People outside the industry think that providing expertise or stuff for weddings is all fun and games - but you and I know that it's tough!

One of the most difficult things about the wedding business is getting your name out there and persuading people that you are the one. The problem is that most people are getting married for the first time and so they are always flying blind. That's why we established the Wrapit Awards.

Winning an award, or even being selected as a finalist, provides potential customers with that essential independent endorsement and evidence that you are among the best in the business (including vivid testimonials from your customers). Throughout the country, there will be 240 finalists across the 16 categories. So your chances of being selected, no matter how small your business, are realistic. We will provide finalists and winners with logos, stickers and other collateral to ensure that you can let everybody know.






1. Free entry for two people to your regional awards champagne reception. Based on our experience last year, this is a very good party and a great opportunity to meet others in the top echelon of the industry who are also there to build connections.

2. Literature and postcards to hand to all your existing clients (and a reason to go back and remind your old clients of the great service you provided - just in case they still have unmarried friends!).

3. Access to all the nice things that your customers will say about you (and they are always very generous in their praise) which you can use as testimonials in future.

4. The experience to ensure that, next year, you go further.

5. Finally, you get free use of Wrapit showrooms in Manchester, Birmingham and Central London for meetings with your clients on any weekday between noon and 6pm.






1. A certificate for your wall, along with all the stickers and other marketing collateral mentioned above.

2. A nice prize from Wedgwood.

3. A name check on the Wrapit Awards website (and the right to use the Wrapit Awards logo on any of your marketing literature or advertising).

4. Invitations to various bridal events held by Wrapit to celebrate the finalists in each area. 5. The local bragging rights!




1. A Wedgwood plaque for your wall.

2. An even better prize from Wedgwood.

3. A free ticket to the National Awards Ceremony dinner in London.

4. A name check in Condé Nast Brides.

5. A profile on the Wrapit Awards website.

6. The regional bragging rights.

7. A 1 in 3 chance of becoming a National Winner.






1. A bigger plaque for your wall!

2. A wonderful prize from Wedgwood.

3. A big profile (with picture) on the Wrapit Awards website and the ability to link your site to this.

4. A profile in Condé Nast Brides.

5. Expected coverage on Wedding TV.

6. Additional promotion from the Wrapit Awards PR machine.


I reckon no matter where you get to, entering the awards will be the best £75 you ever spent.

What are you waiting for? Click here to enter and I look forward to meeting you at the Regional Awards.


Yours

Peter Gelardi
Managing Director
Wrapit plc