HUGE congratulations to our 2019 Wedding Industry Awards (NZ) WINNERS!
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 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)

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}