Top venues, photographers and cake designers revealed at Welsh Wedding Awards 2022

The best venues, photographers and cake designers were celebrated at the Welsh Wedding Awards 2022.

Now in its fourth year, the awards recognize outstanding wedding vendors who go above and beyond to ensure “every wedding is unique”.

The awards were presented at a ceremony at Portland House in Cardiff.

A spokesperson for the Welsh Wedding Awards 2022 said: “The winners represent the industry benchmark that works tirelessly to meet the demands of couples and their guests.

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“The awards showcase some of the finest wedding specialists operating in the industry, whose excellence and commitment have brought them to the forefront of the industry.

“These champions are proven specialists who know how to create a stress-free wedding experience, keeping the romance in the air. We would like to congratulate all of the finalists and winners for their incredible accomplishments.

Flintshire photographer Stacey Oliver, 44, from Sealand, was “delighted” to win first place in the Creative Photographer of the Year category.

Stacey, owner of Stacey Oliver Photography, was shortlisted alongside six other photography professionals from across Wales.

Stacey, who is a mother of two, said: “It’s been such a difficult two years in the industry for everyone involved. It was a time when it took all of my creative skills to keep my spirits up, support the couples I got involved with, and secure the future of my business.

“So to be top in the Creative Wedding Photographer of the Year category was very special and a very personal accolade for all the hard work I’ve put in over the past two years.

“It’s been a fantastic boost for me, especially when you’re competing against so many other fantastic photographers from all over Wales. It feels like a very special achievement and I can’t thank my family, friends and all the lovely couples I’ve worked with during the pandemic for supporting me to get to this high point in my career.”

The nominees for the awards are on the shortlist after being voted on by former couples. The final winners are then judged by a panel of experts.

Stacey added: “What’s important to me is that it shows the couples I’ve worked with are thrilled with the photos I took for them of one of the most important days of their lives. The fact that they made the effort to vote for me to make sure I had a chance means a lot.

The owners and staff of Tyn Dwr Hall in Llangollen said they were “delighted” to have received the award for Best Wedding Venue of the Year in the North.

General Manager Tracey Owen said: “We are so proud of the team here and this award is a testament to the hard work they have consistently put in to provide the best experience for our couples.

“To have been recognized in a national award is a real honor and we will certainly celebrate this fantastic victory.”

The winners of the 4th Welsh Wedding Awards 2022 are:

Independent Bridal Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year: Cassie M Bridal Hair & Make-up (Colwyn Bay)

Wedding Entertainment of the Year: SGDJ (Cardiff)

Stationery Supplier of the Year: Nikki Swift Designs (Newport)

Wedding Accessories Supplier of the Year: Embellish Millinery by Yolande Jane (Pontarddulais)

Wedding Vendor of the Year: Acacia Marquees (Powys)

Romantic Wedding Venue of the Year: Rossett Hall Hotel (Wrexham)

Caterer of the Year: Cleverchefs (Cardiff)

Jeweler of the Year: Xclusive Jewelers (Newport)

Photographer of the Year: Bells & Whistles (Caerphilly)

Creative Photographer of the Year: Stacey Oliver Photography (Flintshire)

Videographer of the Year: MJ Motion Films (Newport)

Groom Wear Supplier of the Year: Slater Menswear (Cardiff)

Wedding DJ of the Year: NuSkool Entertainment (Llanelli)

Celebrant of the Year: Once in a Lifetime Ceremonies – Janine Hailey (Swansea)

Transportation Provider of the Year: Five Star Travel – Peter Daniel (Penarth)

Event Decorators of the Year: The Wedding Business (Swansea)

Wedding Planner of the Year: Carolyn Louise Weddings | Wedding Planner and Stylist (South Wales)

Wedding Coordinators of the Year: Affinity Wedding & Party Hire (Swansea )

Hair and Makeup Specialist of the Year North: Jade’s Hair and Beauty (Llangollen)

Central Hair and Makeup Specialist of the Year: PrettyBowMakeup (Brecon)

South West Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year: Bedazzled Hair & Beauty (Ammanford)

South-East hair and make-up specialist of the year: Nevaehs Hair & Beauty (Barry)

Hair & Makeup Specialist of the Year Cardiff: Visible Changes Hair & Beauty Salon

Hair and Makeup Specialist of the Year Overall Winner: Nevaehs Hair & Beauty (Barry)

Cake Maker of the Year North: Cake Mania by Nicky (Wrexham)

Central Cake Maker of the Year: The Cake Box (Llandrindod Wells)

South West Cake Maker of the Year: From Frosting to Slicing (Swansea)

Southeast Pastry Chef of the Year: The Vale Cake Boutique (Barry)

Cardiff Cake Maker of the Year: Cakes and Pastries – Cardiff

Overall Cake Designer of the Year winner:The Cake Box (Llandrindod Wells)

Florist of the Year North: Vivid Floral Design (Wrexham)

Central Florist of the Year: Cloud 9 Events (Brecon)

South West Florist of the Year: Garden of Eden Florist (Swansea)

Southeast Florist of the Year: One Splendid Day (Penarth)

Cardiff Florist of the Year: Secret Garden Florist Cardiff

Florist of the Year Overall Winner: Vivid Floral Design (Wrexham)

Wedding Venue of the Year North: Tyn Dwr Hall (Llangollen)

Central Wedding Venue of the Year: Glyngynwydd Wedding Barn and Cottages (Llanidloes)

South West Wedding Venue of the Year: Gellifawr Woodland Retreat (Pembrokeshire)

South East Wedding Venue of the Year: St Tewdrics House (Chepstow)

Cardiff Wedding Venue of the Year: voco St. David’s

Overall Winner Wedding Venue of the Year: voco St. David’s

North Bridal Boutique of the Year: Karen Lesley Bridal Emporium (Northop)

Bridal Boutique of the Year Central: Wedding Belles At Laura’s (Llanidloes)

South West Bridal Boutique of the Year: Chic and Elegant Bridal Wear (Swansea)

South East Bridal Boutique of the Year: Bells & Whistles Bridal Boutique (Caerphilly)

Cardiff Bridal Boutique of the Year: Timelessly Elegant Bridal Wear

Overall Winner Bridal Boutique of the Year: Chic and Elegant Bridal Wear (Swansea)