Queensland

10TH QLD ABIA AWARDS

2008 Winners & Finalists

1st Night Honeymoon
Winner 94.54% Lisson Grove & The Castle on Tamborine
Finalist 94.35% Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Finalist 94.33% Brisbane Marriott Hotel
Bomboniere
Winner 97.50% Designer Chocolates by Chocolate Works -QLD
Finalist 95.45% Wedding Glasses by Groovy Glass-QLD
Finalist 95.00% Invitations by Tango Design
Finalist 93.42% Sunshine Candy Kitchen
Finalist 92.78% Prior Engagement
Bridal Gown Boutique
Winner 99.44% Anita's Fashion
Finalist 98.81% Chantilly Weddings
Finalist 95.61% BellaDonna Bridal
Finalist 95.59% Strictly Bridal
Finalist 95.18% The Bridal Centre
Finalist 94.67% Hills in Hollywood
Finalist 93.50% Fiorenza Collections for Brides
Finalist 93.47% Airs & Graces Bridalwear
Finalist 93.35%
Finalist 93.35% Bridal Elegance
Finalist 93.03% After 5 Formals
Finalist 92.94% Bibowden Designs
Finalist 92.54% Bridal Emporium
Finalist 92.32% Abbey Bridal
Finalist 91.86%
Finalist 91.53% Brides by the Bay
Finalist 91.43% A Touch Of Romance
Bridal Shoes
Winner 94.43% Suna Shoes
Finalist 94.33% Anita's Fashion
Finalist 93.50% Alan Pinkus Shoes
Finalist 93.50% Panache Bridal Shoes
Bridesmaids Dresses
Winner 95.74% Anita's Fashion
Finalist 94.13% After 5 Formals
Finalist 93.14% A Touch Of Romance
Cake Designers
Winner 99.71% Cake Decorating By Betty Ross
Finalist 99.02% Cake That
Finalist 97.45% Celebrity Cakes
Finalist 97.36% Merivale Cakes and Crafts
Finalist 96.45% Cake Inspirations
Finalist 96.11% Contemporary Cakes and Classes
Finalist 95.77% Ideas in Icing
Finalist 95.59% Julie Whitehead Cakes
Finalist 95.44% Cakes & Flowers by Mary Brown
Finalist 95.06% Yenmart Pastry Art
Finalist 94.46%
Finalist 94.10% Cakes by Judith Brosnan
Finalist 94.06% Cake Designs
Finalist 94.04% All About Cakes
Finalist 94.03% Caron's Cakes
Finalist 93.85% Sticky Fingers Cake Decorating
Finalist 93.83% KVW Cakes
Finalist 93.03% Studio Cakes
Finalist 92.94% One Stop Wedding Shop
Finalist 92.81% Cakes Actually
Finalist 91.94% Forever After Cakes
Finalist 91.83% Sweetums
Finalist 91.81% Welsh Lady
Cars & Transport
Winner 95.49% Noosa V.I.P. Limousines
Finalist 95.24% Tic Tac Tours & Our Wedding Cars
Finalist 94.50% City Coast Limousines
Finalist 94.33% A Atlantis Statesman Executive Cars
Finalist 94.25% A Classic Benz
Finalist 93.33% Brisvegas Limousines
Finalist 93.16% Golden Gate Limousines
Finalist 93.13% A Golden Roller
Finalist 92.67% Brisbane VIP Limousines
Finalist 92.28%
Ceremony Music
Winner 96.34% Naomi Terashima Harpist
Finalist 94.39% Stirling Strings
Finalist 93.33% The Offenbach Trio
Ceremony Venues
Winner 96.90% Avalon Wedding Gardens
Finalist 96.64% Maleny Manor
Finalist 96.62% Club Banora
Finalist 96.19% An Island Hideaway
Finalist 95.25% House of Laurels
Finalist 95.05% Mt Ommaney Hotel Apartments
Finalist 94.97% Boulevard Gardens
Finalist 94.90% Bribie Island RSL
Finalist 94.44% Macarthur Park Wedding Chapel and Gardens
Finalist 94.33% Shambala Estate
Finalist 94.25% Links Hope Island Golf Club
Finalist 94.11% Glengariff Historic Estate
Finalist 93.83% Brindabella Country Gardens
Finalist 93.33% The Courthouse Restaurant
Finalist 93.22% Sirromet Wines
Finalist 93.22% Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts
Finalist 93.03% Cedar Creek Estate
Finalist 92.69% Braeside at Gin House Creek Estate.
Finalist 92.63% Avica Weddings
Finalist 91.94% Broadway Chapel
Finalist 90.08%
Club Reception
Winner 98.08% City Golf Club
Finalist 97.91% Currumbin RSL Waterside Events
Finalist 97.72% Maroochydore Surf Club
Finalist 97.37% Club Banora
Finalist 95.42% Club Pelican
Finalist 95.26% Bribie Island RSL
Finalist 94.90% Tattersall's Club
Finalist 94.50% Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Finalist 94.47% Caloundra Power Boat Club
Finalist 94.27% Maroochydore RSL Club
Finalist 93.40% Indooroopilly Golf Club
Finalist 93.33% Arundel Hills Country Club
Finalist 93.22% Mooloolaba Beach Events
Finalist 92.50% Robina Woods Golf Course
Finalist 92.05% Victoria Park Golf Complex
Finalist 91.44% Lakelands Golf Club
Couture Gown Designer
Winner 99.42% Wendy Makin Couture
Finalist 96.58% Elizabeth de Varga Exclusive Fashions
Finalist 96.29% Hilde Heim
Finalist 95.77% Bridal Couture
Finalist 95.22% Winnie Bridal
Finalist 94.86% Rubyanna Couture
Finalist 94.75% Helena Couture Designs
Finalist 94.42% Darb Bridal Couture
Finalist 94.05%
Finalist 94.03%
Decorations & Styling
Winner 98.80% The Party Girls
Finalist 97.15% Eventurous Unique Wedding & Party Themes
Finalist 96.98% Elegant Themes
Finalist 95.97% Cloud Nine Weddings
Finalist 95.40% Suncoast Wedding Decorators
Finalist 94.54%
Finalist 94.25% The Bridal Party
Finalist 94.14% Beedazzled Events
Finalist 93.88% First Class Weddings & Events
Finalist 93.21% Wedding Decor Hire
Finalist 92.70% Princess Events & Weddings
Finalist 92.42% An Arty Atmosphere
Finalist 92.31% Moments Weddings & Functions
Finalist 90.08% Table Jewels
Disc Jockey
Winner 96.00% Helen's DJ Hire
Finalist 95.54% Rockin U Wild Entertainment
Finalist 95.06% Nathan Seiler
Finalist 94.64% Mr BoJangles DJ Entertainment
Finalist 94.41% Mobydisc
Finalist 94.25%
Finalist 93.13%
Finalist 93.10% G&M Event Group
Finalist 92.47% Cliffhangers Entertainment
Entertainment Agent
Finalist 93.82% Alan Casey Entertainment Agency
Flowers & Bouquets
Winner 97.30% Mondo Floral Designs
Finalist 97.22% MandArt Florist
Finalist 96.99% Florabella Design
Finalist 96.71% Geebung Florist
Finalist 96.28% Bounce - A Sculpted Leaf Florist
Finalist 96.05% Divine Wedding Flowers
Finalist 95.33% Perfect Petals
Finalist 95.17%
Finalist 94.85% Flowers de Lush
Finalist 94.65% Floriginality
Finalist 94.48% Glenys' Flowers & Gifts
Finalist 94.33% Flowers by Jane
Finalist 94.33% Buds Of May
Finalist 94.01% Flowers with Style
Finalist 93.81% The Flower Garden
Finalist 93.81% Wooloowin Flower Cottage
Finalist 93.81% Glenda Pradella's Wedding Flowers
Finalist 93.78% Windowbox Flowers
Finalist 93.64% Premier Cane & Flowers
Finalist 93.42% Northside Flower Market
Finalist 93.33% Bridal Wedding Flowers
Finalist 93.23% Wedding Stems
Finalist 93.22% Blooming Gorgeous
Finalist 93.22% Exotic Brides
Finalist 93.22% 7 Days Florist
Finalist 93.08% One Stop Wedding Shop
Finalist 93.00% The Flower Room
Finalist 93.00% Harbour Town Florist
Finalist 92.48% Flax Flower
Finalist 92.08% Florabunda Flowers
Finalist 92.03% Brisbane Market Flowers
Finalist 91.83%
Finalist 90.77% Flowers by Tina
Function Coordinator
Winner 97.97% City Golf Club
Finalist 97.37% Maleny Manor
Finalist 96.96% Maroochydore Surf Club
Finalist 96.34% Club Banora
Finalist 95.55% First Class Weddings & Events
Finalist 95.32% Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts
Finalist 95.00% Currumbin RSL Waterside Events
Finalist 94.67% Bribie Island RSL
Finalist 94.56% Evergreen Pavilion Restaurant
Finalist 94.31% Royal On The Park
Finalist 94.11% Sea World Resort
Finalist 93.67% Mt Ommaney Hotel Apartments
Finalist 92.86% Princess Events & Weddings
Grooms Fashion
Winner 96.00% FormalWear Express - Queensland
Finalist 95.37% Anita's Fashion
Finalist 93.69% Suits Direct
Finalist 93.67% Roberts Menswear
Hair Stylist
Winner 98.27% Evalyn Parsons
Finalist 96.84% Rolling Scissors Mobile Hairdressing
Finalist 95.89% Kelly Weavers Bridal Hair
Finalist 95.77% Danielle Robinson Makeup & Hair
Finalist 95.06%
Finalist 94.94% Bella Marie Hair & Make-up
Finalist 94.69% Beauty by Corinne
Finalist 94.67% Flavr Hair Studio
Finalist 94.67% Face Forward & Hair Up
Finalist 94.60% The Powder Room
Finalist 94.56% A Vision of Pure Elegance
Finalist 94.35% Tomadon's Mobile Hairdressing
Finalist 94.33% Meleigh
Finalist 94.33% A Time To Indulge
Finalist 93.94% Beauty on the Move
Finalist 93.89% Grace & Style
Finalist 93.76% Allure Professional Hair and Make-Up
Harbour Vessel Reception
Finalist 94.11% Gold Coast Cruises - The Lady
Hire & Furniture
Winner 93.63% Eventurous Unique Wedding & Party Themes
Finalist 93.56% Noosa Wedding & Event Hire
Finalist 93.03% Complete Party & Marquee Hire
Honeymoon Destination
Winner 95.65% Lisson Grove & The Castle on Tamborine
Finalist 94.67% The Mouses House Rainforest Retreat
Hotel Reception
Winner 98.52% Mt Ommaney Hotel Apartments
Finalist 97.46% The Glen Hotel
Finalist 95.77% Royal On The Park
Finalist 94.67% The Full Moon Hotel
Finalist 94.42% Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Finalist 93.58%
Finalist 93.47% Belvedere Hotel
In-House Wedding Advisor
Winner 95.40% Club Banora
Finalist 94.33% Currumbin RSL Waterside Events
Finalist 93.97% Maleny Manor
Finalist 93.72% House of Laurels
Independent Wedding Caterers
Winner 96.42% Catering with Flair
Finalist 95.63% Brisbane's BBQS To Banquets Catering
Finalist 92.54% Golden Roast
Independent Wedding Consultant
Winner 95.13% Cloud Nine Weddings
Finalist 91.83% Events of Noosa
Invitations & Stationery
Winner 98.62% Horseshoe Weddings
Finalist 95.57% Rose Cottage Invitations
Finalist 94.58% Papertrenz
Finalist 94.58% Invitations by Tango Design
Finalist 94.33% Wedding Art
Finalist 94.17%
Finalist 94.13% Urban Weddings
Finalist 93.83% Weddings Christenings & Anything
Finalist 93.36% Sarbe Invitations + Papers
Finalist 93.10% Monograms Fine Paper
Finalist 91.82% Invitation House
Finalist 90.77%
Jewellery Fashion
Winner 97.89% Kelli's Daisy Designs
Finalist 95.00% Lila Designs
Finalist 94.19% Kezani Jewellery
Lingerie & Robes
Finalist 92.92%
Live Wedding Band
Winner 97.18% Soul Therapy Music
Finalist 94.92% Graham Hobson Entertainment
Finalist 94.25%
Make-up Artist
Winner 99.30% Danielle Robinson Makeup & Hair
Finalist 98.93% Beauty by Corinne
Finalist 97.53% Shima & Gloss
Finalist 96.33% A Vision of Pure Elegance
Finalist 96.20% Marnie Blythe
Finalist 96.19% Bella Make-Up
Finalist 95.65% Meleigh
Finalist 95.36% The Powder Room
Finalist 95.33% A Time To Indulge
Finalist 95.26% Allyson Duncan
Finalist 95.08% Allure Professional Hair and Make-Up
Finalist 94.53% Face Forward & Hair Up
Finalist 94.38% Beauty on the Move
Finalist 94.19% Makeup 4 Brides | Hair 4 Brides
Finalist 94.06% Donna Sullivan Hair and Makeup Artist
Finalist 94.06% Rachael Parnell Makeup Artist
Finalist 93.83% Grace & Style
Finalist 93.75% Bliss Makeup Artistry
Finalist 93.56%
Finalist 93.00% Couture Hair & Makeup
Marriage Celebrants
Winner 99.67% Bill Scurry Marriage Celebrant
Finalist 99.54% John Hodson CMC
Finalist 99.51% Celeste Frances Scott
Finalist 99.49% The Singing Celebrant
Finalist 99.47% Sandy Smales CMC Sunshine Coast
Finalist 99.10% Joan Kavanagh
Finalist 98.95% Lynette Maguire CMC
Finalist 98.60% Robyn Hargreaves CMC.
Finalist 98.45% Elizabeth Morgan CMC
Finalist 98.10% Carla Dalton Celebrations
Finalist 98.03% Rosanne Sinclair CMC
Finalist 97.90% Gold Coast Celebrations
Finalist 97.78% Annemarie Campbell AMC
Finalist 97.77% Karen Miles CMC
Finalist 97.57% Robert L Campbell JP CMC
Finalist 97.55% Jacqueline Gray CMC
Finalist 97.52% Gary Taylor CMC,JP
Finalist 97.18% Christine Rose-Port CMC
Finalist 96.74% Michelle Garrett CMC
Finalist 96.25% Eileen Riley CMC
Finalist 96.09% Kathy Stewart CMC
Finalist 95.67% Christine Reid CMC
Finalist 95.36% Michele Provest CMC
Finalist 95.33% Val Downes CMC
Finalist 95.10% Carolyn Symes CMC
Finalist 95.00% Althea Hurwood CMC
Finalist 94.90% Janice Hancock
Finalist 94.83% Nicole Dymock CMC
Finalist 94.79% Gwen Inglis Marriage Celebrant
Finalist 94.67% Sally Evans CMC
Finalist 94.67% Darienne Davis CMC
Finalist 94.67% Rose Ceremonies
Finalist 94.56% Ashley Bergh CMC
Finalist 94.54%
Finalist 94.48% Cheryl Landsberry CMC
Finalist 94.44% Sandy Plunket CMC
Finalist 94.28% Helene Duval CMC
Finalist 94.17% Trevor Cook
Finalist 93.78% Nicole Brown CMC
Finalist 93.56%
Finalist 93.19% Andrea Watson AMC
Finalist 93.14% Michael Gordon CMC
Finalist 92.83% Lisa Blackmore AMC
Master of Ceremonies
Finalist 94.42% John Boyle Entertainment
Reception Venue
Winner 99.33% Maleny Manor
Finalist 97.99% House of Laurels
Finalist 96.28% An Island Hideaway
Finalist 95.92% Boulevard Gardens
Finalist 95.69% Windaroo Cottage
Finalist 95.51% Captain's Cove Function Centre
Finalist 95.19% Customs House
Finalist 95.18% Abbey of The Roses
Finalist 95.06% Glengariff Historic Estate
Finalist 95.00% Eco Studio Fellini
Finalist 94.40% Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens
Finalist 94.38% The Pavilion
Finalist 94.20% Snug Harbour Receptions
Finalist 94.11% The Sanctuary Venue
Finalist 93.83% The Villa
Finalist 93.70% Morgans Sunset Blue Function Centre
Finalist 93.61% The Old Church
Finalist 93.25% Shambala Estate
Finalist 93.08%
Finalist 92.13% Hillstone St Lucia
Resort Reception
Winner 97.69% Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts
Finalist 96.40% Links Hope Island Golf Club
Finalist 95.35% Sea World Resort
Finalist 94.97% Novotel Twin Waters Resort
Finalist 94.33%
Finalist 94.23% Robertson Gardens
Finalist 93.94% Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort
Finalist 93.38% Avica Weddings
Finalist 92.72% Ramada Pelican Waters
Restaurant Reception
Winner 97.96% The Courthouse Restaurant
Finalist 97.41% Evergreen Pavilion Restaurant
Finalist 96.33% Cedar Creek Estate
Finalist 95.54% Sirromet Wines
Finalist 95.33%
Finalist 95.21% Ebb Waterfront Dining and Cellar
Finalist 95.02% Sails Restaurant Noosa
Finalist 94.50% Bretts Wharf
Finalist 94.37% Trio's On The River
Finalist 94.25% Elevations Restaurant
Finalist 93.92% Bistro C
Finalist 93.57%
Finalist 92.67% The Boardwalk Tavern
Finalist 92.67% L'Esprit on the Water
Finalist 92.31% Lakeside Gardens Caf
Finalist 92.15% Berado's Restaurant
Special Wedding Services
Winner 95.29% Wedding Glasses by Groovy Glass-QLD
Finalist 94.92% Simply Rose Petals - QLD
Finalist 93.31% Butterfly Releases - QLD
Finalist 90.63%
Wedding Photography
Winner 99.84% anoosa.com photography
Finalist 99.80% JK Photography
Finalist 99.64% Anne Bremner Photography
Finalist 99.59% Photography by Bambi
Finalist 99.49% Endors Photography
Finalist 99.38% Helen McConnell Photography
Finalist 99.35% Brock Photography
Finalist 98.92% Thurtell Photography
Finalist 98.83% Sheila Sissons Photography
Finalist 98.78% Dianne White Photography
Finalist 98.67% Chesterton Smith Photography
Finalist 98.63% Catz Images
Finalist 98.49% Infinity Studios
Finalist 97.29% Lee-Ann Wilson Photography
Finalist 97.19% Artography
Finalist 97.18% Masterpieces Photography + Video
Finalist 96.97% ST Photography
Finalist 96.37% Natural Expressions Photography
Finalist 96.17% Michelle Ward Photography
Finalist 95.90% Toni Snell Photographer
Finalist 95.76% Stewart Ross Photography
Finalist 95.67% Jamie McAlister Photography
Finalist 95.58% Mark Schoeman Photography
Finalist 95.45% Leanne Jarvie
Finalist 95.13% Todd Hunter McGaw Photographer
Finalist 95.08% Derek Smith Wedding Photography
Finalist 95.07% Ange Photography
Finalist 94.88% Carol Slater Photography
Finalist 94.86% Mills Photography
Finalist 94.83% Life in Bloom Photography
Finalist 94.77% Robert Wilson Photography
Finalist 94.77% Luisa Garcia Photographer
Finalist 94.68% Broderick Photography
Finalist 94.67% Manfreds Photography
Finalist 94.60% SB Photography
Finalist 94.53% Iris Imaging
Finalist 94.50% Angie Branch Photography
Finalist 94.44% River City Photographics
Finalist 94.39% Yohti Images
Finalist 94.33% Papillon Studio
Finalist 94.31% Captive Photographics
Finalist 94.27% Vaughan Kidd Photography
Finalist 94.22% Renee Brazel Photography
Finalist 94.14% Eye on Photography
Finalist 94.14% Angelic Photographics
Finalist 94.08% Deep Grey
Finalist 94.07% Swish Photography
Finalist 94.07% Antoniettas Photographics
Finalist 94.06% Clare Sophia Photography
Finalist 93.94% Photographic Art
Finalist 93.79% Saffron Photography
Finalist 93.64% Adam Weathered Photography
Finalist 93.64% Fotoforce
Finalist 93.53% Enigma Visions
Finalist 93.50% Elite Studio
Finalist 93.42% TWK Studio
Finalist 93.37% Studio Impressions
Finalist 93.33% Bella Designs and Imagery
Finalist 93.28% Thats Me Photography & Video
Finalist 93.28% Action Studio Wedding Photography & Videography
Finalist 93.06% Julie Collins Photography
Finalist 92.76% Peter Crichton Photography
Finalist 92.25% Focal Point Photography
Finalist 91.85% Ray Lawlor Photography
Finalist 90.58% Brides Best Friend
Wedding Rings
Winner 95.61% Hogan's Family Jewellers
Finalist 95.17% Gilletts Jewellers
Finalist 94.44% Diamonds of Distinction
Finalist 94.33%
Finalist 94.06% Hofstays Jewellers
Finalist 93.85% Diamonds International
Finalist 93.71% Xennox Diamonds
Finalist 93.67% Le Gassick Collections
Finalist 93.62%
Finalist 93.35% Stephen Dibb Jewellery
Finalist 92.75% NY2K
Wedding Videography
Winner 99.54% Brisbane Wedding Videos
Finalist 97.36% DVdynamics
Finalist 96.53% A Turner Video Production
Finalist 96.23% GS Productions
Finalist 94.42% Velocity Images
Finalist 94.06% Lumina Motion Pictures
Finalist 93.94% Brismedia
Finalist 93.78% RPB Productions
Finalist 91.50% Enjoy Productions