The winners of the 2026 weddingsonline Awards were announced on 9 March 2026 at a gala ceremony held at the Mount Wolseley Hotel in County Carlow:
- Overall Venue: Rathsallagh Country House: A luxurious, historic Georgian country house hotel in County Wicklow, praised for exceptional attention to detail, warm hospitality, and exclusive use for weddings.
- Overall Supplier: Bentley Productions: A highly trusted wedding supplier founded by Emma and Dáire Killian and base out of Galway, for production, planning, or related services), recognised for consistent quality and reliability trusted by couples.
- Band: Entourage Wedding Band: A popular Leinster-based live wedding band known for energetic performances, diverse repertoire, crowd engagement, and high-energy entertainment.
- Bridalwear Designer: Bespoke Bridal: Specializes in custom, made-to-measure wedding dresses and bridalwear, focusing on personalized designs.
- Bridalwear Supplier: The One I Love: A bridal boutique based in Castlerea, County Roscommon offering a curated collection of bridal gowns, eveningwear, and accessories for various styles. Appointments only.
- Cake Designer: GBC Cakes: Talented Navan based cake designer creating custom, artistic wedding cakes, known for intricate and delicious designs).
- Castle Venue: Cabra Castle: A stunning 19th-century castle hotel in Kingscourt, County Cavan, renowned as a romantic, fairy-tale wedding venue with historic charm.
- Children’s Entertainment Supplier: The Wedding Nanny: Professional service founded by Aisling Ross and based out of Dublin providing childcare and fun entertainment for children during weddings, allowing parents to relax.
- Country House Venue: The Station House Hotel: A charming, historic converted railway station hotel in Kilmessan, County Meath, offering a unique and intimate country house wedding experience.
- Destination Wedding Supplier/Planner: Your Dream Wedding in Spain: Specialist planner for weddings in Spain, handling logistics, coordination, and dream destination setups abroad.
- Destination Wedding Venue: San Pietro Sopra le Acque: A picturesque venue in Lake Como, ideal for romantic, scenic destination weddings with stunning water views.
- DJ: DJ AND SAX®: Luke Dominiak:Polish born, Limerick based multi-talented DJ and saxophonist (Luke Dominiak), known for dynamic sets combining DJ mixes with live saxophone for elevated wedding receptions.
- Dress Cleaning and Alteration Supplier: AL Bridal Couture: Specialist in professional wedding dress cleaning, preservation, and alterations, ensuring gowns stay pristine post-wedding.
- Exclusive Venue: Rathsallagh Country House: Same as above; highlighted for its exclusivity, privacy, and thoughtful details in a competitive category.
- Florist: Southgate Florist: Award-winning Drogheda-based florist creating beautiful, bespoke floral arrangements for weddings.
- Flower Preservation Supplier: Pressed Flowers by Nell: Specialist in preserving and pressing wedding flowers into keepsakes, artwork, or framed memories.
- Gifts, Favours & Accessories Supplier: Instanza: An innovative Greystones based supplier (InStanza) specializing in personalized, meaningful wedding gifts and favours, such as custom Instaframes (encapsulating wedding memories) and bespoke items like personalized letters, known for originality and thoughtfulness.
- Groomswear Supplier: Dorian Black: Leading wedding suits specialist based 28 South Anne’s Lane, Dublin 2 (off Grafton Street). offering luxury hire of suits, tuxedos, shirts, trousers, and waistcoats, with timeless styles, premium fabrics, and flawless fits; a multi-year award winner praised for sharp groom styling.
- Hair Stylist: Dani Pattison Hair: Award-winning freelance bridal and occasion hair stylist based in Leixlip, creating soft, natural, timeless, and contemporary chic hairstyles with a focus on sustainability and elegant looks.
- Hen & Stag: Key 73: accommodation experts providing a selection of luxury self-catering houses and experiences for hen and stag parties, ideal for group celebrations with spacious settings, fun activities, and unforgettable memories.
- Hotel Venue: Connacht: Ocean Sands Hotel & Spa: A picturesque seaside hotel in Enniscrone, County Sligo (Connacht region), offering stunning ocean views, bespoke wedding packages, intimate to larger celebrations, dining, accommodation, and a romantic coastal vibe.
- Hotel Venue: Leinster: Newpark Hotel Kilkenny: Elegant 4-star hotel on the edge of Kilkenny City (Leinster region), featuring romantic settings, dedicated wedding teams, multi-course meals, tastings, and packages for heartfelt celebrations.
- Hotel Venue: Munster: Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel: A popular, family-run hotel in Adare, County Limerick (Munster region), renowned for warm hospitality, beautiful grounds, and comprehensive wedding services.
- Hotel Venue: Ulster: Crover House: Charming hotel venue in County Cavan (Ulster region), known for its welcoming atmosphere and suitability for weddings in a scenic, rural setting.
- Jeweller: Bespoke Diamonds: Specialist jeweller based on Dublin’s Kildare Street focusing on custom, bespoke diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine jewellery, emphasizing personalized designs and quality craftsmanship.
- Judges Commendations: Special recognition category for standout contributions (details may vary, but highlights exceptional efforts beyond main awards).
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael & Teresa O’Neill: Fernhill House: Honoring the long-standing dedication of Michael and Teresa O’Neill at Fernhill House (a historic hotel venue in County Cork), for their enduring impact on the Irish wedding industry.
- Magician: Kristian Gray, Wedding Magician and Host: Talented Wexford based wedding magician and host providing entertaining close-up magic, illusions, and interactive hosting to add fun and wonder to receptions.
- Make Up Artist: Grainne Kindlon Makeup: Skilled bridal makeup artist based in Kinscourt county Cavan and known for flawless, natural-to-glam looks tailored to brides, with a focus on long-lasting, beautiful results.
- Mobile Bar/Food Truck and Catering Supplier: Dansa Coffee: Mobile coffee bar and catering specialist bringing premium coffee, treats, and food truck-style options to weddings for a fun, modern twist.
- Newcomer: Adoro Bridal: Rathcoole based bridal supplier recognised as a promising new entrant for quality and innovation.
- Photobooth/Selfie Mirror Supplier: Carolyn’s Sweets: Fun supplier offering photobooths, selfie mirrors, and sweet-themed entertainment, capturing candid guest moments with a playful, candy-inspired vibe.
- Photographer: DKPHOTO: Carlow-based wedding photographer Daniel Kowalczyk (DK Photo) celebrated for capturing emotional, artistic, and timeless images of couples’ big days.
- TRestaurant Venue: The Grayson: Stylish, contemporary restaurant venue in Dublin City Centre (overlooking St. Stephen’s Green), ideal for intimate or boutique weddings, ceremonies, receptions, and celebrations with elegant Georgian charm and seamless all-in-one hosting.
- Stationery Designer: Save the Date.ie: Galway based creative design studio specialising in luxurious, custom wedding invitations, save-the-dates, and full stationery suites, known for elegant, memorable, and personalized designs.
- Sweet Treat Supplier: Carolyn’s Sweets: County Meath based supplier offering chocolate fountains, candy carts, sweet tables, and wedding treats, plus photobooths for fun, delicious additions to receptions.
- Transport Supplier: Occasion Cars: Luxury chauffeured wedding car hire service across Ireland (with a base in County Clare), providing stylish, decorated vehicles for brides, grooms, and guests, emphasizing comfort and elegance.
- Venue Co-Ordinator: Connacht: Vincent Nugent: Castlecourt Hotel: Dedicated wedding coordinator at Castlecourt Hotel, Westport, County Mayo, recognised for expert planning and smooth execution.
- Venue Co-Ordinator: Leinster: Sara Fay: Boyne Hill House: Experienced coordinator at Boyne Hill House (County Meath, Leinster region), praised for personalized guidance and flawless venue management.
- Venue Co-Ordinator: Munster: Catherine Lewis: Lakeside Hotel: Top coordinator at Lakeside Hotel, Killaloe, County Clare, known for attentive, couple-focused service.
- Venue Co-Ordinator: Ulster: Nicola McGinnitty: Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan: Skilled coordinator at Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan (County Monaghan, Ulster region), celebrated for professional oversight and memorable events.
- Venue Décor and Event Stylist: Polka Dot Events: Event styling and décor specialist, based in Duboyne, county Meath, transforming venues with bespoke, stylish setups for weddings.
- Videographer: MichaelBlack Wedding: Finglas based wedding videographer (Michael Black) capturing cinematic, emotional, and high-quality footage of couples’ special days.
- Waterside Venue: Kilronan Castle: Historic luxury castle estate and spa in Ballyfarnon, County Roscommon, offering fairytale weddings with stunning lakeside grounds, elegant architecture, and romantic waterside views.
- Wedding Artist/Caricaturist Supplier: Marcela Buckley: Live Wedding Painter: Moldova-born Meath based live wedding painter and artist providing real-time portraits, caricatures, or paintings as unique, interactive keepsakes.
- Wedding Celebrant: Love Jo Weddings: Personalised, heartfelt wedding celebrant service based in Gorey, crafting custom ceremonies that reflect couples’ stories and values.
- Wedding Content Creator: AF Content Studio:Limerick-based specialist in creating engaging wedding content, social media reels, stories, or digital assets, for couples and suppliers.
- Wedding Entertainment Supplier: Bentley Productions: Provider of bespoke event entertainment, production, sound, lighting, and acts (including bands like Bentley Boys), trusted for wow-factor weddings and events nationwide.
- Wedding Musician(s): Wedding Music by Shane and Aoife Hennessey: Talented Carlow based husband and wife duo offering live acoustic or instrumental music, known for beautiful, emotional performances tailored to ceremonies and receptions.
- Wedding Related Service: Salty Dogs Kerry: Tralee based wedding-related service, specialist pet home service, adding fun and memorable twists.
- Wedding Singer: Brí Wedding Singer (Briana Horan : Tullamore born singer songwriter celebrated as a solo wedding singer, renowned for soft, expressive vocals, versatility across genres, and delivering personal, touching musical moments.
Judges Commendations
- Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort: Wedding Venue Ulster: A luxurious spa and golf resort in County Cavan, celebrated as a top wedding venue for its facilities and scenic grounds.
- Markree Castle: Exclusive Wedding Venue: Historic and exclusive castle venue in Collooney, County Sligo, offering fairy-tale charm, privacy, and grandeur for intimate or grand exclusive-use weddings.
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