Welcome to the I Do Wedding Awards 2019
Now in it’s fifth year, the I Do Wedding Awards have become one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the local wedding industry’s calendar. Once again the evening will take place in the stunning Sheffield City Hall Ballroom on 14th May 2019. This prestigious event will bring together the area's finest wedding suppliers as voted by newlyweds from across the Yorkshire and Humberside and East Midlands regions.
Spotlight on the 2018 Awards
Discover the 2018 Winners now click here
Decided entirely by the votes of the brides and grooms who have personally used these suppliers, the 2018 awards saw over 400 entrants.
In true glitz style, a red carpet arrival and champagne reception welcomed the evenings guests who were made to feel a million dollars as they mingled and excitedly conversed about the festivities to come.
Host for the evening, Stephanie Hirst, welcomed over 250 guests to a delicious four course meal whilst local musician, James Sunderland took to the stage, entertaining with his soothing sounds on the keyboard.
Talk About a Charitable Event!
Part of the awards, as well as honouring our local wedding suppliers, is to raise much needed funds for local charities. The chosen charity for 2018 was Prostate Cancer UK, who fund groundbreaking research, drive improvements in treatment, and fight injustice in care.
Every penny raised at the event was Donated to Prostate Cancer UK. Nothing was deducted to cover administration.
To find out more about Prostate Cancer UK, go to www.prostatecanceruk.org
The Donations
A charity prize draw was held on the evening with over £2000 being raised for this very worthy cause. Guests were invited to show their support with a minimum donation of £10 for a prize chocolate bar in which 20 golden tickets were hidden. A huge thank you goes out to all that donated and we would particularly like to thank the following companies for their generously donated prizes:
- £100 Gift Voucher
Donated by Slater Menswear - Hamper of Chocolate Goodies
Donated by Altered Images - Meal Voucher for 2
Donated by Dimplewell Lodge - Bottle of Champagne
Donated by Curvilicious Bridal - Bouquet of Flowers
Donated by Millies Floral Boutique - Magnum of Champagne
Donated by Celebrating Curves - £20 Amazon Voucher
Donated by Storeybook Cakes - Eternity Rose
Donated by Frenchie Loves Flowers - Show at City Hall for 2
Donated by SIV - Case of Prosecco
Donated by Fairytale Wedding Cars - An Item of Jewellery
Donated by Craven Jewellers - B&B including use of spa & leisure facilities, including afternoon tea on arrival
Donated by Pink Confetti & Ullesthorpe Court Hotel - Woods of Windsor Gift Set
Donated by Wickham & Taylor - Rose Gold plated set of earrings and necklace
Donated by Aspire Fine Jewellery - A pair of canvas low tops covered in a changing colour sequin, made in the winners shoe size
Donated by Crafty Tink - Bottle of Prosecco
Donated by Those Finishing Touches - Bottle of Grand Reserve Rioja
Donated by Thompson Towers - Flower Arrangement
Donated by Silk Floral Art - Full Page Advert in I Do Magazine
Donated by I Do Magazine - 3×1 Stand at an I Do Show in 2019
Donated by I Do Magazine
The Sponsors
Wakefield-based, ICO Entertainment, were in charge of the technical aspects of the evening, providing stage lighting, sound, and co-ordinating the music and stage screen throughout. They ran a live Twitter feed which proved a real hit, with everyone getting involved tweeting images, well wishes and congratulations using the hashtag #idoawards18.
The beautiful art-deco surroundings of the ballroom were enhanced with decor and accessories thanks to Wedding Venue Lighting who provided five foot light up ‘I Do’ Letters and a magic mirror photobooth with all proceeds going to Prostate Cancer UK, Event Design By Hayley Smith dressed the chairs and tables were adorned with stunning silver candelabra’s courtesy of All Occasions and Fleur Chappelle.
