographer):
– Black Curl Films
– V Visual
– Eureka Films
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VIDEOGRAPHER/CINEMA ONLY* (*incl drone or aerial specialist):
-Moments Productions
– Eureka Films
– Wilderness Films
– V Visual
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BRIDAL ATTIRE:
– Hello Romeo Bridal Boutique
– Gown+Altar
– Bridal Gallery Hamilton
– Brides on Thorndon
– Astra Bridal (Wellington)
– Olivia Rose Bridal Boutique
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GROOMS ATTIRE:
– Working Style
– BARKERS
– Rembrandt NZ
– THEODORE* (*THDR)
– Tailor Made Suits
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HAIR STYLIST (Freelance/Solo):
– Laurel Stratford Hairstylist
– Onsite Hair by Kimberly
– Superhair Wanaka Hair & Makeup
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MUA/MAKEUP ARTIST:
– Loren Russell Makeup Artist
– Makeup by Sumi
– Superhair Wanaka Hair & Makeup
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CELEBRANT / OFFICIANT* (*Celebrant only. No MC component):
– Emma After-Marriage Celebrant
– Koryn Willan
– Hogan Gill
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CELEBRANT/MC* (*Where Celebrant duals as either/both Celebrant and/or Master of Ceremonies):
– Mel Foster
– Hogan Gill
– Miranda Celebrant & MC
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EMERGING NEW BUSINESS* (*Must have been in business min 12 months):
– Nicholls & Co Wedding & Events
– Choiwee Moon (Celebrant)
– Black Walnut
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CAKE ARTIST/SYLIST:
– A Love of Cakes-By Annette
– Stiletto Studio Cakes
– Sweet Deer Hand-Painted Cakes
– The Wildflower Cakery
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UNIQUE WEDDING EXPERIENCE
– Deer Valley
– Hogan Gill
– Wild & Whim
– Hush Boutique
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ENTERTAINMENT BROKER:
– DJ4You
– Mixmaster
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ENTERTAINMENT (Photobooth):
– Partybooths
– Tap N’ Snap
– Hot Shots Photobooths (Wellington)
– The Amazing Travelling Photobooth (Wellington)
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MC* (*MASTER or MISTRESS of CEREMONIES):
– Hogan Gill
– Miranda Celebrant & MC
– Married by Ashleigh
– Kylie McKay Celebrant & MC
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MUA/HAIR STYLIST* (*Where Makeup Artist duals as a Hair Stylist):
– Superhair Wanaka Hair & Makeup
– Razabeauty
– Ruby Retro
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WEDDING SIGNAGE:
– The Signery
– NEON Design (NZ) Ltd
– Kreative Kiwi
– Belleboard Design
– Paper Darling
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FLORAL ARTIST:
– Kats Floral Design
– The Wild Flower Co
– Wellington Flower Collective
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WEDDING PLANNER/STYLIST:
– The Event Girl
– Nicholls & Co Wedding & Events
– Platinum Events
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HIRE SPECIALIST/SYLIST/PLANNER:
– Nicholls & Co Wedding & Events
– Love Club (Cambridge)
– FIFI Boutique Bespoke
– The Event Girl
– Blume & Darling
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MARQUEE HIRE SPECIALIST:
– Truly Yours
– Happy Hire
– Mardigras
– Get Set Events
– The Flagship Events Company
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THEMING SPECIALIST:
– Platimun Events
– The Event Girl
– Claire Donaldson Styling
– One Fine Day* (*formerly One Lovely Day)
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WEDDING BEAUTY ENHANCEMENT:
– The Cosmetic Clinic (Rotorua)
– Finesse Aesthetics* (*Lea Sirrku)
– Clinique Elan
– Ashley Aesthetics
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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY* (*ONLY Photography. No Videography component):
– Fluro Grey
– Jinal Govind
– Billie Brook Photography
– Wild & Grace
– Kirsten Walsh
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ONLINE WEDDING DIRECTORIES:
– WeddingWise
– My Wedding Guide
– Getting Hitched
– My Kiwi Wedding
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CATERER:
– Lemon Pie Event Caravan
– Precint Food
– Burtons on Pollen
– The Red Barn
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MOBILE BAR – Beer, Craft, Wine:
– Lemon Pie Event Caravan
– Little Doozy Caravan Bar
– LOLA Caravan Bar
– Tipsy Tow Bar
– Kombikeg (Auckland)
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MOBILE BAR – Boutique or Specialist:
– Lemon Pie Event Caravan
– The Cocktail Bar
– LOLA Caravan Bar
– Brew Box
– Craft Bar Plus
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MOBILE CATERER – Food Truck:
– Burtons on Pollen
– Get Loaded
– Kick Flip Pizza
– Good Times
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WALLS/ BACKDROPS:
– Mad Dog Backdrops
– Luxe Dream Event Hire
– Botanical Backdrops
– HapPea Events
– Stellar Backdrops
Warmest CONGRATULATIONS to all this year FINALISTS! We look forward to welcoming you on arrival to our Wellington host venue Saturday, June 7th 2025. Info on our host venue (Harbouside Function Centre) is HERE. Click HERE for info on the 2025 Awards Gala evening programme.
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If you haven’t already purchased yopur tickets to the upcoming SATURDAY, June 7th 8th Annual Wedding Industry Awards (NZ) Awards Gala – YOU NEED TO GET IN QUICK! Tickets are strictly LIMITED. There will be NO DOOR SALES ON THE NIGHT. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE.