Celebrating Creativity, Craftsmanship, and Excellence at European Bridal Week 2026
After the tremendous success of 2024 and the overwhelming response from the global bridal industry, the European Bridal Week Awards are returning to Essen, Germany, as part of European Bridal Week 2026, taking place from 28–30 March 2026 at Messe Essen, Germany.
The EBW Awards will once again bring together the international bridal and fashion community for an unforgettable evening on Sunday, 29 March 2026, dedicated to honouring the creativity, innovation, and passion that define the industry.
Celebrating exceptional talent across all areas of bridal fashion, the EBW Awards shine a spotlight on those who continually raise the bar for quality, design, and service.
Recognising the Best in the Business
The 2026 EBW Awards feature seven prestigious categories:
- Best Bridal Supplier Award
- Best Eveningwear/Prom Supplier Award
- Best Menswear Supplier Award
- Best Accessories Supplier Award
- Best Commercial Designer Award
- Best Customer Service Supplier Award
- Best Marketing Campaign Supplier Award
An Industry Voice That Matters
What makes the EBW Awards truly stand out is their unique voting process. These are the only awards in the bridal industry where retailers decide who wins. Every exhibiting company at European Bridal Week 2026 is automatically a nominee, while registered visiting stores have the exclusive right to vote through the official EBW Awards online voting tool.
Visitors who are already registered for European Bridal Week 2026 will find the EBW Awards voting tool directly linked to their registration page.
For those yet to register, signing up automatically activates access to the voting system – a seamless way to take part in celebrating the best of the industry.
Each store can vote once per category, ensuring that every voice counts equally and that the winners truly reflect the opinion of the retail community.
A Celebration of the Industry
“The EBW Awards are much more than an evening of glamour,” says Siegrid Hampsink, Event Director of European Bridal Week. “They are a heartfelt celebration of the people who bring creativity, dedication, and innovation to this beautiful industry every day. What makes these awards so special is that it is the retailers themselves who decide which brands deserve recognition. It is an authentic reflection of appreciation and partnership across the entire bridal and fashion community.”
Visitor Registration Now Open
The visitor registration for European Bridal Week 2026 is now live. Retailers and industry professionals are invited to register free of charge to enjoy three inspiring days of trends, networking, and innovation, and to play their part in deciding the winners of the EBW Awards 2026.
European Bridal Week is Europe’s premier B2B event for the bridal, fashion, and formalwear industry. Held annually at Messe Essen, Germany, it brings together international designers, manufacturers, and retailers to showcase the latest trends and collections from around the world.
EUROPEAN BRIDAL WEEK | 28 – 30 MARCH 2026 | MESSE ESSEN, GERMANY