Wedding Professionals to be celebrated at Gala Asian Wedding Awards Dinner in Manchester….reports Asian Lite News
The Asian Wedding Awards announced the finalists for the 2016 season. The winners will be announced on Monday 14 March 2016 at the Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel.
The Awards celebrate the tireless devotion, creativity and inspiration of 1000’s of the Asian wedding industry’s finest suppliers, businesses and individuals across the UK, and acknowledges them for making brides and grooms’ wedding dreams become a reality. The events is in association with The British Institute of Professional Photographers, Sony Entertainment Television Asia & SAB TV, Al Murad Tiles and Costco Wholesale.
The judges will be looking for excellence of service, quality of product or service, commitment, professional standards and inspirational values of the businesses and individuals nominated.

Monir Ali Photographer and founder of the Asian Wedding Awards said: “we have been overwhelmed by the number of nominations that have come in this year as well as the quality of nominations that are coming in for the businesses. The judges will have a tough job in deciding who is the most deserving of the coveted accolade of Award Winner.”
Juel Khan, MD of Simplicity Events and co-organiser of The Awards adds “The stories we are seeing about each and every nominee are just outstanding and inspirational, the levels of customer service, their dedication and their hardwork, is just a small testament to what they do.”
The following is the official list of all finalist for the 2016 Asian Wedding Awards and the nominees are:

Bridal Wear Designer of the Year
- Sharons Couture
- Ze’faith Haute Couture
- Saira’s Closet
- Kanval by Design
- Burooj
- Maysa
- Sai Fashions
- Alankar House of Sarees
- Bombay Stores
Cake Company of the Year
- Ab Cakes
- B Inspired
- The Cake Deli
- Bollycakes
- The Cake Gallery
Caterer of the Year
- Coriander Group
- Sanjay Foods
- Desi Lounge
- Royal Nawaab Manchester
- Euro Caterers
- Payal Events
- The Sheridan Suite
- Apna Khana
Wedding Filmmaker of the Year
- Allure Events
- Unique Films
- Elite Filming
- Tariq Iftikhar Films
- Film Art Pictures
Florist of the Year
- Margaret Mason Special Event Florist
- Floral Creations by Reena
- Springbank
- Red Floral Architecture
- Verdure Floral Design
Grooms Wear Designer of the Year
- Burooj
- Ziggi Menswear
- Bombay Stores
Hair Stylist of the Year
- Sofia Qayyum Hair Artist
- Aamir Naveed Hairstylist
- Imran Ali Hairstylist
Makeup Artist of the Year
- Sultan Bridal Services & Training Academy
- Coshi Makeup
- Beauty by Amara
- Asian Creations
- Naeem Khan Makeup Academy
- Al Bidaya

Mehndi Artist of the Year
- Primrose Henna
- Mehndi Seasons
Entertainer of the Year
- R & R Productions
- Mark Ostyn Classical Violinist
- Apnabeat Entertainment
- Explosive Entertainments
- Desi Nach
- Ri Ri’s Dance Academy
Newcomer of the Year
- Onyx Medica
- Kandy by Kiran
- Très Belle Robe
- MyLahore
- Baab-e-Salaam Banqueting Hall
- Events by Amara
- B Inspired
- Brands by Bombay Stores

Wedding Photographer of the year
- Opu Sultan Photography
- Jahans Photography
- Rahman Photography
- Richmond Pictures
- Suhaag Photography
- AD Studio Photography & Filming
- Rehan Siddique Photography
- Divine Photos
- Bhavna Barrett
- Shot by Shahed
- Photography by Dannish
- Afsha Siddique Photography
Toast Master of the Year
- Malcolm Kindon
- Khalid Ahmed
- Derek Timmins-Jones

Transport Supplier of the Year
- Rolls Royce Chauffeurs
- AJ Limos
- People To Places
- Horgan’s Wedding Cars
Venue & Stage Decorator of the Year
- Saheli Stages
- Medina Events
- 1SW Events
- The Wedding Fairy
- Maz Events
- Eastern Pavilion Banqueting Hall
Venue of the Year
- Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa
- Cedar Court Bradford
- Thornton Manor
- Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
- The Lowry Hotel
- Hilton Manchester Deansgate Hotel
- The Midland Hotel
- Tatton Park
- The Point – LCCC
- Colshaw Hall
- The Mere Golf Resort & Spa
- Vermillion
- Sheridan Suite
- Eastern Pavilion Banqueting Hall
Wedding Accessories & Jewellery Supplier of the Year
- Jewellery Box
- Bombay Stores
Wedding DJ of the Year
- Apnabeat Entertainment
- Jabba & Klyde DJ Roadshow
- Sensation Entertainments
- Soulasia Roadshow
- Delsonic
Wedding Planner of the Year
- Phoenix Event Management
- Snob Events
- Payal Events
- B Inspired
Wedding Stationary Supplier of the Year
- Galleria Designs LTD
- Sijara Designs
- Bespoke Wedding Invites UK
- Designer Wedding Cards

Further to the above categories, there are two “Judges Awards” that will be announced at the Gala Dinner; The Judges Awards for Outstanding Contribution and Judges Award for Wedding Professional of the Year.
The Asian Wedding Awards is now in its third year, and is sponsored by The British Institute of Professional Photographers, Al Murad Tiles, Costco Wholesale (Oldham), DataCentre Plus, Legacy Law Solicitors, Barkers Catering Equipment Hire and Unbranded Manchester.
The Awards are supported by: Media Broadcast Partners Sony Entertainment Television Asia & SAB TV. Media Partners Asian Image, Asian Lite, Asian Leader, Sunrise Radio (Yorkshire), Didsbury Magazine and MediaCity Magazine. PR Partners FNIK. Technical and Staging Partners Supreme Dream Events. Event Security Partners PS Events Management. Catering Partner Zinc Occasions. Digital Partners Just Loyalty & Clear 2 . Marketing Partners The Wedding Marketing Agency. The Asian Wedding Awards are also proud to have Penny Appeal as the nominated charity for 2016.
Tickets are now on sale for The Awards Dinner, to book your tickets please visit www.asianweddingexperience.com