When it comes to weddings, it’s no secret that the bride and groom want the very best to make their day a success.
From food, drink, music, photographers and the venue itself, couples want their special day to be remembered for all the right reasons.
And in recognition of those working in the tough wedding industry, Hitched – a global leader in the wedding industry – begins 2022 by announcing the names of the wedding professionals and companies who have won an inaugural Hitched Wedding Award.
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The Hitched Wedding Awards recognize the excellence of UK wedding companies and are a trusted seal of approval for couples planning their wedding.
And according to a spokesperson, 83 of the South West’s wedding suppliers were recognized in the awards across all categories, including catering, wedding venues and wedding photographers.
Zoe Burke, Editor at Hitched, says: “Here at Hitched we are delighted to celebrate wedding companies that go above and beyond for their couples.
“It’s been an incredibly difficult few years for our industry so it means so much to us that we can commend these companies and reward and recognize them for their efforts based on the honest feedback from the couples who have worked with them.
“After all, there is no better judge than a happy couple who have seen the vendor’s work first hand.
“We’ve received so many incredible reviews for so many different companies – it’s so positive to see.”
Jose Melo, VP Sales EMEA for The Knot Worldwide Group, owner of Hitched, adds: “This year we are running these awards simultaneously in 13 of the 16 countries where The Knot Worldwide has a presence.
Brickhouse Vineyard in Exeter
(Image: Google Maps)
“It is a great recognition for UK wedding professionals to be able to join some of the best wedding professionals in the world from countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and the USA to name a few.
“We wish to continue Hitched’s long history of celebrating wedding businesses and offering those who provide outstanding service in the wedding sector a recognition of a job well done so that couples organizing a wedding can choose their professional team with confidence in everything will be fine knowing they are hiring great professionals in the industry,” Melo continues.
“Couples in the UK hire an average of 10 suppliers for their wedding. At Hitched, we aim to be a fundamental source of information for couples and to serve as a guide when it comes to deciding who to trust with all the details of their big day.
“We are talking about a unique moment in a couple’s life and as such the stakes are high so we feel it is most fair and relevant to base these awards on their opinion.
“After a tough few years, we also recognize that the industry needs cause for celebration, and these awards are a glimmer of hope for the start of a year in which we will see an unprecedented wedding boom.”
Tawstock Court, Barnstaple
(Image: Google Maps)
Which Devon Wedding Companies Won?
This year’s awards are based on nearly 8 million opinions from couples who use Hitched and her international colleagues to plan their weddings.
bouquets and bouquets |
decoration rental |
devonian |
Strike FX |
wedding entertainment |
devonian |
Over the Threshold |
Wedding music and DJs |
devonian |
Wedding Photography Devon |
wedding photographers |
devonian |
One forever movies |
wedding photographers |
devonian |
Devon Wedding Films |
wedding photographers |
devonian |
Erron Russell Photography |
wedding photographers |
devonian |
Suzanne Mcfadzean Photography |
wedding photographers |
devonian |
Elisabeth Shell Events |
wedding planner |
devonian |
Upton barn & walled garden |
wedding venues |
devonian |
tunnel beaches |
wedding venues |
devonian |
Brickhouse Vineyard |
wedding venues |
devonian |
Tawstock court |
wedding venues |
devonian |
Ashridge’s Great Barn |
wedding venues |
devonian |
The Wedding Awards honor the following 16 categories: Wedding Venues, Catering, Wedding Music & DJs, Wedding Photographers, Wedding Planners, Beauty, Hair & Makeup, Decoration Hire, Groom Attire, Wedding Stationery, Wedding Favors, Wedding Entertainment, Wedding Cakes, Bridal Shops & Jewellery, Wedding Cars & Travel and Honeymoon .
The full list of award winners for the different categories can be found here.