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Announcing the Finalists of the 2025 ABIA National Designer of Dreams Awards!

The 2025 National Designer of Dreams Awards celebrates the crème de la crème of Australia’s wedding industry. These exceptional vendors have earned their spot through four consecutive years of outstanding customer ratings, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence and consistently delivering incredible customer satisfaction.

What makes these vendors truly remarkable is not only their ability to deliver top-tier services year after year, but their continuous innovation, creativity, and dedication to going above and beyond for their couples. They inspire us all with their passion and drive to exceed expectations, making them true leaders in the wedding industry.

A heartfelt thank you to the 133,354 newlyweds who were invited to share feedback over the past four years. Your input has been instrumental in shaping higher standards for the Australian wedding industry.


ABIA National Finalists were nominated consecutively over 4 consecutive years (2021-2024) achieving an average client-rating above 98%.

Winners will be announced at the 14th ABIA National Designer of Dreams Summit on the 29th of July at Flaxton Gardens on the Sunshine Coast.

Award Category2025 FinalistState
AccommodationAustinvilla Estate QLD
AccommodationAvalon Castle VIC
AccommodationCrowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley NSW
AccommodationLongview Vineyard SA
AccommodationSummergrove Estate QLD
AccommodationThe Gardens at Bullimah WA
AccommodationThe Manor Basket Range SA
AccommodationWhite Chapel Kalbar and Herrmann House QLD
AccommodationWoodburn Homestead SA
Artificial Floral DesignerBeautiful Weddings QLD
Artificial Floral DesignerChandni Events QLD
Artificial Floral DesignerElana K Weddings NSW
Artificial Floral DesignerElkhair Florist Event Stylist NSW
Artificial Floral DesignerSilk Dreams Flowers NSW
Beauty Services Bella Glow NSW
Beauty Services Erin Fedele Beauty and Makeup Artistry QLD
Beauty Services Facial Beauty - Mobile Hair and Makeup QLD
BomboniereMelRose Cakes NSW
BombonierePersonalised Favours NSW
Bridal Gown Boutique Brides Of Armadale VIC
Bridal Gown Boutique Brides Of Beecroft NSW
Bridal Gown Boutique Final Touch Bridal NSW
Bridal Gown Boutique Idora Bridal NSW
Bridal Gown Boutique The Sposa Group Melbourne VIC
Bridal Gown Boutique The Sposa Group Sydney NSW
Bridal Gown Boutique Wedding Whispers SA
Bridal Hair Stylist Airlie&Co NSW
Bridal Hair Stylist Amanda Higl Hair & Make-up QLD
Bridal Hair Stylist Amanda La Monica -Hair & Makeup Artist NSW
Bridal Hair Stylist Blushin Brides VIC
Bridal Hair Stylist Boho Brides QLD
Bridal Hair Stylist Carmen Tasovac Hairstylist SA
Bridal Hair Stylist Evalyn Parsons QLD
Bridal Hair Stylist Exquisite Bridal Hair NSW
Bridal Hair Stylist Facial Beauty - Mobile Hair and Makeup QLD
Bridal Hair Stylist Gaetana Marjas Hair and Makeup Artistry SA
Bridal Hair Stylist IVORY STATE Hair and Makeup NSW
Bridal Hair Stylist Makeup by Elly Liana VIC
Bridal Hair Stylist Missy's Magic Styles NSW
Bridal Hair Stylist Mobile Makeovers VIC
Bridal Hair Stylist Perfectly Beautiful QLD
Bridal Hair Stylist Rolling Scissors Mobile Hairdressing QLD
Bridal Make-up Artist Airlie&Co NSW
Bridal Make-up Artist Amanda Higl Hair & Make-up QLD
Bridal Make-up Artist Amanda La Monica -Hair & Makeup Artist NSW
Bridal Make-up Artist Blushin Brides VIC
Bridal Make-up Artist Erin Fedele Beauty and Makeup Artistry QLD
Bridal Make-up Artist Facial Beauty - Mobile Hair and Makeup QLD
Bridal Make-up Artist Gaetana Marjas Hair and Makeup Artistry SA
Bridal Make-up Artist Goddess Makeup Design NSW
Bridal Make-up Artist IVORY STATE Hair and Makeup NSW
Bridal Make-up Artist Kate Ellen Makeup Artistry QLD
Bridal Make-up Artist Kerry Howell Makeup Artist NSW
Bridal Make-up Artist Lara Quinn QLD
Bridal Make-up Artist Makeup by Elly Liana VIC
Bridal Make-up Artist MBL BRIDE (make up by bonnie lee) NSW
Bridal Make-up Artist Mobile Makeovers VIC
Bridal Make-up Artist Natalie Jade Beauty SA
Bridal Make-up Artist Perfectly Beautiful QLD
Bridal Make-up Artist Tania Chiha Makeup NSW
Bridal Make-up Artist Tasleema Nigh - Makeup Artist QLD
Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dressing Room VIC
Wedding Cake DesignerBlissful Inspirations Cakes VIC
Wedding Cake DesignerCupcake Elegance QLD
Wedding Cake DesignerHeidelberg Cakes SA
Wedding Cake DesignerLyons Den Cakes SA
Wedding Cake DesignerMad About Cakes VIC
Wedding Cake DesignerMelRose Cakes NSW
Wedding Cake DesignerNicky Svensen Cake Design QLD
Wedding Cake DesignerNIKOS CAKES VIC
Wedding Cake DesignerPeninsula Cake Art VIC
Wedding Cake DesignerSimply Divine Occasions QLD
Marriage CelebrantAndrew Pickering Marriage Celebrant WA
Marriage CelebrantAnne Miller Marriage Celebrant WA
Marriage CelebrantAnnette Perryman Marriage Celebrant SA
Marriage CelebrantCelebrations By Candice WA
Marriage CelebrantCelebrations By Penelope SA
Marriage CelebrantCherished Moments CelebratedVIC
Marriage CelebrantChess Winter Marriage Celebrant VIC
Marriage CelebrantClaire Belford Marriage Celebrant NSW
Marriage CelebrantClare Mannion Marriage Celebrant SA
Marriage CelebrantDivine Celebrancy NSW
Marriage CelebrantElisa Westein Celebrant VIC
Marriage CelebrantHills Celebrant Services (Natasha Hill) QLD
Marriage CelebrantJessie Belle Ceremonies VIC
Marriage CelebrantJoined by JeffNSW
Marriage CelebrantJordan Vassallo Celebrant NSW
Marriage CelebrantKaren Brown A Timeless Love NSW
Marriage CelebrantKate Haley Marriage Celebrant VIC
Marriage CelebrantKate Ritchie Ballarat Celebrant VIC
Marriage CelebrantLife Events by Laurel-Lea QLD
Marriage CelebrantLuke Firth - Celebrant WA
Marriage CelebrantMark Reynolds - MR Celebrant QLD
Marriage CelebrantMarried by Jay QLD
Marriage CelebrantMelanie Schubert Marriage Celebrant SA
Marriage CelebrantMelbourne Celebrant Danielle VIC
Marriage CelebrantSally Hughes Celebrant VIC
Marriage CelebrantSommer Saunder Celebrancy QLD
Marriage CelebrantToni Paget Celebrant & MC QLD
Marriage CelebrantVicky Flanegan Marriage Celebrant SA
Marriage CelebrantVictoria Edwards - Marriage Celebrant SA
Ceremony VenueAustinvilla Estate QLD
Ceremony VenueAvalon Castle VIC
Ceremony VenueBeach Road Wines SA
Ceremony VenueBraeside at Gin House Creek EstateQLD
Ceremony VenueBramleigh Estate VIC
Ceremony VenueBurnham Estate NSW
Ceremony VenueCrowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley NSW
Ceremony VenueEight Willows Retreat WA
Ceremony VenueFlaxton Gardens QLD
Ceremony VenueGlen Ewin Estate SA
Ceremony VenueKangaroo Valley Bush Retreat NSW
Ceremony VenueKooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm QLD
Ceremony VenueLongview Vineyard SA
Ceremony VenueOcean View Estates QLD
Ceremony VenueOld Broadwater Farm WA
Ceremony VenueParkwood Weddings & Special Events QLD
Ceremony VenueParnassus Function Centre VIC
Ceremony VenueSt Andrews Conservatory VIC
Ceremony VenueSummergrove Estate QLD
Ceremony VenueThe Gardens at Bullimah WA
Ceremony VenueThe Manor Basket Range SA
Ceremony VenueThe Warehouse QLD
Ceremony VenueTwin Waters Golf Club QLD
Ceremony VenueVictoria Park Wedding Venue QLD
Ceremony VenueVilla Botanica QLD
Ceremony VenueWhite Chapel Kalbar and Herrmann House QLD
Ceremony VenueWoodburn Homestead SA
Ceremony VenueZest Waterfront Venues, The Spit NSW
Ceremony VenueZonzo Estate VIC
Wedding Venue (Club)Glenelg Golf Club SA
Wedding Venue (Club)Kawana Surf Club QLD
Wedding Venue (Club)Parkwood Weddings & Special Events QLD
Wedding Venue (Club)Redland Bay Golf Club QLD
Wedding Venue (Club)Tattersalls Club QLD
Wedding Venue (Club)Tea Tree Gully Golf Club SA
Wedding Venue (Club)Twin Waters Golf Club QLD
Couture Gown Designer Alexis George SA
Couture Gown Designer Rhonda Hemmingway NSW
Couture Gown Designer Romeo Bastone Couture VIC
Couture Gown Designer White Butterfly Bridal Couture NSW
Wedding Dance InstructorWedding Dance DivaQLD
Wedding Dance InstructorYou Can Dance Studio VIC
Wedding DJA to Z Wedding Services VIC
Wedding DJAnthony Hughes - Divine Productions NSW
Wedding DJBeat Connection QLD
Wedding DJBlack Cherry Events SA
Wedding DJChoons & Moovz SA
Wedding DJDJ:Plus! Entertainment NSW
Wedding DJEntertainment Adelaide SA
Wedding DJExplosive Entertainment QLD
Wedding DJFoebiz SA
Wedding DJG&M Event Group QLD
Wedding DJJoined by JeffNSW
Wedding DJMatt Jefferies Entertainment VIC
Wedding DJMercury Entertainment Group VIC
Wedding DJMr Entertainment QLD
Wedding DJNick Read Entertainment NSW
Wedding DJNikNat Entertainment QLD
Wedding DJPro DJ's Australia NSW
Wedding DJRetro DJ Event Entertainment VIC
Wedding DJSavvy Entertainment NSW
Wedding DJTimeless Wedding Entertainment NSW
Entertainment AgentBeat Connection QLD
Entertainment AgentEAO Entertainment NSW
Entertainment AgentEntertainment Adelaide SA
Entertainment AgentExplosive Entertainment QLD
Entertainment AgentTimeless Wedding Entertainment NSW
Wedding Floral DesignerBeautiful Weddings QLD
Wedding Floral DesignerBlooms by Bridie QLD
Wedding Floral DesignerBuds N Roses VIC
Wedding Floral DesignerElkhair Florist Event Stylist NSW
Wedding Floral DesignerFlowers by Nici VIC
Wedding Floral DesignerFlowers by Varu VIC
Wedding Floral DesignerLeah Mitchell Floral Design NSW
Wedding Floral DesignerLovely Bridal Blooms NSW
Wedding Floral DesignerMaple Florist NSW
Wedding Floral DesignerRedcliffe City Florist QLD
Wedding Floral DesignerShannon Hawkes Artisan Florals QLD
Wedding Floral DesignerWedding Flowers WA WA
Function Coordinator Austinvilla Estate QLD
Function Coordinator Avalon Castle VIC
Function Coordinator Beach Road Wines SA
Function Coordinator Braeside at Gin House Creek Estate. QLD
Function Coordinator Burnham Estate NSW
Function Coordinator Crown Melbourne VIC
Function Coordinator Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley NSW
Function Coordinator Crystal Palace Catering VIC
Function Coordinator Eight Willows Retreat WA
Function Coordinator Flaxton Gardens QLD
Function Coordinator Glen Ewin Estate SA
Function Coordinator Longview Vineyard SA
Function Coordinator Ocean View Estates QLD
Function Coordinator Old Broadwater Farm WA
Function Coordinator Parkwood Weddings & Special Events QLD
Function Coordinator Parnassus Function Centre VIC
Function Coordinator St Andrews Conservatory VIC
Function Coordinator State Library of Victoria VIC
Function Coordinator Summergrove Estate QLD
Function Coordinator The Gardens at Bullimah WA
Function Coordinator The Manor Basket Range SA
Function Coordinator The Warehouse QLD
Function Coordinator Twin Waters Golf Club QLD
Function Coordinator Waterview in Bicentennial Park NSW
Function Coordinator Woodburn Homestead SA
Function Coordinator Zest Waterfront Venues, Point Piper NSW
Function Coordinator Zest Waterfront Venues, The Spit NSW
Function Coordinator Zonzo Estate VIC
Wedding HireMid North Party Hire SA
Wedding HireSnaptured Photobooths QLD
Wedding HireStradbroke Island Events QLD
Wedding HireSymphony Events NSW
Wedding HireWeddings of Distinction VIC
Wedding Venue (Hotel/Resort)Crown Melbourne VIC
Wedding Venue (Hotel/Resort)Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley NSW
Wedding Venue (Hotel/Resort)Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre SA
Wedding Venue (Hotel/Resort)Mercure Townsville QLD
Wedding Venue (Hotel/Resort)Mount Lofty House & Estate SA
Wedding Venue (Hotel/Resort)RACV Torquay Resort VIC
Wedding Venue (Hotel/Resort)Sandstone Point Hotel QLD
Wedding InstrumentalistLes Trois Amies WA
Wedding InstrumentalistRiverside Ensembles WA
Wedding JewellerAustralian Wedding Rings NSW
Wedding JewellerWilliams The Jewellers NSW
Wedding JewellerXennox Diamonds QLD
Wedding ConsultantBrooke's Wedding & Event Planning NSW
Wedding ConsultantCloud Nine Weddings QLD
Wedding ConsultantElkhair Florist Event Stylist NSW
Wedding ConsultantHIRE A BRIDESMAID NSW
Wedding ConsultantHunter Events NSW NSW
Wedding ConsultantJody Q Weddings WA
Wedding ConsultantLovebird Weddings QLD
Wedding ConsultantPlan My Wedding Whitsundays QLD
Wedding ConsultantStradbroke Island Events QLD
Wedding ConsultantThe Stylist's Guide SA
Independent Caterer Cindy's Classic Gourmet SA
Independent Caterer Crystal Palace Catering VIC
Independent Caterer Finesse Catering Group VIC
Independent Caterer Good 2 Eat Catering QLD
Independent Caterer Pure Catering QLD
Live Wedding Band All About Her Music SA
Live Wedding Band Elevation Band QLD
Live Wedding Band Limited Edition Band NSW
Live Wedding Band Orlando Combo jazz band VIC
Live Wedding Singers (Solo/Duo)All About Her MusicSA
Live Wedding Singers (Solo/Duo)Anthony Hughes - Divine Productions NSW
Live Wedding Singers (Solo/Duo)Mason Lloyde MusicSA
Live Wedding Singers (Solo/Duo)Mr Entertainment QLD
Live Wedding Singers (Solo/Duo)Nick Read Entertainment NSW
Live Wedding Singers (Solo/Duo)Sydney Acoustic Duo NSW
Live Wedding Singers (Solo/Duo)White Clover Music NSW
Master of Ceremonies A to Z Wedding Services VIC
Master of Ceremonies Andrew Pickering Marriage Celebrant WA
Master of Ceremonies DJ Ben Events SA
Master of Ceremonies DJ:Plus! Entertainment NSW
Master of Ceremonies Entertainment Adelaide SA
Master of Ceremonies Foebiz SA
Master of Ceremonies G&M Event Group QLD
Master of Ceremonies Jeremiah Hartmann Live Event HostsNSW
Master of Ceremonies Joined by JeffNSW
Master of Ceremonies Joseph Dimento - Master Of Ceremonies NSW
Master of Ceremonies Married by Jay QLD
Master of Ceremonies Mr Entertainment QLD
Master of Ceremonies Nick Read Entertainment NSW
Master of Ceremonies NikNat Entertainment QLD
Master of Ceremonies Retro DJ Event Entertainment VIC
Master of Ceremonies SIMON MC VIC
Master of Ceremonies Timeless Wedding Entertainment NSW
Master of Ceremonies Toni Paget Celebrant & MC QLD
Photo Booth Hire Beat Connection QLD
Photo Booth Hire In the Booth NSW NSW
Photo Booth Hire In the Booth QLD QLD
Photo Booth Hire In the Booth SA SA
Photo Booth Hire In the Booth VIC VIC
Photo Booth Hire Lavish Photo Booths VIC
Photo Booth Hire Matt Jefferies Entertainment VIC
Photo Booth Hire OnE Click Events VIC
Photo Booth Hire Savvy Entertainment NSW
Photo Booth Hire Snaptured Photobooths QLD
Wedding PhotographerA Touch Of Flash Photography VIC
Wedding PhotographerBrooke Miles Photography QLD
Wedding PhotographerCaptured Frames NSW
Wedding PhotographerCineMotive NSW
Wedding PhotographerDoux Wedding Corp VIC
Wedding PhotographerHUGO PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM NSW
Wedding PhotographerImages By Kevin NSW
Wedding PhotographerInlighten Photography NSW
Wedding PhotographerKayla Temple Photography QLD
Wedding PhotographerLuke Middlemiss Photography QLD
Wedding PhotographerMitcha Photography & Film SA
Wedding PhotographerNaked Dove Photography WA
Wedding PhotographerNSI Productions QLD
Wedding PhotographerPassion8 Photography VIC
Wedding PhotographerPure Mac Photography VIC
Wedding PhotographerSilas Chau VIC
Wedding PhotographerSmile darling photography QLD
Wedding PhotographerSvenStudios SA
Wedding PhotographerTawny Photography and Film QLD
Wedding PhotographerTranslucent Photography NSW
Wedding PhotographerWallflower Weddings QLD
Reception Venue Alencia VIC
Reception Venue Austinvilla EstateQLD
Reception Venue Avalon Castle VIC
Reception Venue Braeside at Gin House Creek Estate. QLD
Reception Venue Bramleigh Estate VIC
Reception Venue Burnham Estate NSW
Reception Venue Eight Willows Retreat WA
Reception Venue Glen Ewin Estate SA
Reception Venue Horizons Beachfront Venue by Top Cat NSW
Reception Venue Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat NSW
Reception Venue Longview Vineyard SA
Reception Venue Old Broadwater Farm WA
Reception Venue Parnassus Function Centre VIC
Reception Venue Potters Receptions VIC
Reception Venue Showtime Events Centre VIC
Reception Venue St Andrews Conservatory VIC
Reception Venue State Library of Victoria VIC
Reception Venue Summergrove Estate QLD
Reception Venue The Gardens at Bullimah WA
Reception Venue The Manor Basket Range SA
Reception Venue The Warehouse QLD
Reception Venue Victoria Park Wedding Venue QLD
Reception Venue Villa Botanica QLD
Reception Venue Waterview in Bicentennial Park NSW
Reception Venue White Chapel Kalbar and Herrmann House QLD
Reception Venue Woodburn Homestead SA
Reception Venue Zest Waterfront Venues, Point Piper NSW
Reception Venue Zest Waterfront Venues, The Spit NSW
Wedding Venue (Restaurant)Beach Road Wines SA
Wedding Venue (Restaurant)Biviano's Dural NSW
Wedding Venue (Restaurant)Blues Restaurant SA
Wedding Venue (Restaurant)Brown Brothers Winery VIC
Wedding Venue (Restaurant)Flaxton Gardens QLD
Wedding Venue (Restaurant)Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm QLD
Wedding Venue (Restaurant)Lake Breeze Wines SA
Wedding Venue (Restaurant)Ocean View Estates QLD
Wedding Venue (Restaurant)Sneaky's SA
Wedding Venue (Restaurant)The Waterfront Restaurant QLD
Wedding Venue (Restaurant)Zonzo Estate VIC
Special ServicesG&M Event Group QLD
Special ServicesKombi Keg Adelaide SA
Special ServicesSnaptured  QLD
Special ServicesSparked Events VIC
Stationery DesignerCloud Nine Weddings QLD
Stationery DesignerOak & Ivory SA
Wedding StylistAffections Wedding & Event Hire NSW
Wedding StylistBeautiful Weddings QLD
Wedding StylistChandni Events QLD
Wedding StylistCloud Nine Weddings QLD
Wedding StylistElana K Weddings NSW
Wedding StylistElkhair Florist Event Stylist NSW
Wedding StylistJCAU Events VIC
Wedding StylistLovebird Weddings QLD
Wedding StylistSplash Events QLD
Wedding StylistSymphony Events NSW
Wedding StylistTeepeevents Whitsunday QLD
Wedding StylistWeddings of Distinction VIC
Suit FashionOpal Formalwear Hire And Sales VIC
Suit FashionRundle Tailoring NSW
Wedding TransportClassic Jags SA
Wedding TransportEnrik Limousines VIC
Wedding TransportExclusive Vintage Wedding Cars NSW
Wedding TransportKombis4u SA
Wedding TransportLa Bella Wedding Cars WA
Wedding TransportMustangs In Black VIC
Wedding TransportStay Safe Transfers QLD
Wedding TransportTic Tac Tours & Our Wedding Cars QLD
Wedding TransportWheels to Weddings QLD
Wedding VideographerCaptured Frames NSW
Wedding VideographerCastle Media WA
Wedding VideographerCineMotive NSW
Wedding VideographerHUGO PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM NSW
Wedding VideographerLifesketch Weddings SA
Wedding VideographerNSI Productions QLD
Wedding VideographerOaktree Studios SA
Wedding VideographerShort Flix Media QLD
Wedding VideographerStu Art Video Productions VIC
Wedding VideographerWallflower Weddings QLD