TWO Llanidloes businesses have been named the best in their field in Wales.

Wedding Belles at Laura’s won Best Wedding Boutique, while Love Fascinators won Best Wedding Accessories Provider for the third year running at this year’s Welsh Wedding Awards.

Top wedding professionals gathered on February 19 at The Exchange Hotel in Cardiff to hear the names of the champions being announced.

The awards recognise everyone that works towards creating memorable and unique weddings, from wedding planners, coordinators, specialists and caterers to photographers, videographers, florists and stationary suppliers.

Love Fascinators was crowned winner in the Best Wedding Accessories Provider in Wales 2020 category.

Owner Gemma Jones said: “We are so proud to bring this award back to Llanidloes for the last three years, our small team work so hard and this award makes those efforts all worthwhile.

“We would also like to congratulate the other weddings suppliers from Mid Wales that attended the awards.”

Mid Wales winners include White Flamingo for Highly Commended stationary provider and Glyngynwydd Wedding Barn and Cottages who were Central winners for Wedding Venue of the Year. Powys-Shropshire border-based Castle Brides and Evolution Entertainment were also nominated.

“We are so lucky to have such amazing wedding providers in Mid Wales,” Gemma added.

The glitzy evening was hosted by the broadcaster Polly James. She presented the awards and acknowledged those who promote excellence in the industry.

A Welsh Wedding Awards spokesperson said: “The winners represent the industry’s gold standard that work tirelessly to meet the demands of the couples and their guests.

“The awards showcased some of the best wedding specialists that operate in the industry, whose excellence and commitment brought them at the forefront of the industry.

“We would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their amazing achievements.”