the 2012 Award categories...
Can you believe it; we are now into our seventh year of the Getting Married in Northern Ireland Reader Awards!
If you are new to the magazine and these fantastic awards let us explain! The Reader Awards give you the reader the chance to say thank you to those businesses who helped make your big day a success. Whether it is in the form off a show stopping bridal gown, a reception venue that blew the socks of both your guests and yourself or a hairdresser who helped you calm those nerves, whoever you want to give thanks to we have a category for it!
Having your say is easy with a Nomination Form being printed in every issue of the magazine, which can simply be completed and posted back to us or you can vote online here and make your votes count.
We want to make the 2012 Reader Awards an even bigger success, but we need you, our dedicated readers to get voting and make this happen!
For the third year running the awards are sponsored by Belleek Living and with 16 categories now to vote in, now has never been a better time to thank those important wedding experts! Voting closes at Midnight Friday 5th October 2012.
The Categories...
Best Bridal Retailer
This retailer has given you the complete package- from an amazing wedding gown, excellent customer service, impartial advice and much need expertise in this field.
Best Entertainer
This act was a dream to work with and kept the party going all night! Whether a swing tribute or a string quartet, your guests are still talking about this act.
Best Groomswear Retailer
This retailer had your groom looking very dapper on your wedding day because not only was there an excellent choice of stylish suits but they were expertly fitted.
Best Florist
Your florist not only displayed a natural design flair and unrivalled skill but also delivered wedding flowers to your exacting brief and budget.
Best Jeweller Retailer
From the all important engagement ring to wedding bands and everything in between, quality choice and great advice are key considerations in this category.
Best Wedding Transport
Covering all aspects of wedding transport from elegant vintage cars to sleek and chic sports cars this category will offer plenty of choice and excellent experience and customer service.
Best Wedding Venue
Your winning venue will offer an unrivalled combination of first class services including excellent location, delicious menu choices, highly professional wedding planners, beautiful accommodation & much more.
Best Photographer
Your favourite photographer will not only capture your day in all its glory but also have the ability to help your day flow and put you at ease on your important day.
Best Videographer
Experts in this category will be able to capture otherwise lost moments discreetly and creatively for your wedding video that will be viewed time and again.
Best Wedding Cake
Whether a six-tier masterpiece or a yummy cupcake stack your cake should not only look amazing but also taste as outstanding.
Best Wedding Gift List
Nominations for this category will offer you an excellent range of essentials for your wedding gift list coupled with exceptional service.
Best Handmade Jewellery
The winning nominee will not only display creative genius but will create you one off
jewellery specifically for your wedding day
Best Finishing Touches
The winner will have skill to add an extra touch of magic to your day in a professional, yet creative manner.
Best Bridal Hair Stylist
Your bridal hair stylist will not only add one of the finishing touches to your big day but will have the skill to settle any last minute nerves on the day.
Best Bridal Make Up Artist
Your make up artist will have the ability to tie not only your look together but that of
your bridesmaids and any other attendants too.
Best Stationer
With a creative flair, delivering exceptional one off stationery for your wedding, your stationer is the person who gets all your guests talking first with your invitation.
