County Roscommon business wins Bridalwear Designer of the Year
The local business has scooped another award at the Weddings Online awards.
The One I Love- Dream Dresses in Ballinlough, County Roscommon has been named Bridalwear Designer of the Year at the weddingsonline awards.
Situated just off the N60 between Castlerea, Co Roscommon and Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, the village of Ballinlough has its own little hidden gem as the business describes itself as “a dream dress boutique and design studio catering for princesses of all ages and sizes!”
Owner and designer Lorren Kelly along with business partner Gavin Doyle are delighted to have received the award telling the Herald “We’re so proud to be keeping business in our village, and thrilled with the support of our community.”
This is the second year in a row that they have won this particular award, in 2023 it also won Bridesmaid Supplier of the Year and Bridal Supplier of the Year. Similarly in 2022 it also won Bridesmaid Supplier of the Year.
Writing on social media Lorren and Gavin stated “Thank you so much to our amazing customers! It’s a huge honour to receive this award again and we couldn’t do it without you. Thanks to our fabulous brides who were such a pleasure to work with all year.
“And a huge thank you to @weddingsonline who work so hard to promote our hardworking businesses in the Irish wedding industry. I know they’ve made dreams come true for many last night.
“To all finalists - you all got here through tremendous work and dedication to your business and deserve all the recognition- so don’t forget to follow and support all these Irish businesses!
“We’ve lost some fantastic Irish business in the past year, some of the best boutiques- and as more people buy online and panic for last minute replacements and emergency alterations, local businesses will suffer and continue to close.
“We appreciate your continued support and keeping it local and keeping the money within our economy. It keeps our villages and towns going and more importantly, it offers the personal touch and commitment. Thank you so, so, so much.”
Glasson Lakehouse was named Waterside Venue of the Year with the awards brief outlining “Glasson Lakehouse offers UK guests a unique vacation experience in Ireland thanks to our idyllic rural Ireland location, luxury hotel amenities, award winning golf course and an ideal location to explore Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Our 4 star Westmeath hotel is located a quick drive from Athlone Town and is quickly becoming one of Ireland’s favourite hotel destinations.”
Lough Rynn Castle outside Mohill in Co Leitrim took top honours as Hotel Venue of the year – Connaught and the overall Venue of the Year. The awards synopsis stated “Lough Rynn Castle offers a stunning backdrop for your wedding day. The Estate includes a range of accommodation options including luxurious suites, large hotel bedrooms and the privacy of our Courtyard Rooms. The 300 Acres of magnificent grounds and natural beauty at Lough Rynn provides the ideal backdrop for those precious wedding photographs.”
Orlagh Dooley Wedding and Event Flowers in Athlone was named Florist of the Year with the winner stating “I grew up in a family business in Athlone and from a young age, I absorbed the entrepreneurship of the floristry business. Over time I opened my own wedding flower business and I enjoy the creative freedom this allows me.”
