A TOTAL of 76 Bradford companies and individuals have reached the finals of Britain's Asian Wedding Awards 2020.

Winners across dozens of categories for northern organisations will be announced at a ceremony in Manchester on Wednesday evening.

Hundreds of nominations were received by organisers for the 4th awards, which is split into two ceremonies, with the second chapter is taking place at the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel.

Organisers described the awards as celebrating the commitment of creative professionals for servicing the ever-growing Asian wedding industry.

They are organised by Oceanic Consulting, a leading ethnic awards organisation. The firm's CEO Irfan Younis said: “With every year that passes, we watch the Asian wedding industry grow and flourish in the UK with greater creativity, grander set-ups and happier couples.

"This industry is shaking markets and impacting the economy at an unprecedented rate. We wish all our finalists the best of luck and look forward to celebrating with them."

The local finalists for the Britain’s Asian Wedding Awards 2020 are:

Wedding Boutique of the Year: Yorkshire - Unique By Style, Sajda Rehman, Faika Karim, Ranis, Faika Karim, Dulhan and Bombay Stores.

Wedding DJ of the Year: Yorkshire - Soulasia Roadshow and The Night Before DJ, Female Dj N

Wedding Caterer of the Year: Yorkshire - Apna Khana Catering, Aziz Catering, My Lahore Catering and Pakistan Catering. National - Aagrah and Bradford Catering.

Photographer Of The Year: Yorkshire - Anayah Khan Photography, Riwaj Weddings and A1 Weddings Photography. National - Cineflash Media.

Videographer of the Year: Yorkshire - Usman Afzaal Wedding Films & Photography and Orion Cinematography.

Beauty Studio of the Year: Hair by Nadia Waseem & Training Academy, Naz Beauty Training Academy and Rubys Bradford.

Make-Up Artist of the Year: Yorkshire - Nafisah Malik MUA, Saadiya Rahman MUA, Nida Glamour World, A Touch of Glam and Sapphirebrides. National - Anisha Siddique.

Henna Artist of the Year: Yorkshire - Henna by Sadaf, Hennabyzainabxx, Enticing Henna and Kiran Henna Artist. National - Created by Connie.

Wedding Venue of the Year: Yorkshire - The Bradford Hotel, Regency Hall Yorkshire and The Great Victoria Hotel.

Banqueting Suite of the Year: Yorkshire - HQ Banqueting Suite, Regency Hall and Rio Grande. National - Lalas Banqueting Suites and Mirage Banqueting Hall.

Cake Designer of the Year: Almas Bostan Cake Co and Butterfly Cakes.

Event Decorator of the Year: Star Wedding & Decor, Jalwa Weddings and Uzmi Wedding Décor.

Stationery Provider of the Year: Shaadi Cards Bradford, Royal Shaadi Cards and Orient Press.

Transport Provider of the Year: Direct Limo Hire Services, Oasis and Platinum Limo Hire.

Florist of the Year: Flowers Farosh and Divine Flowers.

Wedding Planner Of the Year: Finesse Weddings and Jalwa Weddings.

Groomswear Supplier of the Year: Janan Luxury Fashion, Bombay Stores, Pakistani Bazaar and Ik Collection.

Specialist Asian Wedding Supplier: Abdalis Events and Zaroon Tabassum.

Traditional Jewellers of the Year: Mangla Jewellers, Master Jewellers and Kesser Jewellers.

Asian Clothing Boutique of the Year: Janan Luxury Fashion.

Asian Wedding Sweets Supplier of the Year: Nafees Bakers & Sweets, Shandaar Sweets and Sweet Centre.

Creative Make-Up Artist of the Year: Farzana Ahmed Makeup Academy, Arttitude Studios Hair and Make-up, and Ignite Hair & Beauty.

Outstanding Wedding Supplier of the Year: Asian wedding photographer - A.K.