Newport-based The Travel Business has been named Honeymoon Planner of the Year at the third Welsh Wedding Awards.

The Travel Business joined wedding professionals and guests at the awards evening in Cardiff to acknowledge the best that the industry has to offer.

Ellie Fowler, director of The Travel Business, which is based at Risca Road, Newport, said: "We are very excited and pleased to have won. It’s always our pleasure helping organise couples dream honeymoons so to get an award for this is amazing."

A spokesperson for the awards said: “The winners represent the industry’s gold standard that work tirelessly to meet the demands of the couples and their guests. The awards showcased some of the best wedding specialists that operate in the industry, whose excellence and commitment brought them at the forefront of the industry.

“These champions are tried and tested specialists that know how to create a stress-free wedding experience, keeping the romance in the air. We would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their amazing achievements.”

The awards recognised everyone who works towards creating memorable and unique weddings - from wedding planners, co-ordinators, specialists and caterers to photographers, videographers, florists and stationary suppliers.

The evening was hosted by the broadcaster Polly James, who also presented the awards.