WHEN it comes to weddings, Bradford knows best.

From catering companies and boutiques to DJs and photographers, the district took home a number of trophies at this year’s Britain Asian Wedding Awards, held at the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester.

The owner of Aziz Catering,  Girlington, felt “over the moon” after winning the Wedding Caterer of the Year in Yorkshire title.

Khayyam Ahmed, who collected the award with his dad, said: “It’s an amazing achievement for my staff. They played an amazing role in all this and the customers come number one for voting for us.

“The atmosphere was really good.

“I can’t explain the feeling. I’m really over the moon. It’s a fantastic feeling.

“My Facebook has been absolutely crazy with the comments from everybody.

“I just want to thank all our customers, our staff, everybody involved and thank you to the T&A. 

“Absolutely thrilled.”

While Mudassar Majid, the MD of Shandaar Sweets which is found on Great Horton Road and Leeds Road, was just one of the winners on the night, crowned the Sweets Supplier of the Year.

Mr Majid, who was up against companies with over 40 years experience, told the Telegraph & Argus: “At the time when I got the phone call, I was shocked because I was like ‘Are you joking me?!’.

“Especially in this day and age, it’s all about having these things (awards) in place.”

Some companies not only won regional titles but also the overall winner award.

One of those was HQ Banqueting Suite with MD Ameer Hamzah Mahmood saying: "This is what we've been aiming for. This is what all the hard work we've been doing has come to."

"We've got a very hardworking team. Everybody's got their role to play and it's just come together perfectly.

"We just want to thank everybody who's supported us. It wasn't an easy industry to come into. A lot of people in Bradford supported us along the way. We promise that over the next year we're going to give Bradford more to be proud of."

Bradford took home 15 awards in total on the night, this included:

  • Wedding Boutique of the Year Yorkshire: Dulhan 
  • Wedding Boutique of the Year Overall Winner: Dulhan 
  • Wedding DJ of the Year Yorkshire: Soulasia Roadshow
  • Wedding DJ of the Year Overall Winner: Soulasia Roadshow
  • Wedding Caterer of the Year Yorkshire: Aziz Catering 
  • Make-Up Artist of the Year Yorkshire: Nida Glamour World 
  • Make-Up Artist of the Year Overall Winner: Nida Glamour World 
  • Henna Artist of the Year Yorkshire: Hennabyzainabxx 
  • Henna Artist of the Year Premium: Created by Connie, Shipley
  • Henna Artist of the Year Overall Winner: Hennabyzainabxx 
  • Banqueting Suite of the Year Yorkshire: HQ Banqueting Suite 
  • Banqueting Suite of the Year Overall Winner: HQ Banqueting Suite 
  • Beauty Studio of the Year: Rubys Bradford 
  • Stationery Provider of the Year: Shaadi Cards Bradford 
  • Asian Wedding Sweets Supplier of the Year: Shandaar Sweets