After the tremendous success of the EBW Awards 2024 and the overwhelming response from the industry, we were thrilled to bring back this spectacular celebration to Essen, Germany, as part of European Bridal Week 2026.
Join us as we look back on an unforgettable evening that took place on Sunday, 29 March 2026, celebrating the creativity, innovation and passion that define the bridal and fashion industry – a glamorous event where excellence shone and achievements were honoured in true style.
The EBW Awards Night 2026
Walk the red carpet and join with the rest of the industry in celebrating and recognising the best of the best!
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All You Need to Know About the EBW Awards
Explore the EBW Awards, standing apart through their unique voting process and celebration of true industry excellence.
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The EBW Award Winners
We are proud to spotlight the standout talents and brands who continue to inspire the industry.
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The Fantastic Finalists
Finalists at the EBW Awards are already celebrated as winners, marking an outstanding achievement in itself.
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The EBW Awards
Night 2026
The EBW Awards 2026 took place on Sunday 29 March 2026, marking a spectacular return of one of the bridal industry’s most anticipated evenings. Around 500 guests from the international bridal and fashion industry gathered in the breathtaking Grand Hall of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zeche Zollverein in Essen, Germany, a truly iconic setting where industrial heritage meets architectural brilliance. With its monumental steel structure and historic character, the venue created a dramatic and unforgettable backdrop for an evening defined by glamour, networking, celebration and excellence.
The evening was hosted by the internationally renowned presenter Pietro Polidori, whose multilingual abilities and stage presence made him the perfect host for an international audience such as the EBW Awards. With ease, elegance and professionalism, he guided guests through the glittering ceremony, adding rhythm and sophistication to the celebration. He was warmly supported by COCO, the face of the EBW campaign, adding elegance, charm and a familiar sense of continuity to the celebration.
Before the official awards ceremony, guests enjoyed a beautifully curated dinner experience, combining fine dining with an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement.
Bringing together suppliers, retailers and key industry players from around the world, the EBW Awards once again highlighted excellence, professionalism and the highest standards within the global bridal sector, shining a spotlight on true achievement.
Following the official ceremony, the celebration continued as Pink Panta took to the stage, filling the Grand Hall with powerful live music, energy and vibrant party atmosphere. With networking, dancing and celebration flowing seamlessly into the night, the EBW Awards 2026 became a truly glittering highlight of the bridal calendar.
All you need to know
About the EBW Awards
It is so important that at times we get recognised for all our hard work and endeavours and the EBW Awards is a platform designed to recognise those bridal businesses from around the world that have excelled and/or exceeded a store’s or a stockist's expectation.
All exhibiting companies at European Bridal Week 2026 had the chance to become an EBW Awards winner; this made each and every brand a nominee for this very special accolade.
Because what makes the EBW Awards programme score points over others is that retailers themselves cast their votes, only one per award category, and collectively make the decision as to which suppliers among all the exhibiting EBW labels, are most deserving of that coveted title.
All registered stores, visiting European Bridal Week, were eligible to vote as the online voting tool was connected to the EBW online registration.
The Categories of
the EBW Awards 2026
Here are this year’s winners of
the EBW Awards 2026...
At a glamorous EBW Awards 2026 evening, held in the stunning Grand Hall of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zeche Zollverein in Essen, Germany, on the second day of EBW 2026, many hundreds of guests – exhibitors and show visitors – celebrated in style.
In addition to the awards, which were voted for by the stores visiting EBW, the 2026 programme presented one bridal industry enthusiast with a Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his contribution to the growth of the industry; congratulations to Brian Kuipers.
Congratulations to all our winners of the EBW Awards 2026!
Campaign Supplier Award
Supplier Award
Supplier Award
Supplier Award
Prom Supplier Award
Designer Award
Supplier Award
Achievement Award
Fantastic Finalists
Nothing benefits a business more than being recognised by the industry it operates in as the leader in its sector. And in bridal there is the additional plus when the end customer is aware that their chosen retailer has something very special to offer... brands that are proven winners.
Being a finalist in a key awards programme shows the belief that others have in a supplier's ability to set the trends and deliver the quality and style that sets them apart; making it to that last stage is a true achievement and certainly something to celebrate. It shows that particular design houses are special.
Congratulations to the 2026 EBW Awards Finalists!
Best Marketing
Campaign Supplier Award
- Dama Couture
- Justin Alexander
- Très Chic Bridal Wear
Best Customer Service
Supplier Award
- Diane Legrand
- Modeca
- Très Chic Bridal Wear
Best Accessories
Supplier Award
- Bianco Evento
- G. Westerleigh
- Poirier
Best Menswear
Supplier Award
- Immediate Fashion
- Manzetti
- Wilvorst
Best Eveningwear/
Prom Supplier Award
- Christian Koehlert
- Luxuar Fashion
- Mascara London
Best Commercial
Designer Award
- Melrosé Bridal
- Randy Fenoli Bridal
- MRFG - Rembo Marylise
Best Bridal
Supplier Award
- Diane Legrand
- Justin Alexander
- Très Chic Bridal Wear
The EBW Awards 2024
Celebrating 10 Years EBW
Step back to where it all began and relive the unforgettable EBW Awards 2024, a glittering evening that also celebrated the 10-year anniversary of European Bridal Week. From inspiring moments on stage to outstanding achievements recognised within the global bridal community, this celebration set the tone for everything that followed.
Discover the atmosphere, the winners and the highlights that made the EBW Awards 2024 a truly memorable chapter in EBW history.
