The 2024 Suffolk and North Essex finalists for the prestigious Wedding Industry Awards have been revealed. 

Established in 2011, The Wedding Industry Awards is the only regional and national client-voted, expert-judged awards in the UK wedding industry.

A wide range of businesses have made the regional finals for a range of different categories.

The regional winners will be announced at an event on November 14.

Bridal Retailer (established less than four years)

  • Silk & Mapel in Sudbury

  • Rock Your Curves in Colchester

Caterer

  • Funnells Kitchen in Lowestoft

Celebrant

  • Steven Howe-Bull Ceremonies in Bury St Edmunds

DJ

  • Blu Ice in Colchester 

  • RCT Entertainment & Events

Florist

  • Alicia Flower Designer in Colchester

  • Cheryls Flowers in Sudbury

Hair Stylist

  • Hair For Your Occasion in Lowestoft

Makeup Artist

  • Cambridge Makeup Artist in Newmarket

  • Emma B Beauty in Stowmarket

  • Makeup by Taylor in Hadleigh

  • Makeup by Amy-May in Clacton-on-Sea

Newcomer

  • Alicia Flower Designer in Colchester

  • Holly Hambling Photography in Halesworth

  • Makeup by Amy-May in Clacton-on-Sea 

  • RCT Entertainment and Events in Colchester

  • Steven Howe-Bull Ceremonies in Bury St Edmunds

Photo/Video Entertainment

  • The Little Horse Picture Booth in Belstead

Photographer

  • D&A Photography in Colchester

  • Elizabeth Jayne Photography in Colchester

  • Holly Hambling Photography in Halesworth

  • Shannon Parker Photography in Colchester

Planner

  • Louisa May Weddings in Colchester

Special Touch

  • The Rustic Wedding House in Lowestoft

Venue (barn)

  • East Mersea Hall in Colchester

  • Elms Barn in Beccles

  • The Tudor Barn Belstead in Ipswich

Venue (other)

  • Woodhall Manor in Woodbridge

Venue Stylist

  • I Do We Do in Colchester

Videographer

  • D&A Studio in Colchester

  • Films from Lewis in Kesgrave

  • Philip Smith Visuals in Sudbury