Ellie Brooks, has become the first ever celebrant to win a Dorset Wedding Supplier Award, securing two titles during the event.
Ellie, Wildflower Ceremonies founder, who specialises in handfasting wedding ceremonies and personalised civil ceremonies, was awarded two accolades during the evening, securing ‘Best Newcomer’ and ‘Highest Overall Score’. Ellie also received a standing ovation from other Dorset wedding suppliers in recognition of her work.
To win one award was a surprise, but to win two was overwhelming. We are overjoyed, not just for Ellie, but because hopefully this means the hard work of independent celebrants around the world is starting to gain recognition.
To win her titles, Ellie impressed a panel of independent judges with her passion for providing couples personalised wedding ceremonies that are meaningful for them, in places that are special to them.
The Dorset Wedding Awards, now in its seventh year, took place on Saturday 2 November at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth. The prestigious competition recognises outstanding performance among wedding professionals providing services to couples getting married in Dorset.
Wedding planner Sam Savage, organiser of the Dorset Wedding Awards and founder of South Coast Weddings, said: “The Dorset Wedding Awards is all about celebrating the very best suppliers the Dorset wedding industry can offer. Ellie provides a truly exceptional service to couples getting married in Dorset, and we are so delighted that Ellie’s outstanding work is being recognised.”
We would like to take this opportunity to say a special congratulations to all of the inspirational winners, highly commended businesses and finalists. We had an amazing evening celebrating with you all.
Dorset Wedding Supplier Awards Winners 2019:
Bridal Wear: Minster Bridal Boutique
Cake Maker: Cake by Sadie Smith
Caterer: Molecular Magic Creative Catering
Contribution to the Wedding Industry: Outside Bars Dorset
Entertainment (non musical): Festidolls
Entertainment Musical – DJ: Iggy:Wedding DJ
Entertainment Musical – Live: Harry North Music
Florist: Floral Couture by Jay
Grooms Wear: Minster Bridal Boutique
Hair Stylist: SLA Couture Bridal Hair
Makeup: Amazing Face Bridal Hair & Makeup
Newcomer: Wildflower Ceremonies
Outside Suppliers: Marquee Elegance
Peer’s Choice: Lucie Loves to Bake
Photography: Sadie Osborne Photography
People’s Choice: Forum Jewellers
Stationery: Cinnamon & Lullabies
Transport: Dorset Dubhire
Venue: Longthorns Farm
Venue Stylist: The Little White Heart Company
Videography: Digital Bohemia Wedding Videography
Wedding Accessories: Goldcrest Jewellers
Wedding Attire: Boutique at No.6
Wedding Extra: Biscuits by Sarah B
Wedding Planner: Millstream Bistro
Highest Overall Score: Wildflower Ceremonies
Dorset Wedding Supplier Awards Highly Commended 2019:
Attire: Fab Frocks
Cake: Cakey Lulu
Caterer: Fifteas
Entertainment, Live-Music: Sing People Sing
Florist: Jessica Hillier Floral Design
Hair Stylist: Amazing Face Bridal Hair & Makeup
Outside Suppliers: A&D Mobile Bars
Photography: Lotus Photography
To find out more about handfastings or a celebrant-led wedding ceremony you can call us on 07922 591684 or email hello@wildflowerceremonies.co.uk, we’d love to hear from you!
To find out more about the Dorset Wedding Awards visit www.weddingsupplierawards.co.uk.