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Wedding Ideas Awards 2014


Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio
Alison Hargreaves Updated:
8th of March 2023

The 2014 awards season got off to a glittering start on Friday night. As we are sponsors, Guides for Brides were there to enjoy the entertainment along with the pick of the UK's wedding businesses, and hand out the award to the winner of the best wedding venue category, the Country House Weddings' represented venue, Leez Priory in Essex.

Leez Priory wedding venue in Essex

Leez Priory is winner of Wedding Ideas Awards best venue 2014

The evening at The Tower Hotel, London, started with drinks served by Butlers in the Buff and entertainment from the Brit Tones. After a delicious meal guests were entertained by impressions from Britain's Got Talent's Francine Lewis before the following awards were presented.

  • Best Wedding Stationery - Sarah Wants
  • Best UK Wedding Venue - Leez Priory
  • Best Honeymoon / wedding Abroad Provider - Sandals
  • Best Photographer - Sarah Legge
  • Best Gift List Service - Prezola
  • Best Special Touches - Wedding in a Teacup
  • Best Entertainment - Rock my Reception
  • Best Hen and Stag Provider - UK Girl Thing
  • Best Bridal Accessories - Flo & Percy
  • Best Bridal Shoes - Rainbow Club
  • Best Bridal Retailer - Isabella Grace
  • Best Groomswear Collection - Cameron Ross
  • Best Bridesmaids Collection - Twobirds
  • Best Plus-Size Dress Collection - Julietta by Mori Lee
  • Best Dress Manufacturer - Justin Alexander
  • Best Dress Designer - Charlotte Balbier

Special Recognition Awards were presented to Bridal Buyer Magazine's Susi Rogal and to Lucy Ledger who has helped and supported many new stationery companies, including this year's category winner, through her training scheme "The Paper Girls".

Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio

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Alison Hargreaves

Alison has been advising brides, grooms and bridesmaids for more than 25 years. She has an unrivalled knowledge of the British wedding industry and frequently appears on podcasts and expert panels. She regularly attends international wedding conferences to keep the UK at the forefront of wedding planning trends.

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