NZ Wedding Vendor Awards 2025

NZ Wedding Vendor Awards 2025 2026 NZWVA

✨️Showcase- 14 Aug | 5.30pm-9.30pm | Tote on Ascot, Ellerslie Event Centre, Auckland

🏆Gala- 15 Aug | 7pm-12am | Grand Millennium, Auckland

💫 VOTING IS NOW CLOSED!💫 A heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible NZ wedding community for your support! This year, we sa...
27/05/2026

💫 VOTING IS NOW CLOSED!💫

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible NZ wedding community for your support! This year, we saw more than DOUBLE the votes compared to last year! We can't wait to announce our winners at the NZWVA Gala 2026!!

07/05/2026

A friendly reminder from some of the NZWVA Team — plus a few from our Junior Team 😉✨ Three weeks left to vote! 🤗

The countdown is on! Only three weeks remain to cast your vote for your favourite wedding vendor. Your opinion matters, and now is the time to share it! Head to the link in our bio to vote.

08/04/2026

✨ 2026 Naming Rights Partner✨

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✨ EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT💫We are beyond excited to announce  as the Naming Rights Partner for The 2026 New Zealand Wedding...
01/04/2026

✨ EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT💫

We are beyond excited to announce as the Naming Rights Partner for The 2026 New Zealand Wedding Vendor Award's!

The Mortgage Hub is one of New Zealand's leading mortgage and insurance advisors. Vinnie, Mils, Jo and the Team are dedicated to helping couples into their first home and protecting their families and future.

We can't wait to celebrate & acknowledge some of the best in the industry with one of the Greatest All Blacks of all time 😉

🎉CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 NZWVA FINALISTS!🎉(Part 2 of 2)MAKE-UP/HAIR/BEAUTYBonita ArtistryClarette FXEmilie PlowmanFr...
11/03/2026

🎉CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 NZWVA FINALISTS!🎉

(Part 2 of 2)

MAKE-UP/HAIR/BEAUTY
Bonita Artistry
Clarette FX
Emilie Plowman
Fresh & Flawless
Honey & Heirloom
Laurel Stratford Hair
Ruby Retro
Sam Hart
Skye Beauty Wanaka
Taylored Beauty NZ

MC
Awe Development- Roxette Falesima
Ceremonies with Lucy Brice
Harriet Moir
Mike Steffens DJ & MC
Motiv Entertainment- Vito Nonumalo
Popped the Question- Poppy Wortman
Sounzgood DJ Entertainment
Tasha Bowen

PHOTO/VIDEO BOOTH
Dreamlane Studios
Party Booths
SuperGibo
Veldt Events Co.
Vintobooths

PHOTOGRAPHY
Captured by Tahlia- Tahlia Dredge
Geoff Salisbury Photography
Harry Harold Hermoso
Kiri Marsters
Kiwi Captures- Brogan Campbell
Kouki Weddings NZ
Lionel Tan
Natalie Waugh
Sally Ann Photography
Small Room Visuals
SuperGibo

PLANNING
Bespoke Wedding & Party Styling
Nicholls & Co.
Platinum Events NZ
Simply Events
STAC Weddings
Wedding Professionals
Wedding She Wrote

TRANSPORT
*Prince Escorts

UNIQUE PRODUCT/SERVICE
Berseneva Women- Roxy Photography
Dance by Dasha
Eco Wed Sustainable Weddings
Fluffy Bums Pet Care
Ivonn Bridal Couture
Jasmine S Calligraphy
The Wedding Edit

VENUE- CEREMONY
Abel Estate
Allely Estate
Hamilton Gardens
Kumeu Valley Estate
Lochend Wedding Venue
Markovina Vineyard Estate
Settlers Country Manor
Tantalus Estate
The Boat House at The Riverhead
The Rydges Auckland- Rooftop Terrace
Tui Hills
Waipuna Estate
Woodlands Estate

VENUE- RECEPTION
Abel Estate
Allely Estate
Hamilton Gardens
Lochend Wedding Venue
Markovina Vineyard Estate
Settlers Country Manor
Tantalus Estate
The Boat House at The Riverhead
The Rydges Auckland- Rooftop Terrace
Tui Hills
Waipuna Estate
Woodlands Estate

VIDEOGRAPHY
KJ Photography
Kouki Weddings NZ
Sally Ann Photography
Small Room Visuals
Wilderness Films

*Will need to meet the minimum threshold of votes outlined in the awards process guidelines to be eligible to receive the Top Vendor Award for their category.

🎉CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 NZWVA FINALISTS!🎉 (Part 1 of 2)What an incredible response we've had from the NZ wedding co...
11/03/2026

🎉CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 NZWVA FINALISTS!🎉

(Part 1 of 2)

What an incredible response we've had from the NZ wedding community this year. We have more than doubled the number of finalists for 2026 and are excited to share them with you.

This year’s finalists represent the very best in their categories, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate their achievements within the Aotearoa wedding industry.

Voting is now open from today Wednesday March 11th 2026 through to Wednesday May 27th 2026, 9pm. Check for the link in bio/comments section.

All the very best to all our Finalists!

ATTIRE FOR HER
Alter Me
Carolyn's Bridal Studio
Dorset Suits
Emma Jayne Bridal
Ivonn Bridal Coutour
Olivia-Rose Bridal Boutique
Sarah Stoute Bespoke
To Cherish Bridal Boutique

ATTIRE FOR HIM
*Dorset Suits

CAKE DESIGN
Cakes by Angie
Made by Paige
Sophie Roseanna Cakes
Sweet Bites Cakes
Wella's Cakery

CATERING- BEVERAGE
Sadie Swoon-Vintage Caravan Bar
The Cocktail Guy
Veldt Events Co.

CATERING- FOOD
Crop & Brew/The Silo
Markovina Vineyard Estate
Moreish Kitchen

CELEBRANT
2 Become 1 Celebrant- Donna Hewer
Awe Development- Roxette Falesima
Erin Jacomb
Harriet Moir
Kerry Sorensen-Tyrer
Lucky in Love Weddings
Marieke
Married by Friends
Sharyn Payne
Tasha Bowen
Weddings by Emily

CONTENT CREATOR/PRODUCER
KJ Photography
Larissa Deanna Carlson

DECOR/THEMING
Bespoke Wedding & Party Styling
Nicholls & Co.
Pinnacle Bridal NZ
Platinum Events NZ
Samal The Wedding Designer
STAC Weddings
Sweet Az Events
Wedding Professionals
Wham Bam Events NZ

ENTERTAINMENT- BROKER/ ENTERTAINMENT
Auckland DJs
DJ Now
My Event DJ
Sounzgood DJ Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT- ACT
Amber Lights & Sounds- DJ Yan Onin
DJ Tonz Def
Je Marco Music
Mike Steffens DJ & MC
Motiv Entertainment- Vito Nonumalo
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FLORIST
Flourish Events
Kelly- The Flower Cart
Samal The Wedding Designer
Simply Flowers & Events
Sweet Stems
The Florist NZ

JEWELLERS
*Exotic Jewellery NZ

*Will need to meet the minimum threshold of votes outlined in the awards process guidelines to be eligible to receive the Top Vendor Award for their category.

✨ Nominations for 2026 have now closed ✨Thank you NZ wedding community for submitting your vendor nominations.We wish th...
04/02/2026

✨ Nominations for 2026 have now closed ✨

Thank you NZ wedding community for submitting your vendor nominations.

We wish the very best of luck to all nominees.
🏆 Finalists will be announced on March 11th, with voting open on the same date.

Stay connected for further updates and information.

01/02/2026

***2026 NOMINATIONS CLOSE THIS WEDNESDAY*** ⏰✨

If you haven’t nominated yet, now’s the time — get it done today!

Nominations for the 2026 NZ Wedding Vendor Awards close this Wednesday at 9pm sharp.

✨ **Self-nominations are welcome** ✨

There will be up to 10 finalists from the North Island and 10 finalists from the South Island in each category, with finalists announced in March 📣

**Categories**

Attire for Her

Attire for Him

Cake Design

Catering- Beverage

Catering- Food

Celebrant

Content Creator/Producer

Decor/Theming

Entertainment- Broker

Entertainment- Act

Florist

Honeymoon Destination

Jewellers

Make-Up/Hair/Beauty

MC

Photo/Video Booth

Photography

Planning

Planning- Online Platform

Stationery

Transport

Venue- Ceremony

Venue- Reception

Videography

For full details on the awards process, visit our website.

All the very best! 🤍🎉

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