Yorkshire bridal boutique makes 2017 Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards shortlist

Catering to both brides and grooms, The Bridal Emporium and offshoot business - Emporella.com, has been shortlisted for the High-Street Entrepreneur of the Year award

The Bridal Emporium in Leeds has been shortlisted for the 2017 NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the High-Street Entrepreneur of the Year category.

Specialising in fashion forward and vintage-inspired products, The Bridal Emporium also offers an online wedding destination for discerning brides- and grooms-to-be - Emporella.com, founded by owner Claire Amelia in 2017.  

The judges said: “Claire has forged her own path through the dress-making and fashion industries to create a thriving business with a unique offering. Bringing beauty to the high street, The Bride Emporium caters to the style-conscious brides-to-be, while Emporella.com provides an online one-stop-shop for both brides and grooms.”

Now in its fifth year, the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards received entries from more than 1,000 businesses who entered across a wide range of categories.

The NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards will reach its conclusion at five gala finals across the UK, including: Cardiff, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester and London. Find out more at www.greatbritishentrepreneurawards.com.