From planners to photographers, some of the industry's most accomplished wedding companies gathered in Manchester for the Asian Wedding Awards.
The winners were announced and celebrated at the Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel this week.
Payal Events proved to be the big winners at the 2016 Awards.
They picked-up three awards including Caterer of the Year, Wedding Planner of the Year and a Judges Award for Outstanding Contribution which went to Tarla Somaiya of Payal Events.
Al Bidaya was named make-up artist of the year whilst there were also wins for Ziggi Meanswear, The Sheridan Suite, Sharons Couture and Designer Wedding Cards.
Planner of the Year – Payal Events
The Judges Award for Outstanding Contribution Tarla Somaiya of Payal Events
Bridal Wear Designer of the Year – Sharons Couture
The Gala Dinner now in its third year, was hosted by Raj Parmar & Neetal Parekh, who were joined amongst others by Talat Farooq Awan of the BBC, actress Afshan Azad, and the mayors from the borough's of Stockport and Oldham.
Hair Stylist of the Year- Sofia Qayyum
Bridal Wear Designer of the Year
Sharons Couture
Cake Company of the Year
The Cake Gallery
Caterer of the Year
Payal Events
Filmmaker of the Year
Tariq Iftikhar Films
Florist of the Year
Springbank
Grooms Wear Designer of the Year
Ziggi Menswear
Hair Stylist of the Year
Sofia Qayyum Hair Artist
Makeup Artist of the Year
Al Bidaya
Mehndi Artist of the Year
Primrose Henna
Entertainer of the Year
Desi Nach
Newcomer of the Year
Brands by Bombay Stores
Photographer of the Year
Opu Sultan Photography
Toast Master of the Year
Malcolm Kindon
Transport Supplier of the Year
People To Places
Venue & Stage Decorator of the Year
1SW Events
Venue of the Year
Sheridan Suite
Accessories & Jewellery Supplier of the Year
Jewellery Box
DJ of the Year
Delsonic
Wedding Planner of the Year
Payal Events
Wedding Stationary Supplier of the Year
Designer Wedding Cards
The Judges Award for Wedding Professional of the Year
Tahir Malik from Royal Nawaabs
The Judges Award for Outstanding Contribution
Tarla Somaiya of Payal Events
The awards were held in in association with The British Institute of Professional Photographers, Sony Entertainment Television Asia & SAB TV, Al Murad Tiles and Costco Wholesale.
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