If you are planning a wedding, four East Lancashire businesses need to be considered in your plans, after being named among the best in the north west at wedding awards.

Holmes Mill in Clitheroe, Mitton Hall in Great Mitton are among the venues that have been praised.

Clitheroe-based photographer David Scholes also came home with an award, as well as Burnley woman Vikki Harris who was named best marriage celebrant in the north west.

Mitton Hall Hotel played host to The Wedding Industry Awards, which saw a series of Lancashire based businesses come home with gold. 

The awards, which recognise and reward excellence in the industry is one of the most highly regarded accolade for wedding suppliers, which include everything from venues to bridal retailers, all the way through to celebrants and bands.  

Holmes Mill won an award for best event team. A spokesperson said they were “delighted” to hear about the win.

Charlie Williams, wedding and events coordinator at Holmes Mill said: "We are delighted to be named as the north west events team of the year 2024, it is a huge achievement for our incredible team.

“Thank you to all our wonderful couples for voting, it is a testament to the passion and dedication of all involved at Holmes Mill. We can't wait for the nationals!"

Vikki, who won the award for best celebrant, said: “I am so chuffed to have won.

“I have been absolutely blown away by all the lovely things people have said to me about my win and I still can’t believe it.

“Huge thanks go to my amazing couples for choosing me to develop and deliver their ceremonies.”

The regional winners see a further stage of judging when they go on to the national final, which will be held on January 24, in London.

Full list of north west winners:

  • Foray Catering, Preston – Best Caterer 
  • Holmes Mill, Clitheroe – Best Event Team  
  • Citrus Wagons, Brinscall – Best Mobile Bar Services 
  • David Scholes, Clitheroe – Best Photographer  
  • The Wedding Childcare Company, Lancaster – Special Touch award winner 
  • Mitton Hall, Great Mitton – Best Hotel Venue 
  • Vikki Harris, Burnley – Best Celebrant
  • Adam Wing Films, Preston

The regional winners see a further stage of judging when they go on to the national final, which will be held on January 24, in London.