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Working in the Wedding Industry since 1995, Dawn Marie is the longest established, independent wedding planner in the north-east of England. With over 27 years experience and over 560 weddings successfully arranged, Dawn works with the best suppliers, venues and registrars in and around Northumberland, Newcastle, Hexham and Durham and knows the industry inside out. Her enviable reputation for the highest standards in professionalism, attention to detail and patience along with her sense of humour make her the perfect planner – just take a look at her ‘Testimonial’ page to see the fantastic feedback from delighted families she has helped.
As well as Wedding Planning, Dawn Marie Wedding & Event Design also arranges a host of Elite Wedding Events, has a highly successful Wedding Business Consultancy and has recently taken over the reins at The Wedding Guide UK. One of the original judges of The North of England Wedding Awards, Dawn Marie was on the panel for 6 years when she was approached to look after a privately owned wedding venue. With the successful venue now up and running, Dawn is delighted to have been asked back onto the judging panel. With her wealth of experience Dawn has high expectations of wedding professionals and is looking forward to seeing some of the best the Yorkshire region has to offer. Although occasionally working outside her area, Dawn mainly covers Northumberland down to County Durham meaning she can judge the Yorkshire region with an impartial view.
Jo is a true entrepreneur. The founder of her multi award winning legacy bridal store back in 2010 and now the owner of ‘Jo Stott Consultancy’ and ‘Love Jo Ceremonies’. She is renowned for her passion of quality in service, attention to detail, genuine personality, and a love of life.
After working in the industry for over 14 years Jo has exceptional experience in the strategy of business, HR processes and coaching and training at an executive level in business mentoring globally… coupled with invaluable knowledge. Jo recognises new and existing businesses need to pivot frequently making change part of their everyday to ensure productivity, creativity, and success.
‘Love Jo’ Ceremonies her newest enterprise, launched in 2020, is quickly becoming one of the brightest new celebrant businesses in the country… Jo currently sits on the subcommittee for ‘Wedding Law Reform’… Understanding and recognising modern day Britain and the needs of our consumer has changed… She now performs incredible ceremonies around the UK – stating ‘celebrants sit at the forefront of change in the wedding industry ‘. This is mainly down to the marriage law reform needed and the authentic way couples choose to celebrate their lives and loves in their ceremonies.
Having started in the industry as a wedding co-ordinator in Harrogate Hotels, with knowledge from the hospitality side. She went on her own to set up her own venue dressing and wedding planning business ‘Laura Lindsay Weddings and Events’. Having been a judge for NOEWA since 2015 and a Jacqueline Gold Women in Business award winner she has made great progress in the North Yorkshire region.
Having supported the North of England Wedding Awards from the beginning I share a passion for the awards, as they are the stand out awards judging on fantastic customer service. Every nominee has extraordinary comments, so I am looking for the stand out nominee that is going the extra mile for their customers, after all this is your special day and you want the best suppliers working with you for your special day.
These awards are a great event to show that no one wedding can be completed without a fantastic team of suppliers, all working together to go the extra mile on peoples wedding day.
