Celebrate Excellence in the Wedding Industry:

The Wedding Industry Awards™ celebrates and recognises the pinnacle of professionalism, surpassing the expectations of newlyweds across Australia. Known as Australia’s most trusted and genuine awards, these accolades reflect the very best in the wedding industry, offering a comprehensive, credible, and transparent awards program.

Hunter Valley & Newcastle Wedding Industry Awards 2025 Overview:

Voting Closed:
Voting for the 8th Annual Hunter Valley & Newcastle Wedding Industry Awards™ closed at midnight on Monday, November 25, 2024, after 10 days of voting. The results are remarkable:

1016 Newlywed Couples participated
723 Businesses Nominated
225 Businesses became Finalists

Finalist Announcement:
As a Finalist, you’re invited to join the Virtual Presentation on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:30 pm (Sydney Time) via Zoom. Here, you’ll discover if your business has been voted by Hunter Valley & Newcastle’s newlyweds as a category Winner!

Important Registration Information:

To secure your place as a Finalist and participate in the event, follow these steps:

Click the “Register Now” Tab to purchase your ticket (1 ticket per category nominated).
Confirm your business details, including mailing address and mobile number.
Register separately for each business category or purchase enough tickets to cover all categories.

Registration Deadline: Monday, January 13, 2025

Additional Note: If your business qualifies in more than one category, you’ll need to register for each one.

Participation Packages:

Given the ongoing cost of living crisis, we offer two registration options:

Option 1: Reduced package including:

Personalised Digital Roundel
Digital Certificate (DIY print)
Business & Book Reinforcer packages

Option 2: Acrylic Wedding Industry Award™ Plaque (oversized A4 x 20mm Acrylic). This option MUST be taken in combination with Option 1.

Zoom Presentation Access:

Once registered, you’ll receive a hyperlink to access the virtual event a week before the presentation.

Even if you do not win in your category, as a registered finalist, you will still receive:

Personalised Digital Marketing Collateral
Licence to use the Wedding Industry Awards™ Logo and Trademark
Listings on the Wedding Industry Awards™ website and social media for winners, top 5, or top 10 recipients

Award Categories

A wide range of categories will be recognized, including but not limited to:

Bridal Accessories
Bridal Hair & Makeup
Civil Marriage Celebrants
Wedding Florists
Wedding Venues (Boutique, Eco, Winery, Beach, etc.)

For a full list of categories, please visit our website.

Benefits of Winning:

Winners and top recipients receive:

Business listing on Website
Social media mentions and shared posts for winners Instagram
Access to Quarterly Business & Book Reinforcers for personal and business development

Additionally, #1 WINNERS and #2 HIGHLY COMMENDED recipients will become FINALISTS in the Australian Wedding Awards™ 2025. Australian Wedding Awards

Key Dates:

Virtual Presentation: Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 6:30 pm (Sydney Time)
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 13, 20254
Australian Wedding Awards™ 2025: Wednesday, January 5, 2026 Venue TBA after the 2024 Australian Wedding Awards on the 5th February 2025.

Finalist Logo Download:

Download your Hunter Valley & Newcastle Finalist Logo to proudly display across your digital and print platforms. Remember to use the official hashtags:
#weddingindustryawardsaustralia #bridalawards #weddingawards

For further information on how it works and benefits, visit:
How It Works
Benefits

Categories for 2025 are:

Beauty Therapist & Treatments

Boutique Wedding Accommodation

Bridal Accessories

Bridal Gown Alterations

Bridal Gown Boutique

Bridal Gown Couture'

Bridal Gown Designer

Bridal Hair & MakeUp

Bridal Hair Stylist

Bridal MakeUp Artist

Bridesmaids & Formal Wear

Bucks and Hens

Caravans, Trucks, Carts & Bars

Civil Marriage Celebrant

Dance Studio

Day Spa

Decorator & Stylist

Elopements & Intimate Weddings

Entertainment Services

Event Hire

Health & Fitness

Hotel Wedding Accommodation

Jeweller

Live Entertainment

Marriage Proposals

Master of Ceremonies

PhotoBooth

Picnics, Grazing Tables & Platters

Suits & Formalwear

Suits & Formalwear Alterations

Wedding Cake Designer

Wedding Caterer

Wedding Ceremony Locations

Wedding Content Creator

Wedding DJ

Wedding Florist

Wedding Photographer

Wedding Photographer & Videographer

Wedding Planner & Coordinator

Wedding Services

Wedding Stationery

Wedding Transport

Wedding Venue - 4 - 5 Star Hotel

Wedding Venue - 6 Star Hotel

Wedding Venue - Beach

Wedding Venue - Boutique

Wedding Venue - Boutique Hotel

Wedding Venue - Boutique Winery

Wedding Venue - Community Hall

Wedding Venue - Coordinator

Wedding Venue - DIY

Wedding Venue - Eco

Wedding Venue - Farm & Country

Wedding Venue - Function Centre

Wedding Venue - Garden

Wedding Venue - Golf & Country Club

Wedding Venue - Historic

Wedding Venue - Historic Winery

Wedding Venue - Licenced Club

Wedding Venue - Resort Hotel

Wedding Venue - Restaurant

Wedding Venue - Surf Club

Wedding Venue - Unique

Wedding Venue - Waterfront

Wedding Venue - Winery

Wedding Videographer