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The Wedding Industry Awards Regional Finals 2026

Hot off the press, I’ve made The Wedding Industry Awards Regional Finals!


A white woman stands in front of a back ground with logos for The Wedding Industry Awards. She is smiling holding her arm up in a cheer and holding a certificate.

I’m so excited, honoured and proud to have been selected as a regional finalist for the second year running in The Wedding Industry Awards, otherwise affectionately known as TWIA.


A man and woman stand on a stage. The woman is holding a certificate and they are both smiling.
On stage with Damien Bailey, TWIA founder, after receiving my award.

Last year’s entry was following a very unexpected nomination from one of my couples which prompted me to enter, and I went on to win Highly Commended in the Newcomer category. This was a huge ‘pinch me’ moment because I was only a year into my business at this point and still didn’t really know what I was doing! So to be recognised in such a prestigious setting was truly an honour.


A hand holds up a certificate in front of a background that says The Wedding Industry Awards.

This year, I’m lucky to still qualify as a Newcomer so I am entered into two categories (Newcomer & Special Touch).


There’s currently not an artist category in the awards, so anyone of that ilk is joined by any other supplier that offers something a little different in the Special Touch category. I can’t even begin to imagine the task the judges have on their hands to compare businesses with such different focuses, but obviously I am hoping that this year, I will come away with a win, in either category.


A white woman smiles at the camera holding up a certificate in front of her body.

The judging process is made up of two parts. Firstly, I reached out to all eligible couples to ask them to vote for me. They then scored me against a number of statements covering the booking process and on the day experience etc. The second stage moves to a judging panel who read my profile, view my videos and images as well as explore my website and social media. Then a winner for each category will be chosen along with possibly some highly commended candidates.



This now does mean that I need to find something glitzy and glam to wear for the awards ceremony! Last year was a fabulous affair at Silchester Farm, near Reading and it was wonderful to see, and meet, so many other fellow suppliers in the industry.


A woman smiles as she walks through an audience to the stage.
A woman stands in front of a printed background that says The Wedding Industry Awards. She smiles and holds up a certificate in front of her.

This year we will be heading to Froyle Park in Hampshire on Wednesday 26th November 2025 to see if I’ve made it as a winner!


Professional photo credit: Matt Rock

 
 
 

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