{"id":132598,"date":"2016-10-26T11:32:09","date_gmt":"2016-10-26T10:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/?p=119596"},"modified":"2019-11-26T17:22:21","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T17:22:21","slug":"wonderful-night-andaz-pretty-special-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wonderful-night-andaz-pretty-special-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Wonderful Night Out At The Andaz"},"content":{"rendered":"

By now you may have gathered that we were absolutely over the moon to win an award at the Wedding Blog Awards<\/strong> last weekend. So, in true 5 Star Wedding Directory Style<\/strong>, here\u2019s a sneak peek at our wonderful evening and a little review of the hotel we were lucky enough to experience.<\/p>\n

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We were thrilled to be shortlisted in the \u2018Best Big-Day Inspiration \u2013 Honeymoons\u2019 category, and as the big day approached, our excitement grew! The awards ceremony was to be held at the Andaz Hotel <\/a><\/strong>\u2013 a gorgeous, grand 5-star boutique hotel \u2013 just our style! This historic station hotel is old and grand but has been beautifully modernised, with a spacious and airy lobby with a fantastic atrium, and six (yes, six!), dining locations.<\/p>\n

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After arriving and checking in, we made our way to our room \u2013 one of the best in the hotel! The d\u00e9cor was lovely, with designer Eames furniture, gorgeously plush bed and stylish black and white bathroom with lovely original features and divine bath products by local perfumer T London.<\/p>\n

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In One Clothing <\/a>supplied my attire for the night \u2013 a wonderful dress that can be worn in a multitude of styles, depending on your shape and style preferences. These dresses are perfect for bridesmaids who may have differing body shapes \u2013 the dress can be worn sleeveless, with a halter-neck, one shoulder strap, with short sleeves, high neck, V-neck \u2013 the possibilities with the dress are nearly endless!<\/p>\n

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Coming in an amazing range of colours (nearly 30!), and with children\u2019s options as well, these dresses are a perfect fit for everyone \u2013 and so easy to wear, I would highly recommend them! They supplied accessories as well, so, feeling a million dollars, and with a ball of nerves bouncing around inside, we made our way down to the amazing 1901 ballroom where the awards ceremony was taking place. The room is simply stunning. With a high ceiling and amazing ceiling window of stained glass, our breath was momentarily taken away. There was such a buzz \u2013 the champagne and canapes circulated, we caught up with some familiar friends and were delighted to meet some new faces \u2013 it was lovely to meet the legendary Prince Cassius!<\/p>\n

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And so the announcement of awards began\u2026 The charming and friendly Gethin Jones played host, and our nerves and excitement grew even further. And then they got to our category\u2026 Best Big-Day Inspiration \u2013 Honeymoons\u2019<\/strong>. We were so surprised and absolutely ecstatic when \u20185 Star Wedding Directory\u2019 was announced and we ushered up onto the stage. I was so overwhelmed I could barely make it up onto the stage! But we did, and I\u2019m so glad there\u2019s photographic evidence, as it all passed in such a blur!<\/p>\n

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We feel so privileged to have won, it\u2019s amazing to be amongst such great wedding bloggers \u2013 we are simply over the moon. There are so many people that are instrumental in our success, so thank you to you, our readers, who voted for us, to In One Clothing who supplied my dress, to Botias, for my immaculate hair and makeup, and to Wedding Magazine<\/strong> for hosting such a wonderful night. Additional thanks for the winners\u2019 goody bag \u2013 full of treats including a lucky sixpence from the Royal Mint<\/strong>, who sponsored the event. In addition to our goody bag, we also received a Trick or Treat box full of Halloween goodies, which we have very much enjoyed exploring, full of masks, makeup and sweets \u2013 we\u2019re ready for the 31st<\/sup>!<\/p>\n

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And so the evening continued \u2013 a live band and dancing, a fun photo booth by Photo Buzz<\/a> UK, a simply amazing cake by Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium<\/a> and delicious little cupcakes as well. We headed back to our room delighted and exhausted!<\/p>\n

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Breakfast the next morning was served in the 1901 ballroom \u2013 the same room that the ceremony had been held in the night before \u2013 but gone was the award adornments, and in their place was a wonderful breakfast buffet. The selection seemed endless and we ate like royalty. After breakfast, it was straight back to work, and we were treated to a tour of the hotel by Guest Services Manager Alex.<\/p>\n

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This hotel has fabulous architecture and would be a stunning place to hold a wedding. They have a range of unique and diverse spaces:<\/p>\n