The Kiama area has dominated the 2025 Wedding Industry Awards for the Illawarra and Southern Highlands Region, with local businesses claiming top spots across multiple categories.

Leading the winners, Sharon Campbell continues her outstanding run with Sharon is my Celebrant winning Civil Marriage Celebrant for the fourth consecutive year, and Elopements by Sharon winning Elopements and Intimate Weddings for the third year in a row.

The Sebel Kiama won the Hotel Wedding Accommodation award, and also placed top three for Wedding Venue Coordinator and highly commended for Wedding Venue - Four to Five Star Hotel.

Greyleigh Kiama earned high commendation in Boutique Wedding Accommodation and top five for Wedding Venue Coordinator. Minnamurra Rainforest also won the award for Wedding Ceremony Location.

Creative wedding services shined with Always Flowers Kiama winning Wedding Florist, Making Faces Makeup Studio won Bridal Hair and Makeup, Chloe Marie Artistry taking Wedding Photographer, and Planned by Page winning Wedding Planner and Coordinator.

Gerringong businesses also celebrated success, with Meet Mabel Vintage Caravan Bar Service winning Caravans, Trucks, Carts, and Bars, and The Gelato Bike placing top three in the same category, whilst The Wedding Creators won Wedding Content Creator.

Additional recognition goes to The Mercure Gerringong Resort (top three for Wedding Venue - Four to Five Star Hotel), The Lodge Jamberoo (highly commended for Wedding Venue - Boutique), Seacliffe House Gerringong (top three for Wedding Venue - Farm and Country), Greyleigh - The Gables (highly commended for Wedding Venue - Farm and Country), The Pavilion Kiama (highly commended for Wedding Venue - Function Centre), and Crooked River Winery (top three for Wedding Venue - Winery).