Organisation Name (required) Address (required) Suburb City Country Mobile (required) Contact Person (required) Email To select more than one category to enter, hold down the ctrl key and click additional category. —Please choose an option—Wedding Venue (Ceremony)Wedding Venue (Reception)Wedding Venue - Boutique HotelWedding Venue - Luxury RetreatWedding Venue - Luxury LodgeWedding Venue - Luxury EstateWedding Venue - Spa Retreat or Luxury HotelWedding Reception Venue - Boutique HotelWedding Reception Venue - Luxury RetreatWedding Reception Venue - Luxury LodgeWedding Reception Venue - Luxury EstateWedding Reception Venue - Spa Retreat or Luxury HotelWedding Accommodation - for Bride, Bridal party, Groom, Grooms party, wedding guestsWedding Accommodation - HotelWedding Accommodation - Luxury LodgeWedding Accommodation - Luxury RetreatWedding Accommodation - Luxury Boutique HotelTravel Broker / Agent (i.e., destination wedding travel agencies, Broker(s))Photographer ONLY* (*doesn't extend to aerial or drone PhotographyPhotography - Boudoir / Intimate PhotographyVideographer/Cinema ONLYPhotographer/Videographer (Photographer also specialising in Videography, Drone)Celebrant (only offers Celebrant/Officiant services)Master of Ceremonies (only offers Master of Ceremonies services)Celebrant/Master of Ceremonies (where a Celebrant also doubles or offers MC services)Floral ArtistFloral Preservation Artist, SpecialtyFloral Wholesaler (i.e. Wholesale Flower seller, or sells direct to public from Farm etc)Cake ArtistHair Stylist (Freelance/Solo)Hair Stylist (Salon)Hair & Beauty Salon (i.e. Hair Salon also offering holistic experience(s) spa treatments, beauty enhancement, tanning, MUA, Nails etc)Jeweler (i.e. Bespoke, Boutique, or retailer, i.e. Dawsons, Michael Hill etc)Jeweler MANUFACTURING (i.e., manufactures Jewelry to client spec, custom manufacturer etc)MUA (Makeup Artist)MUA/Hair Stylist (Dual role as BOTH Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist)Tanning Specialist and/or Nail ArtistDental / Teeth Whitening SpecialistBeauty Enhancement Specialist (i.e., Cosmetic enhancement, fillers, botox etc)Specialist Spa or Retreat offering wedding-related services (i.e., Health & Wellness, Yoga, specialist Spa treatments, body detox, etc)Wedding Transport (Luxury vehicles, i.e. Limousines, Rolls Royce etc)Wedding Transport (Classic , Vintage, Muscle Cars)Wedding Planner / StylistStylist (i.e., a Florist who is also a Stylist, or Hire business who is also a Stylist. **NOT to be confused with a Wedding Planner**)Balloon Stylist (i.e. Creating Balloon backdrops, or OTHER unique Balloon-scaping for weddings events)Entertainment (Soloist/duo) Not more than twoEntertainment (DJ)Entertainment (Band)Entertainment Broker (i.e., Wedding and/or event broker, intermediary agent, booking agency)Entertainment (Photobooth)Entertainment OTHER (String Quartet, Cocktails Mixologist, Cartoonist, Acrobat etc)Entertainment OTHER Wedding Dance - training/teaching/choreographyMarquee and event hireAudio/Visual Specialist / HireLighting / Illumination Specialist / HireLuxury mobile Bathroom facilities / Loos for weddings & eventsHire specialist (i.e. Props, hire items, decor, lawn games, novelty items for weddings & events etc. NOT A MARQUEE PROVIDER/SUPPLIER)Walls / Backdrops for hire (i.e. Living Walls, Shimmery Walls, Floral Walls, Donut Walls etc)Theming SpecialistWedding StationeryWedding Signage (i.e. Welcome signs, direction signage, photos this way, Wedding Cake Toppers etc)Wedding Directory - ONLINE ONLY* (*Not a paper-based Magazine/Booklet. Online Pre-wedding guide/website directory)Wedding Magazine/Publication (Pre-wedding guide/magazine/booklet)Wedding Show/Event (an quarterly, annual, or bi-annual wedding show or event)Hens & Stags eventsGrooms & Grooms Party AttireGrooms and/or Grooms Party 'Manscaping' Specialist (i.e. Specialty Barbour, Facial Grooming, 'Manscaping' services)Bridal Attire (Wedding Gown)Bridal Party Attire (i.e. Bridesmaids Dresses)Bridal Attire Accessories - Getting Ready - (i.e. specialty Jewelry, Bridal Hair Accessories, Heels etc)Bridal Attire - Undercover - (i.e. Shapewear, Undergarment support, Lingerie, Sleepwear)Bridal Party Attire (Mother of the Bride and/or guests)CatererMobile Caterer (Food Truck)Mobile Desert Caterer (Specialist Desert Bar/Truck, i.e. Mr Whippy, Crepes, etc)Mobile BarWedding Beverage Supplier (Beer, Craft Beer, Wine, Cider, Spirits, OTHER)Wedding Beverage Supplier - Boutique, Bespoke or SpecialistWedding Favors - specialist wedding favors/noveltiesHOT PROPERTY (i.e. new venue / business launched to market within the last 3-6 months)Emerging NEW Business (must have been in business minimum 12 months)Employee of the Year* (*Minimum of 3 FTE or PTE* (*Full Time Employees or Part Time Employees within the business. The Owner(s) and/or Director(s) of the business cannot be NOMINATED in this category.)Cutting Edge Innovator 03-12 months (i.e. new to NZ market, innovative, 'cutting edge' service or product launched in the last 3-12 months)Cutting Edge Innovator 24 months (i.e. new to NZ market, innovative, 'cutting edge' service or product launched in the last 24 months)Unique Wedding Experience (Something off the beaten track or really unique to industry which adds 'WOW' factor to your event)Emerging Entrepreneur* (*business in operation minimum 3 months) Briefly describe how you arrived into the business you are in now? i.e., what were the motivating factor(s), did you see a niche market opportunity? What plans do you have which will ensure you will remain ahead of your competitors and anticipate the future needs of your clients? Please provide example(s) where possible. How did you work out who your clients are, i.e. what tools did you use to discover your niche? What methods do you employ to reach your clients, eg. marketing approach? Show the measures/tools you utilise within your business to monitor client satisfaction?: Show how you guide employees towards a strong customer service philosophy and culture within the organisation How do staff manage customer complaints and are they resolved effectively and promptly? {Please include a situational example from your recent or past experience} What plans do you have which will ensure you will remain ahead of your competitors and anticipate the future needs of your clients? Please provide example(s) where possible. If your business was lucky enough to win in its category of choice, please tell us in 1 paragraph what you would like the MC to say to the audience. Please provide contact details for two referees: 1. Past client to your business. 2. Industry peer i.e., Someone in the local industry with whom you do business Please attach a high resolution .jpg or .png of your business logo and up to 4 images of your business in action along with any supporting documents Cost of entry $110.00NZD per category entered. Maximum of 4* categories (*includes 2026 Peoples Choice category). Entry fee(s) MUST be submitted at time of entry submission or the entry will not be considered valid. Refer to FAQ's tab of website Homepage for MORE info. Bank Account Details for entry fee(s) are as follows: Bank/Branch: ANZ, Albany Account name: The Love Company Ltd Account number: 01-0277-0177116-00 IMPORTANT: Include your Business Name in the REFERENCE when lodging your fee(s). Thank you.
