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Congratulations to the winning couples of the 2021 ABIA Brides And Grooms (BAG) Competition!
Below, you will find the list of ABIA BAG Winners for the Wedding Cash Prizes & Extra Giveaway Prizes. We look forward to welcoming more engaged couples to join the next ABIA BAG Wedding Competition.
A big thank you to all the fantastic Wedding Vendors which contributed to Australia's most beloved wedding competition and a further thank you to all the couples who made this experience so much fun & so very memorable!
If you wish to continue planning your wedding, visit the ABIA Wedding Directory to find some of Australia's best & most trustworthy wedding vendors!
Or if you wish to use ABIA's wedding tools to plan your wedding, create a free account here.
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ABIA BAG Competition Prizes
Major Prize
1 couple won $10,000 in Wedding Cash to spend on ABIA Vendors!
State Prizes
5 couples WON $1,000 in Wedding Cash to spend on ABIA Vendors!
Bonus Prizes
75+ couples WON an extra giveaway prize, sponsored by ABIA Vendors!
ABIA Cash Prize Winners
All Wedding Cash Winners will receive a confirmation email from ABIA by 29th of July 2021, and how to redeem their prize! Congratulations special humans! xo
| ABIA BAG Prize | Value | Winner's Name | Partner's Name |
| Major Wedding Cash Prize | $10,000.00 | Olivia Schofield | Matthew Johansen |
| State Wedding Cash Prize (Victoria) | $1,000.00 | Charlotte Lee | Dwayne T |
| State Wedding Cash Prize (Queensland) | $1,000.00 | Stacey Perusic | Brad Clarke |
| State Wedding Cash Prize (South Australia) | $1,000.00 | Rachael Bartholomew | Chris Johinke |
| State Wedding Cash Prize (New South Wales) | $1,000.00 | Hayley Dixon | Jon |
| State Wedding Cash Prize (Western Australia) | $1,000.00 | Jodilee Tangarorang | Michael Menezes |
ABIA Extra Giveaway Prize Winners
*Subject to availability - All Winners will receive a confirmation email from ABIA by 29th of July 2021, and how to redeem their prize!
| State | Sponsor | Value | Extra Giveaway | Winner's Name | Partner's Name |
| NSW | Emily Jean Events | $5,380.00 | Ruby Wedding Planning Package | Kate Dennis | Tim Starr |
| NSW | Idora Bridal | $5,000.00 | Free Sample Wedding Gown + Dry Cleaning | Samantha Bhanam | Sumeet Joseph |
| NSW | JJ EVENTS | $3,000.00 | On the Day Wedding Co-Ordination & Planning Package | Calistha Tjung | Aksel Chiew |
| NSW | De Lumiere Photography | $2,385.00 | Pre-Wedding Portrait Session for1 hour of photography on location (within Sydney/Blue Mountains) + online gallery with highlights slideshow + printable digital images. | Madeleine Stanford | Shallum Lawson |
| NSW | The Pink Planner | $2,000.00 | WIN Full Wedding Planning Service. | Kirsten Pollicina | Domenic Procopio |
| NSW | Sound Express Entertainment | $1,500.00 | Premium Wedding DJ Package | Jessica Martin | Kevin prescilla |
| NSW | Joined By Jeff | $1,050.00 | Book a Celebrant & DJ package 50% Off Premium Photobooth Package, + Photo Album & Props. + FREE MC services. | Hayley Dixon | Jon |
| NSW | 360 Booth | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Voucher towards booth. | Brittany Herron | Teleah Hodges |
| NSW | 360 Booth | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Voucher towards booth. | Kris Wallace | Adam |
| NSW | 360 Booth | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Voucher towards booth. | Kaila Millar | Ronald Lawrence |
| NSW | 360 Booth | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Voucher towards booth. | Dakota Harkins | Kieran Hanna |
| NSW | 360 Booth | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Voucher towards booth. | Taiyanni | Joshua |
| NSW | Joined By Jeff | $500.00 | Book a Celebrant and MC package and receive a 50% off 3hr Premium Photobooth Package. | Stacey Rich | Danny Ryan |
| NSW | Wild Ivory Mobile Bar | $385.00 | FREE upgrade to Package Two, or FREE Lawn Game Hire with any booking. | Kris Wallace | Adam |
| NSW | Bec the Celebrant | $350.00 | FREE Upgrade from Simple Package to the Stylish Celebrant Package. | Kris Wallace | Adam |
| NSW | I Do Wedding Cars | $300.00 | Receive a free getaway car, from reception to your home or 1st night honeymoon. | Natasha Raphaela | Nick andreo |
| NSW | Raheleh Haircraft | $220.00 | Free Hairstyling for the Bride | Elizabeth lawless | Wade Ainsworth |
| NSW | Joined By Jeff Marriage Celebrant DJ & MC | $100.00 | $100 Voucher for Celebrant Services | Stephanie Jane Merritt | Ryan Lucas Harding |
| NSW | F&A Bridal & Beauty | $100.00 | Receive $100 Voucher | Phoebe Garrett | Hamish McGraw |
| QLD | Michael Janz Celebrant | $1,100.00 | Premium Celebrant Service. | Ashleigh Martin | Nigel Bonetto |
| QLD | Masterpieces Photography & Video | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Luxury Coffee Table Wedding Album | Bonnie jones | Jordan jackson |
| QLD | Masterpieces Photography & Video | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Luxury Coffee Table Wedding Album | Shane Hart | Kara-Louise Gill |
| QLD | Masterpieces Photography & Video | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Luxury Coffee Table Wedding Album | Jessica Morrison | Nathan McDonald |
| QLD | Masterpieces Photography & Video | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Luxury Coffee Table Wedding Album | Jordyn Hillier | Shikaiya Marsh |
| QLD | Masterpieces Photography & Video | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Luxury Coffee Table Wedding Album | Luke Gillespie | Joanna Kristoffersen |
| QLD | Villa Botanica | $855.00 | FREE Bridal Party Hair & Makeup for 3 when hosting your wedding with Villa Botanica! | Rebbecca Green | James Turner |
| QLD | Memorable Memories | $600.00 | FREE Reception & Ceremony Styling. When Booking Wedding Planner | Tanika Breeze | Fabio Marconato |
| QLD | Beat Connection | $540.00 | Free Indoor Fireworks and Dancing on a Cloud Effect. | Emma Hay | Ethab Flavell |
| QLD | Kat Cherry Photography | $500.00 | Complimentary Engagement Shoot with $200 Print Credit. | Jessica Fowler | Jordan Sattolo |
| QLD | Mr. Celebrant - Mark Reynolds | $100.00 | $100 Voucher Towards Celebrant Services. | Zoe walters | Alberto basile |
| QLD | Mr. Celebrant - Mark Reynolds | $100.00 | $100 Voucher Towards Celebrant Services. | Natasha Mills | Steven Perry |
| QLD | Mr. Celebrant - Mark Reynolds | $100.00 | $100 Voucher Towards Celebrant Services. | Olivia Schofield | Alberto basile |
| QLD | Mr. Celebrant - Mark Reynolds | $100.00 | $100 Voucher Towards Celebrant Services. | Monique Thowe | John Renyolds |
| QLD | Mr. Celebrant - Mark Reynolds | $100.00 | $100 Voucher Towards Celebrant Services. | Shelley O'Connor | David |
| QLD | F&A Bridal & Beauty | $100.00 | Receive $100 Voucher | Monique Thowe | John Reynolds |
| SA | Alexis George | $650.00 | FREE Consultation & 50% off a veil when ordering an Alexis George wedding dress. | Tristan Mellett | Heidi Grace Howell |
| SA | White Orchid Events | $500.00 | On-The-Day Coordination Package | Olivia Brownsey | Justin Waites |
| SA | White Orchid Events | $500.00 | On-The-Day Coordination Package | Ashley Hart | Ryan Devlin |
| SA | Deviation Acoustic | $350.00 | Upgrade Basic to Superior Music Package | Mahalia Hall | Cameron van den Bos |
| SA | Deviation Acoustic | $350.00 | Upgrade Basic to Superior Music Package | Julie | Chad |
| SA | Deviation Acoustic | $350.00 | Upgrade Basic to Superior Music Package | Lauren Renae | Shaun |
| SA | Macphersons Chauffeured Cars | $330.00 | Complimentary anniversary transfer in a luxury Classic Car. | Felicia Bardan | Samuel Kendall |
| SA | F&A Bridal & Beauty | $100.00 | Receive $100 Voucher | Aneleise Truman | Benjamin Michelmore |
| VIC | A to Z Wedding Services | $5,500.00 | Free Videography Package! | Katrina Konstantinidis | Nathan Lamb |
| VIC | JCAU Events | $5,500.00 | Luxury Wedding Table Styling Package worth $5.5K | Calistha Tjung | Aksel Chiew |
| VIC | All 4 Divas | $1,600.00 | Ceremony & Celebrant Package. Decor including arch, florals, draping , 32 chairs + more | Maggie May | Michael Lau |
| VIC | Nikko Blue Photography | $1,000.00 | $1000 vouchers towards Wedding Photography | Jessica Maher (JESS PM) | Aaron Clarke |
| VIC | Doux Wedding Corp | $1,000.00 | 1 x $1,000 Voucher | Jessica Maher | Aaron Clarke |
| VIC | Doux Wedding Corp | $1,000.00 | 1 x $1,000 Voucher | Charlotte Lee | Dwayne Taylor |
| VIC | Doux Wedding Corp | $1,000.00 | 1 x $1,000 Voucher | Krystal Zvezdakoski | Joshua |
| VIC | Doux Wedding Corp | $1,000.00 | 1 x $1,000 Voucher | Adrienne Bonnici | Raymon |
| VIC | Doux Wedding Corp | $1,000.00 | 1 x $1,000 Voucher | Brooke Gauci | Trent Castledine |
| VIC | Doux Wedding Corp | $1,000.00 | 1 x $1,000 Voucher | Thipsavanh Khammy | David Huynh |
| VIC | Doux Wedding Corp | $1,000.00 | 1 x $1,000 Voucher | Michelle djoric | Richard chapman |
| VIC | Doux Wedding Corp | $1,000.00 | 1 x $1,000 Voucher | Nicole Allanson | Matthew Chesher |
| VIC | Doux Wedding Corp | $1,000.00 | 1 x $1,000 Voucher | Ellie | Gulliver |
| VIC | Doux Wedding Corp | $1,000.00 | 1 x $1,000 Voucher | Bianca | Mills |
| VIC | Nikko Blue Photography | $1,000.00 | $1000 vouchers towards Wedding Photography | Emily McArdle | Benjamin Stokee |
| VIC | Nikko Blue Photography | $1,000.00 | $1000 vouchers towards Wedding Photography | Nicole McGrath | Jake Hearn |
| VIC | Nikko Blue Photography | $1,000.00 | $1000 vouchers towards Wedding Photography | Rachell Poole | Mitchell Montgomery |
| VIC | Nikko Blue Photography | $1,000.00 | $1000 vouchers towards Wedding Photography | Jeanie | Rhiley |
| VIC | Judith Penak Couture | $500.00 | $500 Voucher Towards Wedding Dress. | Jessamy Allen-Brown | Armando Cristiano |
| VIC | Flowers by Nici | $350.00 | Voucher towards the cost of your flowers. Plus a FREE throw bouquet. | Naomi | Nick |
| VIC | F&A Bridal & Beauty | $100.00 | Receive $100 Voucher | Samantha Gilmour | Abhishek Lall |
| WA | Ring and Veil | $2,500.00 | Elopement Adventure Photography Package. | Lewis Fairhurst | Taylor Knight |
| WA | Ring and Veil | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Towards Wedding Photography or Videography. | Emilie Tucker | Reece Delderfield |
| WA | Ring and Veil | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Towards Wedding Photography or Videography. | Shaeneale Holper | Alex John Saliba-Mitreski |
| WA | Ring and Veil | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Towards Wedding Photography or Videography. | Blake Harper | Maelissa Teune |
| WA | Ring and Veil | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Towards Wedding Photography or Videography. | Beth Hodder | Luke Hicks |
| WA | Ring and Veil | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Towards Wedding Photography or Videography. | Jemima Sealey | Danial Seelahudeen |
| WA | Ring and Veil | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Towards Wedding Photography or Videography. | Lara Hoogenkamp | James Isaia |
| WA | Ring and Veil | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Towards Wedding Photography or Videography. | Chanelle | Callum |
| WA | Ring and Veil | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Towards Wedding Photography or Videography. | Claire Lange | Jack Smalpage |
| WA | Ring and Veil | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Towards Wedding Photography or Videography. | Jemma Gleeson | Joshua Hicks |
| WA | Ring and Veil | $1,000.00 | $1,000 Towards Wedding Photography or Videography. | Caitlin Moore | Jordan Ziliotto |
| WA | Ring and Veil | $999.00 | FREE Fine Art Wedding Album 10”x10“ upgrade with Sparklers package | Emily Primalia Ho | Chia-Yang Lim |
| WA | Ring and Veil | $999.00 | FREE Fine Art Wedding Album 10”x10“ upgrade with Sparklers package | Tara Mirabella | Mitchell Seaton |
| WA | Shelter Brewing Co | $250.00 | Complimentary Dinner or Lunch for an engaged couple. | Emilie Tucker | Reece Delderfield |
| WA | F&A Bridal & Beauty | $100.00 | Receive $100 Voucher | Gemma Priest | Nathan Todd |
