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2023 Wedding Industry Awards {NZ} WINNERS ::

OUTSTANDING WEDDING CEREMONY VENUE
Markovina Vineyard Estate, Kumeu, Auckland

OUTSTANDING WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE
The Red Barn, Karapiro, Waikato

OUTSTANDING WEDDING PLANNER
The Red Barn, Karapiro, Waikato

OUTSTANDING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Photo Adventure, Raglan

OUTSTANDING WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER / CINEMA
Moments Productions, Wellington

OUTSTANDING WEDDING CELEBRANT / OFFICIANT
Hope Rogers, Forever After Weddings & Events, Hawkes Bay

OUTSTANDING WEDDING MASTER* (*OR MISTRESS) OF CEREMONIES (MC)
Ashleigh Carlyle, Married by Ashleigh

OUTSTANDING WEDDING FLORIST / FLORAL STYLIST
Magdalen Hill, Hawkes Bay

OUTSTANDING WEDDING CAKE ARTIST
Sweet Deer – Hand Painted Cakes

OUTSTANDING WEDDING MARQUEE & EVENT HIRE SPECIALIST
Get Set Event Hire, Taupo

OUTSTANDING WEDDING CATERER
Precinct Food, Dunedin

OUTSTANDING WEDDING MOBILE FOOD TRUCK / CARAVAN
Pipi Pizza Truck, Hawkes Bay

OUTSTANDING WEDDING MOBILE BAR / BAR-O-VAN
Lola Caravan Bar

OUTSTANDING WEDDING BRIDAL ATTIRE (Undercover)
The Sleepover

OUTSTANDING WEDDING GOWN PROVIDER
RSVP Bridal Couture

OUTSTANDING WEDDING ACCESSORIES PROVIDER
The Refinery, Rotorua

OUTSTANDING WEDDING HAIR STYLIST
Razabeauty, Hamilton

OUTSTANDING WEDDING MAKE-UP ARTIST
Ruby Retro – Makeup Artistry & Vintage Hairstyling

OUTSTANDING WEDDING HAIR & MAKE-UP ARTIST* (*Is BOTH a Hair & MUA Stylist)
Razabeauty, Hamilton

OUTSTANDING WEDDING BEAUTY ENHANCEMENTS
The Cosmetic Clinic, Rotorua

OUTSTANDING MOBILE WEDDING HAIRSTYLIST* (*Freelance/mobile, versus Salon based)
Kimberly Shaw, Onsite Mobile Hair, Ashburton

OUTSTANDING WEDDING GROOMSCAPING
The Groomsmen

OUTSTANDING GROOM & GROOMSMEN ATTIRE
Dorset Suits, Hamilton / Auckland

OUTSTANDING WEDDING PHOTOBOOTH
Tap N Snap

OUTSTANDING WEDDING THEME STYLIST (BALLOON ARTIST)
Hello My Darling Events

OUTSTANDING WEDDING HIRE & THEMING STYLIST
Encore Events, Dunedin

OUTSTANDING WEDDING SIGNAGE
NEON Design NZ Ltd, Auckland

OUTSTANDING WEDDING WALLS & BACKDROPS STYLIST
Mad Dog Backdrops, Auckland

OUTSTANDING WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT (Soloist)
Kyle Paxton, The Wedding Dulcimer, Whangarei

OUTSTANDING WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT – BAND
Third Space, Tauranga

OUTSTANDING WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT DJ
Mixmaster, Nationwide

OUTSTANDING WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT – BROKER / BOOKING AGENCY
Better Band, Nationwide

OUTSTANDING EMERGING BUSINESS
Get Loaded, Waikato

OUTSTANDING UNIQUE WEDDING EXPERIENCE
Deer Valley, Ararimu, Auckland

OUTSTANDING CUTTING EDGE BUSINESS (12+ MONTHS)
Hello Stranger Café, Rotorua

OUTSTANDING EMERGING ENTREPRENEUR
Grazey Chick, Auckland

LOVE IN LONGEVITY* (*We had two winners in this category in 2023)
Mr & Mrs Patrick & Anne HUNTER, Rotorua
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Mr & Mrs Graeme & Karen JONES, Hawkes Bay

BUSINESS PERSON(S) OF THE YEAR
Greg & Donna Miller, Valley d’Vine Restaurant & Function Centre, Hawkes Bay

SUPREME AWARD WINNERS
Kerr & Ladbrook Catering, Hamilton

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2022 Wedding Industry Awards {NZ} WINNERS ::

OUTSTANDING WEDDING CEREMONY VENUE
Woodlands Estate, Taupiri

OUTSTANDING WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE
Lochend Woolshed, Dunedin

OUTSTANDING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Kirsty Joy Photography, Whangārei

OUTSTANDING VIDEOGRAPHY/CINEMA
Toast Wedding Films, Queenstown

OUTSTANDING WEDDING CAKE ARTIST
A Love of Cakes, Stratford

OUTSTANDING WEDDING FLORIST
Dahlia Lane, Gisborne

OUTSTANDING WEDDING DJ
Mixmaster, Nationwide

OUTSTANDING WEDDING CELEBRANT / OFFICIANT
Cam Wakefield, Hamilton

OUTSTANDING WEDDING GOWN PROVIDER
Bridal Gallery, Hamilton

OUTSTANDING WEDDING MAKEUP ARTIST
Loren Russell Makeup Artistry, Dunedin

OUTSTANDING WEDDING HAIRSTYLIST
Yvana Sanders Bridal Hairstylist and Educator, Tauranga

OUTSTANDING GROOM & GROOMSMEN ATTIRE
Dorset Suits (Hamilton / Auckland)

OUTSTANDING BRIDAL PARTY ATTIRE
Baby’s Breath Bridesmaids, Auckland

OUTSTANDING WEDDING MARQUEE HIRE
Make Your Day Events, Thames

OUTSTANDING WEDDING PLANNER
Wedding Travel – Anita Gatley, Auckland

OUTSTANDING WEDDING HIRE & THEMING PROVIDER
Stellar Backdrops, Auckland

OUTSTANDING WEDDING STYLIST & THEME ARTIST
The Event Girl, Tokoroa

OUTSTANDING CATERER
Kerr & Ladbrook Catering, Hamilton

OUTSTANDING MOBILE FOOD TRUCK
Unique Food Geeks, Hamilton

OUTSTANDING MOBILE BAR-O-VAN
The Cocktail Cart, Hamilton

OUTSTANDING UNIQUE WEDDING EXPERIENCE
Meadowood House, Hawkes Bay

OUTSTANDING EMERGING BUSINESS
Burtons on Pollen, Thames

2022 WEDDING INDUSTRY AWARDS (NZ) – BRIAN NORTON SUPREME AWARD*
Lochend Woolshed, (Dunedin).

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*(Est in memory of Brian J. Norton 16.11.1944 – 19.09.2016)
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2019 Wedding Industry Awards {NZ} WINNERS ::

OUTSTANDING WEDDING FLORIST :
Christine Flexman, The Flower Fairy, Te Kuiti

OUTSTANDING WEDDING GOWN PROVIDER :
Christine Reeves, Bespoke Garments, Christchurch

OUTSTANDING HAIR STYLIST :
Voluptuous Devine (Hair, Makeup, Beauty, Tanning), Hamilton

OUTSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHER :
Dan Childs, 222 Photographic Studios, Queenstown

OUTSTANDING VIDEOGRAPHER / CINEMA :
Scott Latham, Wild In White, Palmerston North

OUTSTANDING CATERER :
Kerr & Ladbrook, Hamilton* (*Alumni WINNER 2016)

OUTSTANDING WEDDING VENUE (Ceremony) :
The Waterlily Gardens, Waihi

OUTSTANDING WEDDING VENUE (Reception) :
Greg Miller, Valley d’Vine, Napier

OUTSTANDING MAKEUP ARTIST :
Voluptuous Devine (Hair, Makeup, Beauty, Tanning), Hamilton

OUTSTANDING CELEBRANT :
Tania Johnson-Scott, Christchurch

OUTSTANDING MARQUEE HIRE :
Macpherson Marquees, Gisborne

OUTSTANDING HIRE & THEMING :
Make Your Day Events, Thames

OUTSTANDING PHOTOBOOTH EXPERIENCE *NEW category to 2019* :
Anmea Hoskin, The Amazing Travelling Photobooth (BOP)

OUTSTANDING WEDDING PLANNER *NEW category to 2019* :
Rebekah Garner, The Event Girl (formerly Mad Hatters Events & Hire), Tokoroa

OUTSTANDING UNIQUE WEDDING EXPERIENCE :
Terri Everitt, The Dream Maker, Nelson & Tasman

OUTSTANDING WEDDING STYLIST/THEME ARTIST :
Make Your Day Events, Thames

OUTSTANDING NEW EMERGING BUSINESS :
Eagle Ridge, Tauranga

OUTSTANDING WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT (DJ) :
DJ4You (Nationwide)

OUTSTANDING WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT (BAND) :
White Chapel Jak, Auckland

‘The Hits’ PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD :
Mixtapebrothers, Auckland

2019 WEDDING INDUSTRY AWARDS (NZ) BRIAN NORTON SUPREME AWARD* (*In Loving Memory of Brian J. Norton 16.11.1944 – 19.09.2016) :
LaValla, Tuakau* (*Alumni WINNER 2014 & 2015)

LOVE IN LONGEVITY AWARD :

Our warmest congratulations to the following recipients of the 2019 “Love in Longevity” award. Mr & Mrs Ralph & Coyla Buckley (Rotorua). READ MORE about this gorgeous couple HERE.

2016 Wedding Industry Awards {NZ} WINNERS ::

Outstanding Wedding Venue (Reception) – LaValla Estate, Tuakau

Outstanding Wedding Venue (Ceremony) – Hush Boutique Accommodation, Coromandel
Outstanding Caterer – Kerr & Ladbrook, Hamilton
Outstanding Photographer – Clare Gordon, Hamilton
Outstanding Videographer/Cinema – Indigo Moon Productions, Tauranga
Outstanding Florist – Iona Flowers, Otorohanga
Outstanding Celebrant – Jackie Brown, Tauranga
Outstanding Wedding Gown Provider – Bridal Gallery, Hamilton
Outstanding Hair Stylist – Salon One Hair & Beauty, Tauranga
Outstanding Makeup Artist – Abbie Hartland Makeup Artist, Cambridge
Outstanding Marquee Hire – Happy Days Event & Hire, Hastings
Outstanding Wedding Transport – Love Dubs Kombi, Whangamata
Outstanding Hire & Theming – Event Rent, Taupo
Outstanding Wedding Entertainment (Band) – Gravel Rd, Rotorua
Outstanding Wedding Entertainment (DJ) – Addictive DJ’s Tauranga
Outstanding Cake Artist – Sweet Artz, Tokoroa
Outstanding Groom’s Attire – Frank Casey Tauranga
Unique Wedding Experience – Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata
New Emerging Business – Crown Glamour, Taupo
‘The Hits‘ People’s Choice – The Event Girl (formerly Mad Hatters Events & Hire),TokoroaOur “Love in Longevity” award recipients for 2016 were Mr & Mrs Carl & Janice KING (Tauranga)

2015 Wedding Industry Awards {NZ} WINNERS ::

Outstanding Bridal Attire – Bridal Gallery, Hamilton
Outstanding Cake Artist – Sugar Tiers Cake Design, Rotorua
Outstanding Caterer – Classic Cuisine Catering, Tauranga
Outstanding Entertainment – IceFire, Tauranga
Outstanding Florist – Bloom Art, Rotorua
Outstanding Grooms Attire – Frank Casey, Tauranga
Outstanding Hair Salon – Crème Brulee, Taupo
Outstanding Wedding Beverage Supplier – Liquor King, Rotorua
Outstanding Marquee, Theme and Hire – Andy’s Marquee & Party Hire, Rotorua
Outstanding Makeup Artist – Copperhead Hair & Beauty, Rotorua
Outstanding Photographer – Steve Brown BOP Weddings, Tauranga
Outstanding Transport Provider – Xquizit Limousines Tours, Rotorua
Outstanding Celebrant – Christine Grant, Tauranga
Outstanding Ceremony Venue – Peppers on the Point Lodge, Rotorua
Outstanding Reception Venue – Huka Falls Resort, Taupo
‘The Hits’ People’s Choice Award – The Event Girl (formerly Mad Hatters Events & Hire), Tokoroa

Our “Love in Longevity” award recipients for 2015 were Mr & Mrs Izak & Noela Hartevelt {Rotorua}

2014 Wedding Industry Awards {NZ}WINNERS ::

Outstanding Beverage Supplier – LK {Rotorua}
Outstanding Bridal Attire – Vanilla Bridal {Tauranga}
Outstanding Cake Artist – Sugar Tiers {Rotorua}
Outstanding Caterer – Lemongrass Catering {Tauranga}
Outstanding Entertainment – Absolute DJ’s {Rotorua}
Outstanding Florist – Bloom Art {Rotorua}
Outstanding Grooms Attire – Pollards Apparel Menswear {Rotorua}
Outstanding Hair Salon – Salon One {Tauranga}
Outstanding Theme and Hire – Stretch Tents {Tauranga}
Outstanding Makeup Artist – Lillybeth – A Beautiful Education {Tauranga}
Outstanding Photographer – Sharnelle Lewis Photography {Tauranga}
Outstanding Transport Provider – Xquizit Limousines and Tours {Rotorua}
Outstanding Celebrant – Belinda de Lautour – The Wedding Angel {Taupo}
Outstanding Ceremony Venue – Peppers on the Point Lodge {Rotorua}
Outstanding Reception Venue – Charlemagne Lodge {Tauranga}

Our “Love in Longevity” award recipients for 2014 were Mr & Mrs John and Maisey Bond {Rotorua}

WINNERS CIRCLE

HUGE congratulations to our 2025 Wedding Industry Awards (NZ) WINNERS!

It’s ‘OFFICIAL’!

Wedding Industry Awards New Zealand is proud to announce our 2025 category WINNERS for stand-out achievement in their respective fields of expertise.

OUTSTANDING WEDDING GOWNS

OUTSTANDING WEDDING HAIR STYLIST

OUTSTANDING WEDDING MAKEUP ARTIST

OUTSTANDING WEDDING HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST

OUTSTANDING WEDDING BEAUTY ENHANCEMENT

OUTSTANDING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

OUTSTANDING WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY/CINEMA* (*Videography only)

OUTSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY/CINEMA

OUTSTANDING WEDDING FLORIST

OUTSTANDING WEDDING HIRE SPECIALIST

OUTSTANDING WEDDING THEMING SPECIALIST

OUTSTANDING WEDDING PLANNER

OUTSTANDING WEDDING SIGNAGE

OUTSTANDING WEDDING BACKDROPS

OUTSTANDING WEDDING DJ

OUTSTANDING WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT BROKER

OUTSTANDING WEDDING CEREMONY VENUE

OUTSTANDING WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE

OUTSTANDING WEDDDING [BOUTIQUE] VENUE

OUTSTANDING WEDDING CELEBRANT/OFFICIANT [ONLY]

OUTSTANDING WEDDING CELEBRANT/OFFICIANT & MC

OUTSTANDING WEDDING MC* (*Master of Ceremonies)

OUTSTANDING WEDDING CAKE ARTIST

OUTSTANDING WEDDING MOBILE BOUTIQUE BAR

OUTSTANDING WEDDING MOBILE CRAFT, WINE, & BEER BAR

OUTSTANDING WEDDING FOOD TRUCK

OUTSTANDING WEDDING CATERER

OUTSTANDING WEDDING VENUE – LUXURY ESTATE

OUTSTANDING WEDDING VENUE LUXURY LODGE

OUTSTANDING EMERGING WEDDING BUSINESS

OUTSTANDING UNIQUE WEDDING EXPERIENCE

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR* (*New Category)

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

2025 SUPREME AWARD WINNER

**OUTSTANDING WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY/CINEMA* (*Videography only)**

**OUTSTANDING WEDDING MC* (*Master of Ceremonies)**

**EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR* (*New Category)**