Firms hoping to ‘have and to hold’ big awards
A number of Perthshire wedding businesses have been nominated for top industry awards.
Aiming to recognise the best in the industry, the Scottish Wedding Awards will be dished out at a glittering ceremony on Tuesday, February 25 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow.
A number of Blairgowrie businesses feature on the list, including Taystful which is nominated for central cake designer of the year, Something Special Flowers which is shortlisted for central florist of the year, Kerry Blair who is up for creative photographer of the year, and Karen Wotherspoon, who is up for central photographer of the year.
Also up for central photographer of the year is Martin Ward from Perth and Eilidh Robertson from Pitlochry.
The area also features heavily in the central wedding boutique of the year category - Ivory Whites, Alison Kirk Bridal and Katy’s Company, all from Perth, are nominated.
Apple Blossom Time Bridal Studio in Glencarse is also up for this award, despite going into administration at the end of last year and leaving worried brides without their dress.
Silver Lilly Hair and Makeup from Perth is up for central hair and makeup salon of the year and Kirsty MacPherson from Perth and Louise Quinn from Crieff are shortlisted for central freelance wedding hair and makeup specialist of the year.
Leonardo Boutique Huntingtower Perth (also known as Huntingtower Hotel) is up for central wedding venue of the year, while Blair Castle in Blair Atholl is up for the same award in the north category.
Blair Castle is also up for romantic wedding venue of the year, alongside Fingask Castle in Rait.
Tay Ceilidh Band from Perth is nominated for wedding entertainment of the year, Make-I-Do from Pitlochry is shortlisted for event decorators of the year, Lewis T DJ Services from Perth is up for wedding DJ of the year, and Laurel Tree Events from Pitlochry and Gordon’s Cater Hire from Blairgowrie are up for wedding planner of the year.
3G Catering Services UK in Perth and Gourlay Events Catering from Crieff are both nominated for the caterer of the year award.
A spokesperson for The
Scottish Wedding Awards 2020 said: “These awards are now recognised as the leading celebration for showcasing those who have demonstrated excellence in the industry.
“The aim is to acknowledge everyone in this sector that has shown skill, commitment and have their customer satisfaction as top priority in their business.
“The competition is tough this year but it is time to acknowledge everyone who has shown dedication and professionalism in their workplace - two key features that make individuals and businesses stand out from the rest.
“With more entries than ever before, we would like to wish the finalists the best of luck and we can’t wait to welcome our guests at the ceremony and celebrate the winners with them.”